Vol 23 – Issue 47 – Page 4

bitRec Provides Contextual Video Search

by Bob Raikes

BitRec of Vilnius, Lithuania, has developed a contextual video search tool for VOD service operators that is said to enable search within video content, improve SEO for video websites and enrich contextual content meta-data. …

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Sling TV Offers Cloud DVR beta to Roku Users

by Bob Raikes

SlingTV has invited its customers, starting with those using Roku systems, to join in a beta programme for a cloud-based service. The service claims to be the only cloud DVR with no 28-day restriction …

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Developments in the Use of a Smartwatch to Detect Gestures

by Arthur Berman

A research team within the Human-Computer Interaction Institute at Carnegie Mellon University (Pittsburgh, Pa) is developing a means to detect hand gestures through the use of an “instrumented smartwatch.” The smartwatch is enabled with …

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GoRout VueUP – First in Helmet HUD for American Football

by Norbert Hildebrand

What happens when some American Football equipment developers watch too much Iron Man and live in Rochester, NY? They come up with the GoRout in helmet HUD that aids practice on several levels. There …

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AT&T Has DirectTV Now

by Bob Raikes

AT&T, as expected, launched the DirectTV Now streaming TV platform in the US, with packages at $35, $50, $60 (this level is temporarily at $35, but those that sign at that level will stay …

4G To Hit 1 Billion in 2016 Says IDC

by Bob Raikes

IDC said that it expects worldwide smartphone shipments are expected to reach 1.45 billion units with a year-over-year growth rate of 0.6% in 2016, down a long way from the 10.4% growth seen in …

Absen Wins Leclerc in France

by Bob Raikes

Absen said that French retailer, E. Leclerc has used an N4 LED panel at the Chessy shopping mall near Orléans (France). The display uses 21 panels (7 x 3) to cover 7m² and with …

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LG Display is Top Large Panel Supplier – Again

by Yvette Raikes

According to IHS Markit, quoted in the Yonhap News, LG Display is the top supplier of large panels for the 28th consecutive quarter, and is forecast to ship over 51 million next year. This …

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Pegatron Ready for Surface Phone

by Bob Raikes

The Chinese language Commercial Times said that Pegatron is preparing to make trial production runs of a new Surface phone from Microsoft. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella told the Australian Financial Review that Microsoft plans …

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Schott Has Ultra-Thin Glass

by Bob Raikes

Schott announced new ” AS 87 eco” ultra-thin glass for display protection, fingerprint sensors and protecting camera lenses. Features include: Technical properties and thickness levels of 70-350 micrometers ensure highest performance and allow bended …

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Statistics of Projector Manufacturing

by Matthew Brennesholtz

Bob Raikes brought to my attention the fact that BenQ makes two virtually identical projectors, the MU686 and the MU706. Both are single panel DLP projectors using a 240W lamp. The only difference between …

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Vixole – The Display Sneaker

by Norbert Hildebrand

When we talk about wearables we typically have some gadgets like smartwatches or health bands in mind. We even have seen jewelry with some light effects showing up in the market and who has …

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