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Vianeos Partners with Sunrise in Switzerland to Launch the TV Neo Application on the Samsung Smart TV Platform

Vianeos, one of the leading companies in the IPTV & OTT markets, and Sunrise, the largest non-state-controlled telecommunications company in Switzerland, offering mobile, internet, TV and landline services are proud to announce the launch of the TV NEO application on the Tizen platform for Samsung smart TVs. Vianeos was responsible for the Design (UX and … Read more

Holst Centre Shows Next Step Towards Cheaper Flexible Electronics

Researchers from Holst Centre have become the first to use spatial atomic layer deposition (sALD) to create both the semiconductor and dielectric layer in a thin-film transistor (TFT) backplane. Using a low-temperature, large-area process for the backplane, the team created a 200 ppi QVGA display demonstrator. The process allows TFTs to be produced on cheaper, … Read more

Christie Extends its Flat Panel LCD Lineup with .44 Millimetre Bezel Tileable 55 and 98-inch 500-nit Professional Display

With their 0.44mm/combined 0.88 mm extreme narrow bezel, TAA-compliance, and 4K at 60Hz delivery, the two new ChristieÒ 55-inch Extreme Series flat panels deliver a powerful punch for military and government installations, utility and other mission-critical control rooms, and visualization labs requiring the latest intelligent design electronics, advanced performance, and video wall optimization. The flagship … Read more

Can LCD Panel Oversupply Drive TV Demand?

LCD TV panel capacity has increased substantially in 2019 mostly due to the expansion of Gen 10.5 fabs. After growth in 2018, LCD TV demand weakened this year caused by slower economic growth, concerns about a trade war and tariff rate increases. Capacity expansion and higher production combined with weaker demand have resulted in considerable … Read more

Fitbit Enhances Smartwatch Experience with OS Update, Debuts Best Heart Rate Tracking Yet for Versa 2, and Delivers Expanded Premium Features

Fitbit announced several new software updates, bringing advancements to its popular smartwatches and Fitbit Premium membership service so you can put your health and fitness goals front and center this holiday season and into the new year. The release of OS 4.1 for its smartwatches powers new sleep features and greater functionality right from your … Read more

NEC Display Launches New 31” 4K Desktop Displays for Color-Critical Applications

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NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial displays and projectors, announced the launch of the MultiSync PA311D, a new 31-inch IPS wide color gamut display with a 4K (4096×2160) resolution. “The MultiSync PA311D will take its place as our flagship monitor in the PA Series of professional desktop displays,” said Kevin Christopherson, … Read more

India’s Traditional PC Market Grew 15.8% Year-Over-Year in 3Q19, Reports IDC India

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The India traditional PC market inclusive of desktops, notebooks, and workstations, shipped 3.1 million units, up 15.8% year-over-year (YoY) during the third quarter of 2019 (3Q19), according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. This growth was mainly driven by the second phase of shipments to the … Read more

Apple Introduces 16-inch MacBook Pro, the World’s Best Pro Notebook

Apple unveiled an all-new 16-inch MacBook Pro — the world’s best pro notebook — designed for developers, photographers, filmmakers, scientists, music producers and anyone who relies on a Mac to create their life’s best work. The all-new MacBook Pro features a brilliant 16-inch Retina Display, the latest 8-core processors, up to 64GB of memory, next-generation … Read more

China’s Smartphone Market Narrowed its Decline to -3.6% in Q3 2019, IDC Reports

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According to IDC’s Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, smartphone shipments in China stood at 98.9 million units in the third quarter of 2019, down 3.6% year-on-year. This marked a narrower decline than the first half of the year, in part due to Huawei’s strong performance. “Huawei gained share at the expense of almost all other market … Read more

Augmented/Virtual Reality in Healthcare, a Success Story?

When we talk about augmented and virtual reality applications we always agree that healthcare is one of the segments where the AR / VR advantages are beyond any discussion of cost effectiveness. From medical training to treating a variety of illnesses and syndromes the stories mostly praise the effects AR / VR has on patients. … Read more

Are QLEDs Still Competitive in the Luxury TV Market? (Part 2)

In Part 2 of the article, (part 1 is here) I will discuss the differences in luminance between LCD TVs and OLED TVs and the effect of FALD on the implementation of HDR. Part 1 investigated how QLED and OLEDs compete in front of screen performance and how QLEDs use various techniques to improve viewing … Read more