Vol 21 – Issue 38 – Page 6

IBC Round-up

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We’ve been reporting on the 4Ever government-driven project in France since April 2012 when the project was established to test and develop UltraHD technology. The group has been working on HEVC encoding testing and …

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Flexible Touch Enabled by Canatu Partnership

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Canatu has partnered with German company Display Solutions to develop touchscreens for 4.3″ to 15″ displays. Solutions created under the partnership will use Canatu’s carbon nanobud films and Display Solution’s controller equipment. As well …

Marvel Distributsia Adds Asustek

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Russian distributor Marvel Distributsia is now offering all-in-one and desktop PCs from Asustek throughout the region, as well as networking products and CE devices.

Phones 4 U Falls into Administration

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The UK’s Phones 4 U mobile phone retailer has fallen into administration, blaming the recent withdrawal from its business of Vodafone and EE. However, within days of the announcement, both Vodafone and EE were …

Sony Looked at Flexible Displays for Its Smartphone Line

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When we talk about smartphone leadership, Sony is not the first name that comes to mind. In a recent interview of Thomas Waldner, Senior Design Manager at Sony Mobile Communications by Trusted Reviews, the …

DSE Opens Award Nominations

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Nominations are now being accepted for Digital Signage Expo’s 12th annual Apex Awards, for digital signage installations and content. To qualify, nominees must have a new or current signage/interactive technology programme, installed between 1st …

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Hitachi Takes UST to the Next Level

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Hitachi’s newest Smart projector – currently unnamed – is able to throw a 40″ image from just 1cm from the display area. The company had it set up on a desk in the small …

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Technology Exposed Roundup

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Aten launched a 16×16 modular matrix (VM1600) switch, with hot-swappable input/output cards. Currently it supports HDMI and DVI cards, but DisplayPort, SDI, HDBaseT and VGA will be added by the end of the year. …

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Microsoft Signs IoT MoU With LG

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While attending the TechDays 2014 forum in Korea recently, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella signed a memorandum of understanding with LG Electronics. The two companies have agreed to work together to expand their Internet of …

Media Markt Trials Drive Concept

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Media Markt is trialing a new drive concept in Germany, in a bid to strengthen its multi-channel strategy. The electronics retailer is reported to be the first in Germany to launch this format, which …

Rumour: Apple to Invest in OLED for Tablets

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Sources in Asia claim that JOLED (JDI + Sony + Panasonic) Display Monitor Vol 21 No 30) is to begin trial production of 10″ and 12″ OLED panels by 2016, in addition to the …

As Expected, Apple Sets New Sales Record for iPhone 6/6Plus

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The first weekend of iPhone 6/6 Plus sales have commenced and, as expected, Apple recorded a new sales record for their latest iPhone models. Apple states that it sold 10 million iPhones this weekend. …