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P2i Signs Deal With Samsung to Protect Selected Galaxy Smartphones With Its Liquid Protection Barrier Coating

April 1, 2020 by Artem Alekseenko

P2i announced partnership agreement with Samsung that will see its Barrier nanocoating technology deployed across several smartphone designs from 2019, extending water and liquid protection to the internal components of selected Samsung Galaxy smartphones. P2i’s Barrier will be deployed across other smartphone models in due course. The new agreement builds on an existing relationship between … Read more

New Sony XH81, XH80 and X70 4K HDR LCD Televisions Now Available to Order

April 1, 2020 by Artem Alekseenko

Sony UK and Ireland has announced the pricing and availability of its first 2020 televisions to ship – offering a high-quality audio-visual experience in a wide selection of screen sizes from 43” to 85”. Both XH81 and XH80 series boast the 4K HDR Processor X1™, which uses advanced algorithms to cut noise and boost detail. … Read more

[Display Dynamics] Large-Area Panel Shipments Decreased by 14% MoM in February

April 1, 2020 by Artem Alekseenko

According to the latest Omdia Monthly Large Area Display Market Tracker, combined shipments of large-area and small/medium TFT LCD panels were down by 5% MoM and 1% YoY to 174 million in February 2020. Shipments of large-area panels were down by 14% MoM and 10% YoY to 48 million, while shipments of small/medium panels were … Read more

Omdia Cuts 2020 TV Shipment Forecast by 10 Percentage Points as Coronavirus Crisis Goes Global

April 1, 2020 by Artem Alekseenko

Omdia has slashed its 2020 global television shipment outlook by nearly 10 percentage points, with the market now expected to undergo a sharp downturn due to coronavirus mitigation measures initiated by governments worldwide. Global television shipments will fall by 8.7 percent in 2020, declining to 203.5 million units, down from 222.9 million in 2019, as … Read more

Melatonin, Circadian Rhythm and Displays, Part 2: Some Products

December 21, 2022March 31, 2020 by Matthew Brennesholtz

In yesterday’s Display Daily, I discussed some of the science behind blue light, melatonin and circadian rhythm. In today’s DD, I will discuss some of the products display companies have introduced in response to the public’s interest in blue light and, especially, its effect on going to sleep at night. While the science of melatonin … Read more

Melatonin, Circadian Rhythm and Displays, Part 1: The Science

December 21, 2022March 31, 2020 by Matthew Brennesholtz

Recently I did a Display Daily on the Eyesafe blue light logo program from TÜV Rheinland and Eyesafe. The goal of this program was to reduce the possibility of physical damage to the retina by blue light. The melatonin molecule (C13H16N2O2). (Credit: National Center for Biotechnology Information) The most recent issue of Information Display included … Read more

MicroLED Display Developer To Work With Facebook

March 31, 2020 by Artem Alekseenko

Plessey, an embedded technologies developer at the forefront of microLED technology for augmented and mixed reality (AR/MR) display applications, is sharing news of an exciting new venture. We have decided to work with Facebook to help achieve their vision of the next computing platform centred around people. Under a new commercial agreement, our LED manufacturing … Read more

Infocomm 2020 is Cancelled

March 31, 2020 by Artem Alekseenko

We made the decision to cancel InfoComm 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. AVIXA recognizes a responsibility to contribute to a reduction in the spread of the virus and prioritizes the health and safety of our attendees, exhibitors, partners and staff. Like many, we had remained optimistic that the show would go on … Read more

Asia Pacific Set for 417 Million SVOD Subscribers

March 31, 2020 by Artem Alekseenko

Despite the negative impact from the coronavirus and the Chinese economic downturn, Asia Pacific will have 417 million SVOD subscriptions by 2025, up from 269 million in 2019. China will have 269 million SVOD subscriptions in 2025 – or 65% of the region’s total. India will supply a further 45 million – more than double … Read more

DSCC Revises Display Forecast for COVID-19 Impact

March 31, 2020 by Artem Alekseenko

In consideration of the dramatic worldwide economic downturn resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, DSCC has revised its outlook for demand for major display devices; we now expect Y/Y declines in all major display applications and declines in area and revenue for the display industry. As events are moving quickly, it’s important for our readers to … Read more

Can Software “Eat” 5G Hardware?

March 30, 2020 by Steve Sechrist

There is an old saying in the technology mind space that any hardware that can be replaced by software, will be. It’s an observable fact in technology evolution… Now, faced with the quandary of just exactly how to stop the China-based Huawei 5G network hardware platform from taking over the world, experts in the US … Read more

NEC Launches The Quietest Digital Cinema Projector On The Market

March 30, 2020 by Artem Alekseenko

NEC Display Solutions Europe has launched the NC1402L digital cinema projector, combining powerful imaging and quiet operation for the most immersive cinema experiences. Running at just 49dB, the almost silent projector causes low noise disturbance for audiences and is also ideal for venues like mobile and boothless cinemas. Built on the latest laser light source … Read more