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Samsung Showcases Collaborative Classroom Technology at TCEA 2015

February 3, 2015 by Helen Vince

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. is highlighting its fully integrated one-to-one learning package – Samsung School – at TCEA 2015 this week, as well as its full suite of education products and solutions including Galaxy tablets and smartphones, Chromebooks and classroom displays. Samsung will also host informative sessions to help educators create dynamic learning environments with more engaging curricula … Read more

Pay-TV Doubles in MENA

February 3, 2015 by Tom Allen

Pay-TV homes in the MENA region will double between 2010 and 2020, to 21.3 million, according to Digital TV Research. 18% of households in MENA legitimately paid for TV signals last year, set to climb to 24% by 2020. Penetration will be 72% and 71% in Qatar and Israel, respectively, but below 10% in Algeria, Jordan, … Read more

Sharp Names UK Visual Solutions Manager

February 3, 2015 by Helen Vince

In the UK Sharp has promoted Angela Townsend to the role of sales manager for visual solutions. Townsend joined Sharp last year as key account manager having previously worked for Sony and Epson.

Fireworks at ISTE 2015

February 3, 2015 by Len Scrogan

While BETT has recently concluded, the groundwork is just now being laid for the June-July ISTE 2015 educational technology conference, with the fireworks taking place in Philadelphia this year. Last year, this conference was enjoyed by more than 16,800 attendees. (It is known as the largest ed-tech soirée in the US.) Last year’s conference evidenced a solid 3D … Read more

Newertech Expands High Performance Nupower Battery Line for MacBook Pros

February 3, 2015 by Vanessa Browning

NewerTech www.newertech.com, a leading performance upgrades and accessories company for Macs, PCs, iPhones, iPads, and iPods since 1984, announced today NewerTech NuPower high performance laptop batteries for the Apple MacBook Pro 17” Unibody and MacBook 13” Unibody, expanding its line-up of Apple laptop batteries of over 50 models. NuPower batteries last up to 50% … Read more

Gefen Delivers High Resolution Signal Management for State-of-the-Art Learning Center

February 3, 2015 by Vanessa Browning

The Liberty Science Center recently completed a functionality upgrade to the video wall in the main entrance area known as PSEG Court. The fiber optic-based upgrade allowed the Liberty Science Center to expand its video presentation capabilities in the space while adding a live feed option. “Gefen provided the tools we needed to greatly … Read more

Spark II Revisits the Selfie Cam

February 3, 2015 by Tom Allen

Infosonics’ ‘Verykool’ S5015 smartphone focuses on the art of the selfie. The phone, also known as the Spark II, features an 8MP rear camera with dual flash and 5mp front camera, with auto focus and an LED flash. The 8mm-thick chassis holds a 1.3GHz quad-core processor, running Android 4.4. The phone also has 1GB of RAM … Read more

QD Exemption Under Scrutiny

December 21, 2022February 3, 2015 by Tom Allen

Nanoco, producer of cadmium-free quantum dots, has said that the proposed RoHS exemption to quantum dots containing cadmium (QD Vision Granted RoHS Exemption) could be reviewed by members of the European parliament. The legislative process will include a period of 60 days’ scrutiny of the exemption. Analyst Comment It is true that the European Parliament could … Read more

Graphene-based LED Clears Way for Flexible Displays

February 3, 2015 by Tom Allen

Graphene and related 2D materials (such as boron nitride and molybdenum disulphide) can be used to create thin, flexible and semi-transparent LEDs for next-gen phones, tablets and TVs. Researchers at the University of Manchester and University of Sheffield created LEDs that were engineered on an atomic level. They combined 20 different 2D crystals to create … Read more

Sharp Now Expects a $256 Million Annual Loss

February 3, 2015 by Helen Vince

Sharp has reversed its profit forecast for this year, saying that it now expects to record a net loss of $256 million as its TV business continues to lose money. Sharp had previously forecast a net profit of $256 million for the current year. The company’s digital information equipment unit, whose main product is LCD … Read more

Kyocera’s On-Cell Lowers Reflections

February 3, 2015 by Tom Allen

Two new LCD modules have been introduced by Kyocera, with on-cell touch technology. The TCG070WVLR-117 and TCG070WVLR-118 have a procap touch sensor layer integrated into the LCD structure, enabling them to be slimmer than units with on-glass touch. In addition to the reduced thickness, on-cell touch lowers interior reflections and improves component management, as a separate touchscreen … Read more

Clear Channel Puts European Asset Sale on Hold

December 21, 2022February 3, 2015 by Helen Vince

Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings is reported to have suspended plans to sell its European outdoor advertising business, because of the impact of the weaker euro. The currency has recently fallen to its lowest level against the dollar for over 10 years. Last week it was rumoured that Platinum Equity, the private equity company which owns … Read more