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Fire TV boxes are getting a host of new hands-free features via paired Alexa devices

What They Say Amazon is rolling out new features to allow its Alexa-enable devices to access more features in Fire TV devices. Previously, only the Fire TV Cube had the integrated microphones to allow access to the service and functions were limited on other devices. What We Think Effectively, this can turn a TV system … Read more

Philips Brings New Features to MediaSuite pro TVs with Major Android Update

Philips Professional Display Solutions is offering a complimentary Android upgrade across its range of HFL5014 and 6014 Google-certified MediaSuite hospitality TVs, bringing all the latest entertainment, control and security features to new and existing models, whilst extending product lifetime, maximising return on investment and reducing e-waste for a more positive environmental impact. As part of … Read more

Optoma Offers Trio of Solutions for Immersive Installations: BX-CTA17 Short Throw Lens for Optoma ZU Series and Optoma Nano

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Optoma has expanded the capabilities of its ZU series high brightness laser projectors with its dedicated 0.65-0.75:1 short throw projection lens, the BX-CTA17. The short throw lens is the latest edition to Optoma’s U series of interchangeable lenses, which are compatible with the Optoma ZU series of high brightness laser professional installation projectors: ZU660e, ZU750, … Read more

Technicolor Teams with Google to Promote Hybrid Android TV Devices

Technicolor announces it is partnering with Google to accelerate the development and deployment of the Google Broadcast Stack software platform onto a wide array of customer premises equipment (CPE) and consumer electronics devices used to access video services. This is the latest development in Technicolor’s Connected Home’s ongoing commitment to leverage open and innovative technologies … Read more

Deutsche TV-Plattform Launches CI+ 2.0 Initiative

Deutsche TV-Plattform is launching an initiative to prepare a possible market launch of the new version of the CI Plus Interface – CI+ 2.0. CI Plus enables the reception and use of encrypted audiovisual content without an external set-top box. For example, encrypted HDTV channels can be used with television sets in which no encryption … Read more

Great Animation at Brussels Airport

What They Say Here’s something a bit lighter for the weekend – a dynamic presentation using a steerable projection system from SkullMapping of Belgium. What We Think I have been following the projects from SkullMapping since 2017 which are really great and exploit dynamic projection. I have been impressed over the years with the creativity … Read more

I’ll Be Watching You (While You’re Watching Me)

Last Friday, Sony announced a new Ultra HD autostereo display. It’s called The Spatial Reality Display (SRD), employs a proprietary eye-tracking system (Eye-Sensing Light Field Display) that was first demonstrated at CES 2020, and looks to be a clever product – if a bit on the small size for everyday work. Click for higher resolution … Read more

Kopin to Participate in a Panel Discussion With Insight Media

What They Say Kopin will be taking part in a discussion on the topic “Is a 30K Nits OLED Microdisplay Possible?” to be run by Insight Media. The panel will include Chris Chinnock of Insight, Barry Young of the OLED Association and Karl Guttag of Ravn (and an occasional Display Daily contributor). It will take … Read more

Faraday Future Enhances Its Head-Up Display Features on FF 91 to New Levels of Innovation and Safety

Faraday Future, a California-based global shared intelligent mobility ecosystem company, announced additional details on its FF 91 ultra-luxury vehicle, including updates to its HUD (head-up display) functionality. In addition to the HUD, FF 91 features a central hub display up front, with a 15.4-inch display, a predictive home screen that tailors itself to destinations in … Read more

Huawei Mate 40 Pro Spec is Leaked

What They Say The details of the new Huawei Mate 40 series have been leaked with the P40 Pro reported to be using a 2772 x 1344 ‘waterfall’ display and an in-display fingerprint sensor. The camera array ring resembles an iPod click wheel and houses a 50MP primary camera with f/1.9 aperture and OIS support. … Read more

Apple releases iOS 14.1 with support for iPhone 12, 10-bit HDR, and bug fixes

What They Say Macworld reported that Apple has released iOS 14.1 for the iPhone 12 and added support for 10 bit HDR playback to devices from the iPhone 8 onwards. Those with an iPhone 8 or later can play and edit 10-bit HDR videos in the Photos app (recording 10-bit HDR videos is only possible … Read more