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And Finally… Coxon pokes fun

And finally – Mark Coxon of Rave Pubs pokes fun at corporate marketing in his latest ‘interview’ – actually between himself as a Rave writer and his alter ego, AVPhenom. Branding himself as the head of Phenominal Industries, AVPhenom claims to have the ‘First to Market’ Glasses-Free 3D UHD TV. We won’t spoil it for … Read more

Asus’ PB279Q Adjusts DC to Reduce Flicker

Asus’ new 27″ monitor, the PB279Q, is an UltraHD model for prosumers and gamers. It covers 100% sRGB and 75% NTSC, shows 10-bit colour and has a 5ms response time (reasonably low for an IPS model). Picture-in- and picture-by-picture viewing modes are supported. Up to four sources can be shown on the monitor at once, … Read more

Barco: A New Medical Colour Standard is Needed

Barco has conducted research showing that a new colour calibration standard is required for medical displays. The company will share its results at RSNA 2014, on the 1st December. Colour has seen an increasing use in medical displays in recent years. However, says Barco, an official standard of how these images are visualised (like DICOM … Read more

BenQ’s Monitor is Solidworks-Certified

The new BL2711U is, says BenQ, the world’s first 27″ UltraHD monitor for designers. It is primarily aimed at CAD/CAM users. An IPS panel (an AUO AHVA unit) enables the BL2711U to cover 100% sRGB and show 10-bit colour. A CAD/CAM mode optimises the display for use with programmes such as Solidworks and Pro/E, bringing … Read more

BSkyB Completes Sky Acquisitions

BSkyB has completed its acquisition of Sky Italia and a majority interest in Sky Deutschland, saying that it has created Europe’s leading entertainment company. To reflect the new international scope of the business, the company will now change its name to Sky. As group CEO, Jeremy Darroch will oversee the enlarged group as well as … Read more

CEA Re-Christens UltraHD (Again), Brings Back 4k

Multiple trade associations have agreed to use ‘4k UltraHD’ or ‘4k UHD’ as common terminology to describe TVs meeting the CEA’s UltraHD guidelines (Display Monitor Vol 21 No 26). As well as the CEA they include DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group; CEDIA; ATSC; SMPTE; the Home Theater Specialists of America (HTSA); and the NATM Buying … Read more

CEDIA Exec Director To Step Down

CEDIA has announced that its executive director, Don Gilpin, is to relinquish his role as leader of the home technology industry association by the end of next year. Gilpin has been CEDIA’s executive director and COO since 2006, having joined the organisation in 1998. CEDIA’s chairman, Larry Pexton, together with the board of directors will … Read more

Christie’s Q-Series Controls Sharpness and Shading

Christie has added new projectors to its 1DLP range, with high brightness and dual- or single-lamp operation modes. The three models (DWX851-Q, DHD851-Q and DWU851-Q) can be operated in portrait or landscape modes and are designed for mid- to large-size venues. As well as two colour wheels (favouring brightness or colour), the new models include … Read more

Clear Channel May Sell European Assets

Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings is reported to be considering options for its European business, having been approached with offers for the unit by private equity firms. According to a Reuters report, CVC Capital Payments Ltd has been named as one of the firms which has contacted Clear Channel with an offer for the European business, … Read more

Dish Network Keeps Negotiating with Turner and CBS

Dish Network, the large US-based satellite provider is in tough negotiations with Turner and CBS over a new contract. Over the past few weeks, Dish had cut certain Turner channels from the line-up. Now the two companies have agreed to continue negotiations and said that “they have mutually decided to restore service of CNN, Cartoon … Read more