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Microsoft has revealed more information about its Hololens headset, at an event in Tel Aviv. There is still no consumer release date. However, Microsoft has said that the device will be completely wireless, and able to connect to ‘anything’ with WiFi or Bluetooth. It can natively run Windows Universal Apps, and battery life will be … Read more
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
Allied Electronics is now distributing products from Focus Display Solutions, in the USA. These include multi-interface colour TFT-LCD modules; low-power LCD displays; and touch-panel technology.
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 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, 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, 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 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
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
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
The USB Implementors Forum (USB-IF) was in a hotel suite in the Venetian hotel and was promoting Type C connectivity. We met with Rahman Ismail who is employed by Intel, but works on the USB project. USB Type C Image:USB Implementer’s ForumIsmail took us through the history of USB and especially the significant change with … Read more
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
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