Satellite Leads European DTV
IP-Network’s Television International Key Facts 2014 presentation shows that 87% of households in the EU were receiving digital TV last year. Finland, Greece, Italy and the UK have now achieved 100% digital penetration. Germany is at 69%. Satellite DTH is the most commonly-used method of receiving DTV in Europe (33%), followed by DTT (29%), cable … Read more
Sony Beats Microsoft in Price – Again
Last month, Microsoft dropped the price of the Xbox One in the UK to
CEA Aids Sales of UltraHD TVs
The CEA in the US has created a guide for retailers to help them explain UltraHD technology to consumers. It is part of a push to boost spending in the category. There is also a glossary of terms, and responses to frequently asked questions (such as the difference between ‘4k’ and ‘UltraHD’). Access the guide … Read more
TVP Trials UltraHD Over HbbTV
TVP, the Polish public broadcaster, is to trial an UltraHD test transmission over HbbTV this month. A signal will be sent over the internet to the PIKE conference in Lodz, between 6th and 9th October. Wieslaw Lodzikowski, the head of TVP Technology, told Wirtualne Media that TVP has no plans to broadcast in UltraHD via … Read more
Athene’s FMM Suitable for 500ppi+ OLEDs
Japanese semiconductor technology firm Athene has developed a new fine metal mask (FMM) technique, specifically for high-precision OLED production. According to the Nikkei Asian Review, the new mask is both stronger and more durable than others. It was developed by adding nickel and iron materials to the standard metal mask. This development enabled it to … Read more
Commercial LFDs Enjoy Growth, Says DisplaySearch
Shipments of large-format commercial LCD displays have risen in the USA for eight consecutive quarters – despite pressure from consumer TVs, hybrid displays and other lower-cost alternatives. NPD DisplaySearch data shows that 26″+ commercial display sell-through rose almost 10% YoY in 2012, 20% in 2013 and 33% in the first half of 2014. While most … Read more
Companies Look to UltraHD at Ceatec
Ceatec takes place in Chiba, Japan, from 7th – 11th October this year. Mitsubishi will bring its laser-projection TVs to the show again this year. A prototype UltraHD model was displayed in 2013 (Display Monitor Vol 20 No 38) and launched this year (Display Monitor Vol 21 No 34). The finished model, the LS1, will … Read more
Dell France Signs with Tech Data
Dell has taken further steps to expand its distribution network and has signed with Tech Data in France, which will offer Dell’s full line of products to SMEs. Dell is increasingly moving away from its direct-selling model, with the agreement with Tech Data coming one week after the Texan company signed a similar deal with … Read more
Intel and Stino Collaborate for Content Management
Germany’s Stino Eyevis GmbH will work with Intel on digital signage solutions. The partnership will make use of Intel’s Reference Design for Digital Signage (EL-10), which is based on an Intel Atom processor. It is aimed at entry-level digital signage running Android, Windows and Linux. Playback up to UltraHD is supported, as is HTML5, wired/wireless … Read more
Jasper Suggests 4K Projectors for Home Theatre
The German publication Elektronik Praxis reports that Kenneth Tai, Chairman of Jasper Display, has pushed the idea of creating UltraHD home theatre projection solutions based on a new UltraHD LCOS chip which the company presented at the recent Photonics Festival in Taipei. Jasper received the ‘Outstanding Photonics Product Award’ for its first UltraHD LCOS chip, … Read more
LG Will Leave Plasma in 2014 – But a Market Still Exists
LG has told Pocket Lint that it will end plasma TV production this year – but still believes that there is a market for the technology. According to Pocket Lint, LG said that the market for cheap, large-screen sets is still active, especially in South America. However, component makers will not supply the parts necessary … Read more
