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Solving the OLED Burn-in Problem?

We, wise industry observers that we are, had believed until recently that LG had solved the OLED burn-in problem, at least as far as TV applications were concerned. However, careful and continuing long-term testing by Rtings.com as well as extensive anecdotal evidence, have shown the problem is very much with us. At LG’s press conference … Read more

Smartphone Woes Continue with Worldwide Shipments Down 4.9% in the Holiday Quarter Capping off the Worst Year Ever, According to IDC

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According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, smartphone vendors shipped a total of 375.4 million units during the fourth quarter of 2018 (4Q18), down 4.9% year over year and the fifth consecutive quarter of decline. The challenging holiday quarter closes out the worst year ever for smartphone … Read more

Traditional Pay TV’s Slow March to Oblivion

Abysmal Q4-18 subscriber losses reached some 650K by Warner Media (ummm AT&T – DirecTV satellite provider combined with AOL Time Warner remember?). While that number was offset by new (mostly U-Verse home video) subscribers, this was still a 403K net subscriber loss – a gut punch for DirecTV that boasts the highest ARU (average revenue … Read more

Combined Flat Panel and Projector Market Shows Solid Year-Over-Year Growth According to PMA Research

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 and projectors being sold by leading U.S. AV/IT Distributors who serve commercial markets. PMA Research is the only analyst firm combining monthly sell-through tracking data for these two product … Read more

AerinX: A New AR Solution Promises to Cut The Rate of Aircraft Disasters

Hungarian firm AerinX is developing an augmented reality (AR) solution for the external inspection and maintenance of aircraft and other aerial vehicles. The company has already started a partnership with one of the largest Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul companies of Central and Eastern Europe to test and refine the system. International aviation industry statistics show … Read more

Samsung Breaks Terabyte Threshold for Smartphone Storage with Industry’s First 1TB Embedded Universal Flash Storage

Samsung Electronics, the world leader in advanced memory technology, announced that it has begun mass producing the industry’s first one-terabyte (TB) embedded Universal Flash Storage (eUFS) 2.1, for use in next-generation mobile applications. Just four years after introducing the first UFS solution, the 128-gigabyte (GB) eUFS, Samsung has passed the much-anticipated terabyte threshold in smartphone … Read more

Dell Technologies Introduces Stunning New Interactive Monitor and PCs to Transform the Learning Experience

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Dell Technologies announces new additions to its portfolio of purpose-built technology designed to challenge, engage and inspire K-12 educators and students worldwide. This newest line of products, including an interactive monitor plus intelligently tough Latitude and Dell Chromebook devices and a new charging cart, helps educators integrate technology with new teaching and learning practices, while … Read more

MMD Announces the Philips 499P9H Monitor: An Award-winning SuperWide Display Designed for Performance-seeking Professionals

MMD, the leading display specialist and brand license partner for Philips monitors, is launching the all-new Philips 499P9H Brilliance 32:9 SuperWide curved LCD display. This award-winning 49” (48.8″ / 124 cm diag.) monitor provides professional users with a treasure trove of performance-enhancing features to make every minute they spend working more efficient, more productive, and … Read more

Simplifying USB Extension with Valens’ VA6000 Chipset

Valens, the developer of HDBaseT technology and co-founder of the HDBaseT Alliance, is expanding the possibilities in the audiovisual sector by enabling unprecedented extension of USB 2.0, in addition to Ethernet, audio and control interfaces for up to 100m over a single twisted pair. Valens’ VA6000 chipset is a flexible solution that enables the convergence … Read more