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Sources have told Reuters that AT&T’s planned acquisition of DirecTV is close to being approved by the US Justice Department and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The two companies have been in negotiations for over a year, in a deal valued at more than $67 billion and which would make AT&T the largest pay-TV provider … Read more
Iiyama’s XU monitor family has been expanded with the introduction of two new models, with a further unit to follow in August. Designed for multi-monitor applications, the Prolite XU2490HS-B1 (23.8″) and XU2590HS-B1 (25″) have thin bezels. They can also be used in digital signage and office applications. They are additions to the existing 22″, 23″ … Read more
The world’s first European Games were held in Baku, Azerbaijan, last month. Massive LED display systems for the event were installed by Daktronics, and LED modules from Screen Vision were used for the closing ceremony. Daktronics supplied two LED boards measuring 10.97m x 19.75m, with a 15mm pixel pitch. They were installed at either end … Read more
Aicha EvansIntel has announced a series of leadership and organisational changes. Intel president Reneé James is to leave the company and take up an external CEO role in January 2016. Aicha Evans, general manager of Intel Communication and Devices Group, has been elevated to the company’s management committee, which Intel said reflects the leadership role … Read more
AU Optronics (AUO) and Innolux have dismissed further rumours that the two companies are considering merging, citing differences in market strategy, technology, patents and management. The two companies were reported to have been considering a merger at various points during 2014, in a move which appeared to have the backing of Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic … Read more
Samsung unveiled new OLED displays at Retail Asia Expo last month (Samsung Debuts Mirror and Transparent OLEDs). Now, Korea’s Digital Times claims that Samsung Display will start mass production of these products on the A2 line, by the end of the year. The mirror displays will have 75% reflectance and will first be used by … Read more
Parts and components for the next iPhone are being delivered to Foxconn and Pegatron, say rumours from Asia. Shipments are expected to begin in Q4. In related news, leaks – apparently from Foxconn – claim that the next iPhone will feature an UltraHD camera. The front camera will be a 5MP device with a wide … Read more
The EBU’s Hans Hoffman has warned electronics makers about the ‘dangers’ of moving too fast with UltraHD TVs. During a presentation at the TVBEurope 2020 conference, in London, Hoffman said that makers’ short-term goals of raising TV sales are forcing broadcasters to adopt immature technologies. This could create a lack of viewer satisfaction. Some of … Read more
Six 8k cameras will be in use at an upcoming baseball game in mid-July. The Seattle Mariners vs New York Yankees game will be filmed and broadcast (although not to the public) in the Super-Hi Vision format by Japan’s NHK. The feed will be sent to a special suite in the Yankee Stadium. The event … Read more
Christie took home six Infocomm awards after the US event. Awards went to: • Velvet LED tile – Readers Choice award for ‘Favorite Video Wall Product’ – Rave magazine • Velvet LED Apex Series LED tiles – Best of Show award for ‘New and outstanding products exhibited at Infocomm’, from Digital Signage magazine • GS … Read more
Christie® added to its extensive trophy collection at InfoComm 2015, with six new awards including the new Boxer, which is making waves with rental stagers. This recognition for Christie by the industry’s most respected professionals, testifies to its ongoing commitment to its customers. By providing the right light for the application, Christie’s customers imagine, create … Read more
To celebrate the launch of its newest flavor, limited-edition Doritos Jacked 3D Bacon Cheddar Ranch snacks, the Doritos brand is rolling out exclusive, 3D video content at www.Jacked3D.com, as part of the Doritos brand’s first, mobile-only campaign. This summer the brand is taking the video experience on your smartphone to epic new levels, turning the … Read more
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