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What They Say Microsoft confirmed the rumour that it would cancel the WindowsX operating system which was said to have been developed to better compete with ChromeOS and also to support multi-display devices. What We Think Microsoft is expected to launch a significantly updated version of Windows 10 in October of this year, with minor … Read more
TCL CSOT, the world’s second-largest display panel maker, used the 2021 World UHD video industrial conference to unveil a number of new display solutions including two 8K panels and new backplane technology. The event was held May 8-10th in Guangzhou, China with the theme: “Ultra HD world, more colors in life”. The first innovation has … Read more
EIZO Corporation announced the DuraVision MDU5501WT – a 55-inch chart table monitor with 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) resolution with projected capacitive (PCAP) touch panel technology for modern maritime route planning and navigation. The DuraVision MDU5501WT’s 55-inch 4K UHD screen provides ample space for ship operators to view crucial navigational information from one or more … Read more
What They Say Google said at the Google I/O conference that it had decided to merge the Samsung Tizen smartwatch platform with Google’s WearOS to create a unified platform. What We Think This makes sense, it seems to me. Apple is well ahead in the smartwatch market and Samsung is trailing in fourth place. That … Read more
A combination of tight capacity for thin film transistor (TFT) display screens, along with key material and component supply bottlenecks, is fuelling a panel shortfall, which is increasing demand further, as set manufacturers rush to buy more panels to fulfill demand in 2021. In the second half of 2021 TFT supply / demand is forecast … Read more
What They Say LED supplier ROE Visiual said that it would work with Hibino Corp. to develop virtual production technology. Hibino’s studio will use Ruby RB1.5F LED panels in a 12m x 4m configuration. Additionally, Carbon CB5 is used for a LED ceiling and two side screens to fill-in lighting. What We Think I first … Read more
Even though SID Display Week started this week, I could not help myself from attending a new conference last week with a heavy focus on quantum dot technologies. Since I also dabble in technology areas outside of displays, I was very interested to attend TechBlick’s “Quantum Dots – material innovations and commercial applications” conference. Compared … Read more
What They Say The GFU in Germany released its Hemix Home Electronics Market Index for Q1 2021 and said that home electronics sales were up 4.8% on 2020 at €11 billion. The three CE segments developed very differently: Consumer electronics recorded a minus of 4.5% to just under €1.9 billion. Privately used telecommunication products achieved … Read more
What They Say In an interview with the WSJ at at a WSJ event, Alex Kipman, described as a co-creator of the Microsoft Hololens headset said that to be a consumer product the current concept must be brought down to 90 gms, rather than the 500g+ of the current device but maintain the same level … Read more
What They Say We reported a link to news about new headsets from Pico, the Neo 3 Pro and the Neo 3 Pro Eye and now more details are available of the displays used. (Spring Brings New Headsets). The headsets are intended for business use and have a single 5.5″ 3664 x 1920 resolution display … Read more
What They Say Digitimes said that it expects Q2 to see smartphone shipments decline because of chip shortages. Overall the firm saw 47% year on year growth in Q1. Samsung was up 15.9% to 75 million and #1 position Apple was in second place with 56 million units and up 49.5% Huawei’s problems have given … Read more
What They Say Sigmaintell Research released a report on the trends in small/medium panel pricing in May which showed no change from last month. Smartphone demand has fallen in some countries, such as India, but this has been balanced by issues such as shortages and price increases in display drivers. In tablets, education demand remains … Read more
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