Vol 21 – Issue 40 – Page 8

Gartner Revises Semiconductor Forecast Upwards

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Global semiconductor revenue is on track to reach $338 billion this year, a 7.2% increase from last year, says Gartner. The figure also represents a climb from Gartner’s forecast in Q3’14 of 6.7% annual …

iPhone Priority Pushes Back iPad Pro

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The Wall Street Journal says that production of Apple’s 12.9″ iPad Pro has been delayed. Difficulties producing enough new iPhones to meet demand will apparently delay the tablet. Mass-production was scheduled for December (Bloomberg …

Where are Wearables Going From Here?

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When we talk about wearables we think about all kinds of devices and foremost of all, the cool things we will be able to do once the gadgets are cheap enough to reach the …

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Dynamic Focus 65″ LCD Public Displays

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This week we are highlighting LCD Public Displays in the 65″ Full HD category covering sizes 65″ to 69.99″ with 1920 x 1080 resolution. There are five brands featured in the advertising. Samsung is …

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Sharp Aims at 8k Next Year

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Japan’s Nikkei claims that Sharp will produce 8k TVs by 2015. The company aims to establish itself as a leader in the field, ahead of Japan’s trial 8k broadcasts in 2016. Sharp has now …

Display Solutions’ Narrow Display is Sunlight-Readable

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UK-based Display Solutions has a narrow high-brightness screen for use in public applications, such as signage, transport areas, exhibitions and vending. The SSF2845 also features shock and vibration resistance, and can be used in …

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Amazon Testing Physical Stores

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Amazon is reported to be planning to open its first bricks and mortar store in new York City, in time for the holiday shopping season. According to reports, the store on West 34th St. …

Kateeva Will Benefit From OLED Future, Says Young

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The OLED Association’s Barry Young has spoken to OLED-Info about the future of the OLED market (http://tinyurl.com/oo9qap4). On the topic of OLED TVs, Young notes that LG is now claiming yields higher than 80% …

Smaller iPhone Outsells Larger Cousin

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Statistics from mobile analytics firm Mixpanel show that around 20% of iPhone 6 handsets sold are iPhone 6 Plus models. In total terms, the 4.7″ iPhone 6 represents just over 6% of all iPhones …

4G Arrives on Asus’ Padfone Series

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The PF451CL is a 4.5″ addition to Asus’ Padfone line-up – a range of smartphones that can dock into a larger chassis to power a tablet. In the case of the PF451CL (aka Padfone …

Asbis Quits Ireland

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The continuing political uncertainty in Russia and Ukraine has led to Asbis deciding to close its office in Ireland. The region will now be served by Poland, focusing on its Prestigio brand, while a …

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Watch Adam Sandler in High-Res, Thanks to Netflix

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Netflix continues its UltraHD progress with the news that it is preparing to film four new, original films in the format, starring and produced by Adam Sandler. The deal will revolve around Sandler’s other …