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Consumer Usage of Smartphone Navigation Apps Rises Sharply

September 17, 2015 by Tom Allen

Navigation tasks are vitally important use-cases for the in-vehicle consumer. Regardless of device type (embedded or portable), a well-put-together and usable connected navigation system must provide information which is timely, relevant, and easily-consumed. A new report from the In-vehicle UX (IVX) group at Strategy Analytics (www.strategyanalytics.com) has found key differences in usage and satisfaction among … Read more

Darbee Enhances Optoma Imagery

December 21, 2022September 17, 2015 by Tom Allen

We heard about a DLP projector with a new image enhancement system from Optoma at IFA this year (IFA 2015 Roundup) – and it has now been launched. The HD28DSE (Darbee Special Edition) is the result of a partnership with DarbeeVision, whose technology is built into the home entertainment projector. Darbee’s Visual Presence technology uses … Read more

Design Win on Toshiba’s Technicolor Color Certified Satellite Radius 12

September 17, 2015 by Tom Allen

Portrait Displays is pleased to announce a design win featuring its Chroma Tune software on Toshiba’s Technicolor Color Certified Satellite Radius 12 convertible laptop. Software-controlled color accuracy and Technicolor-certified industry-standard color spaces combine to make this wide-gamut, Ultra HD 4K laptop ideal for home, office, or on the go. Toshiba Europe GmbH today announces the … Read more

EBU Looks at HFR & HDR

September 17, 2015 by Bob Raikes

The EBU was showing various demonstrations and we looked at the BBC/NHK hybrid log demo, which the EBU is positive about, and also at a demonstration of high frame rates – material shot at 50Hz and 100Hz. The EBU is looking at different shutter angles and also the impact on viewers and is working with … Read more

Timex Launches the New Metropolitan+ Fashion Watch with Activity Tracking Technology for Stylish Men On-the-Go

September 17, 2015 by Tom Allen

The days of choosing between fashion and function are long gone, as Timex, with over 160 years as a global leader in watch-making, announces the launch of the Timex Metropolitan+. This stylish activity tracker blends the functionality of an activity tracking band with the look and feel of a traditional men’s analogue watch. With features … Read more

GammaTech DURABOOK R11 Rugged Tablet Now Available with Windows 10

September 17, 2015 by Tom Allen

Windows 10 is here, and many of GammaTech’s innovative notebook and tablet computers are eligible for the free upgrade. One such model is the DURABOOK R11 rugged tablet – the lightest (2.73 pounds) and thinnest unit in its class. Download Windows 10 today to experience improved performance and new features on the DURABOOK R11 such … Read more

TVLogic Prepares Monitors for NAB

September 17, 2015 by Bob Raikes

TVLogic usually has some new monitors to show and this event was no exception. First we looked at a new 17″ FullHD monitor that is designed for checking 4K content and can downscale 12G SDI or accept four single SDI inputs to create the high resolution input. There was also a new 24″ 3840 x … Read more

Marshall Adds New Monitor Features

September 17, 2015 by Bob Raikes

Marshall is a regular exhibitor at IBC. First we looked at the high end broadcast rack-mounted monitors that are in configurations with 4/3/2 or one display up to 32″ in a single chassis. MD models have a modular design, allowing a lot of different configurations of inputs and allowing re-purposing of monitors when input technology … Read more

IBC 2015 Round Up

December 21, 2022September 17, 2015 by Bob Raikes

German STB maker, ABox42, was showing a new middleware solution that it has developed that is called ABox42 OPA (Operator Android). The middleware allows for the development of Android boxes with security for pay TV operators. The secure STB environment can be secured from an open Android implementation, allowing users to switch between the “sand … Read more

Vestel Makes Deal for Free TVs with Telefonica

December 21, 2022September 17, 2015 by Bob Raikes

Vestel told us that it has done a deal for TVs with Telefónica of Spain which plans to give them away to subscribers to the Movistar Plus service which includes all Spanish FTA DTT channels. The sets will not need an STB as it will have the functions of a box integrated into the set … Read more

Sony Electronics Launches High Dynamic Range Video Support on 2015 4K Ultra HD TVs This Fall

September 17, 2015 by Tom Allen

Sony Electronics today announced that it is bringing High Dynamic Range (HDR) support to more of its 4K Ultra HD televisions. In addition to the previously announced X930C and X940C models, Sony is also adding HDR compatibility to the X850C, X900C and X910C models via a network update, available soon. With this update users will … Read more

Axiomtek Expands Rugged Panel PC Offering

September 17, 2015 by Tom Allen

Axiomtek’s newest panel PC, the GOT3217W-881-PCT, features a fanless design and waterproof enclosure, with an IP65-rated front panel. The unit offers optional 3G and WiFi connectivity. The intended application is as an HMI platform in shopping centres, supermarkets and factories. The 21.5″ unit runs on Intel Core i3/i5/i7 (Haswell) Pentium or Celeron processors. An anti-vibration … Read more