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Hitachi Takes UST to the Next Level

by Super User

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

by Super User

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

by Super User

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

by Super User

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

by Super User

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. …

Samsung Renames LFD Day

by Super User

Samsung’s Smart Signage & Networking Solutions Day (formerly LFD Day) will take place in Frankfurt this year, on 16th October. Visitors can view Samsung’s new displays, attend workshops and lectures and talk with Samsung …

DivX & MainConcept Stay Busy

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DivX and MainConcept have now split again from Rovi and had their own booth. Emphasis at the show was on HEVC support and new codecs and the company was showing live encoding of three …

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Vestel Adds Mobile Phones

by Super User

Slightly surprisingly, Vestel had a lot of digital signage monitors at IFA. Also, slightly surprising at IBC, the news that we got was about the company’s new smartphones that have been developed in-house although …

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Vestel Provides Launch Timings for IFA Products

by Super User

Following our discussion with Vestel at IFA (Display Monitor Vol 21 No 36), we have now confirmed launch windows for various products that we saw at the show. * The single-wire TV and OLED …

Systeam Expands Portfolio

by Super User

In Germany, Systeam has added new products to its portfolio from Lenovo and Eiki. The distributor is now offering Lenovo’s PCs and Eiki’s videoprojectors to customers throughout Germany.

LTPS is in Oversupply

by Super User

There is an oversupply of LTPS LCD panels in the market, say sources in the Asian supply chain. The sources, quoting unnamed analysts, say that it may take two or three years before the …

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