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On The Cusp of Flexible Display Breakthrough (again)

In case you missed it, a recent IHS Markit update said shipments of foldable active-matrix organic light-emitting diode (AMOLED) panels are expected to reach 50 million units by 2025. The report said, “Unit shipments of foldable AMOLED panels may not grow as fast for the first few years, but area per unit will be expected … Read more

DVB and HbbTV Release DASH Validation Tool to Simplify Content Conformance

DVB, an industry consortium that develops open interoperable technical specifications for the delivery of digital media and broadcast services, announced that it has collaborated with the HbbTV Association to create a DASH validation tool for application developers and content providers. The newly released tool conducts checks of ISO/IEC 23009-1 MPEG-DASH media presentation descriptions (MPDs) and … Read more

HDMI 2.1: Much Ado About Nothing?

Last Thursday, a joint press conference was held in New York City by the HDMI Licensing Administrator to update attendees on the latest version of HDMI – version 2.1. V2.1, which was officially announced at CES in 2017, represents a quantum leap over earlier versions. It’s the first HDMI architecture to use a packet-based signaling … Read more

Samsung Delivers Public Safety’s First Computer Aided Dispatch Solutions for Wearables

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. is extending the reach of Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) with Samsung Galaxy smartwatches. Through partnerships with the leading public safety solution providers Northrop Grumman, CentralSquare Technologies, Caliber Public Safety and Tyler Technologies*, Samsung now offers a suite of wearable solutions that enable emergency responders to maintain always-on connectivity and communication, as … Read more

Kaist Developing Means to Enhance OLEDs Using External Scattering

Achieving high efficiency in OLED-based devices is often accomplished by means that include the use of macroscopic lenses or microscopic internal light extraction structures. Such solutions are not ideal in that they can make the OLED difficult to fabricate as well as reduce device flexibility and/or planarity. A team of researchers led by Professor Seunghyup … Read more

NEC Launches New 27 Inch Desktop Display For Future-proof Office Productivity

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NEC Display Solutions Europe announces the launch of its new MultiSync EA271Q, an Quad HD resolution display for offices, control rooms and trading floors. The MultiSync® EA271Q features a 27” highly-adjustable display surface with 1440p Quad HD resolution, delivering 1.75 times more content details compared to Full-HD. The stunning resolution means that the screen area … Read more

Digital Signage Software From iRevo Empowers Sony Professional Bravia Displays

Sony’s Pro BRAVIAs are enhancing their flexibility and providing added value through the addition of an iRevo Digital Signage (iDS) software installation. Supporting enhanced 4K resolution, HDR imagery, integrated support for HTML5 and open API support optimized for businesses, Sony’s professional BRAVIA displays are available in a range of sizes and specifications, and with the … Read more

FLEx Lighting Raises Series B Funding to Launch New Low Power Tablet Displays and Expand Distribution

FLEx Lighting, the world leader in front lighting for low power displays, announced the close of a $9 million Series B financing round led by venture capital fund Energy Foundry with participation from SABIC Ventures, Bascom Ventures, and others. This round of financing will help FLEx expand their product lineup with new tablet-sized displays, as … Read more

Foldable AMOLED Panel Shipments to Top 50 Million Units by 2025, IHS Markit Says

Spurred on by growing demand for innovative user experience in smartphones, shipments of foldable active-matrix organic light-emitting diode (AMOLED) panels are expected to reach 50 million units by 2025 for the first time since their launch in 2018, according to IHS Markit (Nasdaq: INFO), a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions. The foldable … Read more