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DTG and DTVP Schedule UHD Plugfest

by Tom Allen

The Digital Television Group (DTG), of the UK, and German TV Platform (DTVP) are to hold the second joint Plugfest on the 12th and 13th April, at the DTG’s headquarters in London. The event …

Tags:4k| DTG| Large Display Monitor| Testing| UK (United Kingdom)| UltraHD (4KTV)| Vol 23 - Issue 13

Ofcom

Ofcom Discusses 700MHz

by Tom Allen

Ofcom is currently holding consultations on the 700MHz spectrum clearance in the UK. Points under consideration are: what support viewers might require; whether public funding should be made available; and whether support should be …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| Spectrum Allocation| Terrestrial (DTT)| UK (United Kingdom)| Vol 23 - Issue 13

AOC Shows Gaming Prowess at PCR Boot Camp

by Tom Allen

AOC will take part in the annual PCR Boot Camp, which will be held at the Emirates Stadium, London on the 18th May. The firm will show off four of its newest monitors: the …

Tags:Back Panel| Curved Displays| Desktop Monitors| Events| Game Playing| Large Display Monitor| MMD (AOC Philips)| UK (United Kingdom)| Vol 23 - Issue 12

Global Payments Announces Full Support for Android Pay in the UK

by Isaac Oburu

Global Payments Inc., a leading worldwide provider of payment technology services, is pleased to offer merchants in the UK the ability to accept Android Pay™, which will offer a range of choices for Android …

Tags:Android| Mobile Apps| Payment Systems| UK (United Kingdom)

UltraHD Coming for Formula 1

by Isaac Oburu

It is now official that the UK’s Sky has secured rights to broadcast Formula 1 racing in UltraHD in the UK and Ireland, between 2019 and 2024. Beginning next year, every Formula 1 race …

Tags:4k| Broadcast| Large Display Monitor| Sky| UK (United Kingdom)| UltraHD (4KTV)| Vol 23 - Issue 12

Her Majesty The Queen Experiences Samsung Digital Classroom

by Isaac Oburu

A Samsung Digital Classroom in London, United Kingdom, recently received a visit from some highly prestigious guests. Her Majesty The Queen and HRH The Prince of Wales marked the 40th anniversary of The Prince’s …

Tags:Education| Samsung| UK (United Kingdom)

Wearables Battle the Hype Cycle at WTS 2016

by Tom Allen

This was our first year attending the Wearable Technology Show in London’s ExCel Centre, which has been running since 2014. Already, the event is beginning to branch out to cover more areas, such as …

Tags:Android| Android Wear| Augmented Reality| Automotive| Dialog Semiconductor| Epson| Events| HMDs (Head Mounted Displays)| iOS (Apple)| Mobile Apps| Mobile Display Monitor| Samsung| Sensors| SOCs| sony| UK (United Kingdom)| Virtual Reality| Vol 23 - Issue 11| Vuzix| Wearables

Exterion Wins ‘World’s Largest Advertising Contract’

by Tom Allen

Transport for London has awarded Exterion Media what is described as ‘the largest outdoor advertising contract in the world’, covering the entire London rail network. This includes the London Underground, London Overground, Crossrail and …

Tags:DOOH| Large Display Monitor| Outfront Media| UK (United Kingdom)| Vol 23 - Issue 10

Ofcom

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 …

Tags:Italy| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| Spectrum Allocation| UK (United Kingdom)| Vol 23 - Issue 10

Video Wall from eyevis UK Protects the People of Calderdale

by Isaac Oburu

A video wall created by eyevis UK is helping to protect the people of Calderdale after being installed as part of a £680,000 upgrade of the area’s CCTV system. Eight eyevis 47-inch EYE-LCD-4700-USN-LD-FX displays …

Tags:Eyevis| Security| UK (United Kingdom)| Video Walls

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.

Tags:Distribution| Exertis| Hitachi| Large Display Monitor| Projectors| UK (United Kingdom)| Vol 23 - Issue 10

BenQ Reshuffles UK Team

by Tom Allen

BenQ has announced four new appointments in its UK team. The first is Royce Lye, who will take on the role of general manager for the UK and Ireland. Lye has been with the …

Tags:BenQ| Large Display Monitor| People| Recruitment & Appointments| UK (United Kingdom)| Vol 23 - Issue 10