Vol 22 – Issue 07 – Page 3

Sony Helps Estonian Independent Cinemas Embrace 4K and 3D Technology

by Vanessa Browning

Sony’s 4k and 3D cinema technology is now available to smaller Estonian independent cinema communities. Sony’s partner in Estonia, Miterassa Ltd., has installed several 4k projectors in a selection of smaller independent cinemas, including …

Is BMW Working on Augmented Reality Glasses?

by Norbert Hildebrand

According to an article in the Financial Times, BMW is working on an augmented reality headset that will allow the driver to see through the car. The technology is supposedly being revealed at the …

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Sling TV Adds AMC Network, is Open for Business

by Norbert Hildebrand

We have reported before on Sling TV as the OTT offering from Dish Network. This new service is now open for business in the USA. The IP-based video delivery system promises many channels for …

Of Rail Roads Pipelines and the FCC’s Internet

by Steve Sechrist

The US FCC (Federal Communications Commission) recently said it would seek (again) to gain regulation authority over the Internet, in a move that looks to secure Net Neutrality using some fundamental principles laid down …

Quantum Dots Are getting Cheaper and Environmentally Safer

by Norbert Hildebrand

LCDs with Quantum Dots are often seen as an alternative to OLED displays at a lower cost. The technology has been used for some years now (for example, by Sony) and is often marketed …

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Samsung Listens to Its Smart TVs

by Norbert Hildebrand

Smart TVs have been all the rage recently and together with 4k/UHD technology are seen as the high end technology available in today’s TV sets. Some see smart TVs as one of the reasons …

Innolux Starts 2015 with 32% Jump in Sales

by Helen Vince

Innolux reported a 31.7% year on year increase in sales in January, reaching NT$36 billion ($1.1 billion), though this was down 5.7% from the final month of last year. During January, Innolux shipped 11.4 …

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Hannstar Sees 10.4% Rise in January Sales

by Helen Vince

Hannstar saw sales improve 10.4% year on year and 1% sequentially to NT$2.1 billion ($66.6 million) in the first month of the year. The company shipped 36.7 million small and medium panels, 2.5% higher …

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Dynamic Focus on 55″ Full HD LCD Public Displays V22 Issue 07

by Vanessa Browning

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 10 brands featured in the advertising. Samsung is …

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Panels Move to Be Largest Factor in Set Prices

by Tom Allen

Changing panel prices are becoming the largest swing factor to TV makers’ profitability, says David Hsieh of DisplaySearch (http://tinyurl.com/ofwz9e6). The LCD module represents between 70% and 80% of the cost of a set, and …

Cricket Cup Broadcast Live in High Res

by Tom Allen

The International Cricket Council has said that the ICC World Cup 2015 will be produced in UltraHD. Seven matches will be broadcast live, using the format, by India’s Star Sports. Analyst Comment I was …

Pixelworks Result 09/02/2015

by Helen Vince

Pixelworks Inc. has released its fourth quarter and full year results, recording a wider quarterly net loss of $2.7 million on turnover of $15.1 million, which compares with a net loss of $50,000 on …

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