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Konka Sees High Sales Growth of TV Products in Brazilian Market in 2022

KONKA has announced they saw spectacular demand for new TVs and achieved significant sales growth in the Brazilian market in 2022. Specifically, during the second half of 2022, the company sold more than 100,000 TVs in Brazil. “Innovation is the root of a company’s solid growth,” said Kobe Liao, General Manager of the KONKA International Business Division. … Read more

ViewSonic Launches OMNI VX16 Series of Monitors for Budget Friendly Gaming

ViewSonic introduces the ViewSonic OMNI VX16 series of gaming monitors. Available in 24- and 27-inch sizes, the ViewSonic VX2416 and VX2716 monitors were created to deliver amazing performance, from graphics to refresh rates, for budget-centric casual gaming fans. Loaded with all the features for an immersive gaming experience, the two VX16 models offer versatility and … Read more

Engage Unveils New AI Customer Service Virtual Employee Named Athena

ENGAGE XR Holdings announced the launch of Athena, an augmented reality (AI) employee that integrates AI into a virtual reality (VR) environment for ENGAGE enterprise clients. Athena takes the concept of customer service chatbots to the next level using Open AI programs ChatGPT-3 and DALL.E allowing enterprise clients the ability to have full, interactive conversations … Read more

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