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Gartner: IT Spending Remains Low in 2016

Worldwide IT spending will reach $3.54 trillion this year, says Gartner – a minor (0.6%) increase from 2015’s $3.52 trillion. Last year saw the largest USD drop in IT spending since Gartner began tracking the statistic, down $216 billion YoY. The firm does not expect 2014 spending levels to be exceeded until 2019. John-David Lovelock, … Read more

Himax Claims Design Wins

Himax has reported two design wins for its LCoS microdisplays, which are being supplied to “two brand-leading VR companies”. Which companies are using the LCoS devices is not known, although speculation suggests Oculus VR, for the Rift, Microsoft, for the Hololens and Google, for an enterprise-focus Google Glass. Analyst Comment Himax was the previous microdisplay … Read more

Allegro Ensures SHVC Compliance

Allegro DVT has launched HEVC Scalability Extension (SHVC) test suites. These will help manufacturers developing SHVC-compliant decoders to validate their SHVC conformance. The suites use the HEVC Scalable Main 10 Profile, and comprise multiple test sets to check spatial, bit-depth, colour gamut scalability and various combinations of these features.

Panasonic Showcases Latest Toughpad Mobility Solutions for Retail at NRF 2016

Panasonic, a leading provider of retail technology solutions, will highlight a number of new technologies at the 105th annual National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show, including new mPOS and rugged tablet devices. These new solutions target retailers of various sizes as well as supermarkets, table service restaurants, quick serve restaurants (QSR) and build upon the … Read more

Elo Unveils 55-Inch 5501LT Interactive Digital Signage Display with Tablet-Like Performance

Elo, a global supplier of digital touchscreen solutions, today unveiled the new 55-inch 5501LT modular interactive digital signage display, featuring 10-touch infrared capability to deliver a smooth and highly responsive multiuser interaction. The infrared touch technology provides higher touch sensitivity, giving the 5501LT a tablet-like performance on a large-format screen. The low-profile design integrates seamlessly … Read more

Kyocera Launches Rugged DuraXTP Phone at Sprint Nationwide

Kyocera Communications Inc. today announced that its newest rugged mobile device, the Kyocera DuraXTP, has launched for Sprint customers. DuraXTP is the latest rugged feature phone in Kyocera’s highly successful Dura Series of waterproof, rugged phones, which originated in 2012 to support the Sprint® Direct Connect® Push to Talk service. Well-qualified Sprint customers can get … Read more

GAME transforms in-store retail experience with BrightSign digital signage

BrightSign, a global market leader in digital signage media players, has announced GAME, the UK’s leading video games retailer has equipped its 320 stores with 1,300+ BrightSign digital signage players in a transformative project that enhances the customer experience, reduces costs and will allow GAME to respond immediately to market shifts. The installation was carried … Read more

Samsung Display Raises the Contrast Bar

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We managed to squeeze into the Samsung Display suite at the end of its sessions and we had to speed around, as the exhibition contractors started dismantling the displays at 5:30 on the dot on Friday. The company also banned cameras, so we had to scribble frantically and are short of images! The focus in … Read more

Game On With BrightSign

UK video games retailer Game has installed 1,300+ BrightSign digital signage players into its 320 stores. Freehand carried out the work, and players were supplied by Pixels. A mix of XD232 and XD1032 networked players were used, with 40″ – 55″ Samsung screens; a minimum of four per store. Game chose BrightSign’s products based on … Read more

3M Slims Touch at ISE

A new, ultra-thin version of 3M‘s (8.350) procap metal mesh technology will be highlighted. It is suitable for up to UltraHD resolution screens and curved displays. The metal mesh is 3 microns thick, and will enable ‘more vibrant’ displays, says the company. It also supports up to 80 simultaneous touch points and features 3M’s palm … Read more