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DTT Problem in Poland

There are reports that there have been problems with DTT broadcast of some channels of public broadcaster TVP in Poland. The national transmission company, Emitel, said that there were problems in 11 of the 137 transmitters due to “synchronisation problems”. Analyst Comment Political tensions in Poland made some wonder whether there was more to this … Read more

TV Panel Supply Shuffle Continues

Following the split between Samsung’s TV business and Sharp’s panel business, (Sharp Shuns Samsung TV Panel Business), further re-alignments are reported from the supply chain. As well as the Hisense (Hisense Joins Samsung on Sharp Block List) change, the need for Samsung to buy more panels from its own fabs means that it has fewer … Read more

EU Cable Will Grow Despite OTT – IHS

IHS released data about the development of the cable industry in the EU and prepared in collaboration with Cable Europe, the European cable trade association. Key findings from the 2015 yearbook include: Gross cable revenues totaled €22.4 billion in 2015, up from €21.2 billion in 2014; Germany and the UK were the largest markets in … Read more

EU Cable TV Continues to Grow Despite OTT Competition

The cable industry in the European Union has continued to grow amidst increasing competition from traditional and Over-The-Top (OTT) players, according to a report released today by IHS Markit, a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions and Cable Europe, the European cable trade association. The report releases for the first time the consolidated … Read more

Lenovo’s Flexible Phone and Tablet Shown at Lenovo Tech World 2016

At the recent Lenovo Tech World 2016 held in San Francisco, Lenovo showed two next generation prototypes based on flexible display technology. The first prototype was called CPlus. It is a conceptual smartphone / smartwatch that can also be worn as a band on a user’s wrist. The second prototype was called Folio and was … Read more

BMW to Show the HoloActive Dashboard Interface at CES

BMW has announced that it will debut the so-called HoloActive Touch system at CES 2017. Described by its creator as “an innovative operating concept for the interior of the future,” it is the latest version of the company’s concept automotive dashboard interface. Located next to the steering wheel at the same height as the center … Read more

JCDecaux Combines Sliding LED with Backlit

JCDecaux has installed an unusual display configuration at Changi Airport, Singapore, Terminal 2. A 40m² 4.8mm pitch LED display is designed to slide in front of two 33m² backlit poster displays. The advertising designers can use static or moving displays using the combination which should be effective at attracting attention.

JC Decaux Wins Irish Transport Authority

JCDecaux has signed a five year contract with the National Transport Authority of Ireland. The company will take over the advertising rights and maintenance related to 1,843 existing bus shelters and 3,726 advertising panels. With this new partnership, advertisers will be able to reach 80% of the adult population through the JCDecaux portfolio across every … Read more

Commission Welcomes Political Agreement to Boost Mobile Internet Services with High-quality Radio Frequencies

The European Parliament, the Council and the Commission have agreed on how to coordinate the use of the 700 MHz band to bring mobile internet services to all Europeans and new applications across borders, thus facilitating the introduction of 5G as of 2020. Demand for wireless connectivity using smart phones and future 5G devices is … Read more

So What is Y-OCTA?

Samsung is lining up to launch its next smartphone (which forecasters are calling the ‘S8’) and last week we saw a report that it would use a touch technology called ‘Y-OCTA’, used in the Note 7. But what is Y-OCTA touch technology and why would Samsung want to use it? We came across an explanation … Read more