Vol 22 – Issue 16 – Page 4

Apple Watch Fees Approach $3,000

by Tom Allen

Apple has revealed that repairing the Apple Watch outside of its warranty will be an expensive proposition. Prices will range from $230 for the basic Apple Watch Sport to $2,800 for the Edition model. …

Lumineq Promises 4″ Readability From 20m

by Tom Allen

Beneq subsidiary Lumineq has produced a new thin film electroluminescent display, with segmented characters. It is intended for industrial environments where information must be gathered at a glance, so has wide viewing angles (179°) …

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UK Retail Sales in March Up 3.2%

by Helen Vince

UK retail sales in March increased by 3.2% on a like-for-like basis in March, and on a total sales basis sales improved 4.7%, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC)-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor. Last …

TI Doubles HUD Field of View

by Tom Allen

TI has released its first automotive-qualified DLP chipset for HUD applications, enabling HUDs with a field-of-view up to 12°. Existing HUDs are limited to a 4° – 6° FoV, according to IHS’s Mark Boyadjis. …

Korean Team Puts Static Electricity to Good Use

by Tom Allen

A team at Korea’s Sungkyunkwan University is working on a wearable, portable charging solution with a difference. Rather than tapping into excess kinetic energy or solar power, the researchers have developed a new fabric …

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Barco Shows Off Lasers and Panoramic Projection

by Tom Allen

Barco has shared details of its CinemaCon 2015 (20th – 23rd April, Las Vegas) stand. Visitors will be able to view a demonstration of an UltraHD laser projector, showing 3D at 60fps, as well …

Mentor Prepares for PCR Boot Camp

by Vanessa Browning

Distributor Mentor will attend the PCR Boot Camp on 14th May at Whittlebury Hall in the UK. The company specialises in displays, and will show its self-manufactured touch screens, toughened-glass displays and privacy filter …

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Toshiba Chooses Cidexport for Clearance Lines

by Helen Vince

In France, Toshiba has chosen Cidexport as its official distributor of clearance models. The broker already offers a selection of Toshiba notebooks through local and international resellers.

Medium Adds Vendors in Germany

by Helen Vince

Medium has expanded its offering in Germany through three new distribution deals. The company has added touchscreen and interactive displays from Focus Touch, interactive whiteboards from Smit and display supports and mounts from HKS.

100% of German IT Companies Expect Revenue Growth

by Tom Allen

Germany’s Central Association of Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers (ZVEI) has predicted a positive year for the German electrical industry. Speaking at the Hannover Messe this month, ZVEI president Michael Ziesemer said that 59% of …

Tags:Germany| Large Display Monitor| Market Data| Vol 22 - Issue 16

Digital Signage Returns to Russia

by Tom Allen

The Digital Signage Russia conference – said to be the country’s largest signage event – will take place on 29th May in Moscow’s Radisson Slavyanskaya Hotel. Organised by Digisky and OVAB Europe, the conference …

Z4 Rumours May Apply to Different Phone

by Tom Allen

A Twitter source known for technology leaks (@Vizileaks) claims that recent rumours about the upcoming Sony Xperia Z4 smartphone actually apply to a lesser model called the Z3 Neo. The rumours claim a 5.1″ …

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