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The 8K Association has issued a ‘call for action’ over new TV energy consumption regulations that are due to be implemented in the EU in March and which could mean that new 8K sets cannot be sold in the region. The regulations were set in place some time ago and although the levels of energy … Read more
Every week we see some articles that don’t really need comment or are just plain interesting. Here are a few from the end of this week. There are a lot again as I was busy with IBC this week! Manchester City renews LED partnership with Unilumin Snapdragon Stadium Unveils Daktronics LED Displays Chinese LED-chip manufacturer … Read more
What They Say LG Display has configured a bus in Suwon with transparent OLEDs to create an augmented reality experience to passengers in the bus based on the history of the town. The implementation uses 55″ FullHD displays. What We Think This looks very similar to the bus that we reported on in Rome. (Applied … Read more
Worldwide shipments of Augmented Reality (AR) headsets are forecast to decline 8.7% year over year to nearly 260,000 units by the end of 2022, according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual Reality Headset Tracker. While a decline for such a nascent technology may seem abrupt, volumes have … Read more
NEEDHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The global PC monitor market posted positive results in the second quarter of 2022 (2Q22), registering a 2.7% rise in shipments compared to the same quarter a year ago. Although the result was higher than expected, a deteriorating macroeconomic environment with rising inflation and weakening consumer sentiment point to a challenging outlook for … Read more
Amazon announced the next generation of Fire HD 8 tablets, launching four new models: Fire HD 8, Fire HD 8 Plus, Fire HD 8 Kids Pro, and Fire HD 8 Kids. The all-new Fire HD 8, powered by a 30% faster processor and all-day battery life, provides customers with a premier entertainment experience and the … Read more
What They Say The 8K Association has published a report highlighting the development of technical solutions to allow the creation of 8K content and its use in broadcast. The report can be downloaded freely (although with a subscription to Insight Media marketing emails). What We Think This report is a very useful reference to the … Read more
Planar, a global leader in visualization technology, announced the launch of the Planar® Venue™ Pro VX Series, a family of indoor fine pixel pitch LED video wall displays delivering exceptional in-camera visual performance for virtual production (VP) and extended reality (XR), as well as on-camera visual performance for broadcasters. The series combines high performing scan … Read more
What They Say Channelweb reports that Ingram Micro is to go public with an IPO after the firm filed a statement with the US SEC. It’s just a year since Ingram was acquired by a private equity firm from HNA group of China which had bought the firm in 2016. Ingram was the largest technology … Read more
What They Say Ifixit has torn down the iPhone 14 and was happy to find that the handset seems to be easier to repair and sees that as ‘a big deal’. It points out that the exterior design has not changed much, but the interior has. Key is a new ‘midframe’ that allows the front … Read more
What They Say MIT Media Lab spin-out Brelyon which makes monitors that are intended to be more immersive, has raised $15 million in Series A funding from companies including Corning Inc, LG Technology Ventures and Lockheed Martin Ventures. It builds on the $1.6 million seed funding round in July 2020. What We Think I have … Read more
The Somnium Space, one of the world’s leading immersive metaverses, has partnered with the leader in delivering next-generation virtual and mixed reality pilot training systems Vrgineers, Inc. and 3D printer manufacturer Prusa Research to further enhance the development of a new cutting-edge open-source (standalone & PC wired) headset. This new VR headset aims to change … Read more
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