Surface Book is Hard to Fix
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
Epson BrightLink Interactive Projectors Now To Be Bundled Worldwide with SMART Notebook Software
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
Huawei Goes Past Xiaomi
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.
58.7 Million Tablets to Ship Globally in 4Q15
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
EBU Argues for Broadcast Spectrum at WRC-15
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.
FCC Says No Spectrum Change Cost to Broadcasters
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.
HbbTV Trials Start in Finland
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.
DTT Receiver Makers Under Spotlight in SA
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.
NASA Shows the Sun in UHD
NASA has released a stunning 4K video of the sun, shot using 12 different cameras which capture different frequencies of UV light. http://tinyurl.com/p4yvghb for the 30 minute version, or http://tinyurl.com/b7uk9ld for the three minute version – highly recommended viewing!
Most Appoints Eurofins for CI+ Testing
Eurofins Digital Testing has been approved as the testing laboratory for automotive entertainment systems, using the MOST network to deliver protected content that uses CI+. (The MOST Cooperation claims that the Media Oriented Systems Transport is the “de facto” standard for multimedia and infotainment networking in the automotive industry. It has car makers including Audi, … Read more
Technicolor Builds 20 millionth STB for DIRECTV PanAmericana
Technicolor said that it has built 20 million STBs for DirecTV PanAmericana since 1993. DirecTV PanAmericana provides services in 9 territories: Argentina, Caribbean, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Puerto Rico, Venezuela and Uruguay.
Recent Results on Organic Light Emitting Transistors
A publication from a team at the Institute for the Study of Nanostructured Materials (Bologna, Italy) reports recent developments relating to Organic Light-Emitting Transistors (OLETs). These are a type of organic device that combines the current modulating function of a transistor with light emission. One feature that makes these devices interesting is that they offer … Read more
