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LG and Samsung Prepare World for New Flagships

We have received an invitation to an event that officially confirms that LG will launch a new flagship smartphone at MWC. It is – unsubtly – called ‘LG G5 Day’. Prizes awarded to those that guess the name of the handset… The invitation asks attendees to “Come meet new friends on the playground”, with animated … Read more

Technicolor Abandons HEVC Advance

Technicolor has withdrawn from the HEVC Advance patent pool. Instead, the firm has decided to license its HEVC IP portfolio directly to device manufacturers, to accelerate adoption of the standard. HEVC Advance is a body offering HEVC patents to device makers (HEVC Advance Offering Essential HEVC Patents in Competition to MPEG LA). However, it is … Read more

Is Apple Interested in AR / VR?

In its recent earnings call, Apple’s CEO Tim Cook was asked what his level of interest in virtual reality may be. He answered “In terms of virtual reality, no, I don’t think it’s a niche. I think it can be — it’s really cool and has some interesting applications.” These 25 words got technology writers … Read more

Darbee Vision Processor Works on 4K Content

Darbee Vision has developed a video processor that adds contrast, sharpness and depth to 2D images (Darbee Enhances Optoma Imagery). At CES 2016, it showed this working on 4K TVs, plus some other applications that can be useful in security, for example. Darbee is very coy about what they are doing, but the difference in … Read more

zSpace Shows S-3D Web Pages

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zSpace was at CES showing its normal range of stereoscopic 3D displays and educational applications. But they also debuted something new – a plan to offer a consumer version of their 3D display and an application to enable 3D images on web pages. The new display will likely be based upon their 24” model currently … Read more

Zeiss has New AR Waveguide Technology

One of the companies at the evening press events at CES was Zeiss. On display was a new waveguide technology the company has developed that is useful for see-through augmented reality applications. The optic is designed to couple to a microdisplay imager. The image is directed by two turning mirrors – each with optical power … Read more

Rovi and Intellectual Ventures Collaborate on Exclusive OTT Partnership

Rovi and Intellectual Ventures today announced that the companies are collaborating to bring together two of the world’s leading media and entertainment patent portfolios under a unified, comprehensive licensing program to focus on over-the-top (OTT) offerings. Under the new agreement, Rovi will serve as the exclusive partner for IV, licensing the companies’ combined patent portfolio … Read more

Global Digital Signage Market to Exceed USD 14 Billion by 2020, Says Technavio

Technavio analysts forecast the global digital signage market 2016-2020 market to grow at a CAGR of over 5% according to their latest report. The adoption of digital signage has been increasing due to advantages like zero paper waste, audience engagement, dynamic content control, cost-effectiveness, and the display of targeted content. These advantages make digital signage … Read more

PTC “Takes a Fresh Look at Things” with Its Vision of Augmented Reality for the Enterprise

The largest IOT-focused audience ever assembled joined PTC in taking ‘a fresh look at things’ during its recent ThingEvent™ broadcast, where the company showcased Vuforia®, ThingWorx®, and new ThingX™ technology to demonstrate how augmented reality (AR) can change the way companies create, operate and service smart, connected things. ThingEvent was viewed by a studio VIP … Read more