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We incorrectly reported recently that Outfront Media had begun working with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, to roll out screens in New York City (Outfront Expands Transport Presence). The screens are actually being installed in Washington DC.
Microsoft had a large area that it occupied along with partners, to promote its Surface Hub product. (Maverick: “Surface Hub is a Game Changer”). The product is built around either an 84″ (Intel core i7) or 55″ (Intel core i5) procap touch display (using the technology acquired with Perceptive Pixel) with UltraHD resolution. 100 touches … Read more
Absen is one of the better of the LED brands from China and had lots to show us. The company first showed us its X3/X5 LED system which, unusually, it described as indoor/outdoor. The tiles can be assembled into convex and concave configurations and have a new coating to improve black levels. These features are … Read more
Two new after-market multimedia receivers, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, are now being shipped by Kenwood. The Excelon DDX9902S and DDX9702S were introduced at CES 2015. They are in-car modules for entertainment and information. Users can switch between connecting an iPhone or an Android-based handset, without having to manually change settings or reset the … Read more
Researchers at Qualcomm MEMS Technologies have developed a new display, using a mirror and an absorbing layer to take advantage of the wave properties of natural light. The development is the latest version of Qualcomm’s reflective Mirasol technology (Display Monitor Vol 15 No 19). Mirasol displays use ambient light and mirrors to produce a colour … Read more
Philips had one of the smaller booths for what we consider to be a major brand, although it has never been quite such a strong brand in the US as it is in Europe. The first product we looked at was the BDL4780VH which is a 2,000 cd/m² unit that has full 24/7 capability and … Read more
German technology firm Wammes & Partner says it is aiming to create a technology park in Gundersheim near Worms for high tech companies in the field of applied physics. The company has a 20,000 square metre site in Gundersheim and is offering other companies units up to 1,000 square metres for rent. Wammes hopes to … Read more
Lattice Semiconductor has announced that its iCE40 LM field-programmable gate array is being used in ZTE’s Star 2 flagship smartphone. The chipset is used to perform IR remote control and sensor hub functions.
Samsung received three awards for its digital signage at Infocomm 2015. Digital Signage Magazine presented the company with its ‘Best of Infocomm’ award; Rave Publications‘ readers voted for Samsung as ‘Favourite Display Manufacturer’; and Newbay Media honoured Samsung’s Smart Signage TV as ‘Best Digital Signage TV with Integrated Media Player’.
Cameras are not an area that we often delve into, but we wanted to highlight the DxO One – a smartphone companion, billed as ‘the world’s first truly connected camera’. The lens is held close to the sensor (blue), which enables the camera’s small design. DxO’s technologies help to combat some of the problems, such … Read more
Christie®, a global leader in visual display solutions, is showcasing its industry-leading visual solutions at the 23rd 3D & Virtual Reality Expo (IVR), at Tokyo Big Sight, Japan’s largest exhibition for 3D technology and high definition image technology, from June 24-26, 2015. The highlight of Christie’s booth at East Hall 2-20 is a visually-stunning demonstration … Read more
Christie’s new 3DLP projector, the Mirage 304K, can reach up to a 120Hz refresh rate and 360° projection. It is a bright (30,000-lumen) unit, built for 3D applications and advanced visualisation: for instance, automotive, government and military projection. Featuring the TruLife electronics platform (Christie’s name for high resolution projection, combined with high frame rates), the … Read more
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