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Will StarBoard Be Running on Garta This Christmas?

In case you are confused by the title or think that I enjoyed too much booze while writing this article, these are all references to the latest news about Apple’s famed AR glasses. Since Google retracted their project from the consumer space, many have speculated (even though fantasized maybe a better description) that Apple is … Read more

Samsung Integrates Prismview Sales and Marketing Teams into Display Organization, Expanding its Position as an Industry Leader in LED Video Technologies

Samsung Electronics America announced the integration of Prismview, LLC Sales and Marketing Teams into its display business, further strengthening the company’s display portfolio and salesforce. The Utah-based company manufactures and installs large-format LED video displays, and their products are recognized around the world for outstanding image quality and superior durability. “With the union of Samsung’s … Read more

Middle East & Africa Sees Huge Increase in Demand for Wearable Technology

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The Middle East and Africa (MEA) wearable devices market saw tremendous year-on-year unit growth of 144.43% in the second quarter of 2019, according to the latest insights from International Data Corporation (IDC). The global technology research and consulting services firm’s recently updated Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker shows that 1.96 million units worth $278.04 million. … Read more

HP Spectre x360 13: The New Standard for Premium

HP Inc. unveiled its next generation Spectre x360 13. Premium craftmanship, breakthrough performance and mobility, and strengthened security pushes the boundaries for today’s confident tech users who require an extraordinary device experience. “Premium consumers desire beautiful, highly mobile devices that adapt to their on-the-go lifestyle,” said Kevin Frost, vice president and general manager, Consumer PCs, … Read more

Shine Bright with the New Flagship 4K UHD Laser Projectors From Optoma – ZK1050 and ZK750

Optoma has launched two new 4K UHD high brightness professional laser projectors, the ZK1050 and ZK750. The 10,000 and 7,500 lumen flagship projectors offer five interchangeable lens options – making them the perfect solution for simulation, live events and complex professional installations that require versatility. Powered by MultiColor Laser (MCL) technology, with an expected lifetime … Read more

Kopin Brillian LCD Microdisplay to be in Army AR HMD

In 2017, Kopin announced a new product line, the Brillian LCD microdisplay, which targeted military HMD applications. On September 5, 2019, the announced the first design win for the display, for an augmented reality (AR) head mounted display (HMD) for use by Army helicopter pilots. (Note: There is no relationship between Kopin’s Brillian product line … Read more

Gaming PCs and Monitors Achieve Double Digit Growth in Q2 2019, According to IDC

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Global shipments of gaming desktops, notebooks, and monitors reached 10.4 million units in the second quarter of 2019 (2Q19), up 16.5% year over year, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Gaming Tracker. A combination of better comparisons against an abysmal 2018, easing CPU shortages, and improved GPU inventory helped the overall market … Read more

Samsung’s The Frame to Feature Masterpieces From the State Hermitage Museum through “The Art Store”

Samsung Electronics announced its partnership with the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, which will provide digital versions of the Museum’s artwork to Samsung’s virtual Art Store on its lifestyle TV, The Frame. The State Hermitage will be the first Russian museum to feature its pieces in the Art Store collection, which is available to … Read more

How to Score VR for Educational Advantage

Can virtual reality actually make a difference in the educational endeavor? That’s a question I asked in my previous two articles, “Flying High with Educational VR” and “VR for PT: Towards Educational Advantage”. In those articles, I highlighted specific instances of using VR to great effect in industry education settings. In each case study, I … Read more

August Flat Panel Display Market Tracking from PMA Research Shows Strong Gains for Pro AV Channel

PMA Research (PMA), the worldwide market information experts on large displays, has published their latest sell-through tracking report on large-format (32″ and larger) flat panel displays being sold by leading N. American Pro AV dealers and Systems Integrators who serve commercial markets. Sales of large-format flat panel displays sold through the North American Pro AV … Read more

Apple Moves Closer to Display Supplier JDI

In case you missed it, Apple is doubling down on an investment with Tokyo, Japan-based LCD supplier, JDI, with a now public commitment to invest $200 million in the company, as a $788 million (¥85 billion) bail-out deal with China-based Harvest Fund Management went south. JDI supplies non-flagship iPhones with it’s top notch, retina LCD’s … Read more