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LG Display announced the opening of its 8.5th generation (2,200mm x 2,500mm) OLED panel production plant in Guangzhou, China, ushering in an era of producing 10 million large-size OLED panels a year. LG Display’s new Guangzhou OLED panel plant started mass-production from this month and will mainly manufacture large-size high-resolution OLED products including 55-inch, 65-inch … Read more
In case you missed it, a new short – TV format (6.5- to 10-minutes) is looking to change how film content is delivered and consumed exclusively on smartphone screens. The target, Gen-Zers and new millennials, with an older tried-and-true content that has all but disappeared from the big screen film pipeline. These new shows are … Read more
The Ed-tech procurement process can be frustrating, but a recent research study makes some recommendations on how to take some of the teeth out of its pernicious bite. In my previous two installments, we unpacked an interesting research study. It’s entitled “From the market to the classroom: How ed-tech products are procured by school districts … Read more
According to investigations by TrendForce, smartphone demand has already made it out of the gloomy offseason of 2Q19, with production volume coming to 344 million units, a 10.5% QoQ growth. Yet the many uncertainties circulating in the international market still caused smartphone production volume to weaken by 2.4% YoY in 2Q19, with the top six … Read more
VIZIO, Inc. announced plans to incorporate Filmmaker Mode™ into VIZIO’s 2020 Smart TV product lineup. In partnership with the UHD Alliance (UHDA), along with Hollywood studios, members of the filmmaking community, and other leaders in consumer electronics, VIZIO will integrate this new viewing mode to provide audiences with the cinematic experience each filmmaker originally intended. … Read more
The lighting solutions market seek laser technologies for their superior performance in a smaller package, and manufacturers demand sophisticated materials to optimize performance and reliability. For laser-pumped phosphor light sources, SCHOTT experts have developed special phosphor ceramic converter components, which power high irradiance and superior luminance. The international technology group SCHOTT will launch its new … Read more
The initial batch of 500 x Aries AX1.5 – Absen’s newest MiniLED display – has sold out instantly, confirming the strong demand for high-quality 1.5mm fine pitch LED within the rental market. UK-based AV distributor, PSCo, was the first in Europe to invest in the product, with UK rental companies DB Pixelhouse, Onyx and Catalyst … Read more
V-Nova, a leading provider of video compression solutions, announced the 3rd generation of its multi award-winning portfolio of video distribution enhancement technologies, called P+ (previously PERSEUS Plus). The solution will be demonstrated at IBC 2019 on Stand 14.A07 in Amsterdam (September 13-17). The development of the LCEVC standard is expected to be completed next year. … Read more
The 8K Association (8KA), the cross-industry group focused on facilitating the growth of the 8K ecosystem, is pleased to announce that key performance attributes for 8K televisions have been defined as part of the 8KA technical program. Performance criteria were created in concert with the association’s membership which include leading consumer electronics brands, panel manufacturers … Read more
Quantum dots (QD) are a success story in displays. The diagram attached shows various QD display products released so far in 2019. The current incumbent mode of integration is film type (enhancement film). The value chain for this is well-established. The technology can be integrated in large displays (TVs) from 27” to 98”. The improvements … Read more
In May, BOE, SES-Imagotag, and JD Digits announced the formation of a joint venture “to provide smart solutions to support the digitalization of physical retail” that is, electronic shelf labels (ESLs) and supporting technologies. The JV will be formed in China, with SES-Imagotag holding a 51% stake in the entity; BOE, 15%; and JD Digits, … Read more
At IFA2019, held September 6-11 in Berlin, Sharp Corporation (TOKYO: 6753) will unveil the world’s largest liquid crystal display monitor. Alongside a range of prosumer cameras and camcorders, the enormous, 120-inch screen will form part of a showcase of Sharp’s groundbreaking 8K+5G Ecosystem, which also includes applications of 8K technology in arenas such as medical … Read more
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