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Is IFA a Little Quieter? What’s Next?

by Bob Raikes

We managed to get this week’s issues done, despite the distraction of IFA, where press events started on Wednesday – thanks to the team for their help with this. So far, there is not …

Tags:Automotive| Editorial| Game Playing| GPUs| IFA 2018| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| Nvidia| Vol 25 - Issue 33

IHS: Automotive Displays to Maintain Healthy Growth in 2018

by Andrew Fenn

The global demand for automotive display systems is expected to continue a strong growth path in 2018, according to a recent analysis from IHS Markit. OEM production of the three primary automotive display systems …

Tags:Automotive| Forecasts| IHS Markit| Market Data| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 25 - Issue 33

Jarvish Debuts Motorcycle Helmet with AR Capability

by Arthur Berman

Jarvish Inc. (Taipei, Taiwan) has launched two new motorcycle helmets. The model X helmet includes an assortment of smart and connected features that are not uncommon in this class of product. Also included in …

Tags:Automotive| HMDs (Head Mounted Displays)| Vol 25 - Issue 34

Innolux Also Showing Mini LED Technology at Touch Taiwan 2018

by Andrew Fenn

Innolux has detailed another three technologies that it is showcasing at Touch Taiwan 2018 in Taipei this week. A 65” 8K miniLED display features upwards of a 94% BT2020 wide colour gamut ratio, 125% …

Tags:Automotive| Innolux| Large Display Monitor| LCD displays| MiniLED| Mobile Display Monitor| Small Pixel Pitch LED SPP| Taiwan| Vol 25 - Issue 33

AU Optronics Shows a Multitude of Mobile Display Tech at Touch Taiwan

by Andrew Fenn

AU Optronics has brought numerous mobile device displays and technologies to Touch Taiwan 2018, the company said, including a 12.1″ full-colour TFT-driven microLED display technology with 169 pixels per inch and 1920 × 720 …

Tags:AUO| Automotive| Large Display Monitor| Medical| MicroLED| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 25 - Issue 33

Grabb-It Brings Digital Out-of-Home Advertising to Car Windows

by Andrew Fenn

A start-up called Grabb-It, based in San Francisco, United States, has launched a digital out-of-home advertising platform which involves installing projection equipment in cars and using it to display adverts in rear passenger windows. …

Tags:Automotive| Digital Signage| DOOH| Mobile Display Monitor| USA| Vol 25 - Issue 32

Apple

Apple Files Patent for AR Windscreens in Autonomous Vehicles

by Andrew Fenn

A new patent filed by Apple has emerged, this time for an AR windscreen for self-driving vehicles that would display information including speed, road conditions and navigation. The patent application also details vehicle-to-vehicle FaceTime …

Tags:Apple| AR/VR| Augmented Reality| Automotive| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 25 - Issue 31

BrightSign Players Drive New Mercedes-Benz Pop-Up Stores

by Andrew Fenn

Mercedes-Benz recently opened a pair of pop-up stores for a two-month period, to showcase some of their newest models. BrightSign’s media players are in use, with design and technical consultation provided by Gorilla Production …

Tags:Automotive| Brightsign| Large Display Monitor| Media Players| Video Walls| Vol 25 - Issue 30

MDM Vol 25 Issue 28 Product Roundup

by Bob Raikes

Ortus Technology has released a new member of its New-Blanview series which has a 7.0″ diagonal , 800 x 480 resolution, 400 or 800 cd/m² output and 900:1 contrast. Colour support is 50% of …

Tags:Automotive| Mobile Display Monitor| Rugged Displays| Touch Pads| Vol 25 - Issue 28

Volta’s ad-supported electric vehicle charging service raises $35M

by Bob Raikes

Volta of the US has raised $35 million to continue its roll out of its charging stations, which combine the charging with digital advertising and which we reported on from Infocomm as Peerless is …

Tags:Automotive| DOOH| Large Display Monitor| Outdoor Displays| Vol 25 - Issue 28

Audi Announces 20th Anniversary TT Coupe with OLED Taillights

by Andrew Fenn

Audi has announced a 20th-anniversary edition of its TT sports coupe featuring OLED taillights similar to those featured in the 2018 edition of the Audi A8 and the 2016 Audi TT RS. The car …

Tags:Automotive| Back Panel| Mobile Display Monitor| OLEDs| Vol 25 - Issue 28