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SunPartner Technologies has developed a technology that it calls “Wysips” that consists of a transparent solar cell technology, together with the related optical stack and semiconductor know how. The company sees applications in “smart surfaces” but in particular is interested in the use of the cells in wearables and other low power applications (including electronic … Read more
Fujitsu was at the show to demonstrate its strength in big systems (big data, IoT and servers) as well as its client devices. The company has previously explained to us the benefits of its “PalmSecure” security system which uses the pattern of veins in the user’s palm to authenticate. One of the advantages of the … Read more
Harman has gradually been intruding on our consciousness over the last few months and at MWC the company was showing some interesting automotive applications. The company has developed audio systems for cars and other applications for a long time, but has been repositioning itself, especially since the acquisition of Redbend, an Israeli technology company, last … Read more
VESA was in a meeting room and was talking about the latest developments in DisplayStream and DisplayPort and to talk to OEMs about the forthcoming update to DisplayPort, which is in the final phase of documentation (and is, apparently, close to 900 pages!). The group had one of the latest Asus USB monitors (MB169C+) which … Read more
Fujitsu has refreshed its series of Lifebook convertible tablets, and added a new model to its Stylistic detachable range. The firm has focused on security in these new devices (Lifebook T936 and T726; Stylistic Q736): each features a fingerprint sensor, smart card reeader, embedded Trusted Platform Module and Intel vPro support. They also have optional … Read more
CRN has added Mike Marusic, SVP of marketing, operations & services at Sharp America, to its list of 2016 Channel Chiefs. The executives on this annual list represent top leaders in the IT channel who excel at driving growth and revenue in their organisations through channel partners. Channel Chief honorees are selected by CRN’s editorial … Read more
LG Electronics (LG) received a total of 28 awards at the iF Design Award 2016 setting the record for a Korean company. Three unique products from LG took home prestigious iF Gold Awards, with the LG SIGNATURE refrigerator and LG SIGNATURE washing machine winning their categories, while the LG SIGNATURE OLED TV and LG SIGNATURE … Read more
The organisers of Mobile World Congress, MWC, said that it saw 101,000 attendees this year, the first time the number has got into six digits and 6% up on 2015. Visitors were from 204 countries. On the Sunday before the event, there were a number of big product launches from LG and Samsung as well … Read more
A federal appeals court in Washington has overturned a $120 million infringement ruling, made in Apple’s favour, against Samsung. The court said that Apple’s patents on the ‘slide-to-unlock’ feature and autocorrect were invalid, and also that Samsung did not violate IP related to turning alphanumeric characters into links. The court also said that Apple may … Read more
E Ink Holdings is developing products larger than its current maximum of 32″, some of which will be released this year, according to company president Frank Ko. However, the firm only has a G2.5 factory and will likely need to partner with panel makers such as AUO, CPT and Innolux.
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