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Some time ago I wrote about the philosophical privacy issue that surround the augmented and virtual reality in general (How Private do You Think You are in a Virtual World? – subscription needed). In addition Facebook has stirred up the discussion by releasing their privacy guidelines as they pertain to the just released Oculus Rift. … Read more
China’s LeTV rebranded itself as LeEco earlier this year, marking a change in focus for the firm to both the environment and its ecosystem. Four new products have been revealed at an event in Beijing, including phones (LeEco Beats Apple…But Why?) and a TV. A fourth-generation SuperTV, the X4, was shown off. Like the Le … Read more
Qualcomm reported Q2 net profit of $1.1 billion, up 10% YoY from $1.0 billion. Turnover was $5.5 billion, down 20% YoY from $6.9 billion. For the six month period, net profit was $2.6 billion, down 12% YoY from $3 billion. Turnover for the same period was $11.3 billion, down 19% YoY from $14 billion. The … Read more
LG has launched two smartphones in India, which are the first of its handsets to be made in the country. The K7 and K10 are both 4G units, costing INR9,500 ($140) and INR13,500 ($200), respectively.
Thinner than a human hair and yet so flexible that it can wrap around your little finger: Ultra-thin glass speeds up product innovations in the electronics and semiconductor industries, where it enables faster, more energy-efficient, and thinner devices. SCHOTT, experts in the area of specialty glass, pioneered the thinnest, strongest ultra-thin glass available today, and … Read more
On the heels of their historic, world’s first end-to-end 4K television broadcast using the ATSC 3.0 standard, Korean broadcasters KBS and SBS have again joined forces with digital television leader LG Electronics to demonstrate real-world implementation of next-generation broadcasting. In the Korean broadcasting exhibit in the ATSC 3.0 Broadcast Pavilion at the National Association of … Read more
Sony DADC New Media Solutions (NMS) today announced plans to incorporate Dolby Vision™ technology into their Ultra HD™ Blu-ray authoring tools. NMS is in advanced stages of development of Dolby Vision capability for its suite of authoring tools and will be capable of creating 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray projects with Dolby Vision later this year. … Read more
VR technology company Condition One today announced “Bison,” a professional cinematic virtual reality (VR) camera that creates powerful and seamless stereoscopic immersive experiences. A pioneer in VR storytelling, Condition One will leverage “Bison,” as well as its specialized and tailored production services, to create poignant and thought-provoking VR content. “Our professional camera is built to … Read more
Samsung and Roku have signed up to Comcast’s new Xfinity TV Partner Programme, which expands the range of devices that customers can use to access their Xfinity TV service. Samsung’s and Roku’s partnership means that Comcast customers will soon be able to access Xfinity on 2016 Samsung smart TVs and Roku media players directly, without … Read more
AOL has announced plans to acquire RYOT, a VR content studio based in Los Angeles. The Huffington Post, owned by AOL, will use RYOT’s experience to deliver 360° and VR content.
China’s LeTV rebranded itself as LeEco earlier this year, marking a change in focus for the firm to both the environment and its ecosystem. Four new products have been revealed at an event in Beijing, including phones and a TV. Three smartphones (which LeEco calls ‘Superphones’) were shown off, each featuring USB-C and LeEco’s Continual … Read more
Fraport AG, the operator of Frankfurt Airport in Germany, has installed multiple interactive airport desks based on Pyramid’s Polytouch product. The desks deliver real-time flight information and directions. Currently the desks, each using a 46″ display, are being trialled. When this is complete, an unspecified (but confirmed to be double-digit) number will be installed throughout … Read more
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