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Cobalt Digital’s 9904-UDX-4K Provided the Perfect Solution for M6’s UHD HLG to UHD SDR Conversion During UEFA European Football Championship 

Cobalt® Digital, designer and manufacturer of award-winning edge devices for live video production and master control, and a founding partner in the openGear® initiative, has announced that Groupe M6, utilized its 9904-UDX-4K openGear card including Advanced HDR by Technicolor solutions to convert UHD HLG signals to UHD SDR during the UEFA European Football Championship. Groupe … Read more

PC Monitor Shipments Remain Strong Through the First Half of 2021 But Are Expected to Moderate in the Second Half, According to IDC

Well over a year after the emergence of COVID-19 and global lockdowns, PC monitor shipments continue to show strong growth as the pandemic has drastically altered a formerly staid market. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly PC Monitor Tracker, worldwide shipments were just over 35 million units in the second calendar quarter … Read more

Amazon Unveils the Next Generation Kindle Paperwhite and New Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition

Amazon announced the next generation of Kindle Paperwhite with three new models: the all-new Kindle Paperwhite, the first-ever Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, and a brand-new Kindle Paperwhite Kids. For years, Kindle Paperwhite has been the most popular Kindle, and the new generation combines premium hardware, faster performance, and a redesigned user interface for a more … Read more

Amazon Upgrades Paperwhite Kindle

What They Say Amazon has updated the 2018 Kindle Paperwhite eReader to Version 5. It has a larger 6.8″ display (1430 x 1080 – 300ppi) with narrower bezels, and has more LEDs (up to 17 from 5) to give 10% more brightness (and a ‘warm light option) and longer battery life. It has a new … Read more

VividQ and iView Partnership to Realize Real Holographic HUD and More

Holographic software provider VividQ and optical modules manufacturer iView have expanded their relationship into a new partnership that will go beyond their current efforts in automotive Head-up Displays (HUDs). The new partnership will look to expand the use of this innovation engine, coupled with new waveguide technology, into AR applications in commercial, gaming and medical … Read more

13.3-inch FullHD TFT Delivers Exceptional Optical Performance

Made by Tianma, the P1330FHF1MA00 is an HD display 1,920 x 1,080 pixels, 16:9 aspect ratio) with in-plane switching. “Tianma P-series display modules have been designed and developed to deliver exceptional optical performance and meet the requirements of the industrial and medical display markets and applications where reliable and consistent operation is considered paramount,” according … Read more

CEDIA Attendance Clobbered By COVID

What They Say Sixteen-nine.net reported that attendance for the Cedia trade show was ‘utterly clobbered’ by the virus, with attendees down from 20,000 two years ago to 1,400 this year and exhibitors down from 500 to 82. What We Think Ouch. However, I mentioned to somebody at the Peerless AV event in London last week … Read more

Roku Introduces All-New Roku Streaming Stick 4K and Roku Streaming Stick 4K+

Roku, Inc. unveiled the all-new Roku® Streaming Stick® 4K (MSRP $49.99), offering powerful 4K streaming in a portable form factor and the Roku Streaming Stick 4K+ (MSRP $69.99), which features the Roku Voice Remote Pro for users looking to upgrade their streaming experience with a rechargeable, hands-free voice remote. The company also announced Roku OS … Read more

Apple Announces New Products Including the iPhone 13 Series with Higher Refresh Rates, Bigger Batteries, More Storage and Better Cameras

Apple panel procurement

What They Say We reported on the new Apple products last week (Apple Announcements Much as Expected), and now DSCC has reported what it thinks of the changes with more detail. It also looked at Apple’s panel purchasing and surveys the use of LTPO panels in other smartphones. What We Think Although the latest iPhone … Read more

New Roku Streaming Stick 4K supports HDR10+ & Dolby Vision

What They Say Roku has upgraded its streaming sticks with support for HDR10, HDR10 and Dolby Vision as well as a faster CPU and better Wi-Fi. The Roku Streaming Stick 4K and Roku Streaming Stick 4K+ (which is available in the US and includes a remote control with voice control). The 4K costs $50 and … Read more