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The Inquirer has found out that Microsoft is installing Windows 10 files on users’ PCs – whether they have opted in to the update or not. Users have discovered hidden folders ranging in size from 3.5GB to 6GB, which are installed through Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday update programme. Microsoft says that it is helping prepare devices … Read more
A new twist has been added to the long-running rumours of Hon Hai (Foxconn) buying Sharp’s LCD panel business (these began in 2012 and fell through in 2013, when Sharp balked at giving up too much control (Display Monitor Vol 20 No 13) – TA). Now, Japan’s Nikkei newspaper claims that Hon Hai, aka Foxconn, … Read more
The John Lewis Partnership’s revenues and operating profits rose 1.9% (to £4.5 billion ($7 billion)) and 55% (to £273 million ($424 million)) YoY, respectively, in the first half of 2015. However, electrical sales were only up 0.7%, which the company blames on a poor YoY comparison. http://tinyurl.com/qg2c467
Euronics has announced that it will introduce LG’s EF9509 (EF9500 in the USA) 55″ and 65″ flat OLED TV, for its authorised dealers to distribute across Europe.
Austria will soon begin a switchover to the DVB-T2 platform. Viewers in Steiermark and Südburgenland will require a compatible receiver from the 20th October. Some services (ORF1 and ORF2) will be simulcast until the end of 2016.
A US director of photography has taken it upon himself to help grow the UltraHD market by providing content free. Mitch Martinez has posted an online catalogue of stock UltraHD video, shot by him across the USA and completely free for commercial use. Companies including Microsoft and HBO have already been using the content, which … Read more
In the latest Flagship OLED and LCD TV Display Technology Shoot-Out from DisplayMate Labs today, LG Display struts its stuff as chief researcher, Dr. Ray Soneira exposes the “Achilles Heel” of Samsung’s strategic decision to abandon OLED for its large display TV offerings, relying instead on liquid crystal technology combined with Quantum Dots (QD.) Side-by-side … Read more
We spoke to Mathew Goldman at IBC about Ericsson’s HDR & UltraHD developments
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The Rugby World Cup 2015 will deliver a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle to fans across England and Wales. Thirteen of the UK’s most impressive stadiums all meeting international event standards have been selected as match venues with almost half of those exercising integrated LED video display systems designed, manufactured and installed by Daktronics. Twickenham Stadium, the Home … Read more
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MStar Semiconductor Inc. today demonstrated its leadership in the STB technology race by releasing its new range of 4K STB chipsets. The chipset family will be demonstrated on MStar Stand at IBC show in Amsterdam. “The new product range includes some unique features that will enable MStar’s customers to take a strong lead in the … Read more
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