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Acer US has launched two new Predator XB271HU and the Predator XB271HK. The 27″ monitors are both aimed at gamers and while the XB271HK supports UltraHD at 3840 x 2160, while the HU version supports 2560 x 1440, both from IPS panels with sRGB support. Both have “Eye protect” and GameView features as well as … Read more
Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT®) today announced its collaboration with Blu Wireless Technology to demonstrate integrated wireless charging with ultra-fast 60 GHz WiGig® data transmission, a combination that will enable consumers to charge their phones and tablets while streaming the highest quality 4K HD video and photos to their televisions and computers—all without the need … Read more
IDT is working with Blu Wireless Technology to combine integrated wireless charging with ultra-fast 60 GHz WiGig® data transmission, a combination that is intended to enable consumers to charge their phones and tablets while streaming the highest quality 4K HD video and photos to their televisions and computers. The collaboration will team IDT’s expertise in … Read more
The German TV Platform, an association of companies involved in setting the direction of German TV, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a meeting in Berlin on 10th November that will look at how the industry is continuing to change.
iFixit has as given the Microsoft Surface Book a 1 out of 10 score for repairability. The display is bonded and the battery is also glued in, although the SSD is replaceable. http://tinyurl.com/ovzcf8d
It is now easier than ever for educators to obtain the world’s leading collaborative learning software along with market leading collaborative displays. Epson, the number-one projector manufacturer in the world(1), and SMART Technologies Inc. (TSX: SMA), a leading global provider of collaboration solutions, today announced an agreement where SMART Notebook® collaborative learning software will now … Read more
Local sources say that Huawei is likely to beat Xiaomi in the smartphone market as the company is expected to ship over 100 million handsets this year (with 75.6 million shipped by the end of Q3), while Xiaomi is reported to have dropped its target to 80 million for the year.
Digitimes Research said that it is forecasting global tablet shipments at 58.7 million for Q4, 15.9% up sequentially, but 22.6% down from last year. Apple remains the biggest of the main brands, which between them will ship 38.5 million, the balance being sold by “white box” brands. Apple will ship 14 million. Just over half … Read more
The EBU will propose that there should be no change to the use of the 470 – 694/698MHz spectrum at the WRC-15 as it believes that DTT remains a highly popular way to receive TV services. The WRC-15 conference took place this week.
In the US, the FCC has confirmed that it has set aside $1.75 billion to cover the costs of changing frequencies after a forthcoming spectrum auction, so broadcasters should not have to pay for this.
In Finland, Digita and Sofia Digital has started a one year trial of HbbTV services on the DTT platform provided by PSB, YLE. A testing programme for smart TVs and will use “Antenna Ready Smart HD” stickers to signal that sets can support the services.
Digitag reports that the Department of Communication in South Africa is to formally investigate the procurement of adaptors for the digital switchover. Twenty six companies were authorised to make the receivers, but there have been allegations that some receivers were imported from China.
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