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Tablets Will Fall Due to Phablet Popularity

by Tom Allen

There were 18.3 million connected tablets in the USA at the end of 2014, says The NPD Group – up 90% YoY. More than 8.7 million new customers joined cellular tablet contracts last year, …

American Airlines Stays Grounded on iPad Glitch

by Tom Allen

‘Several dozen’ America Airlines flights were grounded at the end of April as the result of an iPad software glitch. Flight plans and pilot manuals are stored on the tablets. The airline said that …

Microsoft Faces Potential Lumia Sales Ban

by Tom Allen

The International Trade Commission has ruled against Microsoft in an ongoing dispute, which could force the company to stop selling some Lumia smartphones in the USA. A wireless technology company, Interdigital, claims that Microsoft …

FCC Delays ASO in USA – For Some

by Tom Allen

Low-power TV (LPTV) stations in the USA have been let off the hook in regard to the digital transition – for a while, at least. The FCC has said that it wants to limit …

Tags:ASO (Analogue Switch Off)| Broadcasters| Large Display Monitor| USA| Vol 22 - Issue 18

Kopin Chosen for Follow-On Order

by Tom Allen

Kopin has secured a $1.8 million follow-on production order from the US government, for a high-brightness microdisplay. The displays, which will be supplied over a 15-month period, will be used in the F-35 Helmet-Mounted …

Streaming More Popular Than Linear TV

by Tom Allen

Deloitte’s Digital Democracy survey shows that streaming popularity is continuing to climb across the USA. Such services are now used by more than 42% of households in the country, with streaming content having overtaken …

Tags:Consoles| Large Display Monitor| Streaming Video| USA| Vol 22 - Issue 18

And Finally… – Vol 22 No 20

by Tom Allen

We’d be the first to admit to occasionally prodding an under-performing PC with a toe, but we can at least tell the difference between a computer and Old Yeller. Someone ought to share this …

Under Armour Invests in Signage for Flagship Store

by Tom Allen

Under Armour, an athletic clothing brand, recently opened a new store in Chicago, which has been equipped with digital signage throughout. Designer and integrator Activate the Space worked with the company on the Chicago …

JCDecaux Keeps Time in LAX

by Tom Allen

A new digital display tower has been launched in LA International Airport by JCDecaux. Tiffany is the launch partner for the Time Tower, which uses LED displays on all four faces. These are a …

Chevy Prints a Video

by Tom Allen

American car brand Chevy has worked with its advertising agency to put a video screen and player into physical magazines. 10,000 copies of Esquire and Popular Mechanics had the screen embedded into a printed …

Tags:Advertising| Back Panel| Mobile Display Monitor| USA| Vol 22 - Issue 17

Dolby Previews Dolby Vision in USA and Europe

by Tom Allen

The Dolby Vision HDR format will be launched on Vizio’s upcoming Reference series of TVs this year – but on 22nd May, you can experience Dolby Vision content for yourself with the premiere of …

US Smartphone Shares Flat From 2014

by Tom Allen

In the three months ending in February 2015, smartphones had penetrated almost 77% of the US market, according to Comscore – up 5% on the September – November 2014 period. The result represented 186.3 …