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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
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
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
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 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 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
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 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
Ingram Micro in Spain has added IQ Board interactive whiteboards to its pro AV business.
Lenovo has signed Marvel Distributsia in Russia to distribute its consumer notebooks.
MSC Technologies is to show off its embedded DisplayPort (eDP) products at Embedded World 2016 (hall 2, stand 2-240). The show takes place from 24th – 26th February in Nuremberg. They include modules from Sharp, AUO and NLT.
German trade association HDE expects a slight increase in retail sales in the country this year – which would make 2015 the sixth year in a row to see an increase. €466.2 billion is expected to be spent at retail, a 1.5% YoY rise. Online shopping remains a growth driver, expected to rise 12% to €43.6 … Read more
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