Vol 21 – Issue 48 – Page 3

RTL Considers Netflix Rival…

by Raverstead

The RTL Group is considering the launch of a Netflix-like SVOD service. Co-CEO Guillaume de Posch told French newspaper La Correspondance de la Presse that he feels it is a shame that US companies, …

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Dynamic Focus on 55″ Full HD LCD Public Displays

by Raverstead

This week we are highlighting LCD Public Displays in the 55″ Full HD category covering sizes 53.5″ to 59.49″ with 1920 x 1080 resolution. There are seven brands featured in the advertising. Samsung is …

Valens in Top 5 EMEA Tech Companies

by Raverstead

Deloitte has named Valens, developer of HDBaseT, as the fourth fastest-growing technology company in EMEA. Deloitte’s rankings are based on revenue growth in the past five years; Valens grew 33,244% between 2009 and 2013.

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Amazon Breaks Black Friday Sales Record for Fire Tablet and Kindle

by Raverstead

Amazon released information about its Black Friday sales for the Kindle ereaders and Fire tablets. While Amazon never releases exact numbers in the way Apple does, it did announce great results for its Black …

Apple Gives Way to Google in the Classroom

by Raverstead

According to IDC, Apple’s iPads have been overtaken by Google’s Chromebooks in US schools for the first time. 715,500 Chromebooks were shipped to schools in Q3, compared to 702,000 iPads. Chromebooks now represent 25% …

Intel to Deliver Chips for Next Generation of Google Glass

by Raverstead

As many analysts are debating the downfall of Google Glass, the Wall Street Journal released a report saying that Intel will be delivering the processor for the second generation of the device. The report …

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Toshiba Rolls Out Massive Laptop Expansion

by Raverstead

Toshiba has rolled out a significant number of new laptops in the Satellite series, as well as two new additions to the Qosmio range. The products have 15.6″ or 17.3″ displays and range in …

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Swisscom Launches SVOD Service

by Raverstead

Switzerland’s Swisscom has launched a rival SVOD service to Netflix called Teleclub Play. The service offers films, TV shows, documentaries, sports and childrens’ programming for CHF12.90 ($13.20) a month. Around 5,000 titles are currently …

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Absen To Boast of Lowest Pixel Pitch at ISE

by Raverstead

An exclusive demonstration of Absen Optoelectronics’ new high-resolution outdoor LED display, the X5, will be given at ISE 2015. Absen will be in hall 11, stand F52. The X5 is a 5.2mm-pixel pitch product …

Vodafone Mulling Liberty Global Acquisition

by Raverstead

There have been unconfirmed reports that Vodafone is considering making an offer to acquire Liberty Global and Tesco’s loss-making online video business, Blinkbox. Reuters said that Vodafone is reviewing potential acquisitions in order to …

Fraunhofer Hosts Organic Electronics Course

by Raverstead

Fraunhofer FEP will run a course on organic electronics, including OLEDs, on 10th March in Dresden, Germany. OLED lighting, OLED-on-silicon, encapsulation and roll-to-roll technologies will be among those covered. Registration is €650. To register, …

Asus Brings First QD Laptop to Market

by Raverstead

The Asus Zenbook NX500 (Display Monitor Vol 21 No 23), which uses a 3M quantum dot enhancement film, is now on sale. It costs $2,700, but Asus notes that it is a limited edition …