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VR Takes Over GDC 2016

by Tom Allen

The Game Developers’ Conference took place in San Francisco this month. With the advances in virtual reality, this event is becoming ever more relevant to display makers. AMD estimates that it has an 83% …

CEE PCs Decline for Third Year

by Tom Allen

2015 was one of the worst years on record for the PC market in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Shipments declined in double-digits (26.2%) for the third consecutive year, to 13.7 million units, according …

Acer Rises and Falls

by Tom Allen

Acer ended February with consolidated net revenues of NT$16.2 billion ($492.6 million), up 1.9% MoM but down 21.7% YoY. Cumulative revenues were NT$32 billion ($973 million), down 26.1% YoY.

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Foxconn is Flat

by Tom Allen

Foxconn Electronics reported a 16.9% MoM fall in February revenues, but a 0.2% climb YoY. Consolidated revenues were NT$280.6 billion ($8.5 billion). Year-to-date revenues were NT$618.3 billion ($18.8 billion), down 8.6% YoY. The firm …

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Ang Lee’s HFR Film Previewed at NAB

by Tom Allen

Director Ang Lee’s next project – which he announced at CinemaCon 2015 would be shot at 120fps – will be previewed at NAB in April. The film, Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk, will also …

Gaming Hardware Will Grow This Year

by Tom Allen

The value of the worldwide market for gaming hardware will pass $140 billion in 2019, according to a Jon Peddie Research presentation made at the Game Developer Conference 2016. After shrinking slightly in 2015 …

700MHz Discussion is Ongoing Across Europee

by Tom Allen

UK regulator Ofcom has described plans to clear DTT services out of the 700MHz spectrum by Q2 in 2020. Two documents are available: ‘Maximising the benefits of 700MHz clearance’ (http://tinyurl.com/z3s97zq) and ‘Management of transitional …

MovieSwap Brings DVDs to 2st Century

by Tom Allen

MovieSwap is a French start-up that aims to make use of the world’s existing stock of DVDs – around 25 billion, to date. The company has launched (and successfully funded) a Kickstarter campaign to …

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MWAA Chooses Clear Channel

by Tom Allen

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) has awarded an eight-year contract with a two-year option to Clear Channel Airports, covering Washington Dulles International (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) airports. CCA will supply …

PCs Will ‘Eventually’ Stabilise, Says IDC

by Tom Allen

IDC continues to predict the ‘eventual stabilisation’ of the global PC market, with easing competition from other devices; Windows 10 and upgrades to new models boosting demand; and improving economic conditions. However, the decline …

Exertis and Hitachi Join Forces

by Tom Allen

Exertis has partnered with Hitachi in the UK to distribute the company’s DLP and 3LCD projectors.

Win an OLED TV From LG

by Tom Allen

LG and Invidis of Germany are giving away a 55″ curved OLED TV: specifically the brand new 55EG9109. Participation in the raffle is free, but only open to residents of Germany and Austria. To …