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SensoMotoric Instruments (SMI) and Sensics release the first eye tracking plug-in for the Open Source Virtual Reality (OSVR) software platform. The Organizers of Open Source Virtual Reality (OSVR) today announce a new software plug-in that supports eye tracking technologyby SensoMotoric Instruments (SMI). The OSVR eye tracking interface brings vendor-agnostic real-time eye and gaze data to … Read more
Birmingham has unveiled its brand new digital out of home network which deploys the very latest in screen technology. The Loop enables brands to deliver full motion advertising content to the heart of the city. Developed, operated and sold by Signature Outdoor, The Loop is a network of more than 20 full motion screens located … Read more
Signature Outdoor has unveiled a new network of screens called ‘The Loop’, in the centre of Birmingham. More than 20 displays are located in 12 pedestrian zones around the city. Each screen is 84″ with 1920 x 1080 resolution, with ambient light sensors and facial recognition cameras. They were manufactured by LG MRI. (LG MRI … Read more
Digital TV Europe has published a whitepaper arguing the case for software support of HDR, rather than hardware for video providers, while the situation on standardisation remains unclear. Access it at http://tinyurl.com/q7z42d3.
Christie’s Boxer 4K30 projector took home the ‘Projector of the Year’ award at the recent AV Awards in London. Judges observed, “At last there is a 30,000 lumen projector that isn’t the size of a small car”. Brightsign also scored a win, with its UltraHD media players taking the ‘Digital Signage Product of the Year’ … Read more
Christie was first up on the stage for the main presentations at the prestigious AV Awards in London’s Park Lane to pick up the award for ‘Projector of the Year’ for Boxer 4K30. The Award was given by the panel of judges at the annual event organized by AV Magazine who said of Christie Boxer’s … Read more
Japan Display said it would show off the ‘world’s first’ 8k 17.3″ display at Ceatec 2015 (7th – 10th October), in Tokyo. The company says that the display, which has about 510 ppi, uses LTPS technology and an IPS panel, with an RGB stripe subpixel arrangement. Total resolution is 7680 x 4320. Initially aimed at … Read more
LG has cut the prices of several of its flagship OLED TVs. First, the 55″ and 65″ EG9600 UltraHD curved OLED TVs were reduced by $1,000, to $3,000 and $5,000, respectively. The company followed by cutting its new flat OLED TVs (EF9500), launched at IFA, by the same amount. This puts both flat and curved … Read more
Dolby’s Atmos system and Christie’s Vive Audio have been installed in Helios’ new flagship multiplex cinema in Lódz, Poland. The venue has nine screens and 2,000 seats.
Owners of the new iPhone 6S have taken to Apple’s support forum to complain about unexpected shutdowns. The problem is occurring at random, which – several users say – has resulted in them missing morning alarms. Others have said that the home button feels warm, which could point to an overheating problem. Apple has advised … Read more
HTC suffered its second net loss this year in Q3’15, which analysts attributed to the tough and saturated market for Android smartphones. The company posted a net loss of NT$4.5 billion ($139 million) on total revenue of NT$21.4 billion ($661.4 million). These figures compare to a net profit of NT$640 million ($19.8 million) and revenue … Read more
A new plug-in for the Open Source VR (OSVR) project has been announced, which supports SensoMotoric Instruments’ eye-tracking technology. The plug-in enables an eye-tracking interface, which can be used by developers.
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