Vol 21 – Issue 46 – Page 6

Samsung Redesigns Simband to Echo Gear S

by Raverstead

The second-generation Samsung Simband wearable is now in beta testing. Unlike the first Simband, this new model acts as a smartwatch as well as a fitness tracker; it has been redesigned, with a curved …

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Advanced Advertising at the NYC Television Week

by Raverstead

The NYC Television Week hosted another conference that focused on Advanced Advertising in the TV space. There were several panels focusing on topics from big data, targeting advertising and programmatic TV (automated and dynamic …

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First On-Cell Module Developed by Kyocera

by Raverstead

A new 7″ Kyocera display module, the TCG070WVLR*PC*-GD*118, is the company’s first with an on-cell procap touch panel. The touch panel cover glass, touch sensor and controller are all integrated into the module, resulting …

No Risk to Eyes With BenQ’s GP30

by Raverstead

Enhancing BenQ’s LED projector range is the new GP30, a bright and portable model for business travellers and in the home. Because it uses a solid state light source (900 lumens), the GP30 can …

MDM Product Roundup Vol 21 Issue 46

by Raverstead

The Tab 8W from Acer (Display Monitor Vol 21 No 36) is now available in Europe, starting at £135 ($210). The company has also started to sell the Liquid Leap smartband (Display Monitor Vol …

TV Shipment Growth in Double Digits

by Raverstead

Worldwide TV shipments are expected to rise 10% next year, according to 376 sources, to around 230 million units. Large-size TV demand in mature markets and China, and small-size demand in emerging regions, will …

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Samsung Display Requests Component Price Cuts

by Raverstead

Samsung Display is asking supply chaing members to lower component pricing by as much as 30%, as the company aims to drop its overall pricing for small- and medium-size panels. The news comes from …

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Applied Materials Result 19/11/2014

by Raverstead

Applied Materials Inc. has reported its fourth quarter and full year results. The company posted a net profit in Q4 of $290 million on turnover of $2.2 billion, which compares with a net profit …

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Hon Hai Result 19/11/2014

by Raverstead

Hon Hai Precision Industry Company posted a net profit of NT$34 billion ($1.1 billion) in the third quarter of the year on turnover of NT$ 950.5 billion ($30.7 billion), bringing net profit in the …

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Notebooks Profit From Falling Tablets

by Raverstead

Notebook PC shipments were up 10% YoY in Q3, DisplaySearch has said, to 49.4 million units. By comparison, tablet PC shipments fell 8%. The mature markets of North America and Western Europe drove notebook …

CTouch Europe Appoints Granteq in ME

by Raverstead

CTouch Europe has appointed Granteq Distribution in the Middle East to expand its presence in the region. Granteq will sell and distribute CTouch Europe’s large format touchscreens across the Gulf states.

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Plessey Expands European Reach

by Raverstead

Plessey has signed a distribution agreement with Syscom Electronique to expand its European network with coverage in the France and Tunisia markets for its GaN-on-Silicon LED products.

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