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Selevision, a leading Saudi multi-platform entertainment company serving the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), today announced the launch of its game-changing new codec, aptly named ‘Nukodec’. Designed to replace the H.264 and H.265/HEVC (High Efficiency Video Coding) codecs currently in use by the industry, the new technology will be made available to industry players … Read more
An ultra-light laptop, the LaVie Z, was introduced at CES 2015 by Lenovo (Too Much from Lenovo…). It is now on sale for $1,500. A convertible model with a 360° hinge (LaVie Z 360) is also on sale for $1,700. Microsoft‘s Surface 3 tablet (Surface 3 Loses RT) is now on sale in the UK. … Read more
One of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers chose Christie’s 4K 3D high frame rate (HFR) projection technology to modernize its 240-square-foot HD glass powerwall at the company’s Vehicle Engineering Center. The upgrade comprises two blended Christie Mirage 4K25 3DLP 4K 3D projectors with Christie Twist and Christie AutoCal for automated blending and alignment for high … Read more
Christie projectors have been chosen to modernise a video wall at GM’s Vehicle Engineering Centre. The upgrade, replacing nine non-Christie projectors, uses two Mirage 4K25 projectors, using Christie Twist and AutoCal for automatic blending and alignment at 120Hz. Two Christie Spyder X20 processors were also used in the installation. The video wall is 22.3m².
Apps cannot be installed on the Vivowatch, unlike Android Wear devices, because it lacks a mobile processorAsus has launched its Vivowatch (Asus Claims 10-Day Smartwatch Battery) in Taiwan, with its own ‘Kood’ OS. Kood is said to have lower power requirements than Android Wear, leading to a longer life for the 123mAh battery (Asus’ Zenwatch … Read more
The 78XT920 is a new TV for the Chinese market, from Hisense. The LCD set is 78″, with UltraHD resolution, local dimming (between 240 and 288 zones) and an ‘expanded’ colour gamut’. It is on sale now, for CNY45,500 ($7,330). An ultra-light laptop, the LaVie Z, was introduced at CES 2015 by Lenovo (Too Much … Read more
Leading LCD supplier Tianma Microelectronics USA has introduced two new TFT LCDs with high brightness LED backlights for use in marine, aviation, HMI and other outdoor applications requiring outstanding readability in direct sunlight. Available in 4.3″ and 7.0″ diagonal sizes, the modules feature high intensity backlight design with high luminance, high resolution, and low power … Read more
Ingram Micro Inc. reported a 72% increase in net profit in the first quarter of year at $43 million, compared with a net profit of $25 million in Q1 of the previous year. Turnover also improved slightly, rising 2.5% to $10.6 billion from $10.4 billion.
German mobile distributor Komsa has expanded the range of wearable products it offers. The company revealed at the recent Fitness Fair in Köln that it is supplying products from Beewi, HSTI, Fitbit, Misfit, Pebble, Samsung, Sony and Withings.
Christie has appointed Groupe EAVS in France as official master distributor for the company’s professional videoprojectors.
IHS estimates that the components of the Apple Watch (Sport edition) are $81.20 (New Apple Watch Has Lowest Ratio of Hardware Costs to Retail Price, IHS Teardown Reveals). The total cost of the product is estimated at $83.70, including production. The value was arrived at after a teardown, which valued the flexible OLED display – … Read more
DailyDOOH will hold its Media Summit on 19th May, during London Digital Signage Week 2015. The focus this year will be on the impact of mobile technology on global cities. More than 200 participants are expected to attend the event, in London’s BAFTA building. Find more information at http://tinyurl.com/ldz3qzb.
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