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Smartwatch Shipments to Reach 166 Million by 2023, As Big 4 Smartwatch Vendors Set to Lose Market Share

A new study by Juniper Research has found that the 4 biggest smartwatch vendors, Apple, Fossil, Fitbit and Samsung, will have their market share for connected watch shipments fall to 47% by 2023, down from an estimated 58% in 2018. The decline is linked to the growth of smaller players, including Garmin, Huami and Huawei … Read more

Varjo Announces VR-1, World’s First Human Eye-Resolution VR Headset For Industrial Use

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Varjo, the technology leader in industrial-grade VR/XR headsets, announced the world’s first human eye-resolution virtual reality device, the Varjo VR-1. The VR-1 is designed solely for professionals in industrial design, training and simulation, architecture, engineering and construction. Using VR will be key for these professionals in coming years to radically shorten design life cycles, saving … Read more

Quantum dots: The Technology Evolution as a Display, Lighting, and Sensor Material

Quantum dots (QDs) are a commercial success for nanotechnology. They are already used in display applications. Importantly, the QD technology and application landscape is rapidly evolving. IDTechEx discuss below the multiple innovation and commercialization frontiers of this technology. For more detailed information, including detailed technical analysis as well as market information/forecast see the recently updated … Read more

Does Your Hardware Have Its Plus 1?

I have to tell it like it is. Many times when I see a terrific interactive display or a brilliant new projector, I have to wince a bit, because the content or the interface tool being demonstrated simply doesn’t do the hardware justice. I simply wonder why more exceptional display technologies can’t be married with … Read more

HPA Tech Retreat 2019: 8K Is Here, Ready Or Not…

As I write this, the second day of the annual HPA Tech Retreat is underway. So far, we’ve learned about deep fakes, film restoration at 12 million frames per second, how to make solid cinema screens work as sound transducers, and how lucrative the market is for media developed for subway systems. Artificial intelligence is … Read more

Samsung Introduces the New Stylish and Versatile Galaxy Tab S5e

Samsung Electronics announced the Galaxy Tab S5e – slimmer, lighter and thoughtfully designed with smart features to keep you connected. Incorporating a 10.5-inch large screen with the vast battery capacity, Galaxy Tab S5e is meticulously engineered for rich and immersive entertainment experiences, so you can enjoy unput downable content without compromise. “The Tab S5e is … Read more

Samsung’s Next-Generation Digital Signage Innovations Take Home 5 Awards at ISE 2019

Showcasing a host of commercial digital signage solutions at Integrated Systems Europe 2019, Samsung Electronics garnered a total of five industry awards at the event. By winning industry-renowned awards including two Top New Technology (TNT) Awards, two AV News Awards and the Best of Show given by Installation, the company further strengthens its leadership in … Read more

Smartphones Hit Consolidation Phase

In case you missed it, the word on the street is that 2018 will be known as the year the once booming smartphone device market began to hit saturation and the subsequent consolidation that it brings. Currently a whopping 75% of all smartphone device shipments are from just six companies that include Samsung, Apple, Huawei, … Read more

A Translucent and Flexible Perovskite-Based LED is Under Development

A research team headed by Professors Song Myung-hun and Kim Joo-young of the Materials Science and Engineering Department at the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (Ulsan, Republic of Korea) recently announced developments related to flexible Perovskite Light Emitting Diodes (PeLEDs). First a few words of background information. A PeLED is a type of … Read more

LG Continues To Push Boundaries of Exceptional Smartphone Audio with New G Series

At MWC 2019, LG Electronics (LG) will remind audiences of its reputation and history as a leader in smartphone sound with the new LG G8 ThinQ featuring Crystal Sound OLED (CSO), an innovative technology that utilizes the phone’s OLED display as an audio amplifier. With more and more consumers using smartphones as their primary devices … Read more