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The wearable devices space is viewed as the next goldmine of opportunity for sensor manufacturers as profits shrink in the smartphone and tablet segments. Further, the sensor landscape for wearable devices will gain a new dimension through the entry of software and hardware giants such as Google, Apple, Samsung and Intel. New analysis from Frost … Read more
To help capture and share more of life’s moments on-the-go, Lenovo (SEHK:0992) (Pink Sheets:LNVGY) today at Mobile World Congress 2015 introduced three new exciting devices to the smartphone portfolio: the new VIBE Shot and A7000 smartphones and the Lenovo Pocket Projector. With connectivity and mobility driving consumers to record and share more of life’s moments, … Read more
Kopin has developed and introduced a new production process for its reflective LCoS and transmissive Cyberdisplay microdisplays. The Nanojet system is designed to produce a purer, more uniform layering of liquid crystal material in display fabrication, resulting in higher image quality. Kopin says that the process releases ‘tiny drops of liquid crystal material’ with greater … Read more
The Nio 5MP LED is Barco’s newest medical monitor; cleared by the USA’s FDA for mammography and radiology use, the 21.3″ greyscale display has a bright backlight to ensure that subtle details are noticed more quickly. An integrated front sensor is combined with Barco’s Uniform Luminance Technology; these features are used for fast power-up and … Read more
Virtual Reality was a major talking point at this year’s Game Developers’ Conference, and AMD wasn’t letting the action pass it by. After all, a dedicated GPU will still be necessary to drive the best VR experiences. LiquidVR is a new AMD technology, with an alpha version of the SDK available to developers now. Features … Read more
Nvidia has hit back at Razer’s Forge TV (Razer Strikes Nvidia’s Shield) with its own Android-based game-streaming set-top box: the Shield Android TV Console (doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue – TA). It is part of a move by Nvidia to supply actual gaming products; not just chips. Revealed at the Game Developers’ Conference, Nvidia’s … Read more
Pebble isn’t the only company to be working with smart straps (Pebble Leaves Monochrome Behind With Time Watch). Luxury watch brand Montblanc has now launched its Tie Walker Urban Speed e-Strap series: an OLED display embedded into a watch band, which can show notifications from an Android or iOS smartphone (via Bluetooth). Available in three … Read more
LG has followed last week’s premium TV announcement (LG Expands High-End With ‘Dual Premium’ Strategy) with details about the UK range. 60% of these will be UltraHD and all bar one will use LG’s WebOS. The majority of TVs are simply renamed models. For instance, the UF7700 will be known in the UK (and probably … Read more
AOC/MMD will show its new Philips monitors at the PCR Boot Camp in the UK. Taking place in Whittlebury Hall on 14th May, the event will be used to showcase ultrawide and high-resolution displays.
UK network owner MRH has renewed its contract with Amscreen for a further five years. Under the terms, MRH’s existing network of 365 screens in UK forecourts will be upgraded to a 24″ Amscreen model, featuring the Optimeyes audience metrics tracking suite. We understand these screens to be Amscreen’s AM24, which has 1920 x 1080 … Read more
BenQ has signed CPI in Greece to distribute several of its products, including BenQ’s wireless Full HD kit, the QCast dongle and the quick wireless kit.
One year ago (Display Monitor Vol 21 No 12), Sony took the stage at the annual Game Developers’ Conference and introduced Project Morpheus: a head-mounted display, intended to be used as a companion device to the Playstation 4 console. At this year’s GDC, Sony unveiled a new version that swaps the original LCD display for … Read more
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