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Deutsche Telekom Offers Universal Electronics’ Apple TV Remote Control with its Apple TV 4K Service

August 19, 2021 by Artem Alekseenko

As part of its Apple TV 4K service, Deutsche Telekom, Germany’s leading telecommunications company with award-winning network quality, is offering customers the voice-enabled Apple TV 4K remote control designed specifically for Multichannel Video Program Distributors (MVPDs) from Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI), the global leader in wireless universal control solutions for home entertainment and smart home … Read more

SDP Global to Supply Innolux with Panels from Its Gen 10.5 Fab

August 19, 2021 by Barry Young

Terry Gou has big ideas. In 1974,he founded Foxconn, now China’s largest private employer and exporter assembling the largest share of iPhone and hundreds of other products. But he wanted to move up the ‘food chain’ and supply components for electronic products. He began by buying Innolux the largest LCD maker in Taiwan to get … Read more

Toyota Cuts Back on Production Plan

August 19, 2021 by Bob Raikes

What They Say Some display companies have chosen the wrong time to get more business in the automotive segment as the chip shortage continues to bite. The Nikkei reported that Toyota will cut its production by 40% compared to its plan, making 500K in September, against a plan of 500K. Nikkei said that the firm … Read more

Intel Abandons RealSense

December 21, 2022August 19, 2021 by Bob Raikes

What They Say Intel is abandoning its RealSense depth-sensing cameras to focus on its chip business, which The Information’s Reality Check sees as the “final nail in the coffin for Intel’s hardware efforts related to AR/VR”. The company had a number of projects in ‘spatial computing’ including ‘Project Alloy’ (although we reported on the end … Read more

TCL Introduces $80 HD Cameras for Android TV and Google TV Sets

August 19, 2021 by Bob Raikes

What They Say NextTV reports that TCL will introduce an $80 FullHD USB camera to go with its Android and Google TV sets. The camera has a magnetic mount to fit to the TV. What We Think NextTV pointed out that this is another bit of news that won’t help Roku as the camera is … Read more

Sigmaintell Forecasts MiniLED

August 19, 2021 by Milos Pavlovic

What They Say Sigmaintell reported that sales of miniLED-based devices will be 3.92 million in 2021 and expects devices to reach 16 million by 2025, a CAGR of 42.1%, with TVs and tablets the key categories. TVs will hit 1.8 million this year, growing to 9 million. For IT applications, the volume will only be … Read more

World’s Largest TV Vendors Increase Panel Procurement in 3Q21

August 19, 2021 by Milos Pavlovic

What They Say Digitimes reported data from Sigmaintell that forecast that the top TV brands would buy 42.60 million TV panels in Q3 of 2021, up 4.4% on Q2, but down 8% on Q3 2020. Samsung didn’t meet its procurement plan in the first half because of tight supply so had low inventory at the … Read more

Daktronics Adds Some Detail on New LEDs

December 21, 2022August 18, 2021 by Bob Raikes

What They Say We reported on a new line of 0.9mm to 1.5mm LEDs from Daktronics, but were short of detail.(Daktronics LED launch leverages new technology ) The firm sent these through, so they are below. All the line use 4-in-one LED configurations which increases the solder area to attach the LEDs and makes the … Read more

Optoma Interviews Moment Factory

August 18, 2021 by Bob Raikes

What They Say As part of an AV series, Optoma published a 30 minute video interview with David D’anjou of Moment Factory, based in Montreal, and for a number of years with Cirque de Soleil in FX and project management. He covers the company, which is a creative A/V agency and some of the projects … Read more

Kramer Launches VIA Connect2

August 18, 2021 by Artem Alekseenko

Kramer is extending its popular VIA family of sharing and collaboration solutions with the launch of VIA Connect2. This newest VIA is designed to facilitate hybrid meetings and learning in the Hybrid Generation (‘Generation H’) for the enterprise and education markets. With its ease of use and enterprise-level security, VIA Connect2 enables infinite ways to … Read more

Samsung Adds Little to Our Understanding of the Z Fold 3

August 18, 2021 by Bob Raikes

What They Say Samsung put out a video that allows its engineers to talk about some of the decisions behind the Galaxy X Fold3 including the UDC and the support of the S Pen. There are two kinds of S Pen, a basic one without battery and a battery-powered Pro version. The video explains how … Read more

ViewSonic Introduces ColorPro VP56 Series of Pantone Validated Monitors for Unmatched Color Accuracy

August 18, 2021 by Artem Alekseenko

ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solutions, introduces the ColorProVP56 series of monitors which are designed for creators. To assist all creators in visualizing and realizing their ideas, the VP56 series features a wide range of instantly applicable working modes, delivers true-to-life Pantone Validated colors and efficient USB-C 3.2 connectivity. Models include VP2756, … Read more