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Ericsson today announced it has signed an exclusive multi-year broadcast and media services contract with AB Groupe, the leading independent provider of thematic channels in France. Ericsson will provide playout services for AB Groupe’s Ultra Nature TV channel, the first ultra HD TV channel to launch in France. The 24 hour channel, which is dedicated … Read more
France’s first UltraHD/4K channel; AB Groupe, has contracted Ericsson with a multi-year broadcast and media services contract that will see Ericsson offer playout services for the channel.
Samsung Electronics announced today a next-generation security solution for consumers to access pay-TV services directly on their televisions. The low-cost USB dongle, TVkey, ensures content protection without a set-top box or second remote. The innovative technology was developed by Samsung in collaboration with NAGRA, the world’s leading independent provider of content protection and multiscreen television … Read more
Samsung and Nagra have co-developed a USB dongle that can be used to allow access to Pay TV on Samsung sets equipped with USB connectors. The TVKey system allows protection even of 4K and HDR content, enabling new Pay TV services. After an initial launch on Samsung sets, the companies plan to offer the solution … Read more
Southwest Technology Solutions Ltd are pleased to announce the supply of the Cat S60; the world’s first smartphone with integrated thermal imaging, and the world’s most waterproof smartphone. The Cat S60 includes an embedded thermal camera from FLIR, the global leader in thermal imaging technology, allowing Cat S60 users to be the first in the … Read more
The Smartphone Orchestra’s world premiere at renowned music festival Lowlands. Using their smartphones, thousands of Lowlands visitors collectively created a single, monumental work of music, composed especially for this occasion: a musical piece with every smartphone making its own unique contribution, thanks to sophisticated technology and an entirely new method of composition. The Smartphone Orchestra … Read more
AU Optronics Corp. today announced numerous mobile device displays and technologies, which will make their appearance at Touch Taiwan 2016 between August 24 to 26, outlining the future directions of entertainment and life with diverse cutting edge product and technologies. Exhibition highlights include the world’s first 120Hz ultra high refresh rate QHD gaming notebook PC … Read more
There was some good news for the Desktop Monitor market in Q2, with sales up 14.0% on Q2 2015, although there was a drop from Q1, which is in line with historic seasonal trends. The Meko DisplayCast service reported that for the half year, things were even better, up 16.4% on last year. However, according … Read more
Sony has announced the launch of its most innovative and design-led BRAVIA 4K Professional Display yet, the 100” FWD-100ZD9501. The latest model further demonstrates Sony’s rich design heritage, merging state-of-the-art technology and craftsmanship to deliver stunning performance for corporate customers who want the best of the best. Ultimate DesignThe new FWD-100ZD9501 comes with a unique … Read more
Sharp has said that it will review its TV brand licensing in Europe and the Americas, in an effort to raise its global presence. Sharp licensed its brand to Slovakia’s UMC in Europe in early 2015 and to Hisense in the USA in mid-2015. In a statement, the company said, “We have decided to review … Read more
Samsung has said that demand for its Galaxy Note 7 phablet has been higher than expected, which is causing supply shortages. The release date has been adjusted in some markets. A source told Reuters that there was ‘no production issue’ with the curved screens, and shortages would not be a long-term problem. However, an analyst … Read more
As the PC market fell in Q2’16, largely due to data centers and servers, shares in the GPU market shifted. AMD rose while Intel and Nvidia fell. PC shipments were up 1.06% QoQ but down 5.83% YoY. Some vendors have hopes for high ASP systems like gaming desktops/notebooks and convertible PCs. However, these segments can … Read more
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