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Wearables Are ‘Ripe for Growth’

Pricewaterhouse Cooper (PwC), after surveying 1,000 US adults, has said that the wearable device market is ‘ripe for growth’. 20% of American adults now own a wearable device; however, many existing wearables have not met owners’ expectations. 33% of those surveyed, who purchased the device more than a year ago, say that they no longer … Read more

WSJ: Sony to Cut Smartphone Targets

According to sources speaking to the Wall Street Journal, Sony is considering cutting its smartphone sales target, due to fierce competition in emerging markets. The current target of 43 million units sold between April 2014 and March 2015 is likely to be cut by several million. Such a move would be the second downward revision … Read more

E Fun Promises First Sub-$200 Windows Hybrid

E Fun’s new convertible, the Nextbook 10.1, is said to be the first 10.1″ Windows hybrid device being sold for under $200. The tablet, which features a detachable keyboard, will be available in the USA in November for $180. 32GB of internal storage is complemented by a free one-year subscription to Office 365 Personal, with … Read more

No Radical Shifts in Apple’s Third iPad Mini

The iPad Air 2 and retina-class iMac garnered the lion’s share of attention at Apple’s press event in mid-October, but there was another device introduced. The iPad Mini 3 is almost identical to the Mini 2 (Display Monitor Vol 20 No 41), so don’t feel bad if you missed it! Probably the most significant change … Read more

Posiflex’s Tablet Bundles Suit Two Applications

Taiwan’s Posiflex manufactures point-of-sale (PoS) devices, and has expanded its range with a new tablet: the MT-4008W. Available in two packages, for retail and hospitality, the 7.85″ tablet can be used with a pistol grip (retail) or hand strap (hospitality). Both packages also feature a touch pen (although 10-point finger touch is supported); the retail … Read more

BenQ Brings Art to Life

Four of BenQ’s W1080ST DLP projectors are being used in the ‘Apophany’ art installation in Brooklyn, New York. Designed by artist and filmmaker Carmen Osterlye, the video exhibit will run until the 18th November. Osterlye said, “I’m turning to BenQ’s projectors once again this year for their short-throw capabilities and ability to authentically recreate my … Read more

LG Presents Display Products at Flux Lounge

Engage Productions’ Flux Innovation Lounge in London will host new products from LG at an event on 6th November. As well as a videowall made of nine 55″ LCD displays – with an IR touch overlay – an individual 84″ UltraHD screen with touch will be demonstrated. Finally, visitors will be able to see three … Read more

EU Clears Dolby/Doremi Acquisition

The European Commission’s antitrust authorities have approved Dolby Laboratories’ proposed acquisition of Doremi Labs. The two companies signed a definitive agreement in February under the terms of which Dolby would acquire Doremi for $92.5 million in cash, plus an additional $20 million contingency that could be earned over a four-year period (Display Monitor Vol 21 … Read more