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Leyard Wall Scoops Awards at NAB

by Isaac Oburu

Leyard and Planar have received NewBay Media’s third annual Best of Show Award, presented at NAB 2016 TV Technology, Video Edge, Digital Video, Government Video and Sound & Video Contractor. Leyard’s video wall measures …

Two Colour Modes in Lenovo’s Z2 Pro

by Tom Allen

Lenovo has unveiled the latest phone in its ZUK online-only brand, known as the Z2 Pro. Currently it has only been announced for the Chinese market. The ZUK Z1 was the first phone to …

MMD Supersizes Monitor Offering

by Tom Allen

MMD has produced its largest UltraHD monitor yet: a 42.5″ desktop display with support for multiview. Users can show up to four sources on the BDM4350UC screen at once using the picture-by-picture mode. This …

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LDM Product Roundup – Vol 23 No 16

by Tom Allen

Alpha Display of Korea has introduced a range of industrial monitors in 21.5″, 23″, 23.8″, 24″ (16:9) and 27″ with integrated procap touch (2 or 10 points). The border cover glass has rounded corners …

Even Split in French HD TV Adoption

by Isaac Oburu

3.3 million HD adaptors and 1.3 million HD TV sets were purchased by French viewers ahead of the DTT HD switch on the night on April 4th/5th. According to a survey from Toulana, 63.6% …

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And Finally – Vol 23 16

by Tom Allen

There are many pitfalls to face when buying a new phone: processor speed, screen size, battery life. Artist Insta-Chaz has summed them all up brilliantly on a single post-it note on his Instagram account …

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Could Nanoimprints Restart Moore’s Law?

by Tom Allen

A team at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have developed a way to develop high-performance wireless transistors on rolls of plastic. These devices are able to operate at 38GHz, although 110GHz is feasible. Both power …

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NEC Details Showcase Specifics

by Tom Allen

Installations at the 2016 NEC Showcase (8th NEC Showcase Around the Corner) have been announced. Visitors will view demonstrations of laser projection with projection mapping, fine pixel pitch LED displays and large-format and desktop …

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Mi Band 2 Will Feature LCD

by Isaac Oburu

Xiaomi is about to launch its second-generation wristband, the Mi Band 2, after it was shown by CEO Lei Jun. The Mi Band is expected to feature both a LCD display and a physical …

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Samsung Large OLED Rumour Gains Momentum

by Tom Allen

We have previously reported on rumours of Samsung’s plans to re-enter the OLED TV market (Samsung to Invest in Large OLED). A new story from Business Korea gives some credence to the rumour. SDC …

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Audi’s TT RS Uses OLED Lighting

by Isaac Oburu

Audi has finally unveiled the Audi TT RS, with an OLED tail light. The 2016 TT RS will be the first mass-produced car with OLED lighting, says Audi.

Brazil Trials Killer Billboard

by Tom Allen

Two companies in Brazil (Posterscope and NBS) have created a sign that they call the ‘Mosquito Killer Board’. It releases a mixture of a lactic acid solution and carbon dioxide, attracting mosquitoes from as …

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