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CTouch Has Fun Prototypes

CTouch specialises in large touch displays, and had new models in two lines, as well as several prototypes. The entry-level units are called Laser, although this is only a brand name – the screens are LCD. 60″ and 70″ units already exist, and an 84″ UltraHD model is being added. It features two HDMI ports … Read more

Quantum Dots Market worth $4,704.86 Million by 2020

According to a new market research report, “Quantum Dots Market by Product (Display, Medical Devices, Batteries, Solar Cells, Sensors, and Others), Material, Application (Healthcare, Consumer, Defense, and Industry), and Geography- Forecast up to 2020″, published by MarketsandMarkets, the quantum dot market is estimated to reach $4,704.86 Million by 2020, at a CAGR of 63.61% from … Read more

Apple Tops $700B Value on China Phone Play

Apple market capitalisation

Apple recently exceeded $710 billion in market capitalization when its share price rose almost 2% (1.9%) to $122.02 creating a company with an overall market value of $710.7 billion. That number nearly doubles the market cap of its closest household name rivals including Exxon Mobile (at $382 billion), Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway ($370 billion) and … Read more

Chromebook Pixel 2 Revealed in Bug Report

A big report in the Chromium project issue tracker reveals that Google is developing a second-generation Chromebook Pixel (Display Monitor Vol 20 No 8). The original Pixel had a 12.8″ display and 2560 x 1700 resolution OMG Chrome was first to spot the bug report, which is associated with the unreleased Samus project (the original … Read more

Sharp Aims at Volume

Compared to the stands of other well-known brands, Sharp’s was somewhat smaller (“klein aber fein” as the Germans say – Man. Ed.). The company has withdrawn from TVs in Europe (Sharp ‘Leaves’ TVs in Europe, Display Monitor Vol 21 No 42) and is instead focusing on professional displays. We met with Michael Bailly, who is … Read more

Innolux Investing in More Capacity

Innolux’s chairman and CEO, Tuan Hsing-chien, told investors this week that the company will increase its capital expenditure significantly this year to NT$35 billion ($1.1 billion), up from NT$20.5 billion ($655.4 million) last year. Tuan said that the money will be used to expand manufacturing capacity and will also be spent on research and development. … Read more

Metro Group Result 14/02/2015

Metro Group has reported its first quarter results, posting a net profit in Q1 of €445 million on turnover of €18.3 billion, which compares with a net profit in the first quarter of last year of €440 million on turnover of €18.7 billion. Online sales in the quarter rose 30% year on year to €0.6 … Read more

ARM Result 12/02/2015

ARM Holdings PLC has reported its fourth quarter and full year results, posting a net profit in Q4 of £72.8 million ($112.2 million) on turnover of £225.9 million ($348.2 million), which compares with a net loss of £6.2 million ($9.5 million) on turnover of £189.1 million ($291.5 million) in the final quarter of last year. … Read more