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Android Police say that Google is to release a new tablet in the Pixel family – but it will run Android, rather than the Chrome OS (previous Pixel devices have all used Chrome). The source says that the ‘Pixel C’ will feature a 10.2″ display, with 308 ppi (slightly higher than 2560 x 1600 resolution) … Read more
Desktop PCs remain the most popular form factor for business users, according to a survey conducted by IDC in the UK, France and Germany. Despite the growing adoption of portable devices and ultraslim notebooks, 84% of the 600 executives taking part said that would consider purchasing desktop PCs for their organisation. Higher performance, better durability, … Read more
TSMC has said that it expects its Q3 results to exceed the guidance issued in July, thanks to the strong US dollar exchange rate compared to the Taiwan dollar. Revenues are expected to be between TWD211 billion and TWD213 billion ($6.38 billion – $6.44 billion). Profit margins will be 47% – 49% (gross) and 36.5% … Read more
Apple has announced iPhone 6S and 6S Plus sales of 13 million units over the new device’s opening weekend: a new company record. Analyst Comment Although this was up from 10 million last time, this time the sales in the first weekend included China. Further, as Paul Kedrosky, a financial analyst, has pointed out, the … Read more
This is the final installment in my series that shines some light on the thinking, preferences, and tendencies of your education market customers. I know them well. I was one of them. I’ve been an educational technology director for 25 years, with a significant track record in large educational technology purchases for schools. I managed … Read more
Xiaomi has chosen to use a capacitive touch controller solution from Synaptics in its Mi4c smartphone. The Clearpad S3708 controller enables Synaptics’s Sidetouch technology, which enables owners to use the side of the phone for tracking touches; it means that a page can be scrolled without covering the display, for example. A display driver IC … Read more
Synaptics Inc. (NASDAQ: SYNA), the leader in human interface solutions, today announced that Xiaomi, one of the world’s largest mobile manufacturers, has adopted the Synaptics® ClearPad® S3708 capacitive touch controller solution to power its latest smartphone device, the Mi4c. By featuring Synaptics’ S3708 touch controller, Xiaomi is able to offer customers new SideTouch™ capabilities, enhancing … Read more
Teracue expands the reach of its ICUE-IPTV product family to a pure IP based multi room video wall. ICUE-GRID is a decentralized solution and scales almost infinitely. It offers a completely flexible positioning of videos in any resolution up to 4K on the video wall. The embedded bezel correction makes it possible to use monitors … Read more
Three new models have been added to CTouch’s lineup of ‘Laser’ interactive LCD displays, with more affordable price points. The Laser Air models (55″, 65″ and 70″) feature built-in Android 4.2, WiFi connectivity and a seven-year warranty. Like the rest of CTouch’s products, the Laser Air displays are interactive; each has 10-point IR touch, with … Read more
Reuters reports that Citrix Systems is embarking on a last-ditch attempt to sell itself as a whole entity. The company will otherwise have to begin asset sales, said sources. Citrix had attracted the attention of private equity investors in July, before it gave a board seat to activist hedge fund Elliott Management. However, it is … Read more
Userful, provider of a centralized display software appliance for A/V and IT professionals, has announced integration and support for Blackmagic Design’s DeckLink Duo, DeckLink Quad and Intensity Pro 4K capture and playback cards. The integration enables just a single standard PC to capture multiple real-time SD, HD or 4K UHD video streams and deliver them … Read more
Today the LEGO Group announced the LEGO® MINDSTORMS® EV3 Programmer App, a new application that allows builders to create programs for MINDSTORMS robots directly from iOS and Android tablet devices. Featuring a streamlined selection of the most-used commands, the EV3 Programmer App allows for more interaction away from the desktop or laptop computer, giving users … Read more
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