Kobe Adds FrameXX Digital Frames
In the Czech Republic, Kobe is now distributing large-size digital frames from FrameXX, for personal or professional use, such as in art galleries or museums.
Packard Bell Notebooks Available in Russia
Acer’s Russian distributor, MICS, is now offering the Taiwanese company’s Packard Bell-branded notebooks throughout the region.
Also Signs Partnership with Esprinet
Also in Germany has signed an exclusive partnership with Esprinet for the distribution of its Nilox-branded accessories, including wearable devices.
Comp Mall Fits Industrial Monitor With DisplayPort
Comp Mall of Germany has developed a 21.5″ industrial monitor, with scratch-resistant 7H hardness glass and a sturdy metal frame. The display is IP65-compliant on the front and will operate in 10° – 50° temperatures. The DM-F22A can be used in production, automation, logistics and factory applications, as well as facility management, kiosks and digital … Read more
Terra Pad Pro is for Mid-Sized Companies
Wortmann AG has a new 10.1″ tablet, the Terra Pad 1061 Pro, which has been specifically designed for medium-sized companies. ‘A tablet that copes with the daily challenges in commerce, industry and trade as well as well as in medical and healing practices, architecture and other professions’. As well as acting as a tablet, the … Read more
HTC Leak Shows Fingerprint Scaner
Credit: @Upleaks@Upleaks has tweeted images of what is apparently the HTC One M9+. The pictured phone has a fingerprint scanner and HTC’s Duo Camera, as well as front-facing speakers. Rumours put the screen size at 5.2″ or 5.5″ and resolution at 2560 x 1440.
Olio Aims to Halt the Notification Tide
Former Apple, HP, NASA and Pixar employees have created the Olio smartwatch. Instead of acting like a wrist-mounted smartphone, the Olio aims to protect wearers from a flood of notifications. The watch aggregates everything in a series of streams that owners can browse, similar to Twitter. Calls and texts can also be answered, and the … Read more
Apple Accepts Android
Apple has officially expanded its iPhone trade-in scheme to include Android models, as rumoured last month (Apple to Expand iPhone Trade-Ins…to Android?). Customers are able to trade in handsets from Samsung, Sony and others to put towards an Apple product.
Hon Hai Result 01/04/2015
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. reported record results for last year, with net profit up 22.3% to NT$130.5 billion ($4.2 billion) and turnover up 6.6% to NT$4.2 trillion ($134.3 billion). In Q4, the company’s net profit was 33.1% higher year on year at NT$56.7 billion ($1.8 billion), on turnover that climbed 12.9% to NT$1.5 trillion … Read more
ASO Continues in Mexico
A fifth Mexican city has turned off its analogue signals. Signals in Mexicali were turned off on the 26th March, with no reported problems.
NAB Says Congress Funds Insufficient for Spectrum Switch
The National Association of Broadcasters has said that there may be insufficient funds to switch US broadcasters to new frequencies. Congress allocated $1.75 billion for the change, but the NAB estimates that the move could cost $2.6 billion, if 95% of broadcasters switch – the companies would pay the extra. The FCC is seeking additional … Read more
Spain Completes ASO
98% of households in Spain were prepared for the country’s analogue switch-off, according to the government. Spain turned off its analogue signals at the end of March, although a delay was permitted in some rural areas.
