Vol 24 – Issue 20 – Page 5

Xbox One S Now Supports Amazon Prime Video in 4K

by Bob Raikes

Microsoft said that the XBox One S console (Xbox OneS Launches 4K Game Console Era) will now support UltraHD video sources, using the Amazon Prime Instant Video app. After the announcement, Microsoft confirmed that …

Amazon Adds Channels in Three Countries

by Bob Raikes

Amazon has started a ‘Channels’ service for live TV to its Prime platform in the UK, Germany and Austria. The á la carte service allows individual channels to be added and include Discovery, Eurosport …

ATSC 3.0 Conference Optimistic On Next Generation Television

by Aldo Cugnini

With the completion of the new ATSC 3.0 broadcast TV standard now imminent, technologists, business executives, and industry experts gathered last week in Washington, DC for the “NextGen TV Conference: Powered by ATSC 3.0.” …

Consumer IT Market Down in Germany, but Overall Up

by Bob Raikes

The GfU in Germany has published its latest Hemix (home electronics) index, an extension of the previous Cemix index to now include electrical appliances and small appliances. I the first quarter of 2017, business …

Microsoft Research Publishes Results on a Phase Only Holographic Projection System

by Norbert Hildebrand

Siggraph 2017 is shaping up to be a very interesting conference for holographic display enthusiasts. Just a little while ago Facebook / Oculus announced their work on a head mounted display system to overcome …

First Metrology Workshop was Well Received

by Chris Chinnock

Metrology is the art and practice of measurement and the International Committee on Display Metrology (ICDM) is devoted to developing display measurement methods. At the SID DisplayWeek in LA this week, the group organized …

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Projection Mapping Used in Manila Casino

by Bob Raikes

Christie has provided a projector to light up the new Okada casino in Manila. A glass walkway is using projection mapping once dusk hits to illuminate the window panels on the arched corridor. There …

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Sedao Acquired by Sahara Presentations Group

by Alan Spencer

Sedao, the UK digital signage software platform and services company, has been acquired by UK-based AV distributor Sahara Presentations Group. Sedao had been selling Sahara solutions previously. Located in Devon, Sedao had carried out …

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Opera TV Partners with ALi Corporation

by Alan Spencer

Opera TV and ALi Corporation have announced the integration of Opera TV’s solution into ALi Corp.’s system-on-a-chip STB. This enables STB manufacturers and pay TV operators to deliver consumers with immediate access to premium …

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Samsung QLED TVs Become ‘CalMAN ready’

by Bob Raikes

Samsung has made the Calman with AutoCal software available on its 2017 QLED TVs (Samsung Ties up with Calman). HS Kim, President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics said “Samsung QLED TV is …

Hibox Smartroom Integrates with Philips Android Smart TVs

by Alan Spencer

Philips Professional Display Solutions and Hibox Systems have announced the integration of the Hibox Smartroom solution with the full range of Philips’ Android-based smart TVs. The integration will allow hospitality facilities to easily offer …

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Merck to Work with Leeds University on LC Applications

by Bob Raikes

Merck said that it is working with the University of Leeds to develop a range of digital optical applications with liquid crystals under its “Emerging Innovation – LC 2021” strategic initiative. Mark Verrall, Head …