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Beamr Acquires Vanguard

Beamr

Israeli company Beamr, a specialist in video compression whom we have reported on before, has announced that it is acquiring California-based Vanguard Video. Vanguard is a supplier of H.264 and HEVC codec technologies. Beamr’s compression algorithm will be integrated into Vanguard’s encoder solutions. The firm says that the result will be high levels of video … Read more

Sony to Launch UHD-HDR Streaming Service

Following its first announcement at CES 2016, Sony’s new “Ultra” movie streaming service will be launched on the 4th April. The movie service will launch on Sony’s 2015 and 2016 Android TVs in the USA, where films will be available for purchase in UltraHD quality. Some will also be available in HDR and with a … Read more

AOC Shows Gaming Prowess at PCR Boot Camp

AOC will take part in the annual PCR Boot Camp, which will be held at the Emirates Stadium, London on the 18th May. The firm will show off four of its newest monitors: the C3583FQ, I2481FXH, U2879VF and Q3277PQU. A special promotion will also be offered to delegates – details will be confirmed in the … Read more

Procurement Controversy Swells at SXSWedu

News flash! Scandal! Bombshell drops! Vendor conspiracy revealed! One of the themes emerging from the recent SXSWedu conference—evidenced in two sold out sessions—involved rethinking procurement practices in education. In one particular session entitled “Begging for Disruption: EdTech Procurement”, controversy became the order of the day: “EdTech procurement is broken. American K-12 schools spend over 20 … Read more

Panasonic Takes Part in “Milano Salone 2016” with Its Installation, “KUKAN” – The Invention of Space –

Panasonic Corporation (“Panasonic”) will be taking part in the Milano Salone 2016, which will be held in Milan, Italy from April 12 to 17. This year, Panasonic is introducing an installation designed with the theme – “K?KAN” The Invention of Space. The installation features one hundred forty 55-inch screens arranged into 7 pillars that will … Read more

Panasonic Projector Solutions: Now and Beyond

Panasonic Corporation released a video, which introduces its projector solutions. Panasonic projectors are widely used at events all around the world. This video explains why Panasonic projectors are being chosen for the latest projection mapping events and Panasonic’s future strategy for projector solutions through interviews with executives and engineers. [Video] Panasonic Projector Solutions -Now and … Read more

2016 NAB Show to Feature FCC Chairman Wheeler, Commissioners Clyburn, O’Rielly, Pai

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler and Commissioners Mignon Clyburn, Michael O’Rielly and Ajit Pai will headline four separate sessions at NAB Show, April 16 – 20 in Las Vegas. Chairman Wheeler will address a signature session open to all attendees, Wednesday, April 20, 9:00-10:00 a.m. In a conversation with Marci Burdick, NAB Executive Committee … Read more

Toshiba Launches Dual Picture Video Processor for High Resolution Automotive Panels

Toshiba Corporation’s Semiconductor & Storage Products Company today announced the launch of “TC90195XBG,” a new dual picture video processor for high resolution automotive displays. Mass production is scheduled to start in June 2016. As well as navigation systems, driver support information displays are increasingly used in vehicles, prompting demand for larger panels with higher resolutions. … Read more