Vol 25 - Issue 29

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LTPS Lasers to be Weak in 2019

by Bob Raikes

In its quarterly results call, Coherent, which makes excimer lasers for LTPS display manufacture (and some other applications), said that there is no ‘OLED demand problem’ and the company knows of plans for more …

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Research: Third-Party Channels Pushing Smart TV Stick Sales

by Andrew Fenn

The Asia-Pacific excluding Japan region (APeJ) has been witnessing significant growth in the smart TV stick market, according to research firm Fact.MR. APeJ is projected to grow its smart TV stick market share by …

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Sony Seeks Kando with New Master Series TVs

by Chris Chinnock

Sony Electronics used a major media event in New York on July 31th to unveil a new line of TVs dubbed the Master Series that will be offered in OLED and LED-LCD models. The …

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Galaxy Tab S4 Is Bigger than S3

by Bob Raikes

Samsung has announced a new tablet, the Tab S4 which has been developed as a convertible that can have a keyboard attached (available separately). Attaching the keyboard switches the tablet from standard Android mode …

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Apple Bullish on Apple TV Sales

by Bob Raikes

In its quarterly presentation, Apple’s Tim Cook said that sales of Apple TV were into ‘double digits’ although the company didn’t release any precise numbers. The boxes are increasingly being used by TV operators …

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TCL Launches TV in the UK

by Bob Raikes

TCL, the world’s third largest TV manufacturer said that it has officially entered the UK market with its UK debut range now available in retail channels and fully supported. Appointed to the role of …

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Auto-Calibration Software for Sony 2018 Master Series OLEDs

by Andrew Fenn

Portrait Displays has developed CalMAN auto calibration capability for Sony’s 2018 Master Series A9F and Z9F Bravia Ultra HD and HDR televisions, being unveiled this week at a press event in New York City, …

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Apple

Apple Result 31/07/2018

by Yvette Raikes

Apple posted Q3 net profits of $11.5 billion, up from $8.7 billion a year earlier, on turnover which rose 17% to $53.3 billion from $45.4 billion. For the first nine months there were profits …

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New LG Displays Installed at London’s Luton Airport

by Andrew Fenn

The UK’s London Luton Airport has completed a digital signage overhaul as part of its £160 million ($209 million) transformation, which also includes a terminal extension and a new retail area. 132 LG digital …

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Leicester City FC Unveils Display Tech at New Retail Store

by Andrew Fenn

Leicester City, a UK football club, recently unveiled its new club shop to fans at its King Power Stadium, featuring a range of technological retail solutions. Retail display agency, Kesslers, commissioned AV and IT …

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EBU to Trial “Enhanced UHD” at 2018 European Athletics Championships

by Andrew Fenn

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) will be leading trials with five of its members and 19 industry partners to shoot, process, record and distribute live Ultra HD content, with High Frame Rates (HFR), High …

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UK Postal Firm Using VR Training to Protect Employees from Dog Attacks

by Andrew Fenn

Following recent reports of VR being used to treat phobias and eating disorders, a slightly more unexpected use case has emerged. UK postal company Royal Mail is now deploying VR safety training across its …

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