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French Library Uses Digital Projection

by Yvette Raikes

The Alexis de Toqueville library in Caen was opened earlier this year. Shaped like a St. Andrew’s cross, it has an area of 11,700m², 5,800m² of which is open to the public. Caen-based Auvisys …

LG OLED TVs Close to Sony, but Better Value

by Bob Raikes

A review by 4K.com compared Sony’s A1E 65″ OLED TV with LG’s C7 and found that while they both are exceptional TVs, the differences are very small and the price difference (Sony’s 65 inch …

Augmented Reality is Explained

by Yvette Raikes

A book by graphics expert Dr. Jon Peddie, “Augmented Reality: Where we will all live”, examines the impact of augmented reality on our lives. It distinguishes between this and other forms of immersive graphics, …

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Samsung QLED TVs Calibrated by Calman

by Yvette Raikes

In issue 3 this year, we told you (Samsung Ties up with Calman) about the partnership allowing Samsung to use Portrait Displays’ Calman software to calibrate its 2017 QLED TV range. The two companies …

ADB and nc+ Extend Partnership in Poland

by Yvette Raikes

Media convergence specialist Advanced Digital Broadcast (ADB) and Polish satellite operator nc+ have agreed to extend their cooperation on software development for the long term. They began working together in 2006. So far, their …

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Fast Charge Batteries? And Very Cheap QD Alternatives?

by Bob Raikes

Although we don’t cover batteries, they have a huge influence on device design and the pressures on displays makers, so when we spotted a story from the BBC on new ‘fast charge’ batteries, we …

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IEEE Launches Standardisation Initiative

by Bob Raikes

The IEEE has said that it would produce new standards for AR & VR in eight areas. The organisation plans to promote the new initiatives at the forthcoming Augmented World Expo. The initial eight …

Panasonics Laser Projector PT-RZ31 Gets Award

by Alan Spencer

The 30,000 lumen Panasonic PT-RZ31K laser phosphor projector was awarded the Prolight + Sound International Press Award in the category, video projection devices. The PT-RZ31K has a resolution of 1,920 x 1,2p and has …

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SmarDTV Wins in South Africa

by Bob Raikes

SmarDTV, a Kudelski Group company, said that its third generation System-In-Package (SIP) technology was selected by Altech UEC of Durban, South Africa, to be included in a brand new HD set-top box for OpenView …

SDVoE and CEDIA Present AV over IP Webinar

by Yvette Raikes

An educational webinar entitled “The Essential Download on AV over IP” is scheduled for 18th May. It will be hosted by SDVoE president Justin Kennington and CEDIA’s David Meyer, director of technical curriculum. The …

Panasonic Gets Milan Design Award

by Alan Spencer

Panasonic’s “Electronics Meets Crafts” installation has won the prize of best storytelling at the Milan Design Awards. This is the second year in a row that Panasonic has been recognised for its exhibition at …

Baggage Losses Reduced

by Bob Raikes

Rimowa’s E Ink-based label. Image:MekoAlthough it’s not much consolation if it’s your bag that has been mislaid, but there was a 12.5% drop in the number of bags that was lost last year – …