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GDC Technology Unveils a Wide Range of Digital Cinema Solutions at CinemaCon 2015

GDC Technology Limited (“GDC”), a world leading digital cinema solutions provider, will showcase a wide range of digital cinema solutions to meet the growing need of content storage, theatre management system with cost effective library media server and automation device, and the richest, most realistic immersive audio frodigitalm DTS, Inc. (Nasdaq:DTSI) at booth 2318A, Caesars … Read more

Vestel Commits to Android

TVs abounded on Vestel’s stand, naturally, but were mainly being used to show off the capabilities of the company’s peripherals. Still, the 55″ curved UltraHD model from IFA (Display Monitor Vol 21 No 36) was attracting some admiring glances. Another IFA highlight was Vestel’s IP STB (IP252), which has now been joined by a model … Read more

NEC Predicts Highest Operating Profit in 8 Years

NEC will release its full year results on 28th April and is expected to report its highest operating profit in eight years, at around ¥140 billion ($1.1 billion), 10% higher than the company’s forecast figure for fiscal 2014. Turnover for the year is likely to be 3% higher at ¥3.1 trillion ($25.9 billion). The company … Read more

OnePlus Plans Second Exclusive Handset

China’s OnePlus was a success story in 2014, selling more than half a million smartphones – and making a single-figure dollar profit on each (Display Monitor Vol 21 No 44). Sales have now been opened to the general public globally (it was originally an invitation-only system), and OnePlus has confirmed that a second smartphone is … Read more

EMEA PC Fall In-Line With IDC Predictions

20.2 million PCS were shipped in the EMEA region in Q1’15, IDC data shows – a 7.7% fall YoY. Following a strong 2014, the market returned to decline, as expected, following the end of Windows XP renewal purchases. While the European macro-economy improved, currency fluctuations and political tensions in the CEMA sub-region dampened the rise. … Read more

Barco Launches Full Portfolio of Laser-Illuminated Cinema Projectors

Barco, global market share leader in digital cinema xenon projection, proudly introduces a full fleet of laser-illuminated projectors dedicated to the cinema industry. Consisting of four models – DP4K-60L, DP4K-45L, DP4K-30L, and DP4K-22L – that generate stunning brightness levels up to 56,000 lumens, the Barco laser projector range brings superior image quality to every theater. … Read more

Android Wear Gets Monochrome Mode in ‘Biggest Ever Update’

What has been billed as ‘the biggest Android Wear update ever’ has added Wi-Fi support, hands-free controls and always-on apps. Devices using the OS can now connect to phones over Wi-Fi, which dramatically increases the range of the link. Always-on apps keep applications open on-screen at all times, rather than closing them when the screen … Read more

Sony Electronics Offers Extensive 4K Ultra HD Home Entertainment Solutions with New 2015 TV Lineup

Sony Electronics announced a comprehensive 4K Ultra HD TV lineup complete with picture enhancing technologies, beautiful and sleek design and a smarter TV experience. Powered by the new 4K Processor X1, the entire lineup offers better picture quality from any source with improved contrast, color and clarity while Android™ TV brings the world’s most popular … Read more