Wistron Has Low Expectations
Wistron CEO Simon Lin has said that the company’s notebook shipments in Q1 and Q2 were ‘far short’ of expectations. Second half volumes will grow no more than 10%, sequentially, he added.
Spectrum Sharing Plans Discussed
Officials from the USA and Mexico have met to discuss spectrum sharing plans. The talks dealt with the 600MHz and 800MHz bands. In the 600MHz band, the countries have developed a technical plan that will enable Mexico to complete ASO, while accommodating the incentive auction in the USA. A roadmap has been agreed to in … Read more
Germany Issues T2 Technical Requirements
Germany’s Deutsche TV-Plattform has issued the minimum technical requirements for DVB-T2 devices being used in the country. They can be found at http://tinyurl.com/pwwr2y7. Devices conforming to the requirements will be issued with a logo, details of which will follow soon. Some of the requirements include featuring HDMI, component, and Scart ports; complying with the DVB-T2 … Read more
Discovery is Ready for 4k
Discovery is preparing to develop UltraHD TV content, so that it can be ready for TV operators’ demand. Both the CEO and president, David Zaslav, and president of international, JC Perrette, have confirmed that company’s work with the format. Perrette said, “Discovery is ready for 4k to move forward like HD originally did”.
Apple Watch Display Reflectance Unveiled
Once again, in the pursuit of “state-of-the-art” displays, we are getting a peek with the DisplayMate Labs microscope into an Apple Watch display shoot-out. This time, founder Dr. Raymond Soneira, announced an in-depth review of the ambient light performance of Apple’s newest wearable device, that uses different types of display covers – sapphire and glass … Read more
US Laser Phosphor Projectors Sales in Jeopardy Because of FDA Ruling
In February 2015, the FDA issued a ruling that is having a chilling effect on sales of laser phosphor projectors in the US. This ruling classified projectors containing lasers (RGB laser, laser phosphor and hybrid) in a much more restrictive way than the EU IEC ruling. The ramifications of this ruling were visible at Infocomm. … Read more
Samsung Continues Holographic Device Development
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is continuing to work on means of generating digital holograms and a device for holographic display. A recent public indication of the company’s activity in this area is manifested in a just published patent application number 14/328227. It is entitled “Sub-Hologram Generation Method and Apparatus for Holographic Display,” filed on July … Read more
Wearables In Automotive: A Solution In Search Of A Problem?
A recent study from the In-vehicle UX group at Strategy Analytics (www.strategyanalytics.com) surveying consumers in the US and Western Europe has confirmed low interest in wearables for automotive use-cases. While younger males and luxury car owners appeared to be most interested in the US, strong interest was below 20% across all Western European segments. Despite … Read more
Nextbook Flexx 10 is This Summer’s Perfect Travel Companion
Summer is finally here; the sun is out, school is no longer in session and many families take the opportunity to take a vacation. Don’t get stuck inside on a large laptop or desktop, make the most of your summer with a new portable Nextbook Flexx 10 from E FUN. Larger than a smartphone, yet … Read more
Samsung Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction with HDTVs
Samsung ranks highest in customer satisfaction with both smaller than 50-inch and 50-inch or larger HDTVs, according to the J.D. Power 2015 High-Definition Television (HDTV) Satisfaction ReportSM released today. Regardless of the size of the HDTV they purchase, shoppers focus on finding value. Among customers who recently purchased a high-definition television, 69 percent of those … Read more
Tablet Use Rises and Barriers Shift, Says BESA
Tablet use in UK schools is rising, but new barriers have appeared, according to the British Educational Suppliers’ Association (BESA). An annual survey of over 600 schools has revealed that 71% of primary and 76% of secondary schools are now using tablets in the classroom. This is up from 56%, in both school types, in … Read more
TI Enables Pico Chipset Evaluation
Texas Instruments has developed a new DLP LightCrafter Display evaluation module. Using the 4710 EVM, designers can assess the 0.47″ 1920 x 1080 DLP pico chipset, for use in various applications. These include signage, mobile projectors and wearables. The chipset includes the DLP4710 DLP, the DLPC3439 display controller and the DLPA3005 power-management IC and LED … Read more
