Vol 21 – Issue 49 – Page 4

55 ForthDD’s Microdisplays in 97% of US Army’s HMD

by Raverstead

Forth Dimension Displays (ForthDD) (Scotland) is a long time manufacturer of high performance LCOS panels. At I/ITSEC 2014, the company told us that its microdisplays now power over 97% of the US Army’s HMDs …

JCDecaux Considers Clear Channel Bid

by Raverstead

According to Reuters, JCDecaux may make a bid for rival Clear Channel’s European advertising assets. Sources say that JCDecaux met with investment banks recently to appoint a financial advisor that will help put together …

Wearable Interest Soaring Pre-Apple Watch

by Raverstead

In a new report (http://tinyurl.com/oxat8gf) Forrester Research shares five ‘urgent truths’ about wearables. The first truth is shared for free: demand, despite the hype bubble, is real. Forrester’s data shows that 45% of adults …

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Services Trend in Simulation Market Reaching M&A Stage

by Raverstead

The military training and simulation industry has been very good for participants for the last decade as the need for hardware and software to train for many operations increased. But as budgets decline, many …

Hon Hai Posts Record Monthly Sales

by Raverstead

Strong demand for Apple products helped Hon Hai Precision achieve record sales in November of NT$514.8 billion ($16.5 billion), up 12.8% from November 2013 and 9.8% higher than October. In the first 11 months …

Preparing for ISE 2015

by Raverstead

ISE 2015 takes place in February next year, in Amsterdam’s RAI convention centre. Three key zones will divide Canon’s stand, where attendees can learn more about colour, refraction and brightness. The focus is on …

MTS Readies for UltraHD

by Raverstead

Russian satellite provider MTS will be ready to offer UltraHD services to its subscribers once reception equipment becomes available. MTS executives did not tell Russian media when, where or on what equipment the format …

Immersive Display Solutions Profiles Immersive Solutions

by Raverstead

Immersive Display Solutions, Inc. (IDSI) (Kennesaw, GA) showed several simulation and training solutions at I/ITSEC 2014 and also announced an agreement to take a controlling interest in Bedford, UK-based simulation and visualization specialists, Simulation …

LG Skips Past UltraHD to 8k

by Raverstead

Thought that UltraHD would be the big news at CES 2015? Think again. LG Display, according to CNet, will be exhibiting a 55″ 8k TV at the show. Code-named ‘Mabinogion’, the TV is believed …

Will LG Show a 4G Watch at MWC?

by Raverstead

It is rumoured that the second-generation G Watch R, from LG, will be the first smartwatch to feature 4G connectivity. Industry sources claim that the product will debut at MWC in March.

UK’s Dual-Use WEEE Definition to Change from 2016

by Raverstead

From 2016, the definition of household and non-household waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) is to be amended in the UK, to better match European policy. The Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS) …

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Innolux Sales Rise 18.5% YoY

by Raverstead

Innolux achieved an 18.5% year on year increase in sales in November, reaching NT$38.5 billion ($1.2 billion), though this was little changed from October. Sales for the period of January to November reached NT$390.5 …