HTC Result 03/02/2016
HTC reported Q4 net loss of NT$3.4 billion (US$101.36 million). Turnover for the quarter was NT$25.7 billion ($766.2 million). The One M9 was named the key culprit behind lower than expected sales.
Comcast Releases Its 4Q Results
Comcast Corporation has announced results for the quarter and year ended December 31,2015. According to the results, video customer net additions were 89,000 and net losses were 36,000.
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Technicolor has withdrawn from the HEVC Advance patent pool.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
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
Dr. Seth Coe-Sullivan Joins Luminit’s Expanding Management Team
Luminit LLC, a privately held high technology company specializing in holographic Light Shaping Diffusers®, announces the appointment of Dr. Seth Coe-Sullivan as Vice President of Technology. Dr. Coe-Sullivan’s primary role will be to transition Luminit’s existing holographic technologies into commercial products, as well as to develop new technologies for commercial and government customers. “Luminit is … Read more
Zytronic Opens First US Office
Touch sensor solution manufacturer Zytronic has opened its first office in the USA. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, the office will house employees responsible for helping the company to grow in North America. Mark Cambridge, CEO of Zytronic, said that North America – and the US in particular – represent an “enormous opportunity” for the company.
