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Asus Strix GL702ZC uses 8 Core AMD Ryzen

by Bob Raikes

Asus has a new laptop which features an AMD Ryzen eight core processor and is claimed to be the first to use this chip. The GL702ZC also supports FreeSync on its integrated 17.3″ UltraHD …

India Increases Duty on TVs, Panels and Phones

by Bob Raikes

The government in India has increased import duties on a range of electronic products, including LCD panels for TVs, which are now subject to a 7.5% levy. Abhijit Kotnis, chief manufacturing officer, Videocon, (who …

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Dell Technologies Results 07/12/2017

by Vijaya

Dell Technologies reported consolidated revenue of $19.6 billion, a 21% increase compared to $16.2 billion reported in third quarter of fiscal 2017. Net loss was $0.9 billion, a 55% decrease compared to net loss …

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Nokia 9 Specs Revealed in FCC Documents

by Andrew Fenn

Specifications for Nokia’s forthcoming smartphone, the Nokia 9, have been revealed via FCC documents. The Nokia 8 launched in August 2017. According to the documentation, the Nokia 9 will feature a 5.5″ OLED display …

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UST Projectors Used for Lifts

by Bob Raikes

A hat-tip to Invidis for pointing us to the DoorShow concept – the use of a UST projector to project onto the doors of lifts (or elevators, if you prefer). The idea has been …

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IDC: VR Moves to PC and Console, AR Prepares for Long-Term Growth

by Andrew Fenn

Worldwide proliferation of VR and AR headsets is expected to continue as shipments reach 59.2 million in 2021, up from 9.6 million in 2017, according to IDC. To date, the entire market has been …

THX and CGS Announce Partnership

by Bob Raikes

THX Ltd has entered into a strategic partnership with China Film Giant Screen (Beijing) Co., Ltd. (“CGS”), a subsidiary of China Film Group, for both technology and business collaborations. The strategic partnership between THX …

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HbbTV Association Publishes Specification for Operator Applications

by Damir Lokas

The HbbTV Association announced that it has finalised and published its Operator Applications Specification. Building on HbbTV 2, the specification allows TV operators, in partnership with TV manufacturers, to provide an operator-branded experience as …

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Samsung A8 and A8+ Have OLEDs

by Bob Raikes

Samsung Electronics announced the latest additions to the Galaxy A series: the Galaxy A8 (2018) and A8+ (2018). The displays have an 18.5:9 aspect ratio with the A8 having a 5.6″ display and the …

Advoli Launches World’s First HDBaseT Certified PCIe Graphics Card

by Bob Raikes

Advoli Ltd, a company based in Hong Kong, but founded by two Norwegians, and with a technical facility in Taiwan, has released a new PCIe 16x graphics card, the TA6, that is based on …

Quantum Materials Corp Gains ACS CAS Registration

by Bob Raikes

Quantum Materials Corp said that it has got Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) registration for its QDX cadmium-free quantum dots through a division of the American Chemical Society and has also completed the requisite analysis …

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Technicolor in Talks to Sell Patent Licensing Business

by Andrew Fenn

Technicolor has announced it is negotiating a strategic transaction relating to its patent licensing business. While there is no assurance that a transaction will take place, Technicolor is confident it will reach an agreement. …

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