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The main purpose of the DreamGlass AR headset, as stated by the maker of the device, two year old start-up DreamWorld (San Mateo, CA), is “to provide AR developers with an accessible platform for creating high quality content.” The company goes on to explain that it is the company’s desire to make augmented reality “accessible … Read more
The global installed base of Ultra HD set-top boxes reached 31 million units at the end of 2017, according to Dataxis. The research firm said this compares to just three million units in 2015, as operators step up their deployments of UHD devices. Europe is growing at the fastest rate, accounting for 52% of total … Read more
In recent years, the Dutch Consumers Association has received dozens of complaints about apps disappearing from smart TVs so, in March 2018, the Consumers Union launched a campaign to deal with the problem. The association says that many complaints concern relatively new televisions, from three to five years old. For instance, nearly half of complainants … Read more
Our issues are a bit slimmer this week, again, as we were very involved with the IBC show, which went over the weekend. Our IBC show report will be out in the middle of next week. In theory, we produce 48 issues per year, not 52, allowing us to miss a couple of weeks during … Read more
According to WitsView, a division of TrendForce of Taiwan, some manufacturers have focused on the development of miniLED, expecting it to become a transitional product before micro-LED is ready for mass production. The architecture of miniLED is similar to that of current LED backlighting in LCD displays, so no major change in the design is … Read more
Gallant Precision Machining (GPM) has announced that development of equipment for mass transferring microLED chips is expected to complete during the first quarter of 2019. The company first announced that its subsidiary GMM was developing such machinery back in July. The GPM group’s customers include BOE, CSOT and a number of other Chinese panel-makers, as … Read more
Amazon has launched a beta version of its Alexa Gadgets Toolkit, which enables manufacturers to develop gadgets that can be paired with Amazon Echo devices via Bluetooth. The list of developers currently taking part in the beta programme includes Baby Plus, eKids, Gemmy Industries, Hasbro, Novalia and WowWee Group. Most of the manufacturers involved in … Read more
An augmented reality version of popular mobile game Angry Birds is heading to Magic Leap One. Franchise owner Rovio is developing Angry Birds: FPS with AR studio Resolution Games. Image: Rovio Not only can users move around the room to alter their perspective of the stage so they can attempt different strategies and boost their … Read more
Following the news that YouTube’s standalone app for gaming content will cease operation in March next year and the launch of a new dedicated gaming experience folded into the main YouTube site, the company’s director of product management, Christina Chen, has revealed that 200 million people watch gaming videos and streams every day, with over … Read more
VR glasses are increasingly popular. Not only are computer fans enthusiastic about them, virtual tours through museums or exhibitions are possible, and prospective purchasers can ‘see’ the interior of their new car with various color and fabric choices. However, currently available VR glasses are usually heavy and oversized, while the feeling of “being right in … Read more
Despite numerous attempts from many varied sectors to establish a market for automated mobility services, the concept of “self-driving” technology for ride-hailing/taxi services and limited-route buses has yet to be proven viable with actual consumers. In a new report from the In-Vehicle UX (IVX) team at Strategy Analytics, consumers in the US, Western Europe, and … Read more
Despite numerous attempts from many varied sectors to establish a market for automated mobility services, the concept of “self-driving” technology for taxis and buses has yet to be proven viable with actual consumers. In a new report from the In-Vehicle UX team at Strategy Analytics, consumers in the US, Western Europe and China were surveyed … Read more
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