Vol 23 – Issue 08 – Page 5

Imagination Reduces GPU Power Need

by Bob Raikes

Imagination Technologies had a number of demonstrations that were similar to those at CES. They focused on the capability of Imagination in GPUs and in video processing. The first product we looked at was …

NeoNode Enables Notebooks with Touch

by Bob Raikes

Neonode was on the ST Microelectronics booth and on the Swedish booth (it is based in Stockholm) and was showing a bar system that includes an infrared curtain touch system that can be used …

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SunPartner Boosts Mobile Power Using Solar

by Bob Raikes

SunPartner Technologies has developed a technology that it calls “Wysips” that consists of a transparent solar cell technology, together with the related optical stack and semiconductor know how. The company sees applications in “smart …

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Fujitsu Brings Palm Secure to Tablets

by Bob Raikes

Fujitsu was at the show to demonstrate its strength in big systems (big data, IoT and servers) as well as its client devices. The company has previously explained to us the benefits of its …

Harman Wants to Keep Cars Up to Date

by Bob Raikes

Harman has gradually been intruding on our consciousness over the last few months and at MWC the company was showing some interesting automotive applications. The company has developed audio systems for cars and other …

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VESA Enjoying DP Success

by Bob Raikes

VESA was in a meeting room and was talking about the latest developments in DisplayStream and DisplayPort and to talk to OEMs about the forthcoming update to DisplayPort, which is in the final phase …

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Fujitsu’s Tablets are Adaptable

by Tom Allen

Fujitsu has refreshed its series of Lifebook convertible tablets, and added a new model to its Stylistic detachable range. The firm has focused on security in these new devices (Lifebook T936 and T726; Stylistic …

Mike Marusic Honored as 2016 CRN Channel Chief

by Isaac Oburu

CRN has added Mike Marusic, SVP of marketing, operations & services at Sharp America, to its list of 2016 Channel Chiefs. The executives on this annual list represent top leaders in the IT channel …

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MWC Hits Six Figures

by Tom Allen

The organisers of Mobile World Congress, MWC, said that it saw 101,000 attendees this year, the first time the number has got into six digits and 6% up on 2015. Visitors were from 204 …

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Samsung Wins Patent Appeal

by Tom Allen

A federal appeals court in Washington has overturned a $120 million infringement ruling, made in Apple’s favour, against Samsung. The court said that Apple’s patents on the ‘slide-to-unlock’ feature and autocorrect were invalid, and …

E Ink Plans to Beat 32″

by Tom Allen

E Ink Holdings is developing products larger than its current maximum of 32″, some of which will be released this year, according to company president Frank Ko. However, the firm only has a G2.5 …

Tianma Plans Flexible OLEDs

by Milos Pavlovic

We went along to see Tianma which was showing its first flexible OLED sample (pictured), a 5.46″ diagonal display with 720 x 1280 resolution (270ppi) and curvable at radiuses of 20mm. The company told …