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ViewSonic Introduces ToF Technology to its Latest Portable LED Projector M2e to Achieve Instant Auto Focus

ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solutions, is introducing its latest M2e Instant Smart 1080p Portable LED Projector. This new addition to the company’s M series of smart portable LED projectors uses Time-of-Flight (ToF) technology to achieve instant auto focus in an ultralight and portable design. ToF technology enables the M2e to instantly … Read more

Samsung to apply RGB one chip tech to MicroLED TV to lower price

What They Say The Elec reported that Samsung is working on using RGB devices to make its microLED displays rather than individual devices of each colour, which is the technology used in its Wall products, according to the report. Other approaches included RGBRGB LEDs with six subpixels to further reduce the number of transfer operations … Read more

Links Round-up Week Starting 1st March 2021

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. Dimenco Simulated Reality Development Kit LG Sold 2 Million OLED TVs in 2020, up 23.8%. Fnac Darty introduces new strategic plan (based on expanding repair services and subscriptions) … Read more

GPT-3 – It’s not a Display, but….

What They Say For the last 20 years, MIT Technology Review has compiled an annual selection of the year’s most important technologies. MIT unveiled this year’s list: Messenger RNA vaccines. GPT-3. TikTok recommendation algorithms. Lithium-metal batteries. Data trusts. A data trust is a legal entity that collects and manages people’s personal data on their behalf. … Read more

3M Teams with Pegatron to Advance Virtual Reality Headset Design

What They Say 3M & Pegatron announced that they are working together to develop a new VR reference design based on 3M’s reflective polariser-based ‘folded optics’ lens. The lens is said to allow smaller headsets with variable focus, eliminating the need for wearing glasses. The reference design is based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 platform … Read more

3M Teams with Pegatron to Advance Virtual Reality Headset Design and Efficiency

3M and Pegatron have teamed up to develop a new Virtual Reality reference design headset with a folded optics lens. This new curved lens includes 3M’s proprietary reflective polarizer for high resolution, high transmission and a wide field of view enabling a thinner, lighter-weight design. The 3M lens assembly incorporates a curved glass lens with … Read more

Qualcomm Advances AR Industry with the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR1 AR Smart Viewer Reference Design

Qualcomm

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. introduces its first augmented reality (AR) reference design based on the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ XR1 Platform, equipped to deliver high-performance, immersive experiences, and lower power consumption[1]. The reference design is an AR smart viewer with versatility to tether to a compatible[2] smartphone, Windows PC, or processing puck and is optimized for devices powered … Read more

SmartKem, Inc. Raises $24.6 Million and Completes Reverse Acquisition

SmartKem, Inc., a pioneer in the development of materials and processes used to make organic semiconductor materials for the manufacture of flexible electronics, announced the closing of a $24.6 million private placement financing. Prior to the financing, SmartKem Limited (SmartKem) completed a reverse acquisition transaction with Parasol Investments Corporation (Parasol), a public Delaware corporation, whereby … Read more

Two New Things

Thing 1. Ford Develops Analog Volume Control that Isn’t for Mustang Mach-E As best I can tell from Ford’s photo of the Mustang Mach-E’s display and control suite, the only mechanical controls are on the steering wheel hub and steering column (Fig. 1). Everything else is touch control through the vehicle’s Tesla-like 15.5″ LCD. Fig. … Read more

Middle East & Africa Personal Computing Devices Market Posts Strong Growth, with Demand from Both Home & Commercial End Users Remaining High

IDC

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) personal computing devices (PCD) market, which is made up of desktops, notebooks, workstations, and tablets, recorded strong growth in the final quarter of 2020, according to the latest industry analysis conducted by International Data Corporation (IDC). The global technology research and consulting firm’s newly updated Worldwide Quarterly PCD Tracker … Read more

Responses to 16-9 Survey

What They Say Sixteen-nine.net has published the results of its survey about the need or desire for a replacement to the Digital Signage Expo (Let Dave Know your View). There is detail in the article, but this summarises the responses: The digital signage ecosystem has a decidedly mixed opinion on whether or not a replacement … Read more