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Nintendo Leak Points to 4k/60fps Console Streaming

Nintendo is developing a new games console known as the Nintendo NX, which appears to be set to challenge the offerings from Sony and Microsoft in a way that the Wii could not. A leak, purporting to be from an internal survey in the company, points to UltraHD video streaming at 60fps being supported by … Read more

Why Do I Believe that AR / VR is a Hot Topic this Year?

In my last Display Daily I was trying to condense the recent CES show into a short article and one of the topics was the abundance of AR/VR solutions. As my colleague, Steve Sechrist, also reported, the interest at the show among visiting professionals and journalists was strong in this field. While I have written … Read more

ATSC 3.0: Is US Broadcasting Doomed?

Were you aware broadcasters still exist? I’m not talking about networks like CBS, ABC, NBC or Fox in the US. I’m talking about companies like WCBS-TV in New York that own transmitting antennas and send RF TV signals out into the wilderness in the hope that someone is watching using their receiving antenna and a … Read more

Barco Focuses on Wireless Presentation

Two additions to Barco’s ‘wePresent’ range were on show: the SharePod and WiPG-2000S. The SharePod is similar to Barco’s ClickShare, which is a collaboration tool designed to simplify content transfer from personal devices to large screens. Unlike ClickShare, the SharePod is completely wireless; a source connects via HDMI, and the SharePod sends content wirelessly to … Read more

Sony Enjoys Rising Laser Uptake

Sony does not traditionally use BETT to show off new products, but has more of a focus on solutions. At the show, the company was showing off its Vision Presenter tool, which can be used for a variety of applications. A distance learning concept was being showcased. The University of Bath has rolled out an … Read more

Christie Installs TruLife on Smaller Projectors

Following the introduction of the 4K30, Christie has expanded the 3DLP Boxer line with three new models, with the same capabilities as the previous unit. All of the new Boxer models (2K30, 2K25 and 2K20) feature built-in warping and blending (Christie Twist), omnidirectional installation, a preview screen and NFC. A standard feature is the integration … Read more

Optoma Goes Laser Phosphor

Optoma’s ZU650 is its first projector using laser phosphor technology. The DLP projector, part of the ProScene range, is suitable for 24/7 use and is filter-free. The light source will last for 20,000 hours. The ZU650 is designed for large venues such as meeting rooms, auditoriums and museums. It can be installed in 360°. The … Read more

RIF6 Claims ‘First’ Mobile-Focused Projector

A company called RIF6 showed a new pico projector at CES that we missed at the show. ‘The Cube’ is said to be the first projector built specifically for smart devices, featuring MHL-HDMI for compatibility. In addition to being designed for mobile devices, the projector itself is mobile, measuring 51 x 51 x 51mm and … Read more

Apple Takes On VR Researcher

Apple has hired Doug Bowman, a VR researcher who recently went on sabbatical from his post as computer science professor at Virginia Tech. At Virginia, Bowman focused on 3D UI design and ‘the benefits of immersion in virtual environments’, according to his academic profile. Apple has not said what Bowman’s role will be. However, he … Read more

Sky Meshes With AirTies

Sky will use AirTies’ Mesh technology (designed to increase WiFi coverage throughout the home) to ‘supercharge’ WiFi on its SkyQ devices. Mesh maps the home network as mobile devices move throughout the home, monitoring shifting demands in broadband and TV streams from multiple devices. It is able to decided ‘in near real-time’ which path to … Read more

Westgate in Vegas Creates Huge LED Display

RP Visual Solutions and Christie have created a curved array measuring 20 feet (6m) tall, 220 feet (66m) wide and comprising 1,640 2.5-millimeter Christie Velvet LED tiles (more than 65 million pixels). The installation is said to be “the world’s largest LED Video wall” and is at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino.