Vol 21 - Issue 45

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02 Ricoh, Giroptic Show 360 deg Cameras

by Raverstead

Cameras and especially activity-based imaging devices have been on the rise for several years. Now two companies are taking this development a step further by demonstrating 360 degree cameras. This means that they acquire …

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CEW 02 Mesa Mundi Shows Multitouch Solutions

by Raverstead

Mesa Mundi Inc. (Sharon, MA) was showing its multitouch displays at the recent Customer Engagement World (CEW) in New York November 5-6. These displays are targeted at both commercial applications such as multi-person game …

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Nanowire and Nanotube Touch Sensors

by Raverstead

Nanowire and carbon nanotube transparent conductive film (TCF) touch sensors were also on the agenda at the event. Sri Peruvemba, representing Cambrios, presented on the firm’s silver nanowire ink products of which Geoff Walker …

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Huawei Plans R&D in Korea

by Raverstead

Kevin Ho, president of Huawei’s handset product line, has said that the company is planning to build a new R&D smartphone facility in Korea. Ho did not provide any more information, saying, “we have …

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Barco’s X2O Shows Software for Creating Interactive Content

by Raverstead

I had a chance to get a demo of the software for creating interactive content for digital signage and other applications at CEW. This X2O platform is from X2O Media, Inc. (Montreal, Quebec), a …

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Quanta Plans Double-Digit Wearable Growth

by Raverstead

Quanta vice chairman C.C. Leung told journalists in New Taipei City that the company expects “significant growth” in the wearables market next year. Leung said that Quanta is targetting double-digit sales growth and will …

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Dodocase and Fove Show Virtual Reality

by Raverstead

Virtual reality is a big topic for the market these days and many companies besides Oculus are following the trend. At Engadget Expand virtual reality did play a significant role with two companies, Dodocase …

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CEW Round-Up

by Raverstead

At Customer Engagement World (CEW) the players in digital signage meet the advertisers, content creators and ad agencies to discuss progress and trends in the industry. The key aspect is how to engage the …

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Quantum Materials Hires Experienced Scientist

by Raverstead

Quantum Materials says that Dr Krishna Kowlgi has joined the company as nanomaterials process engineer. Dr. Kowlgi is an experienced entrepreneurial scientist specialising in analytical and physical chemistry with inventions and commercialised technologies in …

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Samsung Considers AMOLED Price Cuts

by Raverstead

Samsung is said to be considering cutting the price of its AMOLED panels for smartphones. Sources say that the company has been visiting customers, primarily in China, to discuss reduced pricing. Reducing the price …

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Clear Channel May Sell European Assets

by Raverstead

Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings is reported to be considering options for its European business, having been approached with offers for the unit by private equity firms. According to a Reuters report, CVC Capital Payments …

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Intel Wireless Power Coming in 2015

by Raverstead

Kumar Chinnaswamy, general manager of wireless charging at Intel Experiences Group, has said that smartphones using wireless charging solutions from Intel will be available early next year. The technology is also forecast to reach …

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