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Smart is running a webinar to introduce the idea of the Smart kapp whiteboard for those interested in the use of interactive displays in the corporate market. Check http://tinyurl.com/ojyxwzr for details.
MIT researchers, together with a team from the Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI), have developed a system that automatically converts 2D video of football games to 3D. The footage can then be played back on any 3D device, including VR headsets. While many displays today can show 3D, content is lacking, said MIT’s Wojciech Matusik. … Read more
In a blog post, Nvidia has announced the NVS 810 graphics board – designed for professional digital signage applications and with eight integrated min-DisplayPort V1.2 connectors. To see details of the blog, go to http://tinyurl.com/nhyf3ge.
Telecompaper reports that the IAB of Spain has reported that 64% of connected users in the country use Smart TVs for the connection, with gaming consoles and PCs close together at 29% and 28%, respectively. DTT takes 10%, Blu-ray has 8% and STBs account for 5%. Movies are the most popular content. Analyst Comment Second … Read more
The Rufus Cuff, from Rufus Labs, was funded on Indiegogo last year, and is almost ready to start shipping. Set to reach customers early next year, the wearable is designed to be the first item of wristwear that can actually replace a smartphone. The Rufus Cuff next to an Apple Watch. Image credit: USA TodayMeasuring … Read more
Manufacturer and consumer demand for ultra-high definition (UHD) televisions remains strong, including 4K TV, wide viewing angle (WCG), high dynamic range (HDR) and other high-definition picture performance improvements. Despite overall sluggishness in liquid crystal display (LCD) TV sales, year-over-year unit shipments of UHD TV panels are forecast to double in 2015, topping 40 million units. … Read more
IHS has said that although TV sales are slow this year, the demand for UltraHD panels continues to grow and by next year it forecasts that the volume will double to 40 million units this year and will represent 40% of the total TV panel shipment area. Volume will reach 67 millions next year. Click … Read more
NVidia revealed a new graphics card for professional digital signage and with eight mini-DisplayPort 1.2 ports from a single PCIe board. The card uses dual GM107GPUs to power the outputs and use the Maxell architecture. The GPUs each has 512 cores enabled, so there are 1024 in total together with 2GB of VRAM per GPU. … Read more
Steam is now expecting to start shipping the Steam Link in Europe from the 10th of November (Valve Streams Games Cheaply, Provides Console Release Date). It has also said that the Link will not work with Apple Mac systems initially. Steam has also announced the Steam Controller which will be available from December and is … Read more
BigLED International GmbH of Luebeck has installed a 19m² outdoor LED display for a VW/Audi dealer in Bielsko-Biala in Poland according to Invidis. The display uses a 10mm pitch and is rated as having 8,000 cd/m² of brightness. The LED modules are designed for front access for service and content is supplied via Wi-fi.
Freesat of the UK is still continuing to add viewers for its FTA DTH satellite service. The latest numbers suggest that there are 1.9 million households, after adding 25,000 viewers in the last quarter. The service will also increase its channel count to 200 before the end of the year with six new channels. The … Read more
Huawei said that it would bring out a smartwatch at the end of August (Huawei Follows Apple With Self-Titled Smartwatch). It has now gone on sale in the UK for £289 including tax ($439) and upwards depending on the band style. The case is 42mm in diameter and the watch has a 1.4″ circular 400 … Read more
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