Vol 23 – Issue 32 – Display Daily

Digital Signage on the “S” Curve

by Bob Raikes

We’re heading towards the end of the quiet summer period, now, and my inbox is filling up with requests for meetings at IBC and IFA – mostly at IBC as there is a much …

PDs in Europe Fit the Seasonal Pattern

by Bob Raikes

Over recent years, the Public Display market in Europe has settled into a clear pattern, with most growth being concentrated in Q4 of one year and Q1 of the next. Q2 in 2016 saw …

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Crystalplex to Offer New Technology QDs

by Matthew Brennesholtz

Crystalplex Corporation, a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania company, was founded in 2004 as a biochemistry and diagnostics laboratory, specializing in nanotechnology for the life sciences industry. In 2009, the company directed its research to optoelectronics and …

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LG Prolongs Battery Life in Mid-Range

by Tom Allen

With the LG X Power, LG aims to solve one of the biggest smartphone complaints: battery life. The phone, as its name suggests, is designed to last more than a single day on one …

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HZO Waterproofs Kobo Aura One

by Isaac Oburu

HZO Inc has announced that it has collaborated with Rakuten Kobo to protect Kobo Aura ONE, Rakuten’s latest eReader that is rated IPX8. HZO’s thin-film coating solution will give the eReader damage caused by …

Tags:Back Panel| eReaders| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 23 - Issue 32| Waterproof Displays

LG Claims ‘Brightest Battery-Powered Projector’

by Tom Allen

Two LED Minibeam projectors will be introduced by LG at IFA this year, both of which feature Miracast and WiDi for wireless screen sharing, as well as higher brightness levels than previous Minibeam models. …

Taiwan Invests $3.2 Billion in OLED Development

by Tom Allen

Reports from Taiwan say that the government is to invest NT$100 billion ($3.2 billion) in OLED technology development. The bulk of investment will go towards flexible AMOLED and PMOLED technology, as part of the …

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Taiwan Invests $3.2 Billion in OLED Development

by Tom Allen

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Leyard Plans New European Factory

by Tom Allen

LED maker Leyard is planning a new European factory and showroom near Presov, Slovakia. The 3,120m² building is due to be completed in early 2017. It will help Leyard to meet demand from its …

Kudelski Performs Well in First Half

by Tom Allen

The Kudelski Group, which develops the Nagra conditional access system, has shared its first half results. Total revenue grew by 11.6% YoY, to CHF481.8 million ($502.5 million), while operating income was down 6.9% to …

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Samsung Introduces HDR 10 Reference Disc and Workflow

by Ken Werner

On August 10, Samsung held an HDR Metrology Seminar and Workshop at its glossy retail showcase and conference center in New York’s now-trendy Meatpacking District. Samsung introduced a new HDR 10 evaluation – don’t …

Lenovo Shrinks VR PCs

by Tom Allen

Lenovo has unveiled a new VR-ready AIO PC, is designed to enable VR in a smaller form factor, at Gamescom in Germany. Lenovo has made the IdeaCentre AIO Y910 moddable – a rarity in …