Empowering display industry professionals with cutting-edge insights and analysis
What They Say The Elec reports that Samsung Display is planning to build its first G8.5 fab for IT OLEDs in its now unused L8-1-2 production line which was previously used for LCD production. The Elec said that although the intention was to use a ‘full-cut’ vertical deposition system, developed with Ulvac, this is taking … Read more
Shipments of large-area TFT LCD display panels dropped to historical lows in April as pandemic impacts combined with disruptions from the war in Europe and lockdowns in China to dampen demand, according to Omdia’s latest Large Area Display Market Tracker. Large-area TFT LCD panel shipments decreased by 10% Month on Month (MoM) and 5% Year … Read more
Espoo, Finland and Shanghai – Dispelix™ (Espoo) – a pioneer in the design and manufacturing of next-generation diffractive waveguides – announced it has been in a long-term partnership with respected AR light engine supplier Jade Bird Displays (JBD) to develop a family of new reference designs for Augmented Reality (AR) glasses and headsets across multiple … Read more
The global smartwatch market recorded 13% more shipments compared to the same period last year, despite concerns over economic slowdown and inflation, according to Counterpoint Research’s recently published Global Smartwatch Model Tracker. Despite -24% QoQ due to weak seasonal demand, Xiaomi performed well with it record-highest quarterly shipments. Associate Director Sujeong Lim said, “Although the … Read more
Samsung’s smartphone sales grew 9% YoY in April 2022, capturing 24% of the global smartphone market, according to Counterpoint Research’s Market Pulse Service. This is the highest monthly market share for Samsung since April 2017. The company’s sales grew despite the global smartphone sales declining 8% YoY during the same period. In fact, it was … Read more
Combining the speed and performance of an elegant 5G smartphone with enhanced creativity and functionality delivered by a built-in stylus, the new TCL STYLUS 5G is designed for those looking to balance their work lives with their creative pursuits. Using an expansive 6.81-inch FHD+ display powered by NXTVISION® as a blank digital canvas or notepad, … Read more
The launch of the Carbon MarkII series supplies a new lightweight LED solution for the outdoor rental market, offering a thin, yet solid structure. The LED platform provides a streamlined installation with integrated frames and universal LED modules and masks. Carbon MarkII is ideal for building large LED walls and ceilings for outdoor concerts or … Read more
According to a new International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker forecast, shipments of smartphones will decline 3.5% to 1.31 billion units in 2022. After three consecutive quarters of decline and increasing challenges in both supply and demand, IDC has significantly reduced its forecast for 2022 from the previous projection of 1.6% growth. … Read more
To achieve a complete digital teaching model for the classroom, ViewSonic Corp., a global leader in visual and educational technology solutions, announced that its brand-new 24-inch touch monitor. The ID2456, which offers 10-finger touch functions, is equipped with an MPP (Microsoft Pen Protocol) 2.0 active pen, providing schools with a smart podium solution. Instead of … Read more
What They Say StepVR of China has a new headset and a complete ‘omnidirectional motion system’ for VR. It includes an omnidirectional treadmill, haptics, VR displays, and motion capture gloves in a 3 m² ‘cage’. The system is said to have been sold to 140 locations in China so far and will be introduced to … Read more
What They Say EdgeVR in New York has opened a new location that uses ‘magnetic, full-body tracking technology’ to locate other players within virtual space. The operators said that the advantage of magnetic tracking is the avoidance of occlusion when cameras are use. The system is said to be ‘accurate within 5mm’. The platform is … Read more
What They Say RoadtoVR reported that Pimax has a new headset intended to compete with Varjo’s ‘ultra-enthusiast’ Aero headset. The headset should sell for around $1900, a lower price than a previously announced ’12K’ headset that will sell for around $2,400 from the end of this year. The Crystal will include headset-tracked controllers and inside-out … Read more
Jon Peddie Research
4 St. Gabrielle Ct.
Tiburon, California 94920
415-435-9368
© 2025 Jon Peddie Research
