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Samsung Switches Mobile Chief

Samsung Electronics has undergone its first round of job changes under the leadership of vice chairman Lee Jae-yong. Unlike LG (LG Begins Annual Reshuffle), Samsung’s new appointments were on a smaller scale. Koh Dong-jinThe largest change was the promotion of EVP Koh Dong-jin, formerly head of mobile R&D, to become the new president of the … Read more

Digital Signage and the IoT

The Internet of Things (IoT) comes up most often, perhaps, in terms of consumer systems. For example, thermostats can learn your habits and adjust the schedule for your furnace automatically to maximize comfort and economy. Or a front door lock which allows you to view visitors on your smart phone from anywhere in the world … Read more

International Signs and LED Exhibition to Open in Guangzhou, China in February

The 2016 International Signs and LED Exhibition (ISLE), one of the largest advertising and LED exhibitions in China, will open at area B of the Canton Fair Complex from February 24-27. The 100,000 sqm fair will feature 1,000 exhibitors as well as 100,000 professional buyers from around the world. The 2016 fair aims to provide … Read more

Display Chemicals Market Will Spike Next Year

The market for the four primary chemicals used in TFT-LCD production has been forecast to reach $1.6 billion this year, by IHS. Sales of etchant, alone, will be worth $850 million, with more than 660,000 tons to be consumed by the display industry in 2015. Kihyun Kim, senior analyst of chemical material research, noted, “The … Read more

Omate Continues to Go Alone

Omate is following its Truesmart+ smartwatch (Omate Breaks Smartphone Link) with a third-generation model called the Omate Rise. Presented as the flagship product for the company’s 2016 range, the Rise features Bluetooth Low Energy and can operate without a connection to a smartphone. Running Android 5.1, the smartwatch features 3G connectivity compatible with both US … Read more

Dates Set for ISLE 2016

Dates have been announced for next year’s International Signage and LED Exhibition. Taking place in Guangzhou, China, the show will run from the 24th – 27th February. Featuring 1,000 exhibitors and an expected attendance of 100,000 professional buyers, the event will cover 100,000m². 3D displays, LED modules – including new units with 0.88mm spacing – … Read more

CAE selects Barco for long-term supply agreement of high-fidelity simulation projectors

Barco, a global leader in visualization technology, announced today that it has been awarded a two-year product supply agreement to provide Barco FL35 WQXGA LED/DLP® projectors to CAE, the global leader in training & simulation for civil aviation and defense forces. The projectors will be used in high-end helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft simulators. “We are … Read more

Google Patents Headband for Glass

A new patent, filed by Google, has hinted at what the next iteration of Google Glass might look like. Rather than the inflexible form factor of the original, patent 9,195,067 B1 shows a headband-type product that wraps around part of the rear of the wearer’s head. The display is still located above a user’s eye. … Read more