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Global Tablet Shipments to Decline For the Next Five Years

New data from Digitimes Research indicates that global tablet shipments will decline in 2018 and continue to do so over the next five years, due to increasing competition from large-sized smartphones like the 6.5″ iPhone XS Max. Shipments are expected to drop down to 141 million units in 2019, going on to decline at a … Read more

Large-Sized LCD Area Shipments to Grow at Five-Year CAGR of 5%

According to new data from Digitimes Research, worldwide shipments of large-sized LCD panels (≥9%) will grow at a CAGR of 0.2% in terms of units and 5% in terms of area between 2018 and 2023. An increase in the average size of TV panels will boost area shipments and the continued development of ultra-large-sized TVs … Read more

Global LCD TV Shipments to Grow at 1.6% CAGR Through 2023

Digitimes Research says worldwide LCD TV shipments will grow 1.7% year-on-year in 2019, to 218 million units, and continue to grow at a CAGR of 1.6% over the next five years, reaching 236 million units in 2023. Taiwan’s global shipment share is set to increase from 15.9% in 2018 to 17.5% in 2023. Meanwhile, the … Read more

Lextar Chairman: MiniLED will Overtake LED Backlighting

Lextar Electronics chairman David Su was recently quoted by Digitimes saying that miniLED has the potential to replace conventional LED backlighting because of what he called “its simpler structure and material”. He went on to say that, despite the fact that the company began shipping miniLED-based gaming monitors in the third quarter of 2018, the … Read more

Connekt Brings ‘Buy Now’ Button to Sony Smart TVs

Connekt, an innovative technology company that activates smarter TV experiences audiences’ love, has developed a collaboration with Sony Electronics to enable T-Commerce on select Sony Smart TVs and Blu-ray Disc Players. Through Connekt’s ShopTV™ application, Sony Smart TV consumers with select TV models will be able to securely purchase products directly from the retailers and … Read more

Amino Wins ‘Upcycling’ Contract at T-Mobile Netherlands

Amino, the global media and entertainment technology solutions provider, has secured a new contract to deliver an ‘upcycling’ programme for T-Mobile Netherlands that will transform the operator’s installed base of legacy TV devices to meet the expectations of today’s connected consumer. T-Mobile will deploy AminoOS software, which allows already deployed devices to be ‘upcycled’ to … Read more

Amino to Deliver “Upcycling” Programme for T-Mobile Netherlands

Global media and entertainment technology solution provider Amino has secured a new contract to deliver an “upcycling” programme for T-Mobile Netherlands. T-Mobile will deploy AminoOS software, which allows existing devices to deliver an upgraded TV experience, including integration with the latest media players, removing the need for replacement hardware. Amino says its software also enables … Read more

Amazon Unveils Fire TV Stick 4K

Amazon announced the Fire TV Stick 4K, the most powerful streaming media stick available, plus an all-new Alexa Voice Remote, available together for $49.99. The all-new Alexa Voice Remote is also available with the recently launched Fire TV Cube for $119.99 and can be purchased as a single remote for $29.99. “We’ve listened to our … Read more

Amazon Launches Fire Stick TV 4K and New Alexa Voice Remote

Amazon has officially announced the new Fire TV Stick 4K and an all-new Alexa Voice Remote. Over 80% more powerful than the standard version, according to Amazon, Fire TV Stick 4K features a quad-core 1.7GHz processor, providing users with access to a catalogue of Ultra HD, Dolby Vision and HDR10+ titles, tens of thousands of … Read more

Connekt Announces T-Commerce Partnership with Sony

Technology company Connekt is collaborating with Sony Electronics to enable Connekt’s T-Commerce platform on select Sony Smart TVs and Blu-ray disc players in the US. Through Connekt’s ShopTV application, users will be able to securely purchase products directly from retailers and brands. Optimised for the connected home experience, ShopTV offers consumers the ability to purchase … Read more

Researchers: “VR Can Improve Performance During Exercise”

Using VR headsets while exercising can reduce pain and increase how long someone can sustain an activity, according to new research from the University of Kent’s School of Engineering and Digital Arts in the UK. The research set out to determine how using VR while exercising could affect performance by measuring a raft of criteria … Read more

Optoma Unveils Next Generation High Performance DuraCore Laser – ZU660e

Optoma has just announced the next generation of its DuraCore laser ZU650+ projector. The new 6,500-lumen, WUXGA ZU660e harnesses the same features as its predecessor but has a higher brightness, improved colour performance, four corner adjustment and Full 3D. James Fursse, Product Manager at Optoma Europe, commented: “The ZU660e gives installers highly flexible installation options … Read more