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TVP Tests UltraHD

TVP, the Polish broadcaster, has begun UltraHD tests using the DVB-T2 platform. It aims to test the compatibility of consumers’ HEVC receivers; test the quality of different transmission parameters and reception; to measure and optimise the technical parameters of T2 broadcasts; and, from the 20th July, to compare broadcast quality through different distribution channels, such … Read more

Galaxy A8 Will Use Thin Camera Module

Competing for the title of ‘Samsung’s most-leaked device’ is the Galaxy A8, which has been almost fully-revealed over the last few months, despite no official word from Samsung. More specifications have been posted by SamMobile. These say that the phone will feature a 16MP ISOCELL camera sensor, which is only 5mm thick. The Snapdragon 615 … Read more

Concept’s Smart Displays Run Android

Concept International GmbH has developed a range of smart displays running Android 4.4, in 14″ – 21.5″ sizes. Available with or without capacitive touch, the SH series are designed for use in public environments. The units (14″ SH1401WF, 15.6″ SH1561WF, 18.5″ SH1851WF and 21.5″ SH2151WF) feature 1.6GHz quad-core processors and built-in speakers. USB, mini-USB and … Read more

Samsung Introduces Curved Monitors for Workspace

Employees can spend many hours in front of a computer screen, so it is important that they can focus on the content and avoid eye-strain. Samsung has developed two curved monitors specifically for these users: the S24E650C and S27E650C. Featuring VA panels, the 23.5″ and 27″ monitors are designed to meet the needs of a … Read more

Rumour: HTC Develops ‘Revolutionary’ Camera Tech

Rumours have started concerning HTC’s next flagship phone, which CEO Cher Wang has said will be released in October. According to stories from Vietnam, the handset (codenamed Aero) will feature a ‘revolutionary’ new camera technology. The source has said that the camera will have an f/1.9 aperture and offer RAW capture. Vietnamese website HTCViet has … Read more

LDM Product Roundup – Vol 22 No 28

An Ubuntu-powered version of Intel‘s Compute Stick (Intel to Challenge Rivals With Thumb-PC) has been launched. The STCK1A8LFC has half the RAM and quarter of the storage of the original Compute Stick (1GB and 8GB, respectively). It is available now, for $110. Last month, LG lowered the price of its 55″ EG9600 UltraHD TV to … Read more

Smartphones Continue to Drive IC Market

Smartphone sales are still an important driver for the global integrated circuit market, according to IC Insights. These devices are rapidly gaining share in the overall mobile phone market – taking 50% of shipments in Q1’13. Smartphones are expected to have 80% of the mobile phone market by Q4’15 (435 million units). By 2018, they … Read more

Vendors Seek New Metal Chassis Materials

According to reports from Asia, notebook vendors – including Dell and HP – have been inquiring about new chassis materials. The source says that they have been looking into carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic and magnesium-alloy chassis designs. The first of these is a low-cost alternative to traditional metal chassis, but the latter is a high-cost material.

New Samsung Modules Cause Apple to Look Again

Korea’s Digital Daily claims that Apple is considering a deal with Samsung, as a potential supplier for the Apple Watch’s OLED display. This counters earlier rumours, which said that Apple would retain LG as the sole supplier (New Apple Watch Makers Unlikely). However, Samsung is apparently working on new OLED modules that would enable the … Read more