Sharp Takes Rovi in Japan
Sharp will use Rovi’s G-Guide for entertainment discovery on its newest Aquos TVs (LC-40W35), which will be launched in Japan this month. The G-Guide enables features such as tagging and search capabilities.
HannStar Result 28/03/2016
HannStar Display Corp. reported Q4 net loss of NT$ 1.35 billion ($41.7 million), up 91% YoY from NT$ 659 million ($20.36 million). Turnover for the period was NT$ 3.77 billion ($116 million), down 40% YoY from NT$6.27 billion ($193 million). Sequential sales increased 14% by volume of shipments, however, that failed to buoy financials.
NEC Ready for 8k at NAB
NEC will show a new encoder and decoder pair at NAB 2016, which are able to process Super-Hi Vision (8k) video at 60 fps. They were developed with NHK of Japan. The VC-8350 encoder and VD-8350 decoder have been designed to support future 8k broadcasting services. They use HEVC and support the MPEG Media Transport … Read more
AG Neovo Shares Content With DLNA
Designed for public spaces, AG Neovo’s 54.6″ PN-55D is a super-narrow bezel display, with a pixel-to-pixel distance of 3.5mm. Featuring DLNA compliance, the PN-55D can share content with other DLNA devices across a LAN – a feature AG Neovo chose to integrate specifically to support the product’s use in video walls. In addition, the display … Read more
The Active Pen Renaissance
In case you missed it, along with Apple’s newest (old profile) update to its iPhone 5 series, the company announced last week, a 9.7-inch display version of its iPad Pro line that extends the use of its battery powered pen input device (OK, they call it a pencil.) For Apple the move is further evidence … Read more
JVC Projector is ‘Top Pick’
AV publication Sound and Vision has named the new JVC DLA-X550R projector a Top Pick, thanks to its brightness, contrast and overall value.
Chinese Threat to Korean Makers is Rising
Analysts speaking at the Korea Display Week had gloomy predictions for Korean display makers’ LCD business. The LCD market this year will be affected by long-term oversupply, falling demand and the rising influence of Chinese display makers, various analysts said. Chinese display companies had roughly a 70% share of the 32″ LCD panel segment last … Read more
LGD and SDC Aim at 1,500 ppi
Recent reports have indicated that SDC and LG are planning OLED displays that will exceed 1,500 PPI. SDC will apparently base its new production lines on glass or plastic printed circuit boards, while LGD is looking into using a silicon wafer-based production line to achieve the same.
Apple Has Looked at Imagination for Acquisition
UK-based Imagination Technologies is under scrutiny as a possible acquisition for Apple, which uses its PowerVR GPUs in the iPad and iPhone. Apple already owns 8.42% of the company – its third-largest shareholder – and Imagination has been struggling recently. The firm announced 350 redundancies in March, as part of a cost-cutting move. For its … Read more
InFocus Takes to the Road
Portable projection remains important to InFocus, and that is behind the development of the new IN1110 series. These projectors, the IN1116 and IN1118HD, are designed for mobile workers who need a compact, lightweight but bright product. A USB port means that content can be presented from a USB stick, so workers do not need to … Read more
Vizio Integrates Google Cast, Scraps Tuner
In late February, Variety reported on a new Vizio TV series that would feature built-in Chromecast functionality from Google (Google Extends Cast Protocol Outside Android). The sets would also use an Android tablet as a remote control. The article has now been proved correct, with the unveiling of Vizio’s SmartCast P-Series. Matt McRae, Vizio’s CTO, … Read more
Aorus Boosts Framerates While Streaming
First shown at CES 2016, notebook brand Aorus has now launched its UltraHD gaming product: the 15.6″ X5S V5. The product uses an IPS panel. Running Windows 10 on an Intel Core i7 processor, with an Nvidia Geforce GTX 980M GPU, the laptop also features G-Sync technology (designed to eliminate tearing). Streaming and recording games … Read more
