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AWS offers NGCodec

Amazon web services (AWS) is working with NGCodec to use the firm’s FPGA-based H.265/HEVC video codec which can support high performance encoding of UltraHD with low latency for AR and VR applications. By running the processing in the cloud, AWS said that the user gets higher performance, lower cost and longer battery life. “AWS is … Read more

Tohoku University Works on Flexible LCDs

Researchers from the Tohoku University announced results from their work on LCD based flexible displays. Up to now, the term flexible display has been strongly related with the OLED display technology. Now the research group at Tohoku University in Sedai, Japan around Professor Hideo Fujikake and Associate Professor Takahiro Ishinabe announced that they were able … Read more

Sharp US Upgrades PN-Y Series

Sharp USA announced the PN-Y series of value-priced displays in 55″ Class (54.6″ diagonal), 49″ Class (48.5″ diagonal), 43″ Class (42.5″ diagonal) and 32″ Class (31.6″ diagonal) and intended as an alternative to the PN-R range, introduced in the US in October. The prices are said to be 30% lower than the previous PN-Y range, … Read more

Unity Now Supports Hololens

The latest version of the Unity3D game engine, V5.5 has a number of new features, including full support for the Microsoft Holographic technology. The experience of a Hololens can be viewed in the Unity editor. The engine also includes in-app purchases. There are a number of other features for artists and improved animation performance. Unity … Read more

SuperData Launches VR Data Network

Market data supplier, SuperData, said that it has a new partnership network supporting ‘the $5B virtual reality industry’. It exploits SuperData’s existing data relationships with game publishers and payment providers, and the company claims that the VR Data Network is the first cooperation to bring together the top VR developers and headset makers. “There’s no … Read more

Nagra & Samsung Nominated for TV Security Dongle

Nagra and Samsung said that the TVkey USB dongle that can be used with Samsung smart TVs to allow access to proected content has been named a CES 2017 Innovation Award Honoree in the Home Audio/Video Components and Accessories category. The TVkey framework is based on a NAGRA-designed root of trust that communicates securely with … Read more

Webcast on High Dynamic Range

Mike Callahan of Elemental and Roland Vlaicu of Dolby Laboratories are leading a webcast discussion on the future of HDR for video, covering standards, single and dual layer implementations and display options. It will start at 8am PT on December 8th. You can register here.

Webcast: Mapping the Future of Video with HDR

Understanding the likely trajectory of High Dynamic Range (HDR) for video is complex and challenging – with no clear indication that a single approach to its realization will be agreed upon in the near term. With multiple formats, standards, single and dual layer implementations, and a growing array of display options, the current HDR landscape … Read more

Sharp, Samsung and NEC Sweep Best-Sellers Lists in Pro AV and Distribution Channels

PMA Research, the market information experts on the professional Flat Panel market, has posted their most recent Flat Panel Tracking Service results to the “Top-Selling Flat Panels” area of their website. Analyst firm PMA Research collects monthly sell-through data from leading North American Flat Panel Pro AV dealers and distributors. Their Tracking Service family of … Read more

Sharp, Samsung and NEC Have Best-Selling Large Displays

In PMA’s October large flat panel tracking for North America, Sharp led the way for 70-79″ displays with its LC-70LE661U. Samsung followed with the DM75E, while NEC was third with its E705. The top 5 places were completed by Samsung with the OM75D-K and ED75E. Sharp also led the 55-65″ sector with the LC-60LE661U, while … Read more