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A leaked video transcript, apparently from Apple SVP Angela Ahrendts, shows that the Apple Watch will not be launched until spring next year. Until this point speculation had been for a February release. 9to5Mac posted the transcript, in which Ahrendts tells employees to conserve their energy for the upcoming shopping seasons: “We’re going into the … Read more
BOE is looking to Chinese vendors for growth, say Asian reports, following Samsung’s disappointing smartphone sales. Lenovo, Huawei, ZTE and Coolpad are among the vendors named. BOE is also expanding its LTPS TFT-LCD capacity for mid-range and high-end panels. The main focus is HD panels, but FullHD models will be developed in 2015.
Bureau Veritas Laboratory, which claims to be the global leader in testing, inspection and certification (TIC), has announced a new service centered around wearable devices. Veritas Labs already offers many testing and certification services in relation to electronic devices and now it is bundling these services to address the specific needs of wearable devices. With … Read more
We have reported before on the CastAR headset from Technical Illusions and its successful Kickstarter campaign. Now Venture Beat reports on an interview with Jeri Ellsworth on the status of the CastAR headset prototype. The CastAR headset is attempting to combine augmented reality with virtual reality. The company achieves this by adding a VR clip-on, … Read more
According to CRIEnglish.com, a Chinese news portal, an unnamed Chinese company has developed augmented reality smartglasses that are more stylish and powerful than Google Glass. The new headset will also cost only about one third of Google Glass, bringing the price down to around $500. The article is short on detail but adds that according … Read more
The Galaxy Tab Active tablet from Samsung is now being distributed by Exertis in the UK.
Sony is developing a watch made of ‘electronic paper’, says Bloomberg, which could be released next year. Both the face and strap will be able to function as a display, as they will both be made of a patented material. Style, rather than technological breakthroughs, will be the highlight. The watch will be one of … Read more
Juniper Research has published a new report, predicting that fitness wearable use will rise by almost 300% by 2018. About 19 million such devices are in use today. Fitness products will dominate wearables to 2018; however, ‘the broader appeal of smart watches will mean that they will be used more frequently in later years’. Over … Read more
Chinese LCD manufacturer Kingtech has signed a distribution agreement with Ginsbury for the UK and Ireland. The company will supply Kingtech’s TFT-LCD displays (1.44″ – 10.2″), as well as touchscreen and driver card solutions.
Infoquest is now distributing its own Android phone brand, Bitmore, in Greece.
Kyocera has taken on Ingram Micro Mobility to distribute its mobile phones in Latin America. The first will be the rugged Duraforce smartphone.
Just after we reported on the use of Intel processors for the second generation Google Glass device, Intel announced that it has entered into a multi-year collaboration on wearable tech with the Luxottica Group. The Luxottica Group makes eyewear for a large number of brands including Coach, DKNY, Dolce & Gabanna, Armani, Oakley, Ralph Lauren, … Read more
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