German DTT Use Falls
Germany’s DTT platform is used by 9.7% of homes, say media regulators – a fall compared to 2014.
iWedia Scores HiSilicon Design Win
iWedia’s Linux-based ‘Teatro 3.0’ software has been ported for Hisilicon’s Hi3798/Hi3796 SoC family. Teatro 3.0 is designed for hybrid (DVB+IP) set-top boxes featuring HbbTV.
Footprints in the Sand: Planar 1983–2015
“Take some memories. Leave only footprints.” That old traveller’s advice was on my mind this summer. Seemed as if everyone wanted to visit Portland. It was a hot sunny, California-like summer here with water! Such influx is not new: technology companies discovered the Beaverton-Portland area was a fertile ground for expansions, spin-outs and start-ups in … Read more
Conrac Grows Indoor Displays
Data Modul, under the Conrac brand, will show a new large format display at Inter Airport Europe in Munich (6th – 9th October). The 70″ 6170 PD is an indoor, dust-proof model. Like the smaller displays in the series, it features non-reflective safety glass and IP54-compliant housing. Data Modul has built a front sensor into … Read more
BenQ Releases Creative Class Monitor for Photography Lovers
BenQ America Corp., an internationally renowned provider of visual display solutions and LED monitor expert, today introduced its specialtySW2700PT photography monitor. Made specifically for photography enthusiasts, the 27-inch IPS panel features QHD resolution, 99% Adobe RGB color space, and BenQ’s Eye-Care and RevolutionEyes™ technologies to provide exceptional visual comfort for any photo hobbyist. When combined … Read more
Ultra HD TV Impresses Consumers And Will Feature In 61% of Global TV Sales By 2020
Ultra HD is on track to become an established feature of TVs by 2020, according to Strategy Analytics’ latest predictions. Falling prices, increased retailer support and strong customer satisfaction are the main reasons for Ultra HD TV’s success. Strategy Analytics now predicts that global sales of Ultra HD TVs this year may exceed 30 million … Read more
Sony Pictures & Dolby Announce Collaboration on Dolby Vision 4K Ultra HD
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB) and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (SPHE) have announced plans to use the new Dolby Vision™ mastering process for the release of 4K Ultra HD titles. The release will be by a variety of home entertainment distribution partners, delivering high-dynamic-range (HDR) imaging with a wider range of contrast and more vibrant … Read more
eSports Tournament is Cautionary Tale
A cautionary tale for any of our readers involved in the pro-gaming scene: eSport isn’t easy! Earlier this month, a tournament in Slovenia was hit by multiple major issues. Gaming Paradise was meant to feature both Counterstrike: Global Offensive and DotA 2, but the DotA proceedings were cancelled. That was just the start, though. The … Read more
Fraunhofer Shows Gladiator Results
Fraunhofer FEP has announceed that it will show OLEDs on graphene at the Plastic Electronics show, taking place on the 6th – 8th October in Dresden. The OLEDs to be shown are the interim result of the Gladiator projector (Display Monitor Vol 20 No 45), which is funded by the European Commission. When the project … Read more
Asustek August Revenue Up 18%
Asustek’s August sales increased 18% from July to NT$40.8 billion ($1.2 billion), though this was 3.2% lower than August 2014. Last month’s result brought sales to date in 2015 to NT$295.7 billion ($9 billion), broadly flat year on year. The company said that an upturn in the PC industry has led to improvements in its … Read more
Taiwan Notebook ODMs See Sales Rise
Taiwan’s major notebook ODMs reported sequential increases in sales in August, though only Acer and Pegatron achieved double digit increases. All of the ODMs expect their shipments in September to grow, as demand for notebooks gradually picks up. Acer‘s sales climbed 24.4% month on month to NT$21 billion ($645.2 million), though this was almost 30% … Read more
Metrological Enhances Liberty and Comcast
Liberty Global and Comcast will use open-sourced browser enhancements from Metrological, the company has announced. These enhancements mean that the companies will be able to to improve their ability to support IP browser-based services and applications for set-top boxes. Metrological will contribute the enhancements to the RDK software stack, for use across the pay-TV industry.
