Vol 21 – Issue 49 – Page 8

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 …

Prestigio Targets Mid-Range

by Raverstead

Prestigio’s Multipad Muze 5001 3G features 3G connectivity, Bluetooth and a dual-SIM slot. It is a mid-range tablet, with 8GB of storage (expandable to 32GB), 7,000mAh battery and 1280 x 800 resolution. Android 4.4.4 …

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Ocean Expands Westfield Presence

by Raverstead

Ocean Outdoor has launched ‘The Screen @ Southern Terrace’, a new full-motion 325 site in Westfield London. It measures 5.2m x 2.7m and has a 10.5mm pixel pitch.

Indiana State University Helping to Train Unmanned Systems Operators

by Raverstead

Indiana State University (ISU) recently acquired two new unmanned aerial (UAS) training systems from Corsair Engineering (Orlando, FL) for training future crews of unmanned systems for military and commercial use. Corsair’s IM3PUT (integrated multi-mission …

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New Brightness Level Achieved by NEC

by Raverstead

NEC’s new specialty LCD display, the Multisync X474HB, is designed to adapt to its surroundings. Intended for signage use, the 47″ screen reaches a brightness level almost three times that of other NEC units: …

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Kyocera Handles Direct Sunlight

by Raverstead

Kyocera has developed two new TFT-LCD display modules for use in bright environments, such as direct sunlight. Because of this, they are suited for use in industrial, medical, aerospace and similar applications. An LED …

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100 Million Projection Chips Shipped

by Raverstead

A new industry milestone has been reached by 3LCD Technology. 100 million 3LCD projection chips have been shipped since the technology’s introduction in 1998.

Ipsos Sees 50% of Adults Having Used a Mobile TV Platform

by Raverstead

Ipsos Media CT, part of the market research firm Ipsos, has released its findings on the use of mobile platforms for watching TV. According to a recently released study, it finds that half of …

QD Opportunities Examined in New Report

by Raverstead

Research and Markets has published a new report on quantum dots. The firm examines the technology’s market opportunities between 2015 and 2022. These opportunities expanded rapidly over the past year as QDs began to …

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