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Barco Brings Laser-Phosphor B-Series to China

Barco has unveiled what it says is the world’s first DCI-4k laser-phosphor projector, at the Beijing International Radio, TV & Film Exhibition (BIRTV). The DP4K-23BLP is a 3DLP model, which is being launched as both a new and retrofit solution. Exhibitors who already own a B-series projector can retrofit their existing model with a laser-phosphor … Read more

Convertible PC Features 400 cd/m² Display

Asus announced the Transformer Pad T101 at Computex this year, and has now shared more details about the new convertible PC. It is a 10.1″ hybrid product with an aluminium chassis. The unit weighs 580g in tablet mode and 1.1kg with the keyboard attached. The reversible magnetic hinge means that the keyboard can be flipped … Read more

Haptics Will be VR’s Next Push

Dexta Robotics has shown a new version of its DexMo ‘exoskeleton glove’, which is designed to add touch feedback to VR. Like the PowerClaw, the DexMo cannot track hand movements (yet – it is under development); the glove currently relies on two Vive controllers, strapped to the user’s arms. When an avatar touches a virtual … Read more

VR 4K Satellite to Launch Next June

Satellite Today has reported that SpaceVR has raised cash to build Overview-1; a satellite that will be launched in June 2016 on a scheduled mission ‘CRS-12 mission’. Overview-1 will have 360-degree cameras and 4K image sensors to capture moments happening on planet earth and the content can be viewed on any VR device. The company … Read more

Nexus Player Supports Multitasking With Android Nougat

As well as mobile devices, Google is releasing Android 7.0 (Nougat) for its Nexus Player. New TV features include the ability to use multiple Google accounts on one device; picture-in-picture support; and multitasking functionality. HDR support has also been added as a system-level process. The Nexus Player (now discontinued) is so far the only device … Read more

Dolby Vision vs HDR10 Clarified

As a follow-up to my HDR10 vs Dolby Vision article, I had a chance to talk to Patrick Griffis of Dolby Laboratories, Inc. on Monday about Dolby’s view of high dynamic range (HDR) systems. This balances the article Samsung, HDR and Industry Experts (Subscription required) I wrote after visiting the Samsung 837 venue, where I … Read more

Introducing the Smartphone Projector 2.0

When I first saw the Google Cardboard 3D smartphone based headset, I remember saying out loud “that’s really clever, why didn’t I think of that?” Well, I just came across another new-to-me product of a similar nature that I similarly think is really clever and, once again, wonder why didn’t I think of that. The … Read more

A Stretchable Touch Pad is Under Development

Biocompatible touchpad

One possible scenario for future human-computer interactions envisions touch panels that are stretchable. Even more visionary are concepts that utilize touch panels that are biocompatible in order to allow integration with the human body. Based on today’s technologies, achieving such functionality is difficult in as much as most touch panels use materials that do not … Read more

Smartphone Maker Honor Introduces its First Flagship Model for the US Market

Honor, a global smartphone manufacturer, has introduced its latest model for the U.S. market. The Honor 8 Android™ smartphone combines industry-leading technology with a breakthrough design that truly stands out from the crowd. It’s the first flagship device that Honor brings to the U.S. market. Since its founding two years ago, Honor has experienced extraordinary … Read more