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When virtual reality appeared in the display world, there was a clear application for the Sony 3D Viewer, the Zeiss Cinemizer and other devices as a personal viewer of movies. This means we were watching a standard video on a headset rather than a display in front of us. When we discuss display technologies for … Read more
A new report from Juniper Research has found that over 400 million phablets will ship in 2019, a five-fold increase over the 138 million devices estimated to be shipped in 2015. While the iPhone 6 Plus has brought the category further into the limelight, it is budget devices that will drive phablets (smartphones with 5.5-6.9” screens) into … Read more
According to the latest research from Strategy Analytics, global mobile phone shipments grew 7 percent annually to reach 515 million units in the fourth quarter of 2014. It was the first time worldwide mobile phone shipments have passed the half-billion-unit threshold. Apple was the star performer, capturing a record 14 percent marketshare, due to strength … Read more
Apple closed the gap with Samsung in the worldwide smartphone market in Q4’14, while the products themselves set a new record for both the quarter and the year, according to IDC’s preliminary data. Vendors shipped 375.2 million smartphones in Q4’14, representing 28.2% growth from the 292.7 million units shipped in Q4’13. For 2014 as a whole, … Read more
Significant increases in flat-panel display (FPD) area demand are being driven by steadily rising TV, smartphone, mobile and PC and automotive displays, according to IHS. The global FPD industry was focused on unit growth in the past, but this trend is now shifting to area demand. Display panel shipments for all FPD applications rose 9% … Read more
Qantas together with Samsung Electronics Australia has launched a new trial entertainment service that uses Samsung virtual reality (VR) technology to give customers a spectacular three dimensional experience in a 360 degree style interactive format. Qantas’ VR headsets will transport customers to an immersive virtual world at the click of a button and showcase the … Read more
This Sunday, fans will flock to Arizona to experience the full entertainment destination brought on by the biggest football game of the year as the Seattle Seahawks face the New England Patriots. In preparation for this season and ultimately this game, University of Phoenix Stadium and the Arizona Cardinals have improved their venue’s game-day experience … Read more
AU Optronics Corp. (AUO) reported a six year high net profit of NT$18 billion ($570.1 million) in 2014, on turnover of NT$408.2 billion ($12.9 billion), down just 2% year on year. In the final quarter of the year AUO posted a net profit of NT$6.6 billion ($209 million), which was a more than sixfold improvement … Read more
At the recent Florida Educational Technology Conference (FETC), January 20 – 23, ViewSonic North America (Brea, CA) introduced a new group of projectors in its PJD6 series of professional projectors targeting the education and other professional markets. These new PJD6 projectors complement the new (and similar) PJD5 projectors introduced at CES 2015 targeting the home market. Collectively, these new additions to … Read more
Although stereoscopic 3D (S3D) television is now widely available in the home, little information has been published on some aspects of viewer use and experience. A recent article addresses this issue. The study was undertaken by Jenny Read, a researcher at the Institute of Neuroscience, Newcastle University (Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK). The article is entitled “Viewer experience … Read more
Following a deal signed with German housing company Nassauische Heimstätte/Wohnstadt, Unitymedia Kabel BW has gained an additional 60,000 subscribing households in more than 140 towns. Unitymedia will supply the apartments of Nassauische Heimstätte with TV, internet and telephone services from February.
In the UK and Ireland, LCD manufacturer Blaze Display Technology has signed a new distribution agreement with Ginsbury. Blaze Display supplies LCD modules to medical, metering, transportation and telecommunications OEMs.
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