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The Korea Times quotes Samsung as saying that it is to once again look into the prospects of large-size OLED panels. In an examination of Samsung’s recent finance results, the company is quoted as saying, “Our focus is small-sized OLEDs for smartphones. But we will proceed with projects for the development of large-sized OLED displays … Read more
Microsoft reported Q2 net profit of $5 billion, down 15% YoY from $5.8 billion. Turnover was reported at $23.8 billion, down 11% YoY from $26.47 billion. For the six month period, net profit was $9.6 billion, down 8% YoY from $10.4 billion. Turnover for the same period was down 11% YoY to $44 billion. Traditional … Read more
The X754HB, a 75″ high-brightness (2,500 cd/m²) display from NEC, has been released. We first saw this product at the NEC Showcase last May (NEC Impresses with LEDs). In addition, NEC has upgraded its PA322UHD monitor. The PA322UHD-2 is identical to the original, but features an OPS slot – a switchable DisplayPort 1.2 and HDMI … Read more
Kyocera reported Q3 net profit of $72 million, down 71.3% YoY from $250.5 million. Turnover was reported at $3 billion, down 4.4% YoY from $3.2 billion. For the nine month period ended Dec 31, 2015, net profit was $492 million, down just under 20% YoY from $611 million. Turnover for the same period was flat … Read more
The Boeing 737 MAX took its first flight in Renton, Wash. on 29th January 2016. The new 737 MAX flight deck includes four configurable 15.1″ LCD displays from Rockwell Collins. In addition to the 737 MAX, Rockwell Collins is providing its large-format flight deck displays on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, 777X, and the KC-46 Tanker. … Read more
Roku is developing a hybrid STB, which will deliver both linear and streaming services for its partners. Sky will be the first Roku partner to deploy the new box, as part of its Now TV service in the UK.
Dubai-based Task FZCO has begun to distribute Xiaomi smartphones in the Middle East and North Africa. Handsets will initially be available in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Amazon’s video streaming service saw strong growth in Q4’15, nearly doubling its subscriber base outside the USA – although the company does not provide hard numbers. The Fire TV media player is claimed to be the best-selling streaming media player in the USA
JCDecaux reported Q4 net profit at €983.9 million, up 6.2% YoY. Including the positive results of currency exchange rates, acquisitions, etc., the increase was 17%. For the full year 2015, net profit grew 4.2% YoY €3,207.6 million. Including non-operational effects, the increase was 14%.
Marc Müller, MD of sales at Tech Data Germany, is to leave the company due to restructuring measures. Müller joined the company in 1996. Between 2002 and 2012 he worked at Tech Data Azlan. He will be succeeded by Michael Dressen, regional MD of Tech Data Germany and Austria.
According to reports, Apple is developing a new wireless charging technology that looks set to debut on next year’s iPhone 7S. The new technology could allow iPhones and iPads to be charged anywhere in the home or office without being placed on a dedicated mat. Analyst Comment Technologies like this exist already, but rely on … Read more
After talking directly to Sharp’s financiers (Gou Goes Direct to Sharp Lenders), Foxconn chairman Terry Gou has said that he is confident of his firm’s offer being accepted in a takeover bid. It is rumoured that Foxconn has offered ¥625 billion ($5.2 billion) for the company, but Gou said that he could not confirm details … Read more
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