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SES’ annual survey of TV reception in Europe shows that Germany – followed by the UK – leads the region in awareness of UltraHD. However, UltraHD TV ownership is (apparently) higher in the UK. More than 1 billion people worldwide now receive TV through SES: 312 million homes wordwide. Of these, 125 million are satellite, … Read more
Wide-spaced LED lighting can suffer from several issues, including hot spots and non-uniform characteristics, said Luminit. These artifacts can become visible on the edge of LED-backlit TVs. Adding more LED lights is an option, although this makes the display or lighting fixture more expensive. California-based Luminit, which specialises in lighting diffusers, has developed a lower-cost … Read more
Microsoft is testing Windows 10 with select users of Xiaomi’s Mi 4 smartphone – which normally runs Android. According to Techcrunch’s sources, Windows is provided as a flashable ROM that effectively overrides Android, turning the phone into a Windows handset. According to a statement, Microsoft is also planning to launch this service for more mobile … Read more
Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 10 will be released this summer. The update will be free for users of Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 for the first year – and yes, that includes non-genuine copies. The move is thought to be an attempt to address the huge number of pirated copies of Windows … Read more
Korea’s UBI Research is to hold the first OLED Korea Conference – an international event highlighting the present and future outlook of OLED technology – on 2nd April. The event will take place at The Korea Science and Technology Centre in Yeoksam-Dong, Gangnam-Gu. Flexible OLEDs, OLED TVs, OLED production and improving LCD displays will be … Read more
SymbolShifters was claiming a new method of connecting traditional TV broadcasts to digital devices, and was seeking partners to commercialise the technology. Briefly, SymbolShifters’ method embeds a scannable code – which can be invisible to the consumer – into the video stream. Data linked to the icon is automatically recorded and stored locally, making the … Read more
Fujitsu today makes it easier than ever for its channel partners to quickly and effectively propose to their customers the 2 in 1 devices, notebooks or desktop PCs that best meet their needs. As part of its well known value4you program, Fujitsu is re-classifying its portfolio of client computing devices for channel partners into three … Read more
Canon Europe, world-leader in imaging solutions, today announces the launch of two new LV portable projectors – theLV-WX300UST and the LV-WX300USTi. These new projectors have been designed to meet increasing global demand for portable ultra-short throw projectors – in particular in the business and education markets – to help enhance learning and communication. The LV-WX300USTi … Read more
SymbolShifters® will be at NAB with a demonstration of a patented technology for connecting traditional television broadcast to the digital universe of computers, tablets and smartphones, and is seeking a partner to commercialize this technology. The SymbolShifters technology briefly embeds a scannable code, such as a QR, into the video stream. The consumer does not … Read more
Hannstar Display has released its fourth quarter and full year results, posting a net loss of NT$659 million ($20.9 million) in Q4,which compares with a net profit in the final quarter of the previous year of NT$148 million ($4.7 million), on turnover which was flat at NT$6.3 billion ($200.3 million). Hannstar’s net profit for the … Read more
Cinema chain Cinepolis has installed Latin America’s first high-brightness digital cinema laser projector. Barco’s DP4K-60L projector was rolled out to Cinepolis Parque Toreo in Mexico City, a 13-screen venue that solely uses Barco projectors.
We covered the Neptune Duo handheld display/smartwatch concept last month (Neptune Reverses Watch/Phone Paradigm), and the project has now reached Indiegogo – with a few changes. The Neptune Suite adds another peripheral: a 10″ tablet-like device with a keyboard, as well as a dongle to stream to a TV. The Neptune Hub (watch) will last … Read more
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