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Epson Recommends Google Cast for Education as an Easy Way to Share Chromebook Screens Wirelessly to your Epson Projector

July 28, 2016 by Isaac Oburu

Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide, today recommends Google Cast for Education as an easy way to share Chromebook screens wirelessly to BrightLink® interactive projectors and PowerLite® projectors. Google Cast for Education is a free Chrome app that runs through the Chrome browser on any computer connected to a projector. The app carries video … Read more

Actions Semiconductor Launches the S900VR and the V700 28-nm Chipsets for Virtual Reality Devices

July 28, 2016 by Isaac Oburu

Actions Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (“Actions Semiconductor” or “the Company”), one of China’s leading fabless semiconductor companies that provides comprehensive portable multimedia and mobile internet system-on-a-chip (SoC) solutions for portable consumer electronics, announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary Actions Technology (Zhuhai) (“Actions Technology”) has released two high performance chipsets based on 28 nm process technology, the … Read more

Chinese Firms Filling Smartphone Top Five

July 28, 2016 by Tom Allen

343.3 million smartphones were shipped worldwide in Q2’16: a relatively flat result, up 0.3% from Q2’15 (342.4 million units), says IDC. Quarterly growth was higher, up 3.1% from 331.3 million. Ryan Reith, IDC’s mobile device programme VP, highlighted changes in the smartphone market. “Mature markets continue the transition away from pure subsidy and over to … Read more

Blu Brings Premium to $100 Phone

July 28, 2016 by Tom Allen

US-based BLU Products has introduced a smartphone called the BLU Studio Touch: a low-cost model with premium features. These include a metal chassis, 4G connectivity and a fingerprint scanner. As well as the above, the Studio Touch features a 5″ display (1280 x 720) with on-cell touch and 420 cd/m² of brightness. A wide-angle 5MP … Read more

Are Smartwatches a Product of the Future…?

July 28, 2016 by Bob Raikes

… and will they always be? A couple of weeks ago, I mislaid my watch. I was at home and it wasn’t one of those cases of ‘travel attrition’ (I have a theory that if I checked into and out of enough flights and hotels, I would eventually end up with no possessions and naked!). … Read more

AR Glasses Rumoured From Intel

July 28, 2016 by Isaac Oburu

lntel is reportedly developing a pair of augmented reality smart glasses, which may be available for the public to see at the company’s Intel Developer Forum. The show will be in San Francisco in August this year. Reports have indicated that the smart glasses (‘Remote Eyesight’) will be using remote collaboration technology.

No Need for Connected Devices With BenQ’s i500

July 28, 2016 by Tom Allen

The Colorific i500 is BenQ’s newest home entertainment DLP projector, combining a short throw distance, integrated wireless streaming and integrated audio. Set-top boxes and other connected devices are not required to use the i500’s smart features. It is pre-loaded with apps such as YouTube, Spotify and Netflix. A game pad and controllers can also be … Read more

Dolby Result 27/07/2016

July 28, 2016 by Dhruv Dayal Gupta

Dolby Laboratories reported Q3 2016 net profit of $63.6 million, up nearly 80% YoY from $35.5 million. Turnover was $277.6 million, 20% YoY from $231.7 million.

Ingram to Distribute Sony

July 28, 2016 by Isaac Oburu

Ingram Micro has partnered with Sony to distribute its tablets and smartphones in France.

APG | SGA Adds New DOOH in Switzerland

July 28, 2016 by Isaac Oburu

APG | SGA is set to roll out 8 new 72″ LCD displays in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland. The screens will be used for advertising and will start broadcasting on the 31st October. APG | SGA has 27 screens in total in the country; 10 in Winterthur, nine in Zurich and eight in Biel / Bienne.

Microsoft Takes Schaefer from Sony

July 28, 2016 by Tom Allen

Microsoft Germany has promoted Henrik Schaefer to the position of head of Microsoft devices. He will be responsible for marketing Surface and Lumia products, as well as PC accessories. Schaefer was previously at Sony Europe, where he worked for 15 years. Most recently, he was head of marketing in Warsaw.

Samsung Electronics Result 28/07/2016

July 28, 2016 by Dhruv Dayal Gupta

Samsung Electronics reported Q2 2016 net profit of 5.8 trillion won ($5.2 billion), up 2% YoY from 5.7 trillion won ($5.1 billion). Turnover was 50.9 trillion won ($45.3 billion), up 5% YoY from 48.5 trillion won ($43 billion). Earnings were reported to be the highest in two years on account of smartphone sales, while increased … Read more