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We caught up with Ferdinand Maier of Salzburg-based Ruwido, which makes high quality remote controls and software for the STB user interfaces to go with them. First we looked at one of the regular “design concepts” that the firm creates from time to time to illustrate how designs could develop. The concept device has a … Read more
Gefen has just announced its next generation matrix switcher: the 4K Ultra HD 8×8 Matrix for HDMI w/ HDCP 2.2 (EXT-UHD-88). This matrix offers cross-point routing of eight 4K Ultra HD sources to any combination of eight displays, along with support for the new HDCP 2.2 content protection protocol. Resolutions up to 4K Cinema-DCI (4096×2160 … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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 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
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