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Private Equity Giant, BlackRock, Ups Stake in Photronics

Fintel reports that BlackRock Inc. has filed a 13G/A form with the SEC disclosing ownership of 10,607,115 shares of Photronics, Inc. (PLAB). This represents 17.2% of the company. In their previous filing dated January 27, 2022 they reported 9,726,685 shares and 16.00% of the company, an increase in shares of 9.05% and an increase in total ownership of 1.20% (calculated as … Read more

Apple Taking on Samsung, Google, and Amazon in The Home

The central product appears to be a dockable iPad screen that feature a touchscreen and function similar Samsungs SmartThings and Googles Home along with Amazon Alexa with new Apple iOS software coded to pull together third party brands into an Apple Matter eco system. Channel News What’s Our Take? Home automation technologies are turning into … Read more

Changing Streaming Choices

We know you’re going to say we’re a freakin’ idiot, but we say we miss our old pay TV bundle. Hear us out… One – When we wanted to watch the news/show we went to the program guide, made our selection and BAM! we were watching it … almost instant satisfaction. Two – We didn’t … Read more

LG Debuts its New CineBeam Smart Portable Projector

LG Electronics USA has introduced and announced immediate availability of its new CineBeam Smart Portable Projector, joining the brand’s extensive line of premium CineBeam models. Weighing in at 2.2 pounds, the CineBeam Smart Portable Projector is made to deliver a transformative home theater experience with ease in any room. The PF510Q model is currently available at LG.com for $599. From streaming their … Read more

ClickShare Conference CX-50 2nd Generation Gets Dual Screen Support

Barco announces the 2nd generation of its CX-50, the premium ClickShare Conference model. The renewed model brings more flexibility for the IT manager and offers an inclusive meeting experience for end-users in high-impact meeting spaces. A recent global research report issued by the professional services firm JLL  stated that large-scale adoption of hybrid work is … Read more

Global Smartphone Market Shrinks 17% in Q4 

Worldwide smartphone shipments fell 17% year on year in Q4 2022. Full-year 2022 shipments declined by 11% to fewer than 1.2 billion, reflecting an extremely challenging year for all vendors. Apple reclaimed the top spot in Q4 and achieved its highest quarterly market share ever at 25%, despite facing shrinking demand and manufacturing issues in Zhengzhou. Samsung … Read more

NASA Wants to Take AR to The Moon

Project Artemis is NASA’s attempt to send humans to the moon for the first time since 1972. The first series of test flights began last summer with Artemis I, which was broadcast live in VR. Crewed flights will follow over the next five years. To provide astronauts with easy access to information during such missions, … Read more

Streaming Dominates Viewing on TVs

The competition for viewers in December led to losses of viewing share across broadcast, cable and streaming. The “other” category benefited, gaining 2 share points, driven in part by video game usage during holiday vacations and the gift-giving season. Within the streaming category, Peacock became the latest service to achieve a 1% share of TV … Read more

Reliance Positions Itself to Own Streaming Gaming Eyeballs in India

India promises to become a major player in the global gaming market and this partnership will see JioGames emerge as an undisputed leader in Cloud Gaming in India. By combining Gamestream’s technological expertise in Cloud Gaming with Reliance Jio’s excellence in digital and customer services, this partnership will reshuffle the cards for the Cloud Gaming ecosystem … Read more