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Samsung Brings B2B to Consumer Show

by Super User

Samsung Mobile’s press event, where the Note 4, Note Edge and Gear VR were announced, took place the day before Samsung Electronics’ event. We couldn’t make it, unfortunately, but look for more information in …

Tags:IFA 2014| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| Samsung| Smartwatches| Vol 21 - Issue 36| Volume 21

Widget Takes on Pebble

by Super User

The Pebble and Pebble Steel smartwatches will be distributed to UK and Benelux retailers and resellers through Widget’s associate company, Now Mobile.

Tags:Distributors| Mobile Display Monitor| Smartwatches| Vol 21 - Issue 43| Volume 21

AUO Joins Sony Supply Chain

by Super User

AUO is supplying 30% of the 1.6″ LCD panels for Sony’s Smartwatch 3, say Asian sources. Innolux will also supply some panels, as Sony is apparently increasing its orders from Taiwanese makers.

Tags:AUO| Large Display Monitor| Smartwatches| sony| Vol 21 - Issue 37| Volume 21

Moto360 Sees Limited UK Release

by Super User

Motorola’s Moto360 smartwatch (Display Monitor Vol 21 No 12) is now available in the UK for

Tags:Mobile Display Monitor| Motorola| Smartwatches| Vol 21 - Issue 43| Volume 21

Fingerprint Sensor Popularity on the Rise

by Super User

Sources in the supply chain claim that orders for fingerprint recognition solutions for smartphones and smartwatches are rising. As well as Apple and Samsung, Chinese makers are beginning to integrate the technology into their …

Tags:Fingerprint Recognition| Large Display Monitor| Smartwatches| Vol 21 - Issue 37| Volume 21

Shanda Uses Hybrid Display for Week-Long Smartwatch Life

by Super User

Shanda, a Chinese manufacturer, has unveiled two smartwatches with battery life of up to a week. Using a hybrid screen, which switches between (transflective) LCD and E Ink modes, the Geak Watch 2 and …

Tags:China| EPD (Electrophoretic)| Mobile Display Monitor| Smartwatches| Vol 21 - Issue 43| Volume 21

Intel Looks to Peak Performance

by Super User

Following its acquisition of Basis in March (Display Monitor Vol 21 No 10), Intel has revealed its first smartwatch. The Basis Peak will be shipped this year and will be thinner and lighter than …

Tags:Intel| Mobile Display Monitor| Smartwatches| Vol 21 - Issue 38| Volume 21

Samsung Sets Gear S Launch Window

by Super User

Samsung’s Gear S will be launched in the USA in the autumn, the company has announced. An exact date and pricing have not been shared yet.

Tags:Mobile Display Monitor| Samsung| Smartwatches| Vol 21 - Issue 38| Volume 21

Intel Peaks Interest With Smartwatch

by Super User

After purchasing fitness tracker firm Basis in March (Display Monitor Vol 21 No 10), Intel is preparing to deliver its first smartwatch: the Basis Peak. The name was announced at the Intel Developer Forum …

Tags:Intel| Mobile Display Monitor| Smartwatches| Vol 21 - Issue 39| Volume 21

LG to Combat Google and Samsung With WebOS

by Super User

Google has Android Wear, Samsung has Tizen – and now it appears that LG is getting into the wearable OS market. According to a developer website, found by The Verge, LG is working on …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| LG Displays (LGD)| Mobile Display Monitor| Smartwatches| Vol 21 - Issue 40| Volume 21| WebOS

Opera Compression Enables Full Smartwatch Browser

by Super User

If, for some reason, you wanted a full web browser on your wrist, then worry not: Opera and Samsung have you covered. Owners of Samsung’s Tizen-powered Gear S smartwatch will be able to download …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| Samsung| Smartwatches| Vol 21 - Issue 40| Volume 21

IT Times Claims G Watch Release Date

by Super User

LG’s G Watch R will be shipped on 16th October, says Korea’s IT Times. The watch will be delivered to Korea ‘and other major countries’ and will cost about KRW320,000 ($295) ex VAT.

Tags:Korea| LG Electronics (LGE)| Mobile Display Monitor| Smartwatches| Vol 21 - Issue 40| Volume 21