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IHS Markit: AMOLED Panel-Makers Look to Automotive Sector

According to a new IHS Market blog written by senior director of display technology David Hsieh, makers of AMOLED panels are setting their sights on the automotive space to serve up better display performance and greater flexibility in design, after staking out important positions in the TV and smartphone spheres. The move into new territory … Read more

IDC: AR Headset Prevalence is Still a Few Years Out

Global shipments of standalone and tethered AR and VR headsets are expected to total 4.2 million units in 2018, up 31% from 2017. Looking ahead to 2022, shipments for these headsets is expected to rise to 53.1 million units, with a CAGR of 88%, according to IDC. Although screenless viewers have accounted for a significant … Read more

AR Headset Prevalence is Still a Few Years Out as Commercial Applications Slowly Build Momentum, Says IDC

IDC

Global shipments of standalone and tethered Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) headsets are expected to total 4.2 million units in 2018, up 31% from 2017. Looking ahead to 2022, shipments for these headsets is expected to rise to 53.1 million units with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 88%, according to the … Read more

TrendForce Expects Stiff Competition in TV ODM Market

WitsView, a division of TrendForce of Taiwan, reports that Foxconn is expected to take first place in the global shipment ranking of LCD TV ODMs in 2018, with the brand benefiting from the strong business of Sharp, one of its subsidiaries, as well as stable orders from Sony and Vizio. TPV will drop into second … Read more

Digital TV Research: Global OTT Revenues to Reach $129 Billion

Global online TV episode and movie revenues will reach $129 billion in 2023, more than double the $53 billion recorded in 2017. About $16 billion will be added in 2018 alone, according to a new report from Digital TV Research. From the 138 countries covered in the report, the top-five will command 69% of global … Read more

European Monitor Market is Positive

The European desktop monitor market was positive in Q2 of 2018, with growth of 8.5% – producing the best volume result for seven years in that quarter according to Meko’s DisplayCast market research service. For the first half of the year, the market was 7.2% up on a volume basis. The result in Western and … Read more

LG to Announce V35 ThinQ Successor Next Month

LG will officially launch its next flagship smartphone at an event in New York on October 3rd. The V40 ThinQ is the successor to the V35, which launched in June. According to GSMArena, it will feature a 6.5″ P-OLED display with a resolution of 1440 × 3120 pixels, 495 ppi and an 18:9 aspect ratio. … Read more

Grass Valley Launches T2 4K Series To Deliver Versatile Playout And Record Capability

Grass Valley, a Belden Brand, launched its new T2 4K Series digital recorder/player solution to help broadcasters and media organizations handle audio and video playout in any format, whether SD, HD, 4K UHD or 4K DCI. This versatile solution is optimized for a wide range of applications, from live events to mobile production, delivering unmatched … Read more

The Future of Home Display is Here, Samsung Launches the World’s first ‘LED for Home’ in India

Samsung India announced the launch of World’s first ‘LED for Home’ in India. Also called as Active LED, the first-of-its kind LED designed exclusively for Home is expected to revolutionize the in-home entertainment space by providing new, sophisticated and intense visual experience to the consumers. This next generation of Home Display technology is aimed at … Read more

Sony’s New Laser Installation Projectors Debut In Europe As Shipping Commences

Sony LCD projectors

Sony Professional Solutions Europe’s cutting-edge laser projector line-up has now begun shipping across Europe. The new VPL-FHZ120L (12,000lm) is Sony’s highest brightness model yet, to meet the needs of large venues, from conference halls, auditoriums and lecture theatres to museums and other large scale visitor attractions. While the VPL-FHZ90L (9,000lm) is ideal for both mid … Read more

Fraunhofer Develops OLED on Silicon for VR Headsets

The Fraunhofer Institute for Electronics, Electron Beam and Plasma Technology FEP announced in a press release the development of an OLED micro display with frame rates of 120Hz. The device is aimed at VR headsets to decrease motion sickness and headaches. Together with LIMBAK they developed a complete headset prototype based on this new display. … Read more