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Sharp NEC Display Solutions Introduces MultiSync Message Series Large Format Displays for Impactful Digital Signage

March 3, 2021 by Artem Alekseenko

Sharp NEC Display Solutions, a global leader in the display market, announced its new MultiSync® Message Series, which features displays from the ME, M and MA Series. The new portfolio provides an ultra-high definition and commercially focused display lineup optimized for digital signage applications while also containing modular expandability to allow the flexibility to give … Read more

Holography: The Future Of Augmented Reality Wearables

March 3, 2021 by Bob Raikes

What They Say VividQ, who we reported on from AWE Europe a couple of years ago, has issued a white paper to talk about what it sees as the future of AR wearables with support for holography. What We Think VividQ is one of the few companies that breaks Alfred Poor’s rule of holography that … Read more

MediaTek unveils new AI-based 4K smart TV chip

March 3, 2021 by Bob Raikes

What They Say MediaTek has a new 4K smartTV chip, the MT9638 which includes an integrated AI processing unit for applications such as scaling with real time content and scene recognition, picture quality optimisation and voice control (using up to four microphones). The chip also includes VRR functions (via HDMI 2.1a) and MEMC. Other connectivity … Read more

Microsoft Mesh is Revealed at Ignite

March 3, 2021 by Bob Raikes

What They Say Microsoft has announced its Mesh XR platform during its Ignite developer conference, based on its Azure platform. The app is designed as a shared platform for Microsoft’s AR HoloLens platform, Windows Mixed Reality, and other AR/VR devices, where users can interact together in a cross meeting space. While geared toward immersive applications, … Read more

Sleek Design, IPS Panels and High-Res: the New AOC V4 Mjonitor Series

March 3, 2021 by Artem Alekseenko

Display specialist AOC launches a new monitor line – the V4 series – offering QHD and UHD resolutions with panel sizes of 23.8″ (60.5 cm), 27″ (68.6 cm) and up to 31.5″ (80 cm). With a simple yet attractive 3-side frameless design, these models are great candidates for budget-conscious home users with an eye for … Read more

Future of Work Solutions Fuel Dell Technologies’ Record Fiscal Year 2021 Financial Results

March 3, 2021 by Bob Raikes

What They Say Dell reported its full fiscal year result and saw 2% growth in 2020 to $94.2 billion with net income of $3.5 billion and operating income of $5.1 billion, up 96% on the previous year. Dell’s client Solutions Group shipped 50.3 million PC units during the year, its highest ever. It also claims … Read more

Links Week Ending 5th March 2021

March 3, 2021 by Bob Raikes

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. Sharp NEC Pulls out of ISE 2021 Research: 70% of Brits prefer streaming to broadcast Sony’s 2021 flagship OLED A90J starts at $3000 / €2600 / £2700 Military … Read more

Data: Smart TVs see 157% YoY increase in viewing hours

March 3, 2021 by Bob Raikes

What They Say Conviva said that in the last year the time spent streaming TV in Europe had grown 122% while globally there was an increase of 157% in viewing hours using SmartTVs. That was even higher in Europe at 203%. However, the growth in viewing on TVs was much less than the 607% increase … Read more

EMEA PC Market Set for its Strongest Growth on Record in 2021Q1, Says IDC

March 3, 2021 by Artem Alekseenko

According to research by International Data Corporation (IDC), shipments of traditional PCs (a combination of desktops, notebooks, and workstations) in EMEA will total 96.4 million in 2021, a 16.0% YoY growth. Once again, continuing lockdowns across the region will result in maintained demand for devices that enable work/study/play-from-home use cases throughout the first half of … Read more

Samsung has a 76″ LED TV Later This Year

December 21, 2022March 2, 2021 by Bob Raikes

What They Say Samsung held an online event to talk about its TV plans for 2021 and gave more details of the 110″ and 99″ microLED TVs which will be available at the end of March, with an 88″ in the autumn and a newly-announce 76″ that will follow that, but no date was given … Read more

Foxconn-Backed TV Maker Vizio Files a Second Time for IPO

December 21, 2022March 2, 2021 by Bob Raikes

What They Say TV brand Vizio, which has been so successful in the US, has filed for an IPO for the second time on the NYSE under the symbol VZIO. The first plan for an IPO was shelved in 2015 after the firm agreed to be acquired by Leshi Internet Information and Technology Corp, which … Read more

EU & UK cinema attendance down by 70.7% in 2020 amid global pandemic

March 2, 2021 by Bob Raikes

What They Say The European Audiovisual Observatory said that cinema attendance in the EU + UK dropped by 70.7% in 2020 compared to 2019. Taking into account other European territories outside the EU and the UK, admissions plunged by 68.7% in 2020, falling from 1.4 billion to 411.9 million. This staggering decline is clearly the … Read more