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Informitv’s quarterly Multiscreen Index shows that most pay-TV operators are gaining subscribers. The 100 pay-TV services that Informitv tracks gained 8.16 million total subscribers in Q4’15, rising just over 2% QoQ. Subscribers rose by almost 2.1 million in Europe, and 1.1 million in the Americas. However, the greatest gain – of just under 5 million … Read more
The Semiconductor Industry Association has said that worldwide sales of semiconductors fell 3.2% MoM in February, to $26 billion. The result was 6.2% lower than February 2015 ($27.7 billion). Sales into the Americas fell sharply (19.3% YoY), while sales into China rose slightly (3.2%). Johhn Neuffer, president and CEO and the SIA, said that sales … Read more
OVAB Europe has released the March/April 2016 results for its Digital Signage Business Climate Index (DBCI), which tracks the mood in the signage market in several European regions. This week we are looking at the DACH sub-region: Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The overall DBCI for DACH remained almost flat, with a low decline of 0.85 … Read more
Delays are affecting deliveries of the Oculus Rift headset, which began to be shipped last week (Rift – Finally – Reaches Customers). It is speculated that component shortages are to blame. CEO Brendan Iribe shared the news and said that, as compensation, shipping charges are being removed from pre-orders.
Barco had an area that it was sharing with its sister company, High End Systems, which specialises in lighting for events and staging. At the end of the day, the company had a party with a number of companies which included a stage lighting competition – something your reporter had not seen before! We had … Read more
Pay-TV revenues in Eastern Europe will rise 9.9% between 2015 and 2021, to almost $6 billion – despite subscribers climbing by less than 1 million. The report comes from Digital TV Research, which adds that pay-TV revenues rose 27% between 2010 and 2015, indicating that the region’s fast growth is mostly over. Between 2016 and … Read more
Researchers from University of Tartu (Tartu, Estonia) have investigated the link between 3D movies and the occurrence of headaches. Although there have been a few previous reports on this subject, the team stated that the significance of this study derives, in part, because the question of such a link has never been the target of … Read more
“Virtual Reality is currently climbing the hype cycle. There are daily stories about the funding and star-power behind a new VR experience; or the VR content development plans of an internet company, VR equipment start-up, gaming house or production studio.” I didn’t say that, the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) said it in the introduction … Read more
Panasonic has announced the creation of a new European solutions company that will bring together its various business products and develop world class solutions for its customers, offering a single point of contact and accountability. Panasonic System Solutions Europe (PSSEU), a division of Panasonic Marketing Europe, founded on 1 April 2016, develops market specific solutions … Read more
Five Christie DWU555-GS laser phosphor projectors provide impressive projections on the backdrop of a massive sand table model showcased at a new national heritage park in China – restoring the ancient glory of Luoyang city, China’s former imperial capital during the Sui (589-618 BC) and Tang dynasties (618-907 AD). Wu Zetian was the first and … Read more
Acer today announced the Chromebase for meetings (CA24V), the world’s first touchscreen Chromebase for meetings, an all-in-one, dedicated video conference system. For those who need a dedicated videoconferencing device in small conference rooms or executive offices, this solution includes all of the hardware, software, and services needed in one package, along with 24/7 technical support, … Read more
A new heritage park in China is using five Christie DWU555-GS laser projectors to provide a backdrop for one of its exhibits. A 130m² sand table model shows a 1:800 scale model of Luoyang city, the country’s imperial capital between 589 and 907 AD). The projectors provide a backdrop showing blue skies, flying birds and … Read more
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