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Elo Announces Android™ Computer Module for Large-Format Touchscreen Signage

January 19, 2016 by Isaac Oburu

Elo, a global supplier of digital touchscreen solutions, today announced the extension of its EloView cloud-based management software to the large-format interactive digital signage product line with the introduction of an ARM-based computer option. This new Android Elo Computer Module (Android ECM) accessory, available for 32”-70” interactive signage displays, provides a secure all-in-one solution for … Read more

Christie Teases ISE Models

January 19, 2016 by Tom Allen

Christie claims that its new HS Series are ‘the world’s brightest 1DLP laser phosphor projectors’. The company has broken the 12,000 lumen mark (although only in centre lumens, and only on one model), housing the electronics in a compact chassis. The D-12HD-HS (1920 x 1080; 10,500 lumens) and D12WU-HS (1920 x 1200; 11,500 lumens) use … Read more

NextFlex: America’s Flexible Hybrid Electronics Institute

January 19, 2016 by Paul Semenza

Wearable devices, ubiquitous sensors, and more broadly the Internet of things will increasingly require truly flexible electronics systems that can sense, take actions, and communicate. Flexible hybrid electronics offers the promise of making the performance of traditional, bulky semiconductor devices and circuit boards available in formats that bend, stretch, fold and conform to the human … Read more

CTA Looks Beyond the “Magnificent Seven”

January 19, 2016 by Bob Raikes

Dubravac of the CTA. Image:Meko LtdAs usual, the CES press events kicked off with a market briefing and “Technology Trends” talk by the CTA which runs CES. This year, the event was in a better location with room to breathe, which was something of a relief. In some previous years, the event has been held … Read more

Samsung Announces New Retail Solutions for a Connected Experience at Retail’s BIG Show 2016 – National Retail Federation

January 19, 2016 by Isaac Oburu

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. today at the NRF BIG Show 2016 announced new solutions designed to empower retailers in real-world environments, from attracting customers at the storefront to driving business efficiencies in the back office. Samsung will be showcasing its retail solutions in four settings depicting the customer life cycle including Attract, Interact, Transact and … Read more

Exhibitor Registration Soars as COMPUTEX Debuts New Exhibits

January 19, 2016 by Isaac Oburu

Since its establishment in 1981, COMPUTEX TAIPEI has witnessed the evolution of Taiwan’s and the world’s ICT industry. The show’s position in Taiwan makes it a vital link in the island’s complete supply chain, as well as a professional platform for companies from all over the world to release new products and technologies. Domestic exhibitor … Read more

Koreans Move Away From Captive Panel Makers

January 19, 2016 by Tom Allen

Both LG and Samsung plan to rely less on their own captive TV panel makers (LG Display and Samsung Display), and seek to outsource work to external companies this year. IHS says that the move comes as LG and Samsung seek to increase back-up supply, boost savings and complete product line-ups. Samsung and LG took … Read more

Zytronic Brings Good Luck to Global Monitor

January 19, 2016 by Tom Allen

Global Monitor, a Mexican supplier of screens to the casino industry, has overcome a problem with a good luck tradition. Women in Mexico will often kiss their diamond rings and touch them to the screen, for luck, but causing damage to touch screens. Global Monitor has now begun to supply 23″ Zytronic procap touch displays … Read more

AOC Meets Gamers’ Criteria

January 19, 2016 by Tom Allen

A new 35″ LCD monitor, with a very high refresh rate and a curve for immersive gaming, has been presented by AOC. The C3583FQ has a refresh rate of 45-160Hz out of the box, using Adaptive Sync (compatible with AMD’s FreeSync), and a 2,000R curve. A ‘Gaming Mode’ colour profile is built in, which optimises … Read more

Smartwatches Overtake Fitness Trackers in 2019

January 19, 2016 by Tom Allen

Fitness devices will remain the primary wearable product until 2018, says Juniper Research. In 2019 fitness devices are expected to be used by more than 110 million people – but more than 130 million people will own and use a smartwatch. Lines between the smartwatch/fitness tracker categories are beginning to blur, Juniper has found. Increasingly, … Read more

Microsoft Issues Warning to Legacy Windows Users

January 19, 2016 by Tom Allen

New silicon generations will only be supported on the latest version of Windows, Microsoft has warned. In a blog post (http://tinyurl.com/zhdwcer), EVP Terry Myers wrote that it is difficult to ensure stability for older versions, such as Windows 7, while also updating them to support features enabled in new hardware. Windows 10 will be the … Read more

Userful Drives 6k From Single PC

January 19, 2016 by Tom Allen

Userful has developed a multi-source video wall controller, capable of driving up to 60 displays from a single PC. Userful 8.5 can support resolutions up to 6k over a standard Ethernet network. Additional features include embedded hypervisor (enabling VMs to run natively on the controller); mirroring; and automated failover.