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Canon Result 28/01/2015

Canon Inc. reported a 6% increase in net profit in Q4, rising to ¥68.1 billion ($577.8 million) from ¥64.2 billion ($544.7 million) a year earlier on turnover that was flat at ¥1 trillion ($8.5 billion). For the year, Canon’s net profit was 10.5% higher year on year at ¥254.8 billion ($2.1 billion) from ¥230.5 billion ($1.9 billion) in the previous … Read more

Magnetic 3D Launches Glasses-Free 3D Display for Video Wall Applications

Magnetic 3D, the industry leader in autostereoscopic, “glasses-free 3D” solutions, today announced the official launch of glasses-free 3D super narrow bezel monitors for 3D video wall applications which also includes the release of the Company’s next generation 3D lens technology, Empreza™. “It has always been said that bigger is better in glasses-free 3D,” said Tom … Read more

Phablets to Represent 20% of Smartphones by 2019

The smartphone market will be flooded by phablets (5.5″ – 6.9″ phones) in the future, says Juniper Research. The firm has predicted that more than 400 million such devices will be shipped in 2019: almost a 190% increase. Juniper believes that, while the iPhone 6 pushed phablets into the mainstream consciousness, budget devices will drive the … Read more

Lattice to buy Silicon Image for $600 Million

Silicon Image has signed an agreement to be acquired by Lattice Semiconductor for approximately $600 million. The transaction has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies and is expected to close by the end of March 2015.  Lattice Semiconductor specialises in low-power, small form factor semiconductors for connected consumer devices and industrial … Read more

Collaboration Defines Epson’s Classroom Range

Epson America’s new 3LCD Powerlite projectors, for education, feature up to 10,000 hours of lamp life. All (excluding S27) support projection from multiple devices with moderator device management; teachers can use this to connect to up to 50 devices and share students’ work from up to four at the same time. Each is compatible with … Read more

Ruggon Shows High Specs With Rugged Body

Taiwan’s Ruggon has created the Ruggon Rextorm rugged tablet range. Created for field work, the tablets feature 1,000cd/m² of brightness, dual hot-swappable batteries and capacitive touch supporting gloved operation. The three tablets (PX-501, PM-521 and PA-501) feature ‘Snapon’ modularity; users can attach modules to extend their functionality, such as magnetic stripe or smartcard readers, NFC and … Read more

Captive Media Chooses Broadsign

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Captive Media, a UK provider of digital signage for public toilets, has converted its network to use Broadsign’s cloud-based software platform. Captive currently has a network of 60 screens in London and will install another 160 this year in different cities, targeting an installed base of 1,500 by 2017. The company’s screens are 12″ LCD … Read more

Corning Result 29/01/2015

Corning Incorporated recorded a fourth quarter net profit of $988 million on turnover of $2.4 billion, which compares with a net profit of $421 million on turnover of $1.9 billion in Q4 of the previous year. Corning’s net profit for the year increased to $2.5 billion from $1.9 billion in 2013, while turnover rose to … Read more

LG Display Result 28/01/2015

LG Display Co. has reported its fourth quarter and full year results, posting a net profit in Q4 of KRW389 billion ($353.8 million) a year on year increase of 448% from KRW71 billion ($64.6 million) in Q4 2013. Turnover in the quarter increased by 18% YoY to KRW8.3 trillion ($7.5 billion). For the year, LGD … Read more

Magnetic Slims Bezels for 3D Videowall

Magnetic 3D has produced a super-narrow bezel, glasses-free 3D display for use in videowalls. The ‘Empreza’ is a 46″ LCD display using a direct-LED backlight, lenticular 3D lens (also called Empreza) and a 5.9mm bezel. Benefits of the Empreza lens, according to the company, include a higher contrast ratio than previous products (3,500:1), more 3D … Read more

JCDecaux Reports 5% Rise in 2014 Revenue

JCDecaux  said that revenue in 2014 increased 5.1% year on year to €2.8 billion, compared with €2.7 billion in 2013. In the final quarter of the year, revenue was 8.8% higher at €389.3 million.  In the company’s billboard business, revenues fell by 2.4% to €458.8 million. Europe (including France and the UK) was slightly down, as … Read more

Philips to Spin-off OLED Lighting Business

Philips is reported to be planning to spin-off its OLED lighting business so that it can focus on LED-based connected systems and services. The news came as Philips reported disappointing results for both Q4 and the year, saying that 2014 had been a challenging year for the company. As a result, Philips said it is … Read more