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NEC Adds Diagnostics to MDC Series

NEC’s MDC212C2 is a 21.3″ greyscale and colour medical display, specifically designed for diagnostic imaging. It is the first product in NEC’s MDC series that is certified for this use. The MDC212C2 works NEC’s GammaCompMD QA calibration software, to maintain its DICOM conformance. The display also meets the QA tests required in different European countries, … Read more

Sky Overhauls STB, Prepares for UltraHD

Sky’s long-rumoured move into UltraHD (SkyQ Box Will Challenge OTT Operators) has finally arrived. The new STB features up to 12 tuners and 1TB of storage (an upgraded ‘Silver’ version has 2TB). Viewers can record four channels simultaneously, while watching a fifth. A companion ‘SkyQ Mini’ box can accept content streamed wirelessly from the main … Read more

SVOD Market to Add 50 Million Subs in Five Years

Digital TV Research predicts that Netflix will reach 115 million subscribers worldwide by 2020. At the end of this year, there will be around 161 million total SVOD subscribers, growing to 306 million by 2020. However, while Netflix will remain the largest provider, its share will fall from 43% to 37.5% over the period. Competition … Read more

Peruvembra Joins Quantum Materials Board

Sri Peruvemba, CEO of Marketer International and head of marketing for SID, has joined Quantum Materials’ board of directors. Peruvemba has more than 25 years of experience in the technology industry, having held senior positions in Sharp, TFS, Planar Systems, E Ink and Suntronic Technology. Peruvemba’s joining gives QMC a NASDAQ-certified independent board.

LG Smart TVs And ‘Google Play Movies & TV’ Expand Content Options For U.S. Consumers

Starting this month, U.S. owners of LG Smart TVs will be able to enjoy thousands of movies and TV shows through “Google Play Movies & TV.” Compatible with LG’s industry-leading webOS Smart TV platform (as well as its earlier NetCast 4.0 and 4.5), Google Play Movies & TV will offer timeless classics, new releases, independent … Read more

E-Paper Display Market Growth Estimated at 40% CAGR to 2020 With US Leading Revenue Generation

The flexible EPD technology will drive the growth of the ePaper Display market in the future as it is expected to make the displays more durable with its light weight and flexibility. The growth is expected to fuel global EPD market as these displays will be used for more applications in devices with flexible display. … Read more

Handheld Launches its First Ultra-Rugged Android Tablet – The Best-In-Class ALGIZ RT7

Industry-leading technology from Qualcomm — an MSM8916 (Snapdragon) chipset and 1.2 GHz quad-core processor — powers the Algiz RT7 for impressive processing speed, ultra-fast connectivity and long battery life. The Algiz RT7 comes standard with LTE data and voice capabilities as well as 802.11 b/g/n WLAN, BT Class 1 and Class 2, and NFC functionality. … Read more

Ultra High-Definition TVs Could Add $1 Billion to Viewers’ Annual Energy Bills

The latest ultra high-definition (UHD) televisions use an average of 30 percent more energy than their high-definition (HD) predecessors, which could add $1 billion to U.S. viewers’ annual utility bills if energy-saving improvements are not expanded to all models, according to a groundbreaking report today from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). “Not only do … Read more

Handheld Group Seals its First Rugged Tablet

Sweden’s Handheld Group has developed its first ‘ultra-rugged’ tablet: a 7″ Android model called the ALGIZ RT7. IP65-compliant, the RT7 also meets the MIL-STD-810G standards of the US military. It is protected against drops, vibrations and extreme temperatures, as well as being waterproof and sealed against sand and dust. Designed for mobility, the RT7 weighs … Read more

Dolby and VUDU Launch the Future Home Theater Experience with Immersive Sound and Advanced Imaging

Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE:DLB) today announced that VUDU® customers now have access to a catalog of Warner Bros.®titles remastered for Dolby Vision™ and mixed in Dolby Atmos® to complete the cinematic home theater experience. Consumers with Dolby Vision enabled televisions, like the VIZIO Reference Series, and with Dolby Atmos enabled home theater products can now … Read more

Absen Takes on Stucker as New Executive for Europe

Absen has appointed Hans Christian Stucker as its new senior marketing executive for its European operations. Stucker is based at Absen’s European HQ in Rüsselsheim, Germany. He was previously marketing and communications director for Coolux and Pandoras Box, where he worked for six years before joining Absen.