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The next panel consisted of regular contributors to our news, Stephan Heimbecher of Sky Deutschland and Roland Vaiclu of Dolby Labs. Heimbecher started saying that Sky has run two plugfests at the centre over the last year, as even just one year ago there were some issues in interoperability between UltraHD devices and sets. The … Read more
After the introductions, there were a number of panel sessions. The first was on the subject of the 3DInMed medical project which looked at topics including the capture and transmission of 3D content for endoscopy and microscopy. The project has won financial support to back the project and started fully in July. HHI has a … Read more
SES Platform Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SES S.A. (NYSE Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG), is presenting a live showcase of LIQUID VOD, a new solution for video-on-demand services (VoD) via satellite, at IBC 2015. LIQUID VOD is an innovative way to distribute video content over satellite, delivering a real VoD user experience. … Read more
While browsing Twitter last night during the Apple iPad Pro launch event, I came across a comic by Joel Watson, from 2012, which nailed the tablet’s launch date – and included some excellent commentary on the public’s reaction to Apple launches. We’ve printed the comic – with some edits to make it safe for work! … Read more
The 3IT started as a 3D research institute three years ago, but last year changed its name to the Innovation Center for Immersive Imaging Technology, as 3D moved out of fashion. The change meant that growth has been able to be continuous since the change, which might not have happened if 3D was still in … Read more
SmallHD is a US-based company that produces small, high-resolution monitors for field work. The latest offering is the SmallHD 702 Bright: a 7″ sunlight readable model with 1,000 cd/m² of brightness. In addition to the high brightness, the monitor features optical bonding and an anti-glare coating, to reduce reflections. SmallHD’s own Page Builder OS is … Read more
Display Solutions is now distributing ASRock’s NUC Box 3000: a fanless, dual-core embedded PC, intended as a DOOH media player. The box can support three displays, including one UltraHD unit.
Just a few days after IFA, MMD showed off a new monitor that is the first Philips-branded 5k model. The 27″ 275P4VYKEB houses a screen with 5120 x 2880 resolution, using a PLS panel from Samsung. The display shows 10-bit colour, with 99% Adobe RGB and 100% sRGB coverage. Philips’ flicker-free and SmartUniformity (maintaining brightness … Read more
Everdisplay Optronics (EDO) has shown a 5.6″ flexible AMOLED display, with 2560 x 1440 resolution (525 ppi), in China. The company says that it is ‘committed to leading-edge display technology’.
Sony is celebrating 20 years since the US launch of its original Playstation console – on 9th September, 1994 – by inviting fans to vote on the greatest game for the system of all time (not live at the time of writing). PS4 owners in North America can also download a new ShareFactory theme, free … Read more
Infinitus has shared images of new DOOH screens that it has developed and is testing with an unnamed customer in Scandinavia. They are outdoor screens in a portrait orientation: one 47″, in the G6 series, and a 75″ in the iMotion Flow series.
Asus has lowered its notebook shipment target for Q3, says the Taipei Times. The company is apparently aiming to ‘lower sales exposure’ in some emerging markets to prevent losses due to currency exchange rates. Asus’s previous estimate was for 11.6% QoQ growth, to 4.8 million units; now lowered to 6% growth (4.56 million units).
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