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Athene’s FMM Suitable for 500ppi+ OLEDs

by Super User

Japanese semiconductor technology firm Athene has developed a new fine metal mask (FMM) technique, specifically for high-precision OLED production. According to the Nikkei Asian Review, the new mask is both stronger and more durable …

Samsung Matches Curve of the Eye

by Super User

A curved 27″ monitor has been introduced by Samsung. The company says that this makes the S27D590C perfectly suited to entertainment uses such as gaming. Viewing distances to all parts of the screen are …

Argos Makes Key Appointments

by Super User

UK retail chain Argos has made two new appointments as part of its strategy to become a digital retail leader. Ian Dobson joins the company as head of customer and market insight, in which …

Flexible Phones Next Year, Says Smartkem

by Super User

Flexible smartphones will be available by ‘late 2015’, according to UK-based organic semiconductor materials supplier Smartkem. Mike Cowin, head of strategic marketing, told Mobile Today that this year’s fixed-curve models are “just the beginning… …

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LG’s Entry-Level Phone Boasts 4G, Dual-SIM

by Super User

LG’s F60 is the company’s newest entry-level offering – with 4G connectivity. Powered by a 1.2GHz Qualcomm quad-core processor, running Android 4.4, the phone shares many functions with the LG G3. These include Knock …

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German Partners Invited to Philips Training

by Super User

TP Vision is inviting its reseller partners in the DACH countries to training days, between 13th and 17th October. The subjects of Android and UltraHD are the main focus, but curved TVs and Ambilight …

Exhibition Round-up

by Super User

There was a small exhibition area in the lobby of the Kempinski Hotel where the conference was held. I thought that there was less of interest on display this year, as exhibitors seemed to …

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Commercial LFDs Enjoy Growth, Says DisplaySearch

by Super User

Shipments of large-format commercial LCD displays have risen in the USA for eight consecutive quarters – despite pressure from consumer TVs, hybrid displays and other lower-cost alternatives. NPD DisplaySearch data shows that 26″+ commercial …

Sony Claims Thinnest, Brightest 27″ Surgical Monitors

by Super User

Designed for minimally invasive surgery and surgical microscopy, Sony’s 27″ LMD-2765MD and LMD-2760MD monitors are said to be thinner (57mm) and brighter (1,000 cd/m

Nanoco Appoints New COO

by Super User

Nanoco Group has appointed Keith Wiggins to the newly created role of COO. He joins Nanoco from Dow and will be responsible for the operational management of the company including key customer relationships and …

HTC Will Extend M8 Brand to New Flagship

by Super User

A new HTC flagship smartphone, the M8 Life, will be launched in Q4’14, Chinese media claims. The phone will apparently feature a 5.5″ display with 2048 x 1536 resolution and a 2.7GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon …

Motion’s CL920 Charges in 90 Minutes

by Super User

The CL920 rugged tablet, from UK-based Motion Computing, will run for eight hours on battery and fully charge in 90 minutes. Built around an internal magnesium frame, the tablet is protected by Gorilla Glass …

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