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Samsung at the ‘Birth’ of VR

by Tom Allen

Taking VR to the next level, Samsung – using its Gear VR – has taken part in the world’s first live-streamed child birth in virtual reality. An Australian couple – Jason and Alison Larke …

Tags:Back Panel| Mobile Display Monitor| Samsung| Virtual Reality| Vol 22 - Issue 12

TCO Reviews TCO Certified Criteria

by Tom Allen

A new generation of TCO Certified will be introduced this year, with a focus on environmental, social and economic sustainability throughout the product life cycle. TCO Development reviews the criteria of TCO Certified every …

Tags:Environment| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| TCO Development| Vol 22 - Issue 12

Asus’ UltraHD Notebook Runs for Six Hours

by Tom Allen

Asus’ new ultrabook, the Zenbook Pro UX501, features a 15.6″ UltraHD display and high-end specifications. Aimed at demanding users – primarily gamers – the UX501 features a slim (20.6mm) aluminium chassis and will last …

MWC Grows to 93,000 Visitors

by Bob Raikes

MWC 2015 was the biggest so far, with a claimed 93,000 visitors from 200 countries, even though entry costs from €750 just to walk the floor and several thousand Euros for premium attendee packages. …

Strategy – Horizontals and Verticals

by Bob Raikes

This week we have three event reports across the two publications. Mobile Display Monitor includes a substantial report on the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona last week, while the Large Display Monitor has reports …

NFC Makes Swatch Watches Smarter

by Tom Allen

Hayek praised the Apple Watch, saying that there is room for both Apple and Swatch in the marketSwatch claims to have worked around the limitations of smartwatches – small screens, low battery life and …

Tags:Apple Watch (iWatch)| Mobile Display Monitor| Smartwatches| Vol 22 - Issue 12

Intel Cuts Revenue Forecast

by Helen Vince

Intel has cut its first quarter turnover forecast by almost a billion dollars, saying it now expects turnover to be around $12.8 billion having previously forecast $13.7 billion. The change in outlook is a …

Tags:Financial Data| Intel| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 22 - Issue 12

Emagin Result 19/03/2015

by Helen Vince

Emagin Corporation has released its fourth quarter and full year results, posting a net loss of $1.5 million on turnover of $6.7 million in Q4, which compares with a net loss of $8.7 million …

Tags:eMagin| Financial Data| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 22 - Issue 12

PCR Awards Recognise UK Top Dogs

by Tom Allen

The PCR Awards recognise the top brands and companies in the UK technology channel. 20 awards were handed out in three categories – Frontline, Distribution and Vendor – as well as the special Grand …

Disappointing Q4 Puts Brakes on IDC’s Tablet Forecast

by Tom Allen

IDC has cut back its five-year forecast for worldwide tablet shipments, following a YoY decline in Q4’14. The firm expects 234.5 million units to be shipped this year, representing a moderate increase of 2.1%. …

Tags:IDC| Mobile Display Monitor| tablets| Vol 22 - Issue 12| Worldwide

HTC Expects Double-Digit Smartphone Rise

by Tom Allen

Taiwan’s HTC expects its domestic smartphone shipments to rise more than 50% YoY in Q1. A double-digit rise, possibly higher than 50% is also predicted in Q2 thanks to the launch of the new …

Tags:HTC| Mobile Display Monitor| Smartphones| Vol 22 - Issue 12

AUO Focuses on Five Areas for Panel Promotions

by Tom Allen

AUO is focusing on five key areas to promote panel sales this year, said president Paul Peng. They are UltraHD resolution; curved display technology; integrated touch; image improvement technologies such as wide colour gamut; …