Vol 25 – Issue 22 – Page 6

Intel Reveals Low-Power Display Technology for Laptops

by Andrew Fenn

Intel has revealed its new laptop power management technology at Computex in Taipei, Taiwan, which targets the component that saps the most energy — the display. The company claims the new 1-watt LCD panel …

Samsung Predicts Automotive AMOLED will Grow to 3 Million Units by 2022

by Andrew Fenn

According to OLED-Info, Samsung has predicted that the automotive display market will grow at a CAGR of 9% between 2018 and 2022, with OLED displays for automotive applications growing significantly faster — from 100,000 …

Tags:Automotive| Mobile Display Monitor| OLEDs| Vol 25 - Issue 22

ANQ Develops Digital Signage Platform with Facial Recognition Tech

by Andrew Fenn

UK-based digital retail communications firm ANQ has used facial recognition technology from Omron Electronic Components Europe to create a digital signage platform that allows clients to deliver tailor-made content to their customers based on …

Tags:DOOH| face recognition| Large Display Monitor| Vol 25 - Issue 22

Microsoft Ultra HD Movies Service Taken to Task

by Andrew Fenn

4K.com recently posted a big write-up of Microsoft’s Ultra HD content service for Windows 10 and Xbox One, highlighting its pros and cons. The article complements the service’s selection, commenting that the number of …

Kabelnoord Selects Amino Video Platform for Fibre Rollout

by Andrew Fenn

Dutch cable operator Kabelnoord has announced it will deploy Amino’s Move end-to-end multiscreen video platform to enable it to offer what it describes as “next-generation TV services” as part of a major rollout of …

Tags:Cable| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| Netherlands| Vol 25 - Issue 22

New Oppo Smartphone to Make Its Debut in France

by Andrew Fenn

Oppo has officially announced Oppo Find X. The new flagship smartphone will be unveiled at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France on June 19th. The surprise reboot was first teased on June 1st with …

Tags:Mobile Display Monitor| Smartphones| Vol 25 - Issue 22

IDC: Wearable Device Shipments Slow in 2018 Q1

by Andrew Fenn

Worldwide shipments of wearable devices grew 1.2% during the first quarter of 2018 as shipments reached 25.1 million units, according to IDC. Growth for the market was far lower than the 18% year-on-year growth …

Tags:IDC| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 25 - Issue 22| Wearable Market

Sharp Announces Acquisition of Toshiba’s PC Business

by Andrew Fenn

Sharp has confirmed plans to acquire an 80% stake in Toshiba’s currently unprofitable PC business for an estimated ¥4 billion ($36.5 million). Under the terms of the contract, which is expected to be signed …

BrightSign and AVNU Power Customer Service at Hong Kong Furniture Store

by Andrew Fenn

BrightSign has announced its players are powering a network of 60 integrated customer service and digital signage screens delivered by the South China House of Technology (SCHOT) to the stores of a global furniture …

Tags:China| Large Display Monitor| Retail| Vol 25 - Issue 22

Professional Display Rental Company Orders Samsung Micro LED “Wall”

by Andrew Fenn

Lang of Germany, a wholesale rental company (that rents equipment to AV installers) has placed what is believed to be the first order of Samsung’s The Wall Professional indoor Micro LED product for professional …

Republic of Gamers Announces Gaming Smartphone and Two New Notebooks

by Andrew Fenn

Asus’ sub-brand Republic of Gamers (ROG) recently hosted a press event at Computex 2018, unveiling a new line-up of gaming products, including the first ROG gaming smartphone. The ROG Phone features a GameCool 3D …

Tags:Asus| Game Playing| Mobile Display Monitor| Smartphones| Vol 25 - Issue 22

Apple’s ARKit 2.0 Supports Multiple Users

by Andrew Fenn

At yesterday’s Apple Worldwide Developer Conference, the company confirmed that ARKit 2.0 is in the works, bringing improved face tracking, advanced rendering and 3D object detection, as well as support for multiple users. Apple …

Tags:Apple| AR/VR| Augmented Reality| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 25 - Issue 22