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Acnodes Corporation has upgraded its fanless, capacitive multitouch panel PC range with a new 24″ unit called the PC5025. With a faster Core i7 processor than the previous generation, the unit also features a variety of ports. Built with a slim form factor, the unit is 54mm deep and can be VESA- or panel-mounted. The … Read more
Microsoft is rumoured to be interested in acquiring Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), in an effort to revive its chip design operations and bolster its gaming arm by developing its own console chips. Microsoft is believed to have made an approach to AMD several months ago, though the results of their discussions are unclear. The software … Read more
TD Maverick in Germany is now offering Philips digital signage products. The portfolio includes video wall displays, touch and LED displays, high brightness and UHD displays, as well as Clinical D-Image solutions.
Samsung is preparing to launch a new ‘affordable’ SUHD (quantum dot LCD) TV in the USA and called the JS7000. As with the company’s other SUHD models, the JS7000 will feature a wide colour gamut (WCG) and UltraHD resolution. The TV, in 49.5″, 54.6″ and 60″ sizes, will have a contrast enhancer and local dimming … Read more
Posiflex is a vendor of POS solutions, and is due to launch two new Android-based models in Q3. These terminals are designed to meet retail and hospitality demands for lower-cost products, with a wide feature-set. The Mobile POS MT-4008A is the first product, running Android 4.4. It is similar to the Windows-based MT-4008W, but lacks … Read more
Viewsonic has appointed Roland Lunck as country manager for Germany, Austria and Switzerland (DACH). Lunck joins Viewsonic from Logitech, where he most recently served as head of B2B and unified communications.
Microsoft is preparing to abandon Windows Phone and adopt Android for future smartphones and small tablets. So says the rumour (and we stress that it is a rumour) from Twitter tipster @MSNerd. The source says that Microsoft has signed deals with Dell and Samsung to load its apps onto the companies’ Android tablets. Analyst Comment … Read more
Orders for LED backlights at Taiwanese LED makers have been falling, due to falling growth in global LCD TV demand, say supply chain sources. YoY growth predictions have been lowered from 4% to 3.3%, and the number of LED chips used in backlighting is falling. Competition from Chinese LED makers is also rising.
Albanian ASO will be delayed by six months, the country’s president has said. Switch-off was scheduled to take place in June.
French regulator, the CSA, has warned that two DTT multiplex operators will need to cease operations, once the 700MHz band is reallocated. The operators will need to pay indemnities to the broadcast network operator and may need to let workers go. Some viewers may also suffer interference to their DTT reception. In light of this, … Read more
VR here, VR there, we are everywhere. When we look at the recent technology events, it seems that there is no discussion of display technology and use of electronic displays without the mentioning of virtual reality (VR) displays and how this will change the way we use electronic displays in the years to come. Hollywood … Read more
When was the last time you saw a rear-projection television? For me, it was a week or so ago when my neighbor hauled his out of his house to the recycling yard. He replaced it with a new LCD TV. Beautiful, Full HD picture, high contrast, hangs on the wall. His old DLP set was … Read more
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