Vol 24 - Issue 36

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Panel Makers Trying Small LEDs for BLUs

by Bob Raikes

Taiwanese sources say that Epistar, the LED maker, is developing new direct backlight systems using small LEDs to help to counter the progress of OLED TV smartphones. The use of larger numbers of smaller …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| LCD Backlights| MicroLED| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 24 - Issue 36

DishTV Implements HD for All Initiative

by Andrew Fenn

Indian direct-to-home Pay TV service DishTV has rolled out HD capability to the set-top-boxes of its entire user base, as well as launching a dedicated high-definition STB, the DishNXT HD. With a view to …

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World’s First Mixed Reality Arcade Opens in Stamford, CT

by Bob Raikes

A new arcade, the Holodeck, has opened in Stamford, CT, USA that is promoting VR gaming and is using a combination of Microsoft’s Holovision, some HTV Vive systems and also XBox gaming stations. The …

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Samsung Gear VR Pass Tour Ends with 360° Concert Experience

by Andrew Fenn

Samsung’s VR Pass project concluded in spectacular fashion last month. Owners of Samsung Gear VR were able to take a front-row seat at Coldplay’s A Head Full of Dreams tour, from the comfort of …

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Nobody Cares About Low Energy Consumption – But Maybe We Should

by Norbert Hildebrand

In my last Display Daily article I raised the question if the display industry as a whole is contributing to the global climate change or if it is lowering its energy consumptiontrough technology advancements. …

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European Retailers Look to Video

by Bob Raikes

Brightcove has conducted research among European retailers and has found that they are looking at how to develop their brands using video content. 61% already offer some kind of content services, but a further …

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