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The Dawn of Augmented Reality HUDs: BMW Changes the Game with Panoramic Vision

The world of head-up displays (HUDs) is moving into uncharted territory with the advent of augmented reality (AR) displays. These innovative systems not only provide a floating image but add three-dimensional, computer-generated elements that appear seamlessly integrated into the real world as seen through the windshield. Head-Up Displays (HUDs) in cars are an advanced technology … Read more

Samsung’s Foldables to Grow 28.1% Between Now and 2027

According to the recently published 2023 Small OLED Display Annual Report by UBI Research, Samsung Display’s OLED shipments for foldable phones are anticipated to reach 50.9 million units in 2027, with an average annual growth rate of 28.1% from 18.9 million units in 2023. The report reveals that Samsung Display’s foldable OLED shipments in 2022 … Read more

LG Introduces New Large Format Display for Cruise Ships

The new outdoor direct-view LED (dvLED) display series, the LG GNEB from LG Business Solutions USA, is part of the company’s offering of displays for cruise ships, and this one is aimed squarely at the ships’ outdoor entertainment spaces. With 6,000 nits maximum brightness and marine-grade powder and conformal coatings, the displays resist salinity and … Read more

South Korea’s $422 Billion Tech Investment Includes $47.5 Billion in Displays

President Yoon Suk Yeol today announced a $422 billion investment by the country to accelerate the development of home grown manufacturing capability in everything from semiconductors to EVs, and of course, displays. Along with China, Japan, and the US, the spending battle to rule the global supply chain for the chips and devices that run … Read more

Revolutionizing Audio and Haptic Feedback: Synaptics Resonate’s Piezoelectric Transducers Create Audio Through Display Glass

Synaptics just did an official announcement to say that samples are ready to ship for its very cool Synaptics Resonate. This is a technology that uses a display’s surface as a sound and haptics transducer leading to reductions in space, cost, and power consumption for Internet of things (IoT) devices, as the company likes to put … Read more

DSCC Announces Sessions and Presenting Companies for 2023 SID/DSCC Business Conference

DSCC and the Society for Information Display (SID) are pleased to announce the sessions and 22 initial speakers for the 20th anniversary 2023 SID/DSCC Business Conference, the longest running and largest US conference dedicated to the business aspects of the $129 billion display industry.   Keynote Session Confirmed presenters include: TV Market and Technology Outlook Confirmed … Read more

ViewSonic Expands its Lineup of Commercial All-in-One LED Displays

ViewSonic  announced today the launch of its new line of Direct View LED displays as it continues to expand its lineup of commercial display solutions. The new series provides ProAV installers and dealers with expanded choices for immersive, big screen messaging that delivers impact. The new solutions include the LDS mobile solution, the LDM mainstream series, and … Read more

IT Spending Shines Bright in 2023

According to Omdia’s annual IT Enterprise Insights research, nearly two-thirds (62%) of respondents are expecting an increase in IT spending this year.  “The research is not surprising when one looks at the bigger picture. Generally speaking, there’s a marked shift from ICT being seen predominantly as an engine that keeps the business running into becoming a … Read more

Apple’s MR Success Strategy: Who Will Be Pushed to Achieve Results?

The Financial Times has reported that Apple’s mixed reality (MR) headset is being launched this year at the behest of Tim Cook, its CEO, as he looks to cement his legacy by producing a next generation platform for the company, one to rival the iPhone. Despite the concerns of Apple’s design leaders who think the … Read more

LCD vs ePaper: New Study Reveals LCDs Could Have Adverse Impact on Cellular Health

Actually, the announcement by E Ink says, Harvard study shows E Ink’s ePaper is Up to three times healthier for your eyes than LCD screens. The paper is co-written by four researchers, two of whom are, Dr. Dirk Hertel, principle scientist at E Ink, and Lynne C. Garone, associate vice president at E Ink. It’s … Read more

JDI Selling Higashiura LCD Fab to Sony

The asset sale is expected to take place on April 1, 2024, with revenue expected to be recorded from Sony based on newly-adjusted lease and outsourcing agreements from April 2023. Japan Display Inc. (JDI) is selling its Higashiura LCD fab to Sony’s semiconductor company, officially on April 1, 2024, but Sony is going to use … Read more

Samsung Partners Up to Bring Digital Signage to EV Charging Stations

Samsung’s putting its OH55A outdoor signage display into a new kiosk product in partnership with Palmer Digital and IoTecha. The charging kiosk may include one or two Samsung OH55A displays, and one or two 80-amp charging ports. Built-in cable retractors, card readers, cameras, and speakers let site hosts design their own user experiences, and with … Read more