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Three New Fabs for Foxconn

Sources from Asia claim that Foxconn is to establish a G6 LTPS TFT-LCD panel fab in Guiyang City, China. The fab will mainly be used to produce 5.2″, 5.5″ and 6″ panels for smartphones. Investment is planned to be CNY30 billion ($4.6 billion). The fab is owned by Century Technology (a joint venture between the … Read more

4k and Retina Scanner Rumoured for LG G5

Despite rumours to the contrary (Samsung and LG Will Pass on UHD in 2016), a new report from Android Headlines claims that LG’s G5 handset will sport a 5.6″ 2560 x 1440 or UltraHD display. A retina scanner is also rumoured, and LG is apparently working with Korean company Irience on just such a component. … Read more

OTA 4K To Arrive at CES

An over-the-air demonstration of an UltraHD TV broadcast will be shown at CES 2016, using the ATSC 3.0 standard. The signal will be sent from the Sinclair Broadcasting transmitter, near Las Vegas, to various TVs across the show floor – much like the earlier demo in December (Sinclair Uses ATSC in UHD HDR Demo). The … Read more

Apple “Steady as she goes” in the Year(s) Ahead

We have a shorter issue this week as the Western world winds down towards the holiday. European business will be closed from today until the opening of CES on January 4th, although the Display Daily team will still be publishing (although not on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day). We’ll also be doing some infrastructure … Read more

Rovi and AT&T Agree to Seven-Year Renewal and Expansion of License Agreement

Rovi Corporation (NASDAQ: ROVI) today announced that Rovi has renewed its patent license agreement with AT&T, the world’s leading provider of premium TV entertainment. The comprehensive seven-year agreement provides AT&T worldwide access to Rovi’s best-in-class entertainment discovery patent portfolio. The deal also extends the existing product agreements between the companies. “For years, Rovi’s intellectual property … Read more

Sony to showcase the power and impact of technology for education at Bett 2016

At Bett 2016, Sony Professional Solutions strengthens its position in the market as a provider of innovative technologies for the education sector. At the world’s largest education technology event, Sony will showcase a range of AV solutions that can equip today’s classrooms and lecture theatres for the future. Sony will demonstrate how technology can improve … Read more

Sony Plans Bett Attendance

Sony has announced what it will be showing at Bett 2016 (20th – 23rd January, London), the European education technology show. The primary focus will be on the use of technology to engage students and encourage faster learning and greater collaboration. Sony’s stand (F240) will be divided into six areas: The Visual Learning area will … Read more

SM Cinema First in South East Asia to Use Christie 6P Laser Projection and Christie Vive Audio

Christie®, a leader in creating and sharing the world’s best visual and audio experiences, announced that SM Cinema, a subsidiary of SM Lifestyle Entertainment Incorporated and the largest shopping mall and retail operator in the Philippines, the SM Group, has installed its revolutionary 6-Primary (6P) laser projection system and cinema sound system in the latest … Read more

Samsung Transforms Home Interiors with New Serif TV

Samsung Electronics’ unique design-led TV, the Samsung Serif TV, has become the first home electronics device to be sold by iconic design chain Heal’s as Samsung look to revolutionise the home entertainment experience. The new design reflects Samsung’s commitment to pioneering design whilst offering customers the very best in innovative technology. Showcased at the Heal’s … Read more

Sony Looks to Sulphur as Li-ion Replacement

Forget lithium-ion – and say hello to lithium-sulphur. Sony is developing these new batteries, with plans to bring them to market in 2020. Sony plans to increase energy density per volume by 40%, from the current 700Wh/L to 1,000Wh/L, says Nikkei. The company will achieve this by using a sulphur (S) compound as an electrode … Read more

Build to Last: VR Sales Figures You Can Count on

A big stink is being made about HTC delaying the commercial release of their HTC Vive until April next year, and others are worried that Oculus has already missed the mark by delaying until 2016 altogether. It’s unbelievable how so few understand the VR market and the core metrics that make it tick. Oculus and … Read more