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SID/DSCC Business Conference Keynotes to Share Their Future Display Vision

The 2023 SID/DSCC Business Conference at DisplayWeek, sponsored by Applied Materials, GE, OTI Lumionics, Smartkem and Top Engineering, will feature 43 presentations from 35 different companies, representing a great value. The keynote talks, taking place on May 24th at the LA Convention Center, feature three industry executives with unique insight regarding the future of the $119B … Read more

Sony Semiconductor Solutions and Raspberry Pi Announce Strategic Partnership

Why does this matter? Raspberry Pi is used in digital signage solutions, probably not enough, mostly notably by Sharp/NEC’s. Apart from that, there’s a very robust universe of open source applications and projects for the use of Raspberry Pi in digital signage, and while some may seem designed for hobbyists, it’s a phenomenal product, programmers … Read more

LG Display’s New Etching Technology for Hybrid OLED Panels Promises Thinner and More Flexible Displays for Apple and Beyond

The gist of it: back in 2017, it was said on these pages, “… TFE (thin film encapsulation) will dominate the market with 70% of the market for OLEDs using that method by 2021.”  Give it time, it is happening. Maybe 3-5 years from now. The Elec is reporting that LG Display is developing a … Read more

Global Smartphone Market Declines for Fifth Consecutive Quarter; Samsung Regains Top Spot

In Q1’23, the global smartphone market saw a 12% year-on-year decline, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of decline. Samsung regained the top spot with a 22% market share, while Apple dropped to second place with a 21% share, despite strong demand for its iPhone 14 Pro series. Xiaomi maintained its third-place position with an 11% … Read more