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QD Vision and Konka Partner to Launch Quantum Dot TVs in Chinese Market

At the China Information Technology Expo (CITE), Konka, one of China’s leading HDTV manufacturers, unveiled a pair of new quantum dot UHD TVs based on QD Vision’s Color IQ™ optics. QD Vision’s quantum dots enable Konka to deliver its most visually-stunning TVs ever, featuring the company’s widest color gamut to date. The new high-end TV … Read more

NEC Display Launches Five New MultiSync LED-Backlit Commercial-Grade Displays

NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today five new MultiSync® E Series displays – LED-backlit, commercial-grade models that help businesses and other organizations deploy entry-level digital signage. The 32-inch E325, 42-inch E425, 50-inch E505, 58-inch E585 and 65-inch E655 displays each include a built-in USB … Read more

PC Shipments Fell in Q1 but Mobile PCs were Higher

Gartner image of Worldwide PC Shipments Q115

PC shipments fell to 71.7 million units in Q1’15, representing a 5.2% YoY decline, according to numbers from Gartner. The replacement cycle, which was boosted by XP renewals last year, is now returning to pre-2014 levels. “However, this decline is not necessarily a sign of sluggish overall PC sales long term”, said Gartner’s Mikako Kitagawa. … Read more

EIZO Integrates IMAGICA’s 3D LUT Data into 4K Monitors for Working with Rec. 2020 Content

EIZO Corporation (TSE: 6737) today announced the integration of IMAGICA’s 3D LUT data into ColorEdge CG318-4K and CG248-4K color management monitors for displaying and editing images taken in the Rec. 2020 color space. Rec. 2020 can reproduce colors that cannot be shown with Rec. 709 for extremely vivid images. As it becomes more standard in … Read more

Graphene Size Raised and Synthesis Time Dramatically Reduced

A Korean company, Haesung DS, has developed a method to mass-produce single-crystal graphene, with a wafer size over 30″ and uniform characteristics. As well as producing a large wafer, the company also reduced synthesis time to 17 minutes. Until recently, a sheet of graphene took between three and four hours to synthesise. Synthetic equipment was … Read more

NAB 2015 Roundup

A new series of UltraHD lenses was shown by Fujifilm. The first is the UA80X9, designed for a 2/3″ sensor, with an 80x zoom and optical image stabilisation. The lens covers focal lengths from 9mm to 720mm and will be available in August. Harmonic used a suite of its own virtualised gear to run a … Read more

Automotive Touch Grows at 18% CAGR, Shifts to Procap

Demand for touch screen automotive displays is rising rapidly, due to the widespread adoption of consumer devices such as smartphones and tablets. IHS predicts a CAGR of 18% through 2018 for automotive touch panel shipments – including shipments of both factory-installed systems and aftermarket applications. Revenues are expected to reach $1.5 billion at this time. … Read more

Samsung Takes Over Harrods

Samsung has ‘taken over’ London department store Harrods, with a display called ‘Experience Innovation at Harrods’. Alongside window displays, Samsung branding features inside the store until 24th April, including digital screens and static signage. A separate installation shows technology advancements over the last 25 years. Customers can purchase various Samsung products, including a limited edition … Read more