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Spurred on by Apple’s use of Force Touch in the Apple Watch, and 3D Touch in the iPhone 6S line, IHS is seeing growth in force-sensing and other touch enhancements to mobile devices. Other brands and IC makers are now creating their own version of force-sensing solutions (see Samsung Follows Apple), although these are mainly … Read more
Mobilcom-Debitel, a German telco and Freenet subsidiary, has chosen to use Scala signage solutions in its stores. Scala software, including design templates and a CMS, drives 500 screens in Mobilcom’s stores. All stores run a single display at the cashier area, and 180 of them also have a shop window touch screen. The company chose … Read more
Sprint is making it easy and affordable to give the best technology gifts this holiday season. Beginning Friday, Dec. 18, get a FREE 32-inch Samsung LED TV with a qualifying purchase or lease of the hottest Samsung Galaxy smartphones. This special holiday offer is available for existing Sprint customers who upgrade or add a new … Read more
A new report by Allied Market Research titled, “World Screenless Display-Market Opportunities and Forecast, 2014-2020,” forecasts that the world screenless display market would generate revenue of $5.7 billion by 2020, registering a CAGR of 29.9% during the forecast period, 2015-2020. In 2014, North America was the highest revenue-generating region, owing to early adoption of technology … Read more
LG Electronics (LG) announced today that the company’s first-ever Super Bowl commercial will be produced by Ridley Scott’s production company, RSA Films. Jake Scott will direct the spot that showcases LG’s widely acclaimed OLED TV technology and introduces a soon-to-be announced addition to its OLED TV line. LG’s Super Bowl 50 commercial spot will illustrate … Read more
A year since we last reported on it (ITA Talks Collapse, Resume in 2015), the updated ITA Agreement has finally been concluded. Countries covered by the ITAThe ITA Agreement defines tariffs on IT products, such as monitors, at 0% – however, it has not been updated since it came into effect in 1996. Discussions about … Read more
Portrait Displays, Inc., a global leader in visual enhancement software applications and middleware solutions for the computer display industry, has announced the retirement of Michael James, its founder, President, and C.E.O. Michael founded the company in 1993.Over the next 20 plus years he was instrumental in spearheading display technology innovations, forwarding the company’s vision, and … Read more
Martin FishmanMichael James – president, co-founder and CEO of Portrait Displays (A Pivot for Portrait’s James) – has now officially announced that he will retire, after 22 years running the company. Martin Fishman and Eric Brumm, newly installed by the Board of Directors, will replace him as co-CEOs. Fishman and Brumm have been with Portrait … Read more
NLT Technologies has introduced a 12.1″ sunlight-readable TFT LCD module, which combines T-EVT and ColorXcell technologies with high brightness. T-EVT stands for Transmissive Enhanced View Technology, which is NLT’s description for the combination of a bright backlight and anti-reflective surface treatment. ColorXcell is an algorithm designed to reproduce colour at the intensity of the original … Read more
NEC US has designed two new monitors for multi-display set-ups, with video outputs and NEC’s own ControlSync technology. They are the Multisync EA305WMi (29.8″) and EA275WMi (27″). ControlSync can be used to control up to six displays in a multi-monitor configuration. One unit is designated the master, and others are slaved to it. Each monitor … Read more
The latest 21.5″ display from Iiyama is an interactive model for digital signage, in-store retail, kiosks and gaming. The T2234MC features two-point pro cap touch and edge-to-edge glass. As a unit that will be touched often by consumers, the T2234MC has a scratch-resistant covering, and is IP54-compliant. It is supplied as as open frame model … Read more
Philips has produced a new monitor that simplifies notebook docking. The 23″ 231P4QUPEB has a USB 3.0 port which will transfer video and audio from the notebook to the larger display and speakers (dual 1.5W). A mouse and keyboard can also be connected directly to the display. The monitor also supports ethernet connectivity through the … Read more
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