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Samsung Electronics Launches World’s First 240Hz 4K Gaming Monitor Odyssey Neo G8 Globally

Samsung Electronics, a global leader in the gaming monitor industry, announced the global availability of the 2022 Odyssey G85NB, G75NB and G40B gaming monitor lineup, further reinforcing the Odyssey’s industry-leading position in delivering the most immersive and lifelike gaming experience available on the market. The G85NB — the world’s first 240Hz 4K gaming monitor — … Read more

Add-In Board Unit Sales Continue to Grow with the Help of Falling ASPs

According to a new research report from the analyst firm Jon Peddie Research, unit shipments in the add-in board (AIB) market increased by 1.4% in Q1’22 from last quarter and saw an impressive 32.2% gain year-to-year. Meanwhile, AMD increased its market share by 4% from a year ago. Over $8.6 billion in AIBs shipped in … Read more

Strategy Analytics: Global Smart Speaker Shipments Declined 5% in 1Q22 Amid Disruption from War and a Resurgent COVID Virus

New disruptions to the global component shortage caused by Russia’s war against Ukraine and a resurgence of COVID-19 in greater China disrupted the smart speaker and smart display markets, according to the latest research from Strategy Analytics’ Smart Speakers and Screens service. Strategy Analytics estimates total smart speaker and smart display shipments declined 5% year-over-year … Read more

Links Week Starting 6th June 2022

Every week we see some articles that don’t really need comment or are just plain interesting. Here are a few from the first part of this week. (I’m still catching up after Display Week!) HDR: Part 2 – Brightness Encoding (a bit out of date on display specs, but useful if you are new to … Read more

Samsung Display likely to build Gen 8.5 OLED line with 15,000 substrate capacity first

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

Omdia: April Large Area TFT LCD Display Shipments Hit Historical Low Since Start of Pandemic

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

Diffractive Waveguide Pioneer Dispelix Announces R&D Partnership with Advanced MicroLED Manufacturer JBD for Multiple, Next-Generation AR Glasses Reference Designs

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

Smartwatch Market Grows 13% YoY in Q1 2022; Apple Stays First, Samsung Solidifies Second Place

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