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Smartphone Display Shipments rise to 422 million in Q320 according to Omdia

What They Say Omdia said that 422 million smatphone displays were shipped in Q3 2020, down from 432 million in 2019, but up 16% on Q2. The main reason was the recovery of production capacity, but Huawei also boosted its buying before the US government sanctions set in. 5G growth helped the growth of flexible … Read more

Samsung Electronics Debuts 2021 Neo QLED, MICRO LED and Lifestyle TV Lines, Highlighting Commitment to Sustainable and Accessible Future

Samsung Electronics unveiled its 2021 portfolio of Neo QLED, MICRO LED and Lifestyle TV displays during its first-ever virtual First Look event ahead of CES 2021. The new line underscores Samsung’s commitment to accessibility, sustainability, and innovation with new advancements that help redefine the role of television in consumer homes. “During the past year, we … Read more

Samsung Expands on 2021 TV Trends

What They Say As expected, Samsung announced its Neo QLED backlight technology that is its entry in the miniLED backlight LCD TV market for 2021. The company said that it uses ‘Quantum mini LED’ and ‘Quantum Matrix’ technologies. The new LEDs, according to the way they are described, are flip-chip miniLEDs without lenses (1/40th of … Read more

Lenovo Can’t Dodge 2-in-1 Hinge Case

What They Say Law360 reported that Lenovo can’t dodge a putative class action claiming it sold defective two-in-one computer devices, a Maryland federal judge has ruled, saying the company’s assertions that the devices are good for 25,000 “open-close cycles” is specific enough for consumers to pursue claims of fraudulent concealment. What We Think This class … Read more

Global Smartphone Production Expected to Reach 1.36 Billion Units in 2021 as Huawei Drops Out of Top-Six Ranking, Says TrendForce

Owing to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, global smartphone production reached a mere 1.25 billion units in 2020, a record-breaking 11% YoY decrease, according to TrendForce’s latest investigations. The top six smartphone brands ranked by production volume for 2020, in order, are Samsung, Apple, Huawei, Xiaomi, OPPO, and Vivo. The most glaring change from … Read more

Global Smartphone Production Expected to Reach 1.36 Billion Units in 2021 as Huawei Drops Out of Top-Six Ranking, Says TrendForce (2)

What They Say Trendforce of Taiwan said that volumes of smartphones manufactured in 2021 will reach 1.36 billion units this year, up from 1.25 billion this year, up 9%. The big change in brand rankings is that Huawei will drop from third to seventh. As we have reported, the Honor brand has been split off … Read more

Hyperfluorescent Blue OLED Points Way to Pure and Efficient Blues

Researchers at Kyushu University have introduced a blue light source that could lead to more efficient OLED displays, while, at the same time, emitting blue light without compromise to the quality or purity of the light. The light source is based on a combination of emitter molecules that split energy conversion and emission processes, allowing … Read more

Lucyd Introduces Lyte Bluetooth E-glasses

What They Say Lucyd said that it has developed new Lyte Bluetooth E-Glasses that are operated by voice, accessing services such as Siri or Google Assistant on companion devices. Custom lenses can be supplied and they weigh 1.25 to 1.5 oz (35 – 42gms) and battery life of around 6.5 hours. What We Think These … Read more

Irish Touch and Gesture Technology Licensor, Neodrón Limited, Reaches Settlement with Top Consumer Electronics Companies

Neodrón Limited, a leading Dublin, Ireland-based licensor of technology focused on the touch sensor market, announced that it reached a settlement with ten of the world’s largest consumer electronics companies. The settlement brings an end to various high profile legal actions concerning allegations of patent infringement against those companies, based on their importation and sale … Read more

Dell Technologies Reimagines Work with New PCs, Monitors and Software Experiences

Dell Technologies unveiled new products and software that reimagine work so anyone can perform at their best. With a new portfolio of intelligent, collaborative and sustainable devices, Dell is transforming work experiences to give people greater flexibility to work from anywhere. “People’s expectations of their technology continue to evolve. It’s why we push beyond barriers … Read more