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Synaptics Announces Divestiture of Mobile LCD TDDI Business to Hua Capital

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Synaptics Incorporated, the leading developer of human interface solutions, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to divest its Asia-based, mobile LCD TDDI business to Hua Capital, through a special purpose entity backed by Hua-Capital Cayman, L.P., for $120 million in cash. “This transaction is consistent with Synaptics’ strategy of focusing on differentiated franchises and … Read more

XR Association, Voice of XR Manufacturers, Releases Update to Developers Guide

The XR Association (XRA), the trade association representing the technology manufacturers that power the virtual, augmented, and mixed reality industries, released an update to its XR Primer, a starter guide for developers designing reality-expanding experiences. “Guidance for Culture, Conduct, and Content in XR Environments” offers design guidance for creating respectful, safe, and inclusive immersive experiences. … Read more

Konka Establishes Its Leadership in the Micro LED Market with Major Investment in Research Institute

The Konka Group, a leading digital home entertainment manufacturer and one of the top five TV brands in China, doubled down on its goal to lead the industry in developing and building the Micro LED market with an investment of 1.5 billion yuan (more than $215 million) towards research and development of the emerging technology. … Read more

A Reality Check for 2020: VR in Education

For the last three years in my undergraduate classes at the University of Colorado-Denver, I have surveyed each incoming cohort (2-3 classes per year) about their use of and experience with virtual reality. What we see tells us a lot about the penetration of immersive technologies in the higher education setting, especially among teacher candidates … Read more

Flat Panel Display Area Demand Comes Roaring Back to Robust Growth, with a 9.1 Percent Expansion Expected in 2020

Following weak sales growth in 2019, global demand for flat panel displays is expected to increase by a robust 9.1 percent to reach 245 million square meters in 2020, up from 224 million in 2019 according to IHS Markit | Technology, now a part of Informa Tech. “Although there are still uncertainties due to the … Read more

Bright. Long Lasting. Cd-Free. What Else Could You Want from EL-QLED?

If you follow my articles, or advanced display technology in general, you know that electroluminescent QLED (EL-QLED) is poised to become a game changing direct view display technology for a multitude of reasons – brightness, viewing angle, cost, efficiency, color gamut – the list goes on. But most of the development of this technology in … Read more

Vuzix Announces Follow-on M400 Smart Glasses Order from Ubimax

Vuzix® Corporation, a leading supplier of Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technology and products, announced that the Company has received its largest single M400 Smart Glasses order to date. Ubimax, a leading provider of enterprise wearable computing solutions, has just placed an order in excess of $550,000 for immediate delivery. “Ubimax and Vuzix have … Read more

LG 2020 ‘Ultra’ Monitors Ideal For Professionals And Gamers Alike

LG Electronics’ new generation of Ultra monitors to be unveiled at CES® 2020 are designed to dramatically improve the user experience with superior design and cutting-edge performance. A leading innovator in the premium monitor segment, LG’s 2020 UltraFine™, UltraGear™ and UltraWide™ models have been honored as CES Innovation Award winners. 2020 LG UltraFine Ergo Display … Read more

Cinemark Partners with Cinionic for Barco Laser in 10-Year Worldwide Exclusive Agreement

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Cinionic, the Barco cinema joint venture illuminating more than half of the world’s movie theaters, announces an exclusive long-term strategic laser agreement with Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK), one of the world’s largest movie exhibitors, operating more than 6,000 screens. During the 10-year deal, Cinionic will upgrade Cinemark’s chain with award-winning Barco Series 4 laser … Read more

LCD TV Panel Shipments Forecasted to Decrease by Record 7 Percent in 2020 to Total 265 Million

For the first time since 2011, worldwide LCD TV panel shipments are expected to decline in 2020, falling by 7 percent to total 265 million, according to IHS Markit | Technology, now a part of Informa Tech. The 7 percent decrease represents the largest annual decline in the history of the LCD-TV industry. The 2020 … Read more