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The Vuze 360 degree camera that we reported on at CES (CES Unveiled Introduces New Projector and Allows Royole Check) has said that it would show its $799 camera at the forthcoming Photokina event. The camera generates UltraHD stereo 3D content (2D is an option) from eight FullHD cameras (1200 resolution horizontally and 1800 vertically) … Read more
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, and Intersil Corporation, a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions, today announced they have signed a definitive agreement for Renesas to acquire Intersil for US$22.50 per share in cash, representing an aggregate equity value of approximately US$3.2 billion (approximately 321.9 billion … Read more
Semiconductor company Renesas Electronics Corporation will acquire Intersil Corporation, which supplies power management and precision analogue solutions. They have agreed on a share price of $22.50, meaning equity of $3.2 billion. Pending shareholder and regulatory approval, the deal is expected to close in the first half of 2017. The expertise of the combined company will … Read more
Sony has updated the firmware (V4.0) for HDR compatibility to its PS4 range, and there’s a new look to the user interface look. Owners of the new PS4 Pro will be able to cast content to other devices and sharing has also been improved. Analyst Comment There were few details about the exact nature of … Read more
Apple has updated the tvOS software for Apple TV and the software for iPhone to version 10. Each has a number of changes, including a ‘Dark mode’ which adds a dark background. The tvOS upgrade only applies currently to the fourth generation Apple TV and details were announced at the developer’s conference in June. Apple … Read more
Christie US announced new 49″ and 55″ displays for 24/7 operation in control rooms, of government facilities, public utilities, security and surveillance, telecommunications, and transportation. The first of a new series, the panels are intended to match Christie’s quality but with a value-priced LCD display. The monitors are both FullHD models with edge-lit backlights and … Read more
Digitimes of Taiwan reports that Global Lighting Technologies (GLT), the backlight maker, expects to supply Sony with three million light guide plates (LGPs) for TV use this year and will become its largest client. The total supplied by GLT this year will be around 10 million, most of them at 50″ or above. 70% of … Read more
MaxLinear Inc., a leading provider of radio frequency (RF) and mixed-signal integrated circuits for cable and satellite broadband communications, the connected home, data center, metro, long-haul fiber networks, and wireless infrastructure, and Realtek Semiconductor today announced a set-top box (STB) reference design that enables satellite pay-TV operators to deploy multichannel Ultra HD broadcast services in … Read more
NEC Display Solutions Europe has added interactive presentation software Reactiv STAGE to its range of multi-touch displays and interactive projectors, giving organisations new capabilities to create dynamic and engaging presentations in collaborative environments. The presentation software is intended to meet the needs of business and educational organisations. Designed to work with ShadowSense Touch displays or … Read more
Vivitek has expanded its Qumi Series of pocket projectors with the introduction of the Qumi Q3 Plus, an ultra-portable LED smart projector with Android designed to provide entertainment on the go. The projector offers Wi-Fi connectivity and PC-free access to multimedia content. It weighs 460 grams and is rated to produce images of up to … Read more
The big screen experience and the thrills and excitement that come with it is set to become accessible to even more people thanks to Vivitek, a leading brand of visual display products. It has expanded its popular Qumi Series of industry leading pocket projectors with the introduction of the Qumi Q3 Plus, an ultra-portable LED … Read more
NEC Display Solutions Europe has added interactive presentation software Reactiv STAGE to its range of multi-touch displays and interactive projectors, giving organisations new capabilities to create dynamic and engaging presentations in collaborative environments. The presentation software meets the needs of business and educational organisations, helping them to share large amounts of information whilst engaging their … Read more
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