GFU Releases Market Data Infographic
Around the time of its annual spring meeting to start the press build up towards IFA, the GFU of Germany has published this infographic of market data.
JPR Conducting Workstation Survey
Our colleague and occasional contributor, Dr. Jon Peddie, has wondered what people really think makes up a workstation. Toward that objective Jon has created a survey he’d like everyone to take, regardless of whether you actually use a workstation or not. He’s interested in finding out what people think a workstation is. The survey can … Read more
AOPEN Announces Next-Gen Affordable 4K Media Players with Edge Capabilities
AOPEN®, a global technology company that specializes in smart products and services for cloud-based applications, announced the launch of two feature-rich, Windows-based Digital Engine models. The DE5550 and DEX5550 4K media players manage smart retail applications with AIoT Edge Control capabilities and are the latest addition to the AOPEN portfolio of cloud-based solutions. With a … Read more
The Foldable Display Smartphone’s Time Has Come
Following the news on the $2000 Samsung Galaxy Fold? Well in short, this laudable device, which had plenty of accolades from early press accounts, encountered significant display issues that have delayed the release of this “new category” product. So word on the street is the device will not ship as originally planned-and no ship date … Read more
JPR Forecasts 20 Million PC Gamers Will Switch to TV Gaming Platforms
Jon Peddie Research (JPR), the market research firm for the computer graphics industry has issued its latest studies for PC, TV, and Cloud Gaming Hardware. JPR forecasts that 20 million PC Gamers will switch to TV Gaming platforms in the 2018 – 2022 timeframe, loosely correlated with the decline of the PC platform globally. The … Read more
BOE and China Star: Big 65- and 75-inch panel shipments in 2019 come with challenges
Two of China’s biggest display panel manufacturers, BOE and ChinaStar, are in the midst of implementing changes that will likely have significant effects on the 65- and 75-inch TV supply chain while also incurring challenges resulting from those very impacts, as shown by the latest analysis from the IHS Markit TV Display & OEM Intelligence … Read more
Buoyant Commercial Performance Brings EMEA PC Market Close to Stability in 2019Q1, Says IDC
The Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) traditional PC market (desktops, notebooks, and workstations) declined YoY in 2019Q1 for the second consecutive quarter, but at a softer rate (-2.7% YoY) and totaling 17.0 million units, according to International Data Corporation (IDC). The commercial segment posted healthy growth of 6.0% YoY, with both product categories performing … Read more
SmartViz Project to Explore Innovative µLED Display Technologies
Initiated in November 2018 and scheduled to last two and a half years, the SmartViz research project aims to “explore the principles and provide the basis for future transparent, high resolution, direct emitting visualization solutions using microLED technologies.” The project was funded by the Bavarian State Ministry for Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy. One … Read more
Skyworth TV Sales During “408 Skyworth Global TV Festival” Exceeded 730,000 Sets, RMB1.3 billion (USD194 million)
SKYWORTH, the pioneer in big-screen AIoT and a leading global television brand, announced the results from the 2019 edition of its annual “408 SKYWORTH Global TV Festival” sales event. In the 11-day worldwide promotion starting from April 8 that spanned online and offline sale channels, SKYWORTH offered deals on televisions sets from SKYWORTH and its … Read more
Nanosys to Demonstrate Quantum Dot Innovations at DisplayWeek 2019
Nanosys, Inc., the Quantum Dot company, announced that it will showcase the latest advances in the company’s Quantum Dot technologies and materials at the 2019 Society for Information Display (SID) DisplayWeek International Symposium being held from May 12 to 17, 2019. The company will report technology and materials innovations, as well as exhibit a variety … Read more
IMAX and Barco Enter Into New Agreement to Enhance the Blockbuster Moviegoing Experience
Barco and IMAX Corporation, long-term partners in exceptional laser projection cinema experiences, announced the expansion of their international partnership to continue providing audiences with the next level of awe-inspiring, immersive cinematic experiences. The companies collaborated to launch IMAX’s new ground-breaking laser experience for commercial multiplexes, IMAX® with Laser, which is amazing audiences worldwide by transporting … Read more
Springtime Droplets
A late Spring is finally stumbling its way into Southwestern Connecticut. The new green tree leaves gleam in the late afternoon sun, and the plantings are beginning to bloom. I transferred the first tomato plant outside today — the first of two. In short, I’m not inclined to take a deep dive into an arcane … Read more
