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The VR/AR revolution has not materialized as expected by the illustrious leaders of Facebook, Apple, Google and just about all market researchers have had to drop their forecasts year after year. In 2019, 6.9m headsets were shipped, down 9.2% from IDC’s most recent forecast and down more than 50% from previous more optimistic forecasts. But … Read more
While women comprise half of the U.S. workforce, they still hold less than 20% of all tech jobs. Fortunately, the display industry is beginning to recognize this alarming statistic and taking action to address it. Join us for Gender Equity: Doing it Right, the special topic of this year’s Women in Tech panel at Display … Read more
FUJIFILM Corporation is pleased to announce the development of the “FUJIFILM PROJECTOR Z8000 (FP-Z8000),” which boasts high brightness of 8000 lumens (lm) and a class-leading* compact and lightweight design. The new product, to be launched in the beginning of 2021, will join the lineup of the Z Series of ultra-short throw projectors equipped with the … Read more
The Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) traditional PC market (desktops, notebooks, and workstations) surged YoY in 2020Q2 (+26.4% YoY) and totaled 20.7 million units, according to International Data Corporation (IDC). As supply and logistic bottlenecks eased up, the enormous pent up demand for notebooks (+49.0% YoY) was more than enough to offset the desktop … Read more
Samsung Electronics introduced the Galaxy Z Flip 5G, a device that pairs the statement-making smartphone with the lightning-fast speeds of 5G to continue inspiring all-new mobile experiences.1 With 5G networks expanding across the globe, people are now experiencing the impact 5G can have on the mobile experience, helping them share more, play more, and do … Read more
Display specialist AOC proudly presents the U32U1, a 31.5″ (80 cm) professional display. It is the result of a combination of audacious design contributed by the world-renowned design agency Studio F. A. Porsche and AOC’s top-notch display technology. “Design by Studio F. A. Porsche” is synonymous with sophisticated, refined product design, admired the world over … Read more
In yesterday’s Display Daily, I discussed the 2.6K x 2.6K Duo-Stack OLED device from Kopin with the ColorMax silicon backplane intended for VR/AR/MR applications. One planned application of this display is in a VR HMD from Panasonic. A VR HMD needs to be light weight and easily wearable for long periods and the HMD also … Read more
On June 30th, Kopin Corporation formally announced its 2.6K x 2.6K (2560 x 2560) resolution chip that had previously been discussed at CES 2020. While Display Daily has republished the press release, I wanted some more details so I got in touch with Dr. Hong Choi, Kopin’s Chief Technology Officer since September 2000, to see … Read more
BenQ launches the world’s first wireless Android-based smart projector range for business. Globally renowned manufacturer of display technology, BenQ introduces the world’s first wireless Android-based smart projector range for business; meeting the needs for faster and easier connectivity in meetings. Launching three projectors, the EH600, EW600 and EW800ST; the range offers varying resolutions and brightnesses … Read more
Technicolor announces that, on the basis of information received, all resolutions required to implement the financial restructuring plan have been approved, with a very large majority, for the shareholders’ general meeting to be held today at 10am. Also, as planned, the first part of the new financing (the “New Money”) was concluded on July 17th … Read more
Growth in worldwide and European* AR/VR spend will decline in 2020 compared to the pre-COVID-19 forecast scenario according to the June release of the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) Spending Guide. Marked reductions in IT spend and an economic downturn due to the pandemic will slow worldwide AR/VR … Read more
Synaptics Incorporated announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire DisplayLink Corp., a leader in high-performance video compression technology, for $305 million in an all-cash transaction. The deal is expected to close in Synaptics’ first quarter of fiscal year 2021, subject to customary closing conditions, and be financed from existing cash on hand. Synaptics … Read more
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