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Envelop VR, a software company enabling new ways to use virtual reality as a platform to work, create and play, introduces their initial product, Envelop™ for Windows®, the only fully immersive computing platform that enables all of your Windows applications while in a VR headset. No longer limited by a physical “flat” monitor set-up, Envelop … Read more
Dell has made a slightly unusual choice in its new gaming monitors (S2417DG and SE2717H), in that it has used two different refresh rate technologies. The 23.8″ model uses Nvidia’s G-Sync, while Dell has opted for AMD’s Freesync on the larger (27″) display. To support the G-Sync technology, the S2417DG has a 1ms (G2G) response … Read more
Universal Display reported Q2 2016 net profit of $21.8 million, compared to a net loss of $11.8 million in the same period previous year. Turnover was $64.4 million, up 11% YoY from $58.1 million. Results include a licence payment of $33.7 million from Samsung Display.
Swiss public broadcaster SRF is now using an LED videowall on its ’10vor10′ show. The wall was built using 18 modules from Eyevis, with a 2mm pixel pitch and 1,250 cd/m² (calibrated) brightness. The tiles have a contrast ratio of 3,000:1 and 160° viewing angles.
Ocean Outdoor has installed vehicle recognition technology at the Holland Park Roundabout in West London. The three digital screens installed on the side of the Westfield Shopping Centre nearby are thus able to talk directly to car owners and show personalised adverts, based on on collated demographic data. For example, sports cars are often driven … Read more
Mediatek has said at an investors’ meeting that it expects its 2-16 revenues to rise 25% compared to 2015: a revision from the previously-forecast 10% growth. President CJ Hsieh said that Mediatek expects worldwide smartphone shipments to rise 7%-9% this year, with shipments from Chinese vendors growing faster than the market. In Q3, Mediatek will … Read more
In the 2016 Communications Market report, UK regulator Ofcom has found that 27% of households now own a smart TV; almost 60% of adults used a VoD service in 2015; and 26% watch paid VoD services every week (Netflix was the most popular) – up from 18% in 2014. DTT was the most common reception … Read more
In order to enhance the reality of the VR experience, some commercially available headsets include the capability of tracking the user’s head, eyes or limbs. The current generation of headset is not, however, capable of introducing the user’s emotions inside the VR world. To do so requires an understanding of the user’s facial expressions. This … Read more
When we see any movie today we see a wide array of special effects that are computer generated. These computer generated images are than combined with footage of real actors to create the final video content. To make the computer generated objects behave as we expect them to behave, a lot computer modelling work goes … Read more
Acer’s Predator XB241H gaming monitor has been chosen as the official monitor of the Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) pro gaming tour, Season 11. Providing a best-in-class gaming experience inside-and-out, the Predator XB241H builds on Acer’s industry-leading display technologies, which has been widely praised by gamers worldwide. “Acer is thrilled that the Predator XB241H has been … Read more
You can now apply to attend Oculus Connect 3! Join us at our largest Connect yet in San Jose, CA, October 5-7 for technical talks, workshops, and keynotes from engineers, designers, and creators pioneering the future of virtual reality. New this year, John Carmack will give his VR app critiques live on stage during the … Read more
Leader’s award-winning LV5490 4K/HD/SD multi-screen signal monitor has been chosen as the core technical reference at one of Europe’s most advanced digital motion picture training centres. Located on the campus of a major film production studio near London’s Heathrow airport, the centre enables European cinematographers to get practical experience of high-end cinematography. Among the training … Read more
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