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DirecTV has been forced to modify an advert (http://tinyurl.com/nkwc653), which gave the impression that all of its content was already available in UltraHD. The National Advertising Division (NAD) of the Council of Better Business Bureaus has said that the advert is inaccurate. The NAD (which has no official power, but is backed by the advertising … Read more
TPV has taken on Allegro DVT’s DVB HEVC System compliance streams, for the validation of a new range of HEVC-enabled LCD TVs. Allegro’s system provides two levels of verification: a quick visual check and an in-depth analysis using measuring tools. TPV used the system to carry out logo-oriented pre-certification tests, against the latest DVB standard … Read more
Here are two problems. The first is that some devices (think smartwatches and wristbands) have a display screen with a really small surface area. The limiting case of this condition is the smart glass / HMD in which there is no physical display screen at all. Many such small wearable devices are also physically oriented … Read more
Magic Leap is somewhat of a dark horse in the augmented reality arena. We have reported on them before even though their releases are more of a short marketing release than a clear statement on the company’s technology, status or the like. What we know is that they are one of the best funded AR … Read more
We often find that LED display resolution (not LCD displays with LED backlights, but small pixel pitch LED boards) is misunderstood, even in the display industry. Press releases describe these displays as ‘Full HD’ or ‘4k’, when giving the pixel pitch – the distance between the LED ‘pixels’ – is much more useful. Nanolumens agrees, … Read more
LG Electronics (LG), a leading LED projector manufacturer1, today announced plans to expand upon its acclaimed Minibeam series of projectors at CES® 2016. Debuting next month at CES, the three latest projectors in the LG Minibeam series (models PH550, PW1000, PW1500) feature both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity for unparalleled freedom and viewing convenience. Improving on … Read more
E FUN, a leading supplier of tablets and detachables, announces the availability of its popular Nextbook tablets at select Walmart locations and Walmart.com for holiday gift shopping. With three screen sizes ranging from 9″ to 11.6″ and each model running the latest Windows 10 operating system and powered by an Intel® Atom™ processor, there is … Read more
ShowStoppers® and IFA today announced that ShowStoppers will produce the official press events for the next three years at IFA, the global tradeshow for consumer electronics and home appliances that moves markets and inspires buyers. The companies renewed their exclusive partnership for ShowStoppers events at IFA 2016, 2017 and 2018. Today’s renewal is the third … Read more
If you register for the Consumer Electronics Show as an analyst or member of the press, the CES folks distribute your contact info to all of the CES exhibitors. Many of these exhibitors then invite us to see their booths, visit their suites, get jolly at their receptions, and/or speak with their executives. Some of … Read more
Global PC shipments will fall 10% YoY in Q4’15, which will weigh annual shipments down to -10.3%, says IDC. Short-term effects, such as the strong US dollar, depressed commodity prices and existing inventory have also lowered the firm’s forecast for early 2016. Shipments are expected to stabilise by the end of next year, and grow … Read more
The falling price of UltraHD LCD TV panels has led to corresponding declines in the price of finished sets in recent months, increasing consumer adoption and household penetration. IHS predicts that, by end-2017, most 50″+ TVs will be UltraHD models. Penetration will be especially high in the USA, with its strong economy and consumer demand … Read more
Sharp Information Systems Europe today announces its line-up for Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), 9 – 12 February 2016. Visitors to stand 11-E76 are invited to discover the next generation of high-end retail signage solutions, with the extension of Sharp’s 4K range and new 8K solutions to include wider colour range with more accurate colour performance, … Read more
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