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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 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 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
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
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 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’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’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
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.
MStar Semiconductor has chosen to use a cryptography engine from Inside Secure in its new UltraHD platform for TV chips. The engine will prevent content from being illegally copied and cloned.
Ericsson has entered into an agreement to acquire Envivio, in a deal valued at $125 million. Ericsson said that the acquisition will strengthen its video compression position, combining its broadcast and contribution expertise with Envivio’s leadership in multiscreen cable and telecom. This combination will enable consumers to experience TV on any device. Envivio’s tier one … Read more
Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. today announced that Acer’s new Predator 8 GT-810 tablet and previously released Iconia Tab 10 A3-A30 both feature a built-in SlimPort® interface, which allows consumers to expand their viewing experience by displaying high-resolution digital media from their tablets to external high-definition TVs, monitors and projectors. “SlimPort enables Acer tablet users to display … Read more
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