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Gameface Labs, which is developing an untethered gaming VR headset, has provided an update on its progress. The Gameface EP1 uses an AMOLED display from Samsung, with 2560 x 1440 resolution, a 60Hz refresh rate and 100° FoV – likely the same display used in the Galaxy S6. The device also uses Nvidia’s Tegra K1. … Read more
Besides the new smartphone from Archos, the company is also working on a new line of tablets, the Archoas Magnus Line. There are three new tablets, the Archos 101 Magnus, 94 Magnus and the 101 Magnus +. The main difference between the models is the size of the display (94 stands for 9.4″ and 101 … Read more
A 7″ model is being added to Plura Broadcast’s range of bright, portable monitors. These displays are designed for use both indoors and outside, in sunlight. Plura says that even under bright light, they reproduce accurate colours following Rec.709, SMPTE-C and EBU-3320 standards. Brightness varies between 100 cd/m² and 1,300 cd/m²; users can quickly set … Read more
OLED-based laser diodes may be within reach soon, thanks to work by a team of American and Japanese researchers. They have found that OLEDs made with finely-patterened structures can produce bright, low-power light sources: a key step in the process. In the past, organic lasers have been hindered because organic materials tend to operate inefficiently … Read more
TCL Multimedia has announced its full year results, reporting a net profit for the year of HK$234 million ($30.2 million), which included a one-off gain of HK$159 million ($20.5 million) recorded from the closure of certain subsidiaries. Turnover for the year was HK$33.5 billion ($4.3 billion), down 15.1% year on year. Sales volume of LCD … Read more
Sonar experts in the US Navy have chosen colour LCD displays from Argon Corp to replace old CRT screens in use on submarines. Argon’s ARD17 17″ rugged military-spec display will be used to upgrade all legacy CRT displays in the fleet. At least 10 will be ordered, and possibly as many as 15.
Bang & Olufsen is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year with a special ‘Love Affair Collection’ of products, all produced in a new Rose Gold colour. The Beovision 11-46 (with Beoremote One) and Avant 85 TVs; Beolab 18 and Beoplay A9 speakers; and Beoplay H6 headphones are part of the range.
Plug-In Electronic GmbH is now offering a new fanless 21.5″ panel PC called the MTC-2021. Designed for industrial systems, the display supports 10-point multitouch, can be operated while wearing gloves and is rated at 7H hardness. IP65 protection means that the front of the PC is protected against water, dust and dirt. The unit can … Read more
Germany’s Gebr. Heinemann and Unifree Dutyfree have won the tender to provide ‘International Airside Retail’ concessions at Istanbul’s new airport, due to open in 2018. Digitisation is likely to play a major role in the design. Analyst Comment There is a huge boom in airport building in the area from Turkey down to the UAE … Read more
Samsung Electronics in Germany has named Leif-Erik Lindner as business director for its TV and audio business in the country. Lindner, who took up his new position at the beginning of the year, has been with Samsung since 2008 in various sales leadership roles. Prior to joining Samsung, he held various management positions with Sony.
Virgin Atlantic has taken on Sony’s Smartwear wearable range, and is trialling its use for real-time communications. The company will use Sony’s Smart Eyeglass SED-E1 (developer edition) and the Smartwatch 3, as part of an eight-week trial at the UK’s Heathrow airport.
Interaction with the physical world while wearing a virtual reality device is difficult, to say the least – flailing arms will inevitably catch errant pens, cups of water and people while you are happily stacking blocks or flying a plane. Augmented reality does not suffer from that problem in the same way, as in this … Read more
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