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Apple Puts Force Touch on Macbook Pro

by Tom Allen

We have heard rumours that Apple will install the Force Touch technology from the Apple Watch on its next iPhone – but nothing about the Macbook, until today. The new 15″ Macbook Pro features …

Merck Supports High-Res Trend at SID

by Tom Allen

Merck is to present its expanded product range at SID 2015 (stand 224), using its own LCD materials, as well as new specialised materials from the acquisition of AZ Electronic Materials. Ultra-bright fringe field …

Exertis Acquires Computers Unlimited

by Helen Vince

Exertis’ parent company DCC Technology has acquired Computers Unlimited (CU) for £24 million ($37.2 million). The Ireland-headquartered consumer distributor has offices in London, Paris and Barcelona and operates four business units that target premium …

S6 is Slower than S5 to Reach 10 Million Mark

by Tom Allen

Despite Samsung’s predictions (Samsung Expects Big Things of S6), sales of the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge smartphones have been slower than those of the Galaxy S4 or S5. A ‘high-ranking Samsung official’ has …

Tags:Mobile Display Monitor| Samsung| Smartphones| Vol 22 - Issue 21

Samsung Regains CEE Tablet Lead

by Tom Allen

Shipments of tablets and hybrid devices in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) fell more than 20% YoY in Q1. IDC says that Russia and Ukraine’s poor economies and the strength of the US dollar …

US Appeals Court Orders Cut to Samsung’s Fine

by Helen Vince

A US federal appeals court has upheld a jury’s finding that Samsung infringed Apple’s patents but has ordered a trial court to reconsider the level of damages awarded against Samsung. It is three years …

Watch the Storage on SSD

by Bob Raikes

Of course, we concentrate on displays here, but we couldn’t help noticing this story (http://tinyurl.com/mfebxgw) about the speed at which SSD loses data, especially at higher temperatures. Frightening information!

Tags:Back Panel| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| storage| Vol 22 - Issue 21

Dlodlo’s 120g VR Headset Ready for Sale

by Tom Allen

Tongue-twistingly-named Dlodlo, of China, has announced a pair of VR glasses weighing 120g – said to be four times lighter than competitors’ models. The glasses have the ‘look and fit’ of sunglasses. The display …

Tags:China| HMDs (Head Mounted Displays)| Mobile Display Monitor| Virtual Reality| Vol 22 - Issue 21

GPU Market Sinks Below 10-Year Average

by Tom Allen

Worldwide GPU shipments in Q1’15 were below the 10-year average of -3.6%, according to Jon Peddie Research (JPR). GPUs are a leading indicator of the PC market, and most PC vendors are guiding cautiously …

Exertis Names New Business Manager

by Helen Vince

Exertis has hired Sarah Flannigan as the company’s new consumer business manager. Flannigan joins Exertis from Tech Data where she served as PC category manager for both consumer and commercial products. In her new …

HTC and Huawei Linked to Everdisplay

by Tom Allen

Sources in Asia claim that HTC and Huawei will adopt Everdisplay’s AMOLED panels in new smartphones to be released this year. Everdisplay currently has a 5″ AMOLED panel, but is also developing 5.5″ and …

‘Bezel-Free’ Sony Phone Appears on Twitter

by Tom Allen

Image credit: @UpleaksA ‘bezel-free’ smartphone, apparently code-named Lavender, has been leaked by @Upleaks on Twitter. The phone is said to be part of Sony’s E55 series, and has a FullHD display larger than the …

Tags:Mobile Display Monitor| Narrow Bezels| Smartphones| sony| Vol 22 - Issue 21