Vol 22 – Issue 49 – Page 2

Xiaomi Takes on Inventec

by Tom Allen

The rumoured notebook from Xiaomi will be produced by Inventec, say Taiwanese supply chain sources. The product will be a 12.5″ model and will be produced at Inventec’s facility in Shanghai. Shipments are expected …

Daqri Announces Cooperation with Topcon for Smart Helmet

by Norbert Hildebrand

Daqri, the California based developer of augmented reality enterprise solutions has announced a cooperation with Topcon, a Japan-based international hardware and software firm working on positioning solutions. Daqri has been working on augmented reality …

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Eyevis Prepares Transparent OLED

by Tom Allen

Eyevis has previously demonstrated transparent OLED displays in private areas at exhibitions, away from the show floor – but now these products are beginning to appear on the company’s website. One such model is …

LEDs Put That Christmas Sparkle in the Air

by Tom Allen

We all remember the best Christmas traditions: stockings in the morning, the smell of turkey in the air, seeing the presents under the tree. No-one ever names ‘Hunting through a string of tiny lights …

Planar Revitalises UNLV Gym

by Tom Allen

Planar has installed a video wall of 12 Clarity Matrix LCD displays at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Located in the Student Recreation and Wellness Centre, the 6 x 2 wall uses displays …

Thomson Agrees Sale to Harmonic

by Tom Allen

Harmonic has presented a binding offer to Thomson Video Networks, for a 100% acquisition of the company. Thomson has accepted the offer, which is worth $75 million. Harmonic is backed up by Edmond de …

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Philips Commits to Carbon Neutrality

by Tom Allen

At the World Climate Summit in France, Philips has announced that it is committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2020. The company expects to have reduced itts carbon footprint by 40% this year, since …

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Eizo Kraafts a Perfect Game

by Tom Allen

Kraaft is a gaming venue in France, with brands BarKraaft and Kraaft by Hub. Here, gamers can come together to eat, drink, chat and – of course – play! The company, which is expanding …

Hannspree Switches to IPS in HannsG Upgrade

by Tom Allen

Hannspree has produced an update to its HannsG HT Touch monitor line, the 27″ HT273HPB, which replaces the HT271HPB. As well as better viewing angles thanks to the TN-to-IPS conversion, the screen is slimmer, …

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VESA Celebrates New Roster

by Tom Allen

VESA’s membership roster has exceeded 230 companies. The organisation attributes much of its recent growth to increasing adoption of the DisplayPort standard, which is being supported by DisplayPort Alt Mode in USB-C. VESA will …

Dell/Ingram Deal Reaches France

by Tom Allen

Dell has extended its ongoing partnership with Ingram Micro to France. By the end of the winter, Ingram will be able to distribute Dell’s full product portfolio in the country. Ingram joins Tech Data …

Apple Hits More TV Service Delays

by Tom Allen

Apple has long been rumoured to be developing an IPTV service, with the last update – a delay to 2016 – coming in August (Apple TV Service Hits Delay). Now both Bloomberg and CBS‘s …

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