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DSE 2015 To Showcase World’s Newest Digital Signage Technology

February 19, 2015 by Tom Allen

Digital Signage Expo (DSE), the world’s largest international tradeshow and educational conference dedicated to digital displays, interactive technology and digital communications networks, will present the newest, most cutting-edge technology in the digital signage, interactive technologies and out-of-home media industry March 11-12, 2015, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. DSE’s New Product Showcase will feature dozens … Read more

Global M2M Association Eliminates Borders with Seamless Global Connectivity Solution

February 19, 2015 by Vanessa Browning

The Global M2M Association (GMA), a cooperation of six international tier-one operators (Deutsche Telekom, Orange, TeliaSonera, Telecom Italia Mobile, Bell Canada and SoftBank) in the Machine-to-Machine (M2M) market will showcase its revolutionary new Multi-Domestic Service at Mobile World Congress 2015. Jointly implemented by GMA operators, the Multi-Domestic Service is designed to help global enterprises capitalize … Read more

Roadmap Shows Intel’s Skylake in Q3

February 19, 2015 by Tom Allen

Intel’s sixth-generation ‘Skylake’ chips will be launched in August, according to a leaked product roadmap. Both the Skylake-U mobile chip and Skylake-S desktop device are set for a launch in Q3’15. The chips are expected to improve the battery life and power efficiency of products, as well as bringing support for wireless charging and WiGiG.

LG: No Change Coming in Smartphone Form Factor

February 19, 2015 by Tom Allen

Ken Hong, LG’s director of corporate communications, has told Trusted Reviews that smartphones will look the same for several years to come. Future technologies are too expensive and limiting for mass production, he said, admitting: “The design of phones is restricted by the technology of our component suppliers, so now we can only do what … Read more

Industry Prepares for DSE 2015

February 19, 2015 by Tom Allen

Digital Signage Expo is taking place in Las Vegas next month (11th – 12th), and multiple companies will be exhibiting their newest products. These include thin, large, dual-sided, high-resolution, and interactive models. Exhibiting companies will include Christie; Peerless-AV; Flatfrog; NEC; BenQ; GDS; Jiangsu; Lava Computer; Parabit Systems; and ViewSonic. We will have a reporter at … Read more

Asus’ Slim-Bezel Monitor Focuses on Design

February 19, 2015 by Tom Allen

Asus’ new Republic of Gamers monitor, the MX27AQ, is a 27″ model with a focus on design and audio quality. It is built using brushed metal and has dual 3W speakers using Bang & Olufsen’s Icepower technology. Asus’ own Audiowizard feature is built into the monitor itself, with four pre-set modes accessed through the OSD. … Read more

Veeco Lowers Encapsulation Expectations

December 21, 2022February 19, 2015 by Tom Allen

In 2013, Veeco purchased Synos Technology in order to acquire the company’s flexible OLED encapsulation method, Fast-ALD. The technique enables material deposition at lower temperatures (sub-100°) and faster speeds than traditional atomic layer deposition (ALD). Veeco expected a manufacturing ramp last year, following a purchase order from Samsung Display; however, this never materialised. In its … Read more

Sony to Spin-Off Consumer AV Unit in 3 Year Turnaround Plan

December 21, 2022February 19, 2015 by Helen Vince

Sony outlined its latest three year turnaround plan this week, which will see the company spin-off its video and sound business in October 2015. The unit is responsible for Sony’s home audio products, including Blu-ray disc recorders and players and memory-based portable audio devices. The move follows last year’s decision to sell its Vaio PC … Read more

LG Chem to Invest $184 Million in OLED Line

February 19, 2015 by Helen Vince

LG Chem is to invest KRW200 billion ($184 million) in a 5G OLED lighting panel line to produce glass substrates measuring 125 x 110 cm. The line is expected to come on stream in 2017. Sources suggest that LG Chem will be able to lower prices by around 90%, making a 10 x 10 cm … Read more

Names Emerge as Leaders of Post-Split HP

February 19, 2015 by Helen Vince

There have been unconfirmed reports that HP has announced the names of the executives who will lead the EMEA businesses once the PC and enterprise units are separated later this year. HP Inc. EMEA will be run by Herbert Koeck, while HPE will be led by Peter Ryan. The rest of the management team in … Read more

Gartner: Refurbished Phones Will Impact New Sales

February 19, 2015 by Tom Allen

The global market for refurbished smartphones will climb to 120 million units by 2017, with an equivalent wholesale revenue of about $14 billion. Last year, the market reached 56 million units. According to Gartner, 60% of consumers are now replacing their smartphones because they want additional functionality, or simply desire a new device. The firm’s … Read more

Nintendo Abandons European TV Plans

February 19, 2015 by Tom Allen

Nintendo has changed its plans for the Tvii platform (Display Monitor Vol 19 No 38). Available in the USA and Japan since 2012, the service is no longer destined for a European launch, ‘Due to the extremely complex nature of localising multiple television services across a diverse range of countries with varied licensing systems’. Analyst … Read more