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Microsoft Works With Miracast

Earlier this year (Display Monitor Vol 21 No 34), a Chromecast-like dongle called the HD-10, for Windows Phone devices, was leaked by Windows Phone Daily. Microsoft is now going further down that road with the Wireless Display Adapter, which will mirror everything from a Miracast-enabled Windows 8.1 or Android device to another screen. The Adapter … Read more

Commercial Demand Bumps Desktops to Positive Growth

Global PC shipments will reach 299 million units this year, down 0.1% from 2013, according to Taiwan’s MIC. Shipments have been bolstered by replacement demand for Windows XP units. The majority of desktop PC shipments have been commercial units, and overall desktop volume is estimated at 130 million units this year – up 3.1% YoY. … Read more

Samsung Widens PC Exit to Cover Europe

We had heard, earlier this month, that Samsung was readying itself to leave the German notebook market (Display Monitor Vol 21 No 37) – but now it turns out that that wasn’t all the company is exiting. According to PC Adviser, Samsung is gearing up to leave the European portable PC business altogether. The low … Read more

Sharp Brings 8k and Free-Form to Ceatec

Ceatec Japan will take place between 7th and 11th October this year in Chiba City. Sharp will be at the show, centering around the theme of ‘Discover Good Life’. Sharp’s stand (Hall 1, L02) will be divided into four areas. First will be the smart home, making use of renewable energy and Internet of Things … Read more

VESA Enables DisplayPort Over USB

A new mode, supporting DisplayPort, has been published for the new USB-C standard (Display Monitor Vol 20 No 47). VESA and the USB 3.0 Promoter Group have announced ‘DisplayPort Alternative Mode’; it will enable a USB-C cable and connector to deliver DisplayPort AV performance (up to and exceeding UltraHD resolution); USB 3.1 data; and up … Read more

Phones 4 U Falls into Administration

The UK’s Phones 4 U mobile phone retailer has fallen into administration, blaming the recent withdrawal from its business of Vodafone and EE. However, within days of the announcement, both Vodafone and EE were reported to be in talks to take over some of Phones 4 U’s business, including some of its shops, staff and … Read more