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The BL2700HT 27″ LCD monitor from BenQ is suited for office use. As well as flicker-free and low blue light technologies, the unit will remind users to take a break at predefined intervals, through the Smart Reminder feature. Users can tilt the BL2700HT between -5 deg and 20 deg , swivel it 360 deg , … Read more
The BL2711U 27” monitor from BenQ is a UHD-4K monitor that features an IPS-type wide-viewing angle panel, apparently sourced from AUO. It is aimed at CAD/CAM designers (includes SolidWorks certification – a special brightness setting that only illuminates darker areas of the screen) and those in the print industry as it features a defined color … Read more
Transparent displays can be used in multiple applications; for example, new product showcases or in-store advertising. BenQ has added four new displays to its transparent LCD range: the TL320F (which we saw at Gitex, in Display Monitor Vol 21 No 41), TL320C, TL500F and TL650F. These units (32″, 50″ and 65″) are flat screens that … Read more
About a year ago we reported on Bikesystems as a developer and manufacturer of the BikeHUD, a motorcycle helmet that includes a head up display (HUD). The idea was to provide the motorcyclist with the necessary information to make riding a bike safer and more enjoyable. Now Bikesystems has come forward with a new development … Read more
Bitkom, the German-based industry association for digital companies, has released the results of a survey of video streaming in Germany. The survey was addressed to 346 living in Germany aged 14 and above. According to the results: 59% agree that image quality of video streaming is acceptable. 59% agree that they do not put themselves … Read more
Blackberry CEO John Chen let the release date of the Blackberry Classic (Display Monitor Vol 21 No 41) slip during a talk in China last month. Speaking at the MIT Enterprise Forum in Hong Kong, Chen told attendees that the Blackberry Enterprise Service 12 (BES12) platform will be launched on 12th November. The Blackberry Classic … Read more
Taiwan’s two major backlight unit (BLU) manufacturers reported sequential falls in shipments and sales in November. Coretronic’s BLU shipments fell 6% month on month in November to 7.7 million units and sales for the month were down 8.5% at NT$6.2 billion ($198.7 million), though this was an 11.9% improvement year on year. For the year … Read more
Coretronic shipped 8.2 million backlight units (BLUs) in October, 9% down on September but helping to bring shipments so far this year to 77.7 million units, 25% higher year on year. By application, Coretronic shipped 2.6 million BLUs for notebooks, 2.5 million for tablet use, 2.1 million which were for use in monitors, and 580,000 … Read more
A massive update to Brightsign’s media player portfolio will be shown for the first time at ISE 2015 (10th – 12th February, Amsterdam). New players will be added to the HD and XD lines. A new range, the LS product line, has also been announced. Brightsign’s LS line is designed for customers desiring a low-cost, … Read more
In the fast evolving world of DOOH (digital out of home) advertising, UK based Exterion Media announced a unique six month beta project in proximity advertising that targets a Norwich, UK bus line. It’s all about data collection and learning how and when to use proximity advertising to “enrich a customers shopping experience”, according to … Read more
ISO 9001:2008 Certification has been achieved by Canatu. The certification was awarded by DNV GL, in Finland. ISO 9001 is a quality management standard; certified organisations are required to show that they meet the requirements of the standard and apply the system effectively.
Canatu will present its transparent conductive carbon nanotube (CNB) In-Mold Film at Printed Electronics USA (19th – 20th November in Santa Clara, CA). The In-Mold film is optimised for 3D-formed capacitive touch displays and surfaces. Additionally, Canatu VP Erkki Soininen will present a talk titled ‘Films for flexible and 3D touch revolution’ on 20th November.
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