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Dialog to Buy Atmel

Semiconductor maker Dialog, of the UK, is to buy Atmel, which, among other things, makes touch controllers and is well positioned in the IoT, according to specialist analysts. The deal is expected to close early in 2016. Atmel will use a combination of cash, debt and new shares to finance the transaction which is valued … Read more

Hoya Uses HMD for Lens simulation

Japanese optics maker, Hoya, is using VR technology to allow users to get a sense of the optical effects of various lens designs and treatments. The Hoya headset is controlled by an application downloaded onto a smartphone that is placed into the headset. Wearers look through the headset and see a virtual environment. Opticians apply … Read more

21% of US Homes Can Stream UHD

Akamai shows this data for mobile usage, collected by EricssonAkamai said that according to its Q2 2015 “State of the Internet” report, only 21% of US homes have internet speeds of 15Mbps – the minimum considered necessary for UltraHD straming. The number is up from 17% in Q2 last year. The leading countries for average … Read more

Freesat announces technology partnership with LG

London, 21 September 2015: Freesat, the subscription free satellite TV service, and LG Electronics (LG), leading global consumer electronics manufacturer, today announce a strategic partnership to provide the Freesat service on LG’s new and existing satellite enabled smart TVs. LG will launch Freesat channels on the new LF650 and LF630 TVs, in screen sizes ranging … Read more

Unique New Image Sensor Combines User Display and Fingerprint Capture Area

LIVETOUCH® technology developed by JENETRIC has created a new class of fingerprint identification products. For the first time ever, a transparent image sensor based on optical TFT technology combines the fingerprint capture area with the user display for instructions and real-time feedback.LIVETOUCH conquers the limitations of previous systems and redefines user friendliness for capturing fingerprints. … Read more

Jenetric Combines Fingerprint Sensor with Display

Jenetech fingerprint scannerJenetric of Jena in Germay has developed a new fingerprint sensor that uses an optical TFT technology that also adds an area for display of instructions and prompts to users. The “Livetouch Quattro” technology is said to be two thirds smaller than conventional devices and has been certified to the FBI Mobile ID … Read more

OLED World Summit Early Bird Pricing Ending Soon!

Early bird pricing for the OLEDs World Summit ends soon! Register NOW! Speakers Agenda Venue Leading minds in the industry will come together in Berkeley, CA to focus on the challenges and opportunities for OLED lighting and displays. The 17th annual OLEDs World Summit provides the perfect forum for leaders including investors, suppliers, material producers, … Read more

Thales Wins HUD Order in China

PARIS, Sept. 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Thales announces that China Southern Airlines has selected the Dual Head Up Displays (HUD) configuration across 30 of their new Airbus A320s, alongside the Thales Flight Management System and LRRA Radio altimeter. Thales lands first dual HUD order in China on China Southern Airlines With this order, Thales scores … Read more

Thales Wins HUD Order in China

Thales announced that China Southern Airlines has selected the Dual Head Up Displays (HUD) configuration for 30 of their new Airbus A320s, to be used alongside the Thales Flight Management System and LRRA Radio altimeter. With this order, Thales said that it has “scored a double first” in China. The deal represents the largest contract … Read more