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700MHz Discussion is Ongoing Across Europee

Ofcom

UK regulator Ofcom has described plans to clear DTT services out of the 700MHz spectrum by Q2 in 2020. Two documents are available: ‘Maximising the benefits of 700MHz clearance’ (http://tinyurl.com/z3s97zq) and ‘Management of transitional coverage issues’ (http://tinyurl.com/zrdue8v). When the transition is over, there will be a 9MHz ‘guard band’ to protect 600MHz DTT services from … Read more

MovieSwap Brings DVDs to 2st Century

MovieSwap is a French start-up that aims to make use of the world’s existing stock of DVDs – around 25 billion, to date. The company has launched (and successfully funded) a Kickstarter campaign to create a ‘universal movie library’. MovieSwap will collect DVDs from all over the world; register them on behalf of their owners; … Read more

Video Wall from eyevis UK Protects the People of Calderdale

A video wall created by eyevis UK is helping to protect the people of Calderdale after being installed as part of a £680,000 upgrade of the area’s CCTV system. Eight eyevis 47-inch EYE-LCD-4700-USN-LD-FX displays help staff at Calderdale Council’s CCTV monitoring centre view images from 64 cameras in town centres across the borough, 24/7, 365 … Read more

Sony Enhances its 4K Medical Workflow with the First 4K Surgical Recorder

Sony Professional Solutions Europe is today announcing the launch of a Full 4K IP Solution for hospitals, allowing them to take advantage of the latest imaging technologies. The solution includes Sony’s new Medical 4K Recorder and Content Management System, which allow images to be viewed on-site, recorded, and managed over an Ethernet network using the … Read more

Mitsubishi Electric Showcases Advanced Displays at ISNR 2016

Mitsubishi Electric and Winstead join forces to exhibit the latest control room display technology at the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR) at Abu Dhabi’s National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), from the 15th to 17th of March 2016. Organised by the UAE Ministry of Interior and Reed Exhibitions, the biennial ISNR show is the … Read more

Analogix Responsible for Acer’s Jade Primo Docking

We have seen Acer’s Display Dock and Jade Primo working together several times: first at IFA 2015 (Acer Looks to Gamers, Chromebooks and “PC Phone”), and most recently at MWC and CeBIT. The Dock and Windows-based phone, through Continuum, act as a PC when connected to an external display. Analogix Semiconductor has now said that … Read more

MWAA Chooses Clear Channel

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) has awarded an eight-year contract with a two-year option to Clear Channel Airports, covering Washington Dulles International (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) airports. CCA will supply and install indoor and outdoor advertising displays to the airports. 75 LCD screens and three large-format LED screens will be supplied … Read more

PCs Will ‘Eventually’ Stabilise, Says IDC

IDC continues to predict the ‘eventual stabilisation’ of the global PC market, with easing competition from other devices; Windows 10 and upgrades to new models boosting demand; and improving economic conditions. However, the decline in PC volume – ongoing since 2012 – is expected to continue into 2016. IDC said that here will be a … Read more

Win an OLED TV From LG

LG and Invidis of Germany are giving away a 55″ curved OLED TV: specifically the brand new 55EG9109. Participation in the raffle is free, but only open to residents of Germany and Austria. To enter, send an email to [email protected], answering three questions: 1. How many LG OLED displays are installed at South Korea’s Incheon … Read more

Samsung is Putting its Bets on Foldable Phones

Samsung Display has been showing prototype foldable displays for many years – looking at our archives, we saw a very early version at SID 2008 (Display Monitor Vol 15 No 22). In November 2014 (Display Monitor Vol 21 No 47), the company officially presented its first foldable OLED screens to the world at the Samsung … Read more