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Acer has announced a long-life Chromebook: said to be the world’s first lasting up to 14 hours on a single charge. The Chromebook 14 (SDK: CB3-431) has a 14″ display with 1366 x 768 or 1920 x 1080 (12 hours of battery) resolution. It is Acer’s first Chromebook with a full-metal chassis. The body is … Read more
Wednesday at Build 2016, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Terry Myerson, executive vice president of Windows and Devices Group, talked to thousands of developers about the work Microsoft Corp. is doing to help them embrace the new era of conversational intelligence and create more personal computing for every customer, industry and business. Nadella showcased improvements … Read more
TP Vision’s focus on the best of European premium quality craftsmanship and design for the Philips 2016 TV range has been given the highest official recognition with the announcement of three new Design Awards, from both the prestigious iF and Red Dot design competitions; continuing the company’s long and successful track record having recently also … Read more
Joan, the meeting room scheduling solution by Visionect, has received the prestigious Red Dot award for best product design, handpicked from over 5,200 entries from across the globe. The recognition is a validation of Joan’s impeccable design and innovative product development, fueled by Joan’s earliest users. This includes several most influential organizations in the world, … Read more
Terry Gou finally pulled the trigger yesterday and finalized Hon Hai’s purchase of 66% of Sharp, but only after $2 billion was knocked off the price to cover previously unannounced potential liabilities. The new company will command 21% of global TFT-LCD manufacturing in 2016, according to IHS – more than LGD, Samsung Display, or BOE. … Read more
Philips’ 2016 TVs have been honoured at the Global Design Awards. The 7101 series won both iF and Red Dot Product Awards, while the small-screen 5231 TV won a Red Dot award.
The Microsoft Build conference was held at the end of March. Although originally a low-key event for developers, the setting has evolved to follow more of an Apple-like vibe, as Microsoft showcases its latest developments. In early March, Microsoft launched Tay: an early prototype of a ‘chatbot’, which can respond to a user’s words and … Read more
Netdragon, new owner of Promethean, reported Q4 net loss of RMB 124 million ($18.6 million). Turnover for the period was RMB 500 million ($75 million), up 77% YoY. For the full year 2015, net loss was RMB 187 million ($28 million). Turnover was reported at RMB 1.27 billion ($190 million), up 32.1% YoY. The strong … Read more
Vuzix reported a 2015 year-end net loss of $13.4 million, up 71% YoY from a net loss of $7.8 million. Turnover for the year was $2.75 million, down 9% YoY from $3 million. Turnover was supported by an increase in smart glasses sales, despite the phase-out of the company’s video eyewear.
Parks Associates has said that OTT video use in Western Europe is continuing to grow; 55% of UK broadband households, and 51% of French, watch video online. However, the amount is much higher in the USA: 70%. Paid subscriptions were much lower in Europe, at 330% (UK) and 17% (France), compared to 65% in the … Read more
Ultrasound has been used to replace ITO in LCD displays, by researchers in Japan. ITO is formed using rare metals such as indium. It is not only costly, it is also rigid. The display industry has been searching for a replacement for years, and the latest development comes from a joint research effort by the … Read more
Although 3D is largely seen as dead-in-the-water, there does appear to still be some life in the format. In February, the 27th annual Stereoscopic Displays and Applications (SD&A) conference highlighted works by 30 3D film makers, and Best of Show awards have now been presented. ‘Best of Show Live Action’ went to Amongst, from Chisa … Read more
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