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Signagelive-Powered Coolers Transform Refrigerator Doors into Engaging Digital Signage and Entertainment Platforms

April 22, 2015 by Vanessa Browning

Signagelive, specialists in digital signage technology, announced that its cloud-based CMS is powering the patented DAMOC Cooler Display solution developed by Focal Media Ltd. Launched in December 2014, the solution is being deployed by a number of well-known brands to enhance marketing activities, including Heineken, who have purchased an initial 200 units to promote the … Read more

Barco Signs Escape Deal

April 22, 2015 by Tom Allen

20th Century Fox and Posse Films have entered into an agreement with Barco to produce films for the Barco Escape panoramic film format. Both agreements cover multiple titles, and the Fox agreement will last five years. Specific sections of film will be converted to the format. The first title will be in September “Maze Runner:The … Read more

Sony Has Triple Success at TIPA Awards

April 22, 2015 by Tom Allen

Sony has been recognised for its innovation in digital imaging, winning three awards from the Technical Image Press Association. They are: ‘Best Photo/Video Camera (Professional)’ for the A7S; ‘Best CSC (Entry-Level)’ for the A5100; and ‘Best Mobile Imaging Device’ for the ILCE-QX1. (I love my A7S – Man. Ed.)

Dolby Laboratories Result 23/04/2015

April 22, 2015 by Helen Vince

Dolby Laboratories Inc. has reported its second quarter results, posting a net profit in Q2 of $57.9 million on turnover of $243.3 million, which compares with a net profit of $75.8 million on turnover of $258.6 million in the second quarter of last year. In the first six months of this year, the company’s net … Read more

Dell Belgium Has New Channel Manager

April 22, 2015 by Helen Vince

Dimitri Rubens has been named as the new channel marketing manager for Dell in Belgium. Rubens joins Dell from Tech Data in Belgium where he most recently served as business intelligence and channel marketing manager.

LGD Cuts OLED Production Target

December 21, 2022April 22, 2015 by Tom Allen

‘Drastic’ adjustments have been made to LG Display’s OLED TV plans for this year, according to Korea’s ET News. Slow sales (LG Has OLED TV Inventory Concerns) and low yield have apparently led to a lowering of production. ‘Multiple industry officials’ said that OLED TV panel production has been cut to below 500,000, down from … Read more

Samsung to Split OLED Business?

December 21, 2022April 22, 2015 by Helen Vince

There have been further unconfirmed reports that Samsung Display has decided to split its OLED panel unit from its LCD business and is also considering resuming production of large-format OLED panels for TVs. Rumours of the move first emerged in March (Rumour: Samsung to Spin-Off LCD, OLED Units). According to a Nikkei report, the decision … Read more

Nichia’s BG Lasers Raise TV Backlight Efficiency

December 21, 2022April 22, 2015 by Tom Allen

Japan’s Nichia has developed a laser backlight technology for LCD TVs, which could be 25% more efficient than LEDs. Sources, speaking to The Nikkei, said that Nichia had found a way to produce laser light up to 1,000 times stronger than that produced through conventional means, but which uses less power. Changes to the design … Read more

Oppo R7 Resurfaces in Leaked Video

December 21, 2022April 22, 2015 by Tom Allen

A video has leaked that apparently shows Oppo’s upcoming R7 smartphone (Leak Shows ‘Bezel-Less’ Oppo Phone). The handset appears to have very narrow bezels and a thin body – rumours say that it will be even thinner than the 4.85mm Oppo R5. Curved glass at the edge of the display makes the bezel appear thinner … Read more

MDM Product Roundup – Vol 22 No 17

December 21, 2022April 22, 2015 by Tom Allen

LeTV, of China, has released the first handset with a USB-C port. The Le Max is a 6.3″ phablet with 2560 x 1440 resolution, using a Sharp panel. The device has ultra-thin bezels (0.8mm), dual-SIM slots and colour balance specifically calibrated for watching video. LeTV supplies the device with its own OTT service pre-installed. An … Read more

AUO Will Bolster Apple’s iPhone Supply Chain

April 22, 2015 by Tom Allen

AUO is to sign an agreement with Apple to supply panels for the iPhone, according to TechNews. Supply chain sources are quoted, saying that Apple is seeking additional suppliers to secure panel shipments. AUO is expected to supply 4″ panels, but is also preparing 4.7″ and 5.5″ LTPS in-cell units. Separately, Apple Daily and UDN … Read more

IHS: Panel Prices Continue Downward Trend

April 22, 2015 by Tom Allen

Through to the end of April, panel makers are experiencing price declines of around 1% in most applications, IHS DisplaySearch data shows. Due to the strong dollar, monitor makers are suffering losses in non-US markets. Channel inventories are being adjusted by brands, following a build-up after weak demand in Q1. Pressure is on some brands … Read more