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What They Say Peak Nanosystems of Ohio has received $25 million in funding to help boost its production of gradient index (GRIN) optics. The company makes nano-layered polymer GRIN optics that mean that the ultra-thin polymer layers yield a different refractive index at different points in the lens structure. The firm got funding last year … Read more
What They Say Dell has new versions of its rugged notebooks, the Latitude 5430 Rugged and Latitude 7330 Rugged Extreme. The 5430 has a 14″ 1080P touchscreen with 1,100cd/m² of output. The notebook can survive drops of up to a metre and has certification to IP-53. There are lots of ports including RJ-45, Thunderbolt 4 … Read more
What They Say HTC has released a new headset, the $499 Vive Flow that it describes as ‘ultra lightweight and glasses-like’ and is designed to work with Android devices. The imagers are 2.1″ 1600 x 1600 LCDs and the field of view is 100° with a refresh rate of 75Hz. Although it needs an Android … Read more
Back in 1986 when Top Gun first hit the screen, we heard those oft quoted words spoken, “I feel the need, the need for speed.” And when our daughter walks out of the theater after seeing Maverick and pulls out her iPhone to connect with the world, she might say the same thing. Getting blistering … Read more
ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solutions, announces the new ViewSonic ELITE™ XG320U gaming monitor at Pepcom. This 32-inch monitor is equipped with the latest features and technologies, including: native 4K Ultra HD resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, overclockable to 150Hz, a 1ms response time (MPRT) and HDMI 2.1 to ensure compatibility with PCs … Read more
What They Say Vewd and Vestel announced a deal to develop an SaaS-based TV for operators. Vewd’s Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) business model is intended to align Operator TV with Pay TV subscription models and revenue, distributing costs, development time and risk. Functionality that is standard in an Operator TV: Conditional Access available to ensure broadcast and … Read more
Vewd, the leading provider of OTT software solutions, together with Vestel, Europe’s largest TV manufacturer, introduced the Vewd Operator TV, a fully-featured Smart TV with a built-in, content-enriched Pay TV experience. Now, Pay TV Operators can win the retail Smart TV landscape. Rather than up-selling Pay TV services through a separate set-top box or competing … Read more
Acer announced the ConceptD 7 SpatialLabs™ Edition laptop (CN715-73G), bringing eye-popping, glasses-free stereoscopic 3D to designers and developers. The mobile workstation supports creators with Acer SpatialLabs, a suite of optical, display and sensory technologies with real-time rendering capabilities to deliver a glasses-free stereoscopic 3D experience. It’s also backed by the NVIDIA Studio ecosystem, featuring NVIDIA® … Read more
Bringing a turnkey direct-view LED video solution to the marketplace, Daktronics of Brookings, South Dakota, introduces their SLD series product line consisting of all-in-one smart LED display technology. The new offering eliminates the installation and operational complexities associated with the purchase of a traditional LED display system. “Daktronics Smart All-In-One dvLED solutions are ideal for … Read more
Acer announced upgrades across its projector and monitor ranges, bringing new options to gamers and home-entertainment enthusiasts. The new 4K laser projector brings high performance and high ECO efficiency to the mainstream market. Two new monitors are also available, one with a WQHD IPS[1] display for prosumers who work and play at home and another … Read more
What They Say We mentioned the new Apple iPhone 13 cinematic mode (Apple’s Cinematic Mode Impresses) The reivew was impressed, so we were surprised to see a comment from DPReview, our favourite digital photography equipment site, that a reviewer said that the mode is “like having a fork dragged across my eyeballs”. However, watching the … Read more
What They Say eMarketer said that it expects Roku monthly users in the US to reach 111.7 million this year, an increase by 11.5% and making up a third of the US population. Amazon will grow faster, by 15.4% to reach 97.0 million US monthly users. The firm believes that Roku reaches 51.7% of connected … Read more
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