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Next-Generation SMPTE VC-6 Video Production Codec Standard Published

October 5, 2020 by Artem Alekseenko

V-Nova, a leading provider of video compression solutions, has announced that after a comprehensive peer review process, the VC-6 video codec has now been fully ratified and published by the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE). Published as SMPTE ST-2117, VC-6 is the first video codec to leverage AI as part of its … Read more

Philips Professional Display Solutions’ New Crestron Connected Certified Windows 10 Powered C-Line Corporate Display Range Now Available in EMEA

October 5, 2020 by Artem Alekseenko

The highly anticipated advanced interactive Philips C-Line display is now available in warehouses across EMEA. This new range of Crestron Connected® V2 and Windows-powered range of collaborative displays brings all new levels of usability, creativity and compatibility to inspire any meeting environment, big or small. Unveiled at ISE 2020 and updated to meet the unprecedented … Read more

Google Ends Support for Daydream VR

October 5, 2020 by Bob Raikes

What They Say Google has officially ended support for the Daydream VR platform, four years after its introduction and there is no guarantee that Android 11 will support compatible headsets. Google ended its sales of headsets a year ago. Google said “… asking people to put their phone in a headset and lose access to … Read more

Netflix to add 4K Support on Newer Macs

October 5, 2020 by Bob Raikes

What They Say Apple has updated its macOS to ‘Big Sur’ and will allow some 2018/2019 and 2020 Apple systems to replay Netflix content in UltraHD. The article suggests that this is because the systems have a T2 security chip which has integrated video processing and better support for the HEVC codec. What We Think … Read more

Changes at Display Daily

October 5, 2020 by Bob Raikes

This is a challenging year, and that applies to us at Display Daily. Unfortunately, our long term advertising revenues have been impacted by the economic difficulties of Covid-19. We have been in discussions with potential sponsors for the site, but haven’t been able to finalise a support package to keep all the content on the … Read more

Sony Launches a Comprehensive Collection of Online Resources for A/V Architects, Consultants, Engineers, Designers and Integrators

October 5, 2020 by Artem Alekseenko

Sony Electronics’ Imaging Products and Solutions, Professional division in North America is rolling out a complement of resources designed for and alongside A/V professionals. These dynamic new tools provide architects, consultants, engineers, integrators and designers with detailed background on Sony’s B2B products and solutions, creating a more accessible way to inform, spec and integrate corporate, … Read more

LG flexes its display tech with $100,000 rollable TV on sale this month

October 5, 2020 by Bob Raikes

What They Say Nikkei has reported that LG Electronics will finally start shipping its much trailed rollable 65″ TV but at $100,000, a higher price than had been previously expected. It will be supplied initially just in Korea What We Think I suspect that part of the reason for the outrageous pricing is that it … Read more

Epson PowerLite 800F and 805F Projectors Now Available for Impactful Signage Applications and Laser-Focused Learning

October 4, 2020 by Artem Alekseenko

Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide,1 announced it is now shipping its budget-friendly PowerLite® 800F for classrooms and PowerLite 805F for digital signage applications. As businesses and educators continue to adapt to social distancing needs, Epson’s new ultra short-throw laser solutions help boost engagement while delivering impactful and informational content across education, retail, entertainment, … Read more

UHD Alliance Announces Amazon Prime, Hisense Support for Filmmaker Mode

December 21, 2022October 2, 2020 by Bob Raikes

What They Say The UHD Alliance said that Amazon Prime plans to introduce support for Filmmaker mode in 2021. It also said that Hisense would be the seventh TV company to support the mode (Kaleidescape, LG, Panasonic, Philips, Samsung and Vizio are already signed). What We Think I’m not convinced by the idea of the … Read more

Vivo X50 Pro+ Camera review: Aiming for the top

October 2, 2020 by Bob Raikes

What They Say DXOMark reviewed the Vivo X50 Pro+ phone and found it has a very good camera, hat lands it in third place behind the Huawei P40 Pro and the top-scoring Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra. It also hs excellent video performance behind those two. What We Think Interesting to see these three Chinese brands … Read more

Set-top Boxes: Further Improvements For UIs, UHD And HDR

October 2, 2020 by Bob Raikes

What They Say STBs are being developed and upgraded to meet the need for support of technology features such as HDR and UltraHD and are also being designed to try to minimise additional costs according to Nagra. However, there are a range of solutions needed from DVRs to all-IP devices and hybrid boxes. Nagra is … Read more

Finally full exhibition halls again

October 2, 2020 by Bob Raikes

What They Say Infocomm Beijing 2020 took place with 30,000 visitors and 450 exhibitors after being postponed from April What We Think It is good to see exhibitions happening again, but it would take a lot to get me to attend one at the moment. (BR)