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As someone who sat through numerous online press conferences and prowled virtual trade shows booths at last week’s CES 2021 show, I have to say the experience was less than satisfying. Seeing a new product in a manufacturer-provided photograph and reading about it in a company press release always leaves me wanting. I particularly enjoy … Read more
What They Say LG Electronics told the Korea Herald that after losing $4.5 billion over recent years, it is considering dropping out of the smartphone business. CEO Kwon Bong-seok said “Regardless of any change in the direction of the smartphone business operation, the employment will be maintained, so there is no need to worry.” “Since … Read more
What They Say The Elec reported that LG Display plans to convert its AP3 LCD factory in Gumi, previously making LCDs for iPhones, to make panels for automotive applications. The panels are to be based on LTPS technology Apple’s LCD model, iPhone SE, which launched last year, will use LCD panels by JDI and Sharp … Read more
What They Say The Elec reports that the patent battle between JOLED and Samsung is hotting up as Samsung (via its IKT subsidiary) has filed an additional suit against the firm and Asus. IKT claimed in its suit in Texas that OLED panel manufactured by JOLED and supplied to Asus violated three of its patents. … Read more
What They Say Sensel, whose touch and haptics sensor we reported on recently (Sensel Unveils Groundbreaking Haptic Touchpad At CES 2021) has said that the device is in its first device, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, the thinnest ever ThinkPad. The company said that: “(The) sensor can detect X and Y position with high … Read more
In order to accommodate individuals and companies coping with pandemic challenges, the 2021 Display Industry Awards Committee has extended the nomination deadline to January 31, 2021. SID’s Display Information Awards recognize the best displays, display components, and display applications introduced to the market during the previous calendar year and are the display industry’s most prestigious … Read more
What They Say Acer launched two convertible Chromebooks, both fitted with Corning Antimicrobial Gorilla Glass. The Spin 512 has a 3:2 aspect ratio an extends the antimicrobial treatment to the keyboard, touchpad and palm area. The Spin 511 has a 11.6″ 1366 x 768 IPS display while the Spin 512 has a 12″ 1366 x … Read more
Acer debuted two new convertible Chromebooks to meet the needs of students and education customers: the Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TA) and Acer Chromebook Spin 511 (R753T). The new Chromebooks feature the latest Intel® Pentium® Silver or Celeron® processors and durable designs that make them ideal for the school environment, including such features as a … Read more
What They Say Trendforce reported that a shortage of display driver chips is driving LCD makers to focus on monitor and notebook panels, which are more profitable than TV panels and larger TV panels, which can generate more revenue for the same number of driver chips. Trendforce also forecast how it saw the future of … Read more
What They Say The Elec reports, quoting local Chinese media, that BOE has secured $3 billion in funding to expand its B12 production line for OLEDs for smartphones in Chongqing. The company currently operations two flexible OLED lines B7 and B11. When B12 goes live, it will have a OLED production capacity of 144,000 sheets … Read more
The large-screen HUD (Head-Up Display) developed by Automotive Company, Panasonic Corporation is installed in a new model crossover SUV, the Rogue (released for the North American market in October 2020) from Nissan Motor Corporation (hereinafter Nissan). The HUD is a system which presents a variety of information such as vehicle speed, navigation instructions, and ProPILOT*1 … Read more
What They Say Science Daily said that a group led by University of Minnesota Professor K. Andre Mkhoyan has made a discovery that combines transparency and conductivity in perovskite materials. The group found metallic line defects in barium stannate (BaSnO3), a perovskite material. Mkhoyan said “The conductive nature and preferential direction of these metallic line … Read more
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