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A new version of Pebble’s Time smartwatch is now available to pre-order. The Pebble Time Steel will be shipped within eight weeks. It is essentially the same as the highest-priced version of the watch, but is made entirely of steel and features an improved display. This is a 64-colour square LCD screen, with less glare … Read more
Sigmaintell Consulting predicts that global small- to medium-size LTPS AMOLED capacity will rise 30% YoY in 2015. Both South Korean and Chinese vendors are investing in production; Sigmaintell believes that China may overtake South Korean capacity by 2018, if current speed is maintained. Approximately 40% of LTPS AMOLED capacity will be for flexible applications in … Read more
Chunghwa Picture Tubes (CPT) has signed a technology transfer agreement with ITRI, which will enable CPT to integrate ITRI’s flexible AMOLED and touch panel technology into its handheld and wearable devices. The two companies have been co-operating on flexible OLEDs since 2012. According to reports, CPT plans to combine its existing pilot 4.5G AMOLED production … Read more
OLEDWorks has received $500,000 from New York State’s Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), to work on brighter OLED lighting panels. The company was one of 11 to receive funding.
Samsung has abandoned its plan to redesign the TV remote (‘Project PX’), according to Variety. The company had wanted to replace the remote with a dedicated tablet, using technology gained following the acquisition of Boxee in 2013. One source told Variety that the plan was controversial, as it was being run from the USA and … Read more
Eizo has announced a new monitor in its ‘Foris’ gaming series. As a model aimed at gamers, the 27″ FS2735 features a high (144Hz) refresh rate, IPS panel and AMD’s Freesync anti-tearing solution. G-Ignition is Eizo’s monitor setting adjustment software. In the FS2735, Eizo has introduced two new versions of the software called G-Ignition Mobile … Read more
The developer edition of Google’s Project Tango (Display Monitor Vol 21 No 9) will be available in Europe from 26th August. The 7″ tablet uses multiple cameras, as well as IR and motion sensors, to record its environment.
HTC Corporation recorded its biggest ever quarterly loss in Q2, swinging to a net loss of NT$8 billion ($248.6 million) from a net profit of NT$2.2 billion ($68.3 million) in the second quarter of last year. Turnover for the quarter also declined, falling 49% to NT$33 billion ($1 billion) from NT$65.1 billion ($2 billion) in … Read more
Acer has reported its second quarter results, posting a net profit of NT$2 million ($79,000) on turnover of NT$60.2 billion ($1.9 billion), which compares with a net profit of NT$484.7 million ($15 million) on turnover of NT$81.3 billion ($2.5 billion) in Q2 of the previous year. For the first half of this year, Acer’s net … Read more
Huawei and Xiaomi will use more in-house developed application processors in their smartphones in the future, say Asian sources. Huawei’s subsidiairy, Hisilicon Technologies, has raised its technological capability, while Xiaomi has obtained licences from China’s Leadcore Technologies, to develop own-use processors.
Korea’s ET News claims that Samsung Display is to construct a new G10.6 LCD facility, which will begin production in the second half of 2017. The firm intends to stay ahead of Chinese competitors, such as BOE, which is building a G10.5 line that is due to start production in 2018. An announcement is expected … Read more
Expecting a weak second half for the panel industry, AUO is aiming to maintain profits by producing large-size, curved and UltraHD TV panels, say sources from Asia. High-end notebook panels, automotive and wearable displays will also be produced. UltraHD notebook panels will be mass produced in Q3’15. A 30% and 40% rise in automotive display … Read more
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