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The ‘world’s first’ waterproof eReader has been introduced by Kobo. The Aura H2O uses a 6.8″ Carta E Ink screen (an upgrade from the Aura HD’s (Display Monitor Vol 20 No 16) Pearl technology) with 1430 x 1080 resolution. It runs on a 1GHz processor and boasts IP67 protection. The battery will last for two … Read more
There have been multiple claims of a 12″+ iPad, beginning last summer (Display Monitor Vol 20 No 31) but disappearing late last year. Now, Bloomberg has revived the rumour mill, saying that preparations are underway for a 12.9″ tablet. The iPad will apparently be released early next year. Analyst Comment We trust Bloomberg a little … Read more
Engadget claims that Huawei will release a version of the Ascend P7 smartphone with a sapphire screen. ‘A Huawei rep’ said that the phone would be available in limited quantities in China, beginning in September. Display Daily Comments Taiwan-based sapphire makers recently said that smartphone vendors in Korea and China are considering using the material … Read more
A new notebook under Toshiba’s Kira brand has been launched in Europe. The 13.3″ Kira-102 is officially an ultrabook, designed for travellers who do not want to compromise on performance. It features 2560 x 1440 resolution (with an upscaler) and 176 deg viewing angles. The display’s colour is factory calibrated. Windows 8.1 is pre-installed, and … Read more
Children’s tablet developer VTech has introduced two new products, with rechargeable batteries and more than 800 apps in the ‘Learning Lodge’ store. The Innotab 3 Plus (4.3″, $60) and 3S Plus (5″, $80) are bundled with 16 apps and age-appropriate content. The 3S features WiFi and the ability to send voice and text messages to … Read more
A transition from DVB-T to DVB-T2 will take place in Austria beginning in autumn 2016. Komm Austria, the company’s media authority, has started a tender (running until 26th November) for DTT operation permission, which expires on 1st August 2016. The transition is expected to take three years.
A DVB-T2/HEVC trial is to take place in Berlin this autumn. It will test network parameters – including an encryption system – and manufacturers will also be able to test their products.
Anatel, the Brazilian communications regulator, has opened a tender to provide mobile broadband services in the 700MHz band. The frequency is currently used for broadcast services. In response the Association of Brazilian broadcasters (Abert) issued a statement of concerns. Abert said that Anatel’s plan to set aside BRL3.6 billion ($1.6 billion) to cover broadcasters’ costs … Read more
Lenta, a Russian newspaper, has said that the Ministry of Communications has proposed allocating more money to develop broadcasting in the country. An additional RUB26 billion ($720 million) has been proposed, taking the total to RUB147.6 billion ($4 billion). The money will be used to aid the transition to digital broadcasting.
Windows Phone Daily has uncovered an FCC filing detailing a Chromecast-like dongle for Windows Phone smartphones. The ‘Microsoft HD-10’ possesses WiFi, HDMI and USB connectivity. It also supports Miracast (used for Windows Phone 8.1’s ‘Project My Screen’ feature) and WiFi Direct, and has been seen in the WiFi Alliance product database.
Analogue switch-off will take place in Nigeria by June next year. The head of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Emeka Mba, said that broadcasters who continue to transmit in analogue after that date will not benefit from signal protection.
More than 20% of European TV households will pay for VoD packages (subscription VoD, or SVoD) by 2020. Digital TV Research forecasts that the overall figure will be 59.4 million (20.7%), up from 18 million (6.4%) at the end of 2014. Households in Eastern Europe will be much less likely to take SVoD packages: only … Read more
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