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French Pay-DTT Faces Challenges

An investigation by Tele Satellite has shown that French broadcasters are ‘no longer allowing’ viewers to subscribe to their paid services from the pay-DTT platform. Instead, viewers are directed to IPTV, satellite and other platforms. In addition, several broadcasters have requested that their pay-TV services be moved to the FTA DTT platform.

STARZ PLAY Now Available on Samsung Smart TVs

Starz announced today that STARZ PLAY, the authenticated online TV Everywhere service for STARZ premium subscribers, has launched on Samsung Smart TVs. STARZ subscribers may now watch exclusive STARZ Original series including “Blunt Talk,” “Survivor’s Remorse,” and “Power,” among others, as well as hundreds of movies and first-run films on Samsung Smart TVs. The launch … Read more

Fast Forwarding Educational Advantage: 3D as Accelerator?

For companies selling mobile, large display, virtual reality or augmented reality platforms using 3D, it is important to know the value-added benefits of their products in education. To date, most reports about the effectiveness of using stereo 3D in the classroom revolve around increased retention of learning, ‘wow’ factor, motivation to learn and higher pre-test/post-test … Read more

The Connected Media Device Ecosystem: Smart TVs vs. Dedicated Streaming Media Devices

The popularity of OTT SVOD has influenced the increase of connected media devices in consumers’ homes. In turn, connected media devices continue to change consumers’ TV/video viewing behaviour by bringing a variety of sources of media and entertainment to the larger screen. From family TV night via broadcasted TV, to binge watching and content stacking … Read more

VW & Technology Cheating

I’ve been back in the office this week as I needed to cover for some staff with vacation this week. So I have been “head down” with news. One of the big stories this week has been the Volkswagen “cheating emissions” story. As a story of the technology business (with a wide definition of technology), … Read more

Truly and AndersDX Continue PMOLED Partnership

UK-based distributor AndersDX is now handling a circular PMOLED display for Truly Semiconductor. Targeted at wearable electronics – specifically in healthcare and fitness – the 1.13″ OEL9M0082-W-E module is customisable for various applications. It has 128 x 128 resolution, 40 cd/m² of brightness and will operate in -20° – 70° temperatures.

Taco Bell Arrives in the UK With Enhanced AV Offering

Taco Bell, the world’s largest Mexican-style quick service restaurant chain is partnering with Pioneer Digital to further enhance their digital solutions across all seven UK locations. Taco Bell is highly acclaimed for its unique and craveable menu, and Pioneer Digital is helping to visually bring their world famous crunchy tacos, burritos and quesadillas to life. … Read more

Pioneer Enhances Taco Bell in the UK

Pioneer Digital has installed new large-format LG displays at all seven of Taco Bell’s locations in the UK. A digital menu board solution was required in each of the restaurants. Pioneer chose to use five 42″ displays from LG, each with 1920 x 1080 resolution and 500 cd/m² of brightness. As with all of LG’s … Read more

Oculus Lists VR Challenges

Oculus Connect is a relatively new conference (only in its second year!) for the virtual reality industry and took place recently in Hollywood. VR is still very new – although it’s a long way from the first steps taken in the 1990s – and so Oculus’s chief scientist, Michael Abrash, took a very different approach … Read more

High-Resolution on Compact Philips Monitor

MMD’s latest Philips monitor, the 258B6QJEB, is not only designed with CAD-CAM work in mind: eco-friendliness is also important. The 25″ unit contains 65% recycled plastics, and its housing is free of both PVC and BFR. Intended for use in colour-critical applications and those that require very sharp images, the display has 2560 x 1440 … Read more

UBI Tracks Record AMOLED Shipments in Q2

According to UBI Research, the global AMOLED market is growing quickly, with a new record level of panel shipments achieved in Q2’15. The firm says that 56 million units were shipped, representing 35% growth over Q1’15’s 41 million, and 19% over Q2’14’s 47 million. Revenues rose 65% QoQ to $2.8 billion. The world’s largest producer … Read more