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UniPixel and GIS Reach an Understanding

by Yvette Raikes

UniPixel, which makes performance engineered films, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Foxconn subsidiary General Interface Solution (GIS). The MOU says that the two companies will form a strategic manufacturing project to …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| Touch| Unipixel| Vol 24 - Issue 02

Aixtron Delists from NASDAQ

by Yvette Raikes

Struggling German firm Aixtron has had several setbacks recently. Last May it reached agreement with Germany-based GCI, owned by Chinese investment company Fujian Grand Chip, for a takeover of Aixtron SE. However, in October …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Manufacturing| Mergers & Acquisitions| Mobile Display Monitor| Production Equipment| Vol 24 - Issue 02

Disney Launches SVoD in France

by Yvette Raikes

Disney France has launched an SVoD service on Canalsat’s pay-TV platform. In addition, a Spanish-language SVoD service is planned for the end of February, aimed at teaching Spanish to French children. The company will …

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Pay-TV will See Downturn in 2017

by Yvette Raikes

It is estimated that one-in-five US adults will not watch pay-TV in 2017, preferring to opt for on-demand OTT services, according to eMarketer. It estimates that 1.7 million adults will stop subscribing to cable …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| OTT Video| Pay TV| USA| Vol 24 - Issue 02

OLED Research Centre Planned For Switzerland

by Yvette Raikes

Idemitsu Kosan plans to set up a wholly owned subsidary, Idemitsu OLED Materials Europe AG in Basel, Switzerland, which will develop organic EL materials. It will cost CHF2 million ($2 million) and the company …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| OLED Materials| R&D (Research & Development)| Vol 24 - Issue 02

Dutch OTT Prices Reduced

by Yvette Raikes

Dutch operators KPN and T-Mobile have cut their OTT TV monthly pricing to €9.99 ($10.65). Both have been trying to attract those thinking of leaving traditional PayTV services, but this additional reduction could mean …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Netherlands| OTT Video| Vol 24 - Issue 02

Netflix Boosts International Memberships

by Bob Raikes

Netflix had a good quarter in Q4 2016, with 98.3 million subscribers at the end of the year, up 19 million on the year and 7 million up on Q3, while Q1 is expected …

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This is a Very Slow Vending Machine

by Yvette Raikes

Norwegian potato chip brand Totenflak has hit on a novel way to get noticed. It is proud of its careful production and attention to detail, so JCDecaux combined time, patience and surprise on two …

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WW Chip Revenue Grew 1.5% in 2016 – Gartner

by Bob Raikes

Worldwide semiconductor revenue totaled $339.7 billion in 2016, a 1.5% increase from 2015 revenue of $334.8 billion, according to preliminary results by Gartner. The top 25 semiconductor vendors’ combined revenue increased by 7.9% compared …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Market Data| Mobile Display Monitor| Semiconductor Market| Vol 24 - Issue 02

Apple

Apple Rumours Point to Three iPads in 2H 2017

by Bob Raikes

US and Asian sources have reported on three new iPads due from Apple in 2017. These are forecast to be a 9.7″, 10.5″ and a Pro version at 12.9″. Production may start on the …

Tags:Apple| Mobile Display Monitor| tablets| Vol 24 - Issue 02

Canadian Pay-TV and STBs Reduce Energy and Emissions

by Yvette Raikes

A voluntary agreement has been finalised between Canadian pay-TV providers and STB makers to improve energy efficiency. The agreement has the backing of the federal and provincial governments and the aim is to cut …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| North America| Power Consumption| Vol 24 - Issue 02

Augmented Reality is the ‘Step-Sister’ at CES

by Steve Sechrist

Augmented reality devices as a category seems to be taking a back seat its cousin, virtual reality, with VR stealing most of the press attention, with the help of multi-billion dollar acquisitions (Oculus Rift …

Tags:Augmented Reality| CES 2017| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 24 - Issue 02| Vuzix