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Image credit: WSJSources have told the Wall Street Journal that one of the issues limiting supply of the Apple Watch is a defective taptic engine (a new component providing haptic feedback) as rumoured in April (Apple Watch Supply Issues Caused by Display and Motor). The engines produced by China’s AAC Technologies were found to break … Read more
C3nano Seals Acquisition of Asia’s Largest Manufacturer of Silver Nanowire—Aiden Co. Ltd. Korea. Deal enables rapid production at scale of new era technologies for the touch sensor and display industry. Hayward, Calif., — April 28, 2015. C3nano, Inc., the performance leader in transparent conductive films (TCFs) for the touch sensor and display industry announced that … Read more
The first 3D TV broadcast in the USA was aired 62 years ago, on 29th April, 1953, by ABC. The operator was granted permission by the FCC and undertook the work with its affiliate station KECA-TV. The experiment was used to show a sci-fi series called Space Patrol, at the National Association of Radio and … Read more
There were 18.3 million connected tablets in the USA at the end of 2014, says The NPD Group – up 90% YoY. More than 8.7 million new customers joined cellular tablet contracts last year, due to aggressive promotions, carrier subsidies and simplified service plans. NPD expects this growth to slow in the coming years, however. … Read more
Forrest Media has continued to roll out its Cityscreen digital screen network in Scotland. The company’s latest installation is a 50m² LED screen called the Glasgow City Gateway, positioned on the A77 Southern approach to the city. It uses 12mm-pitch LED modules from D3, running Scala software.
Hannstar Display Corporation reported a first quarter net profit of NT$705 million ($23 million) on turnover of NT$5.3 billion ($173.1 million), which compares with a net profit of NT$1 billion ($32.6 million) on turnover of NT$5.6 billion ($182.9 million) in Q1 2014. The company’s small and medium sized panel shipments reached 79.5 million units in … Read more
STMicroelectronics narrowed its first quarter net loss to $22 million from $24 million a year earlier, though turnover was down 5.5% to $1.7 billion from $1.8 billion in Q1 2014.
Clear Channel Outdoor has appointed Andy Stevens as its new senior VP of research, insights and analytics. In his new role, Stevens will develop critical performance analytics and research related to the out of home (OOH) media market and work with the sales leadership and marketing teams to develop strategies to support the company’s vision … Read more
Microsoft will act as the launch partner for JCDecaux’s new Towers @ T5 screens, in London’s Heathrow Airport. The company will take space on each of the seven full-motion LED screens: five landside and two airside. Each display is 14m x 7m, with a 6mm-pitch.
There have been rumours in recent months that Samsung was preparing to re-enter the OLED TV market (IHS: Samsung Looking at a Change in its OLED TV Plans?). However, Samsung Display executive Lee Chang-hoon, speaking in the company’s quarterly earnings call, has confirmed that the company has no plans to pursue OLED TVs at this … Read more
SES SA recorded a net profit in the first three months of the year of €163.2 million on turnover of €477.8 million, which compares with a net profit a year earlier of €155.5 million on turnover of €465.6 million. The company said that European revenue was down 5.3% to €241 million, though in North America … Read more
Home Retail Group, owner of UK retailer Argos, reported a 1% increase in like for like sales last year to £5.7 billion ($8.7 billion), while Argos’ sales were 0.6% higher, accounting for £4.1 billion ($6.2 billion) of the total. The group’s net profit for the year reached £71.6 million ($109.1 million), compared with £54 million … Read more
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