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Schedule Update: CES 2021 Moves Dates To January 11-14

CES 2021 is shifting its dates for the all-digital show. CES® 2021 will take place Monday, January 11 through Thursday, January 14, 2021. · January 11: Exclusive media-only access · January 12: Exhibitor showcase and conference programming · January 13: Exhibitor showcase and conference programming · January 14: Conference programming Owned and produced by CTA, … Read more

AirTV Anywhere Utilizes Pixelworks Video Transcoding Technology to Stream Free Local HD Channels

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Pixelworks, Inc., a leading provider of innovative video and display processing solutions, announced that the Company’s video processing and transcoding technology powers SLING TV’s new AirTV Anywhere home media device, enabling the delivery of live local high-definition (HD) over-the-air (OTA) TV channels to popular mobile and streaming media devices. AirTV Anywhere includes an integrated 1 … Read more

Linear TV With Some Exceptions Is Returning To Pre-Covid Viewing Patterns

As of the end of August 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused more than 850,000 deaths worldwide, but for many countries the initial wave of the disease is receding and lockdown restrictions are being eased. For the TV sector, the captive audiences created by lockdown conditions provided a significant boost to linear viewing times, which … Read more

[Video] Samsung Mobile Experts Break Down the Galaxy Z Fold2: Hinge & Sweeper

One of the most significant technological breakthroughs which make the Galaxy Z Fold2 possible is the Hideaway Hinge. Not only does it enable the device to fold smoothly and stand on its own at different angles, its intricate design also ensures the Galaxy Z Fold2 can maintain its sleek design. Together with Samsung’s sweeper technology, … Read more

Flexenable Boosts Dual LCD for Automotive (and….)

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I have been interested in the idea of dual LCDs for quite a few years. At CES in 2007, Sharp showed its ‘Mega Contrast’ panel which had contrast of 1,000,000:1, but about which the firm would say little. I pondered for a couple of days about how it might be done, then suggested ‘do you … Read more

Portrait Displays and the Independent Colorists Guild Team Up to Promote the Professional Growth and Development of Colorists Worldwide

Portrait Displays and the Independent Colorists Guild (ICG) have formed a new partnership to promote the professional growth and development of colorists worldwide. The collaboration aims to develop promising joint activities, such as educational pursuits, that will produce long-term results and encourage professionals in the content creation industry. Since its founding in 2017, ICG has … Read more

TCL Hopes to Show IJP QDOLED TV at IFA 2021

On September 3, the first day of the hybrid IFA 2020 Conference in Berlin, I had a telephone interview with Marek Maciejewski, TCL Product Development Director for Europe. Maciejewski revealed that TCL might show a quantum-dot (QDOLED) TV made with inkjet printing (IJP) at IFA 2021, and that prototypes are available now. TCL is not … Read more

Visteon Provides Superior User Experience With Advanced HMI For All-new Ford F-150

Visteon Corporation, the only global Tier 1 automotive supplier solely focused on the digital cockpit market, has introduced an all-new digital cluster for the 2021 Ford F-150. Leaving the traditional gauge design behind and establishing bold interface enhancements with cutting-edge HMI, Visteon’s solution refreshes the model’s cockpit with a contemporary shape – integrating high resolution … Read more

Fraunhofer IIS Presents 8k Video over IP Transmission with JPEG XS at the Virtual IBC 2020

JPEG XS provides lowest latency for video over IP transmission. With the requirement for seamless media workflows, the handling of highest-quality images over internet protocol (IP) in local and wide area networks was required and JPEG XS is a codec enabling these requirements. The video coding expert team of the Fraunhofer-Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS … Read more

Vuzix Releases Details of its Next Generation Smart Glasses Powered by Micro-LED and Other Advanced Technologies

Vuzix® Corporation, a leading supplier of Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technology and products, announced the Company is developing next generation product line of smart glasses powered by micro-LED technology that are expected to become available in 2021. Vuzix Next Gen Smart Glasses The next generation line of micro-LED powered smart glasses from Vuzix … Read more

MicroOLED Raises €8m to Accelerate the dDeployment of its ActiveLook Smartglass Platform

MICROOLED, a leading provider of low power high resolution OLED microdisplays, announces an €8 million growth investment provided by two pan European high-tech investors, Cipio Partners and Ventech. These investors will join the company’s Board of Directors along with the historical investor Supernova Invest through CEA Investissement. MICROOLED offers cutting edge OLED microdisplays to a … Read more

New Vivitek DU857 DLP Portable Projector Brings Performance, Connectivity and Convenience to Meeting Rooms 

High performance merged with rich connectivity and convenience, are qualities set to distinguish the new Vivitek DU857 DLP Ultra Portable Projector. A highly compact, versatile, easy-to-connect, high-brightness projector that delivers stunning colours, the DU857 offers outstanding image quality, making it perfect for medium-sized meeting rooms. Benefitting from Vivitek’s acclaimed expertise in connectivity, cooling efficiency and … Read more