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CCW Discusses OTT Rights and Their Complexities

The Content and Communications World (CCW) conference and expo in New York addressed all topics surrounding the TV world from a technology and distribution perspective. With the major disruptions currently working through the home entertainment world, one of the topics is, of course, the safety of the content and protection from unauthorized access. Digital rights … Read more

Christie Breaks DLP Brightness Record

Introduced recently at Live Design International, Christie’s Roadie 4K45 marks a new 3DLP brightness level. As well as DCI-4k resolution at 60Hz (with optional 120Hz), the 4K45 outputs up to 43,000 lumens of brightness. It is said to be the industry’s brightest lamp-based projector, with lamps ranging from 2kW to 7kW (lasting between 3,500 and … Read more

CNNgo App Powered by Elemental’s Delta Platform

You may have noticed that some networks are offering their own apps to access content on their network. Some worry about this trend as it can create a sea of individual apps that are difficult to navigate for consumers. At CCW, we learned more about the back-end of some of these apps – in particular … Read more

Compal Sees Q3 Profit Grow

Compal Electronics reported 9% sequential growth in net profit for the third quarter, rising to NT$2.6 billion ($83.9 million). Last quarter’s profit was supported by around NT$1.7 billion ($54.9 million) in non-operating, investment and foreign exchange gains, including those from a joint venture with Lenovo. Turnover in Q3 was 12.3% higher than Q2 at NT$226.8 … Read more

Component Leak Shows Xperia Z4 Size

The Xperia Z4 is widely expected to be Sony’s next smartphone, and now a website called Future Supplier claims to have seen the touch digitiser for the device. A 5.5″ display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, a Snapdragon 810 CPU and wireless charging are among the rumours surround the Z4. Future Supplier appears to have … Read more

DLI Tablets Withstand Rough Treatment

US-based DLI has produced two new rugged tablet PCs, which are shock-resistant and equipped to take payments. The DLI 8 (8″) and DLI 10 (9.7″) are IP54-certified. Both feature optional 3-in-1 or 5-in-1 modules; these enable the units to accept payments through magstripe, EMV, debit pin pad or contactless methods. The impact-resistant housing can withstand … Read more

E Ink Result 19/11/2014

E Ink Holdings reported a third quarter net profit of NT$100 million ($3.2 million) on turnover of NT$4 billion ($129.4 million), which compares with a net profit of NT$510 million ($16.5 million) on turnover of NT$4.7 billion ($152 million) in the Q3 of last year. Turnover for the first nine months of the year reached … Read more

Eizo Raises Professional Monitor Pixel Count

The newest addition to Eizo’s Flexscan series is the EV2730Q – an LCD monitor with an unusual size and resolution. The unit is 26.5″ with 1920 x 1920 resolution (1:1), providing 78% more pixels than 1920 x 1080 models. It is intended for use in professional applications such as CAD and programme development. As an … Read more

First On-Cell Module Developed by Kyocera

A new 7″ Kyocera display module, the TCG070WVLR*PC*-GD*118, is the company’s first with an on-cell procap touch panel. The touch panel cover glass, touch sensor and controller are all integrated into the module, resulting in higher light transmission. Because on-cell touch is used, the dimensions of the module are smaller than traditional units. It measures … Read more

IneoQuest Shows Video Analytics Solution at CCW

With new TV and video distribution channels, developing quality control is becoming more and more complex. IneoQuest offers tools that allow end user-based quality control of video transmissions. These tools are based on a small SDK that is embedded in the player and that connects to the system provided by IneoQuest. IneoQuest does not collect … Read more

Intel to Merge PC, Mobile Chip Units

Intel is reported to be planning a merger of its PC business with its mobile and tablet chip unit to create one entity, the Client Computing Group. The announcement is reported to have been made through an email sent by CEO Brian Krzanich to all employees earlier this week. The new group will be led … Read more