Vol 25 – Issue 08 – Page 6

Optoma Brings DLP Home Projector to Europe

by Bob Raikes

Optoma has released the UHD40 UltraHD projector which uses a DLP engine and outputs 2,400 Ansi lumens. and looks like the product that is being sold as the UHD50 in the US and was …

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McDonald’s to Bring Click-and-Collect Mobile App to Japan

by Andrew Fenn

In Japan, McDonald’s is resorting to a smartphone app to reduce wait times and customer complaints, as the country’s fast food industry continues to suffer staff shortages. The new app will allow customers to …

SES Result 23/02/2018

by Vijaya

SES S.A reported revenue of €507.8 million ($624.6 million) and €2,035 million ($2,747 million) for the fourth quarter and full year respectively. This compares to €578.7 million ($711.8 million) and €2,069 million ($2,545 million) …

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MaverickAnnounces New Leadership for UK Team

by Andrew Fenn

James Vickerage.Maverick AV Solutions has appointed James Vickerage as its new Business Unit Director to spearhead its UK team. Bringing 20 years experience in the AV industry to the role, James joins the Maverick …

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MTG Now Out of CEE Region

by Bob Raikes

A hat tip to Broadband TV News for pointing out that now that Modern Times Group (MTG) has sold its Bulgarian broadcast business, Nova, it is now out of the business in Central and …

Trans-Lux Collaborates with Absen on “World’s Largest” Scoreboard

by Andrew Fenn

Absen has announced its recent collaboration with Trans-Lux Corporation as LED solution partner on the Prudential Center, home of the NHL’s New Jersey Devils. Claiming to be the world’s largest centre-hung LED scoreboard, it …

Roku Result 21/02/2018

by Vijaya

Roku’s fourth quarter net revenue grew 28% year-over-year to $188.3 million, compared to $147.3 million reported in Q4 of 2016. Net income was $6.9 million in the quarter compared to break-even net income last …

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Universal Display Result 22/02/2018

by Vijaya

Universal Display Corporation reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2017. Total revenue for the quarter was $115.9 million, an increase of 55%, compared with $74.6 million in Q4 …

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Gartner: Worldwide Sales of Smartphones Recorded First Ever Decline in 2017 Q4

by Andrew Fenn

Global sales of smartphones to end users totaled nearly 408 million units in the fourth quarter of 2017, a 5.6% decline over the fourth quarter of 2016, according to Gartner. This is the first …

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Progress Reported on Perovskite-Based Quantum Dots

by Arthur Berman

A team of researchers led by Dr. Elton Santos of the School of Mathematics and Physics at Queen’s University (Belfast, Ireland) have discovered that, when Quantum Dots (QDs) are clustered together, they are more …

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Fujitsu Q738 Convertible is for Professionals

by Bob Raikes

Fujitsu introduces a new ‘flagship’ 2 in 1 detachable device – the Fujitsu Tablet Stylistic Q738, intended for high performance mobile working and using a magnesium housing and reinforced edges. It has a 13.3″ …

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VSP Global Launches Level Smart Glasses

by Damir Lokas

VSP Global announced the launch of Level smartglasses, featuring activity-tracking technology embedded inside the temple of an optical frame. The glasses do not feature a display, but connect via Bluetooth to a smartphone for …

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