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Revan Product can Add HUD Capability to any Motorcycle Helmet

A team of Korean developers operating under the name OWLFS, Inc. is developing an interesting HUD-based display system that can be applied to almost any motorcycle helmet. The product is called Revan and it can be used to provide a wide range of safety, informational and entertainment related capabilities to motorcycle riders. The company makes … Read more

LG to Further Diversify TV Production for a More Efficient, Global Footprint

At a time when many other manufacturers are cutting back, LG Electronics (LG) is expanding its TV business with an eye on further diversifying its production footprint and stepping up capacity. The key component of this strategy will be LG’s Cibitung facility in Indonesia which will become the company’s new regional hub, taking over two … Read more

COVID-19 Will Continue to Affect IT Spending in Europe This Year, With Transportation and Leisure Businesses Struggling Most

According to the latest release of the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide ICT Spending Guide Industry and Company Size, 2020, May (V1 2020) release, European IT spending (including software, hardware, and IT services) will decline 4.7% in 2020 and reach $487 billion as the COVID-19 crisis continues to loom over the European economy. Although many … Read more

UHD Tracker Service Reveals Interesting Trends

The Ultra HD Forum has spent several years developing a UHD tracking service that they recently discussed in a wide-ranging webinar and panel discussion produced by the DVB (Digital Video Broadcast) organization. The database tracks over 150 commercial UHD service offerings with 21 fields of data, although not all are visible to the public on … Read more

Changhong is All In on 8K

Chinese TV maker Changhong had a special launch event last month in China where it disclosed its plans to launch 5 series of 8K TVs. These models will launch first in China, but Changhong is a huge TV exporter so expect these to be rolled out worldwide soon thereafter as well. In January 2020, Changhong … Read more

Is it Time to Standardize Metadata in the Broadcast Environment?

The addition of metadata in the capturing, production and distribution of file-based content has been a thing for years that has aided in reducing errors and production time while maintaining creative intent to the end user. But broadcasts and producers of live content have not used, and in fact, have resisted the introduction of metadata … Read more

ePaper Displays in 2020 – a Market Snapshot

Most people when they think about ePaper displays immediate think about E Ink. E Ink Holdings (EIH) has been very successful in bringing its ePaper displays to the market – and today these are prevalent in e-readers, electronic shelf labels, e-notebooks and many other applications. While EIH indeed has a clear leadership in the ePaper … Read more

TCL 9 Series RAY•DANZ Soundbar with Dolby Atmos Receives iF DESIGN AWARD 2020 For Its Unique Design Featuring TCL’s Innovative Acoustic Reflector Technology

TCL Electronics, one of the leading players in the global TV industry and a leading consumer electronics company, underlines its commitment to sound technology innovation as the TCL 9 Series RAY•DANZ soundbar with Dolby Atmos receives the iF DESIGN AWARD 2020 for its unique design of innovative acoustic reflector technology. The TCL RAY•DANZ Soundbar with … Read more

8K Association Webinars: What Didn’t Happen in Vegas Stays Outside Vegas…

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I was really looking forward to this year’s NAB Show, specifically to see what was happening in the world of UHD acquisition, production, and distribution. Alas; COVID-19 brought everything to a screeching halt, and the show organizers first tried to re-schedule the April event for late summer, eventually giving up and opting for an online … Read more

Sony Announces 17 Next Generation Sony Bravia Professional Displays With Integrated Tuners

Sony has introduced the next generation of 8K, 4K and integrated tuner Professional Displays with 17 cutting-edge models joining the existing range. Combining enhancements across picture, design, performance and functionality to provide scalable solutions across business, education and retail applications. All new models feature faster processing speeds with improved user interfaces for optimised Android 9 … Read more

DSCC’s Capex and Equipment Market Share Report Reveals COVID-19 Delays, Tightening of LCD Supply and Latest Equipment Supplier Outlook

DSCC released the Q2’20 edition of its Quarterly Display Capex and Equipment Market Share Report last week which reveals the latest outlook for display equipment spending as well as which suppliers are gaining and losing share. One major addition this quarter is the inclusion of move-in timing for all fabs in its fab schedules and … Read more