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An unnamed Samsung executive has apparently told the Korea Times that the company expects to sell more than 70 million S6 and S6 Edge smartphones this year. “I have no doubt that they will be the biggest sellers in the Galaxy series ever”, the source said. However, opening weekend sales figures in Korea were lower … Read more
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, 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
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 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
ZTE USA, the fourth largest smartphone manufacturer in the U.S. and second largest in the no-contract market, today announced alongside AT&T the first commercial availability of the 2-in-1 ZTE Spro 2 Smart Projector with mobile hotspot features. Following its reveal at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show and receiving a series of industry awards, customers can … Read more
Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (Samsung) today announced the introduction of the new Galaxy Tab A™, delivering an assortment of benefits to better connect with people, entertainment, work and more. Featuring an extremely thin design, the Galaxy Tab A™ is a lightweight portable tablet for everyone in the family. “This latest addition includes some of the … Read more
At the recent NAB event, Ericsson won the Best Paper award for its paper “Implications of High Dynamic Range on the Broadcast Chain for HD and Ultra-HD Content” which was based on research done in Southampton in the UK and Bedford, NH, in the US. The group of researchers looked at the implications of a … Read more
Following weeks of leaks, Sony has officially announced its Xperia Z4 smartphone – but appears to be limiting the roll-out to Japan. Like other Xperia phones, it is water- and dust-resistant, with IP68 protection. The new phone is similar in design to the Z3, but is both thinner (6.9mm) and lighter (144g). Although the battery … Read more
The promotion of UltraHD display resolution by TV makers, display manufacturers and distributors has successfully raised consumer awareness of the format, with a corresponding rise in UltraHD LCD TV penetration in 2014, says IHS. While the resolution is best-known as a feature in high-end LCD TVs, in 2015 UltraHD displays will emerge in all major … Read more
Last week, Accenture, the consultancy, published its fifth annual multinational survey on digital content consumption and it had some interesting conclusions. Up to now, short form content has been the main type of viewing on mobile devices – YouTube reports that 50% of its views are on mobile devices. However, the survey revealed a dramatic … Read more
There has been yet more speculation about Sharp’s future after the company met with its main lenders last week. Reports suggest that Mizuho Bank and Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ will each receive ¥100 billion ($837 million) of preferred shares in exchange for the same amount of debt, on condition that Sharp makes job cuts, estimated … Read more
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