Vol 25 – Issue 14 – Page 5

Another Analyst Predicts Three New iPhones for 2018

by Andrew Fenn

Investment firm RBC Capital has corroborated predictions from analysts including Forbes and KGI Securities that Apple will release three new iPhone models later this year. (Apple to Release Three New iPhones in 2018?) The …

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US-China Trade War Could Hit TV Supply

by Bob Raikes

One of the big stories in the last couple of weeks has been the action by the US in the escalating trade war between the two largest economies in the world – the US …

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Sony Announces European Pricing for AF8 OLED

by Andrew Fenn

Sony has announced pricing information for its Ultra HD and HDR-capable AF8 OLED in Europe, part of its new aggressive pricing structure for 2018. (Gloves Come Off in TV Market) The 55″ model will …

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Leyard and Planar Displays for New World Wide Technology HQ

by Andrew Fenn

Leyard and Planar have announced that World Wide Technology, a technology solutions provider with locations around the world, has installed the companies’ LED and LCD displays throughout its new 19,324m² global headquarters in Missouri, …

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Gartner: Global IT Device Spending to Grow 6.6% in 2018

by Andrew Fenn

Worldwide IT device spending is projected to total $706 billion in 2018, an increase of 6.6% from 2017, according to Gartner. Research VP John-David Lovelock said: “The device market continues to see dual dynamics. …

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Huawei to Announce Foldable Smartphone Before the End of 2018?

by Andrew Fenn

According to ET News, Huawei is developing a foldable smartphone for a November reveal, apparently hoping to steal Samsung’s thunder. Samsung has been working towards releasing its own foldable smartphone for some time but …

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Everlight Wins Patent Battle with Seoul Semiconductor in Korea

by Andrew Fenn

Everlight Electronics has announced that South Korea’s patent authority has revoked Seoul Semiconductor’s appeal to invalidate one of its patents following an 11-month legal battle between the two companies. (Seoul Semiconductor Files Patent Lawsuit) …

March Sees Improved Panel Shipments But Q1 Turnover Down

by Yvette Raikes

Following the shortest month, sales of large panels from the four big panel makers bounced back 22.4% MoM and 1.4% YoY to 20.716 million. AUO saw March revenue of NT$25.55 billion ($874 million), up …

NHK and BOE Show 8K Technology at First UHD Equipment Expo

by Andrew Fenn

Digitimes has reported back from the very first UHD Equipment Expo which took place at Tokyo Big Sight last week, with details of a range of 4K and 8K equipment including cameras, transmission and …

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Chunghwa Telecom Upgrades to Verimatrix VCAS Ultra

by Andrew Fenn

Verimatrix announced today that its long-standing customer Chunghwa Telecom has upgraded to VCAS Ultra, the latest generation of the Verimatrix Video Content Authority System. The Taiwan-based company has relied on the VCAS architecture to …

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Dataxis: Pay TV Operators Continue to Invest in Advanced STBs

by Andrew Fenn

Pay TV operators worldwide are continuing to invest in advanced STBs, according to Dataxis—the firm analysed the details of more than 240 deals made by operators worldwide in the last three years. In terms …

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LRG: 12% of US 18 to 34-Year-Olds Use a Virtual Pay TV Service

by Andrew Fenn

New consumer research from Leichtman Research Group (LRG) has found that 18 to 34-year-olds account for 53% of US adults that use an IPTV service. Overall, 11% of adults aged 18-44 currently have an …