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Apple Faces Touch Fault Accusations

iFixit has published a very comprehensive blog post about a problem with the touchscreen on the iPhone 6 and 6+. The problem is apparently becoming so common that ‘microsoldering expert’ Jessa Jones, who runs a shop called iPad Rehab and talked to iFixit, said that most of her time is now spent fixing this one … Read more

Questions Raised About Pokemon Go’s Prospects

There have been reports that, although it remains popular, Pokemon Go‘s user base is declining sharply. No official figures are available, but an independent report using data compiled by Axiom Capital Management shows that as many as 10 million daily users – a quarter of the user base – have left the game since mid-July. … Read more

International Netflix Growth Eclipses Worldwide Total

Most of Netflix’s subscribers will be outside the USA by 2018, according to IHS Markit. Currently the firm has 79.9 million total subscribers; by 2020, IHS expects it to have 75 million subscribers outside the US, breaking 100 million total in 2018. International subs will grow 38% this year, compared to overall growth of 21%. … Read more

Harmonic and TNO Show UHD VR

Oculus Rift VR headset

Harmonic is to show native UltraHD VR at IBC 2016 (9th-13th September, Amsterdam; stand 1.B20), in collaboration with Dutch research institute TNO. The demonstration will use TNO’s HEVC tiling technology, which enables VR content distribution at ‘very high’ quality over existing CDNs. Harmonic will also show its VR work alongside Viaccess-Orca, through a new multiview … Read more

Norwich City FC and ADI Transform the Matchday Experience with World Football’s First Revolving LED Stadium Screen

ADI have installed a ground-breaking new stadium screen at Carrow Road, the home of Norwich City Football Club, helping to transform thematchday experience for fans in the stadium. The new Epoch 400, a 45m2 high resolution screen which measures a huge 400 diagonal inches, is literally a ‘revolution’ in screen technology. Revolutionary Screen Technology Crucially … Read more

LG Launches ‘Channel Plus’ On 2016 Smart TVs For Seamless Access To Premium Internet Channels

LG Electronics USA is revolutionizing the way consumers access and enjoy digital content with the seamless integration of online and broadcast content on 2016 LG Smart TVs with webOS. LG’s debut of Channel Plus, a unique streaming service exclusively powered by Xumo®, offers free access to an extensive roster of premium Internet content – available … Read more

Vuzix iWear Takes Leap Forward with the Addition of SteamVR to its Supported Game Ecosystem

Vuzix® Corporation, a leading supplier of Smart Glasses, Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technologies and products for the consumer and enterprise markets, is pleased to announce that it has completed the integration of Valve’s SteamVR™ driver with the Vuzix Video iWear Headphones. Steam is the world’s largest online gaming platform with over 65 … Read more

Bodle’s Reflective Prototypes are Bright and Colourful

There are many advantages to LCD displays – there is a reason it is the world’s dominant display technology. They are fast to refresh, with high resolutions and a slim stack (compared to legacy technologies like CRT and plasma). LCD keeps evolving to equal or beat its competitors. Quantum dots, allowing LCD displays to compete … Read more