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Xiaomi Spends on IP before IPO

by Bob Raikes

Xiaomi has confirmed that it is planning an IPO on the Hong Kong Stock exchange later this year. The IPO could be the largest for several years. One of the key issues over recent …

VRgineers Launches Successor to Its “5K” VR Headset

by Andrew Fenn

European VR developer VRgineers has introduced its new Xtal headset, which the company says is designed around the needs of professional designers and engineers who require superior image quality and accuracy, wide field-of-view, easy …

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Vaio to Screen Movies in VR at Tokyo Theatre From Next Month

by Andrew Fenn

Vaio, best known as the brand face of Sony’s previous PC business, has announced that it will begin screening movies in virtual reality at a theatre in Tokyo, Japan from July 2nd, in partnership …

French VR Firm Adapts Haptic Feedback Tech for Flight Simulators

by Andrew Fenn

French VR company Go Touch VR has adapted its fingertip-mounted haptic feedback technology for flight simulators, with the help of FlyInside, a VR simulator software developer based in the United States. Users wear three …

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Samsung and Dezeen Hold Ambient Mode Design Competition

by Andrew Fenn

Samsung has entered into a partnership with Dezeen, a design and architectural magazine, inviting designers to create graphics for the Ambient Mode feature on its QLED TVs. Held from June 25th to August 3rd, …

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IHS: Global Semiconductor Industry Reached $115.8 Billion in 2018 Q1

by Andrew Fenn

Global semiconductor industry revenue declined 3.4% in the first quarter of 2018, falling to $115.8 billion. Industry performance was negatively affected by declining sales and first-quarter seasonality in the wireless communications market. Other sectors, …

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IDC: Smart Device Sales Beat Predictions During 618 Shopping Festival

by Andrew Fenn

Sales of smart devices sales exceeded expectations at the recently-concluded 618 annual shopping festival in China. A majority of the products posted double-digit growth, led by laptop sales, according to figures from IDC. More …

LEDinside Announces Top Ten LED Package Suppliers Worldwide

by Andrew Fenn

The LED packaging market has witnessed steady growth over the past year, says LEDinside, a division of TrendForce. The annual revenue of the global LED package market was $16 billion in 2016, and reached …

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Tianma Still Bullish on Smartphones and Automotive

by Bob Raikes

Digitimes in Taiwan has published a substantial interview with Tianma President, Sun Yongmao which is enjoying its position as the largest supplier of LTPS panels by the end of 2017, usurping JDI and with …

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Approved by FCC

by Andrew Fenn

Samsung’s forthcoming phablet, the Galaxy Note 9, has been formally approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The device is still shrouded in mystery, with very few details regarding its specifications having leaked thus …

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AVerMedia’s New Capture Cards Enable UHD HDR Game Streaming

by Andrew Fenn

AVerMedia Technologies has launched its “Live Gamer 4K” and “Live Gamer Ultra” UHD game capture cards, enabling Ultra HD HDR game capture and streaming for PC and console gaming. Live Gamer 4K Live Gamer …

Nagra and KT SkyLife Partner on Mobile-Satellite Hybrid Broadcasting Service

by Andrew Fenn

Nagra, an independent provider of content protection and multi-screen television solutions, is securing a new hybrid satellite/mobile service for South Korean satellite broadcaster and current Nagra customer, KT SkyLife. The company says that the …