MMD Signs Trigon for GCC Countries
MMD has signed Trigon in the Middle East as distributor for its entire range of monitors across the GCC countries. This includes Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
PCA France Adds HannsG
PCA France has expanded its range of LCD monitors with the addition of products from HannsG.
’80s Patent Keeps Apple Out of Switzerland
A patent may prevent the Apple Watch from being sold in Switzerland this year. The patent, which covers the use of the word ‘Apple’ and apple imagery in association with watches and jewellery, was established in 1985, but expires this year. It belongs to William Longe, owner of watch brand, Leonard.
Samsung’s Tab A is Low-Cost With Large-Screen
Samsung’s new low-cost, large screen tablet, the Galaxy Tab A, was unveiled in Russia in March, and has now been confirmed for a European release. The Tab A will come in 8″ and 9.7″ sizes, although Samsung has only confirmed the 9.7″ for a launch in Europe – or, more specifically, Germany. It is a … Read more
Grundig Begins 70th Anniversary Celebrations
Germany’s Grundig is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, kicking it off with a bundled offer. Customers purchasing the 48″ or 55″ VLX 7070 UltraHD LCD TV can also choose an additional, free Grundig device, including radios and kitchen appliances.
And Finally… – Vol 22 No 19
Virgin Media’s Paws TV remote – launched to celebrate the UK’s National Pet Month, in April – looks like a belated April Fools, but it really isn’t. Someone at the company really did sit down and design a remote control for pets to watch TV. ‘Paws TV’ isn’t even the best pun – pets can … Read more
Sammobile Uncovers Round Samsung Smartwatch
Sammobile claims that Samsung is to release a new smartwatch with a round face. The device will be called the Gear A or Orbis. Two models will be launched: one requiring a Bluetooth connection (SM-R720) and another with 3G and voice call support (SM-R730).
Moto 360 Leaks Keep Coming
A render of the second-generation Moto360 smartwatch has apparently been leaked. The image shows a circular watch and appears very similar to the picture posted by Lenovo CEO Yang Yuanqing last month (Lenovo CEO Leaks New Moto 360). Rather than a ‘flat tyre’ bezel, the watch has a fully-round face design and centre crown, as … Read more
Kobo Undercuts Amazon With Glo HD
Kobo claims that its new 6″ Glo HD eReader has ‘the highest resolution screen available on the market’, at an unusual 1448 x 1072 resolution (300 ppi). An E Ink Carta display (Display Monitor Vol 20 No 35) is used in the eReader, as well as a front light. The device uses a 1GHz processor … Read more
Samsung Showing Signs of Improvement
Samsung Electronics says it expects operating profit in the first quarter to be approximately KRW5.9 trillion ($5.4 billion), which would be an 11.3% improvement from Q4 but 30.6% down on the first quarter of the previous year. Turnover in Q1 is expected to be around KRW47 trillion ($43.1 billion), 10.8% lower sequentially and 12.4% down … Read more
LG Gives Away 4,000 Smartphones
LG is to choose 4,000 consumers from 15 countries to receive a new G4 smartphone, weeks before its official launch. The lucky customers will help to test the handset before it goes on sale, for up to 30 days. The programme has begun in Korea, and will also be launched in Turkey, Indonesia, Singapore, United … Read more
UltraHD Costs Keep Coming Down
Supply chain sources expect global UltraHD TV penetration to reach 20% this year. UltraHD models now cost just 15% more than FullHD TVs to produce, but about 50% more at retail. The increasing demand for large screens is also having a positive effect on UltraHD sales. The sources estimated that global TV shipments would reach … Read more
