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Meta Introduces the Infinite Display

In a blog post on its site, Meta has introduced a new system for VR optics called the Infinite Display. The company is partly aiming to offset the criticism of its spending on VR and the lack of return by touting the results of its research. Not to diminish the fact that Meta may know … Read more

Apple’s Got New Screens Coming in 2023

What They Say Bloomberg’s Apple stalker, Mark Gurman, has the Apple stans speculating about multiple standalone external Mac displays in 2023. All we can be certain of is that one is an updated version of the Pro Display XDR, which will probably make a few wallets shrink in pain. Apple is working on multiple new … Read more

Flanders Scientific Introduces the 16″ DM160 OLED

Weighing in at just 5.8lbs (2.6kg) the DM160 is an extremely lightweight, high-contrast 16″ OLED monitor designed for use in color critical production, post, and broadcast applications. Industry leading fast mode processing, a durable all metal chassis, our most advanced feature set, and a compact form-factor make the DM160 an exceptional reference grade monitoring solution … Read more

Where and Who You Are in VR Has a Real Impact, Study Finds

What They Say A study in the Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication studied how the ability to completely transform oneself in virtual environments could lead to positive psychological outcomes.  A key takeaway from these results is that for more productive and collaborative interactions – for instance for workplace or professional purposes – self-avatars are the preferred … Read more

Update on Arcadia Cinema

What They Say Last week I wrote about a PLF cinema facility in Italy that was upgrading to 100,000 lumens with an extra laser light source to show the new Avatar movie (Arcadia Cinema: 100.000 Lumens in PLF ENERGIA Screen). I had some comments from Pete Putman, who knows much more about this than me … Read more

Zytronic’s Enlivens Ancient Texts with Its Technology

What They Say The German publication, Invidis, has a written about the use of Zytronic’s ultra-thin touch technology by the Seoul National Library. Essentially, the image of the actual texts is projected onto a blank book because it isn’t wise to let the general public leafing through historic artifacts, and each page is lined with Zytronic’s … Read more

CORSAIR XENEON FLEX 45 inch Bendable OLED Gaming Monitor Now Available to Pre-Order for $1999.99

CORSAIR® announced pre-order availability of the eagerly anticipated XENEON FLsEX 45WQHD240 OLED Gaming Monitor, the world’s first 45″ 21:9 bendable OLED gaming monitor. Since it’s unveiling in August 2022, the XENEON FLEX 45 has inspired PC Enthusiast and Gamer imaginations with its extraordinary combination of W-OLED technology, 21:9 aspect ratio, 45in size, 240hz, and amazing … Read more

Omdia: China Expects to Take More than 50% Share of Unit and Area Shipments in Large Area Displays for the First Time

Shipments of large-area display in 2022 decreased by 8% year on year (YoY) in unit and 3% YoY, according to Omdia’s latest Large Area Display Market Tracker 3Q22. “Global recession, demand erosion after a pull-in demand rush during the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war froze large area display demand from early 2022 while brands and … Read more

Foxconn Eases China Factory Restrictions

What They Say Foxconn has ended most of the restrictions on its factory in Zhengzhou, China including the “point-to-point” system, in which employees had to restrict daily movements to between their dormitories and the campus.  Bloomberg quoted IDC as saying that the firm might still have a potential shortage of workers because of dissatisfaction and sickness.  … Read more

 iPad OS16.12 Improves External Display Support

What They Say I was very pleased to see that Apple has released iPad OS 16.2 for download. The OS upgrade is significant as it contains the deferred improvement in support for external monitors via the firm’s Stage Manager software. I downloaded it and installed it. I connected to my Lenovo Thunderbolt Dock and was … Read more