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Gartner Says Demand for Top Chinese Brands Drove Worldwide Smartphone Sales in Third Quarter 2018

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In the third quarter of 2018, Chinese brands Huawei and Xiaomi, helped drive global smartphone sales, according to Gartner, Inc. Overall, sales of smartphones to end users grew 1.4 percent in the third quarter of 2018 to reach 389 million units. “If we had taken both Huawei and Xiaomi out of the global smartphone vendors … Read more

VR Device Market Declines In 2018 But Outlook Remains Positive

The challenges facing makers of head-worn virtual and augmented reality devices are underlined in the latest forecast from technology analyst firm CCS Insight. Despite early enthusiasm and a continued expectation of significant long-term potential for the technology, CCS Insight believes there is still significant work to be done to improve the user experience, software platforms … Read more

NHK Partners with Eutelsat to Launch World’s First 8K Channel

NHK, Japan’s national broadcaster, has partnered with Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext: ETL) to launch the world’s first 8K network; BS8K. The live broadcast took place on December 2nd from the Vatican where images were transmitted to Tokyo via EUTELSAT 12 West B satellite with a mobile uplink provided by M-three Satcom. This momentous event by … Read more

Edgehog Offering Robust Anti-Reflection Technology using Nanostructures

Edgehog is a Montreal-based start-up that has developed a better mousetrap – i.e. a better anti-reflection technology that is robust and offers low reflectance over wide viewing angles and over the full visible spectrum. Their claims intrigued us, so we had a nice conversation with co-founder Calvin Cheng and Business Development Manager, Kris Manipon. As … Read more

Vestel Launches Cloud Collaboration and Signage Solution

Tapping into demand for greater connectivity, mobility and collaboration, Vestel is set to power the potential of businesses with the launch of a cutting-edge cloud collaboration and signage solution for the mainstream market. Designed with an Intel Core vPro processor-based hub, Vestel 55/65/75/86” interactive flat panel displays offer a wireless connection to Intel Unite, a … Read more

Philips Professional Display Solutions Extends Warranty for Professional TV Products to Three Years to Match Digital Signage Displays

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Philips PDS (Professional Display Solutions) the market leading digital signage brand and pioneer of the professional TV market, will capitalize on its reputation for producing exceptional quality displays by extending its warranty on Pro TV products to three years, creating one warranty period across the company’s entire product portfolio. Philips PDS products have always been … Read more

E Ink to Showcase New Writing Technology Film at Connected Ink 2018

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E Ink Holdings, “E Ink” (8069.TW), the leading innovator of electronic ink technology, showcased its latest digital paper writing innovations at Connected Ink 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. During the conference, E Ink will unveil one of its latest writing technology platforms, JustWrite™ film, which delivers a natural writing experience without the use of a TFT … Read more

T-Mobile is Giving Away FREE 50” 4K TVs from Samsung

Couldn’t bear the crowds on Black Friday? Missed that Cyber Monday steal? T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) has you covered with a deal sure to make spirits bright. Starting this Friday, November 30, get a Samsung 50” 4K UHD Smart TV for free (that’s right, free) when you pick up a Samsung flagship smartphone on T-Mobile’s interest-free … Read more

Updated EPEAT Computer and Display Category Launch Moved to January 18, 2019

Due to stakeholder feedback regarding the launch of the updated Computers and Display 2018 Product Category, GEC is notifying stakeholders that the public launch will move to January 18, 2019. Products meeting the updated computer and display criteria will be listed on our new EPEAT Registry platform at epeat.sourcemap.com. Six months after launch, products registered … Read more