In early May, MLS took the lead in announcing a price increase of 5% to 10% for its entire product line, triggering a wave of price increases in the LED industry from top to bottom. According to a survey conducted by TrendForce, several LED manufacturers have implemented price hikes primarily focused on lighting LED chips in the upstream sector. Price increases have been the highest among low-power lighting chips with an area of 300 mil² or below, ranging from approximately 3% to 5%. Specialized chips have experienced a price increase of up to 10%. A total of 17 ...

Hisense continues to disrupt the TV market by making Mini-LED/Quantum Dot TVs affordable. The new U6K ULED TVs are now available starting at $499 USD. The competition in the TV category has become much more complicated in 2023. With the uncomfortable relationship between Samsung and LG, and the reemergence of Sony as a strong high-end manufacturer; there is no shortage of excellent TVs for consumers to select from. A bigger issue is the confusion in regard to TV technology and what consumers are really buying. Even with all of those options, consu...

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, July 26, 2023 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/ – In general, having a bigger television screen is a good thing. Over time, larger televisions have not only become more accessible, but have become increasingly popular among consumers. They allow viewers to fully immerse themselves in the content they are watching, as advances in cinematic technology now allow our favorite stories to come to life on screen in a more realistic way. However, simply having a bigger screen doesn’t always result in a hyper-realistic viewing experience. As we...

Samsung is the biggest TV brand in the world, and incidentally, it makes some of the world’s biggest TVs. The company’s giant displays are used in stores, advertising banners, and sports stadiums. The Wall is Samsung’s biggest TV, and it has been installed in the company’s flagship store in South Korea. During our recent visit to Seoul, South Korea, for the Galaxy Unpacked event, we got a chance to check out The Wall TV. The company recently opened its flagship Samsung Store in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea, to compete with Apple&rsq...

Ad hoc Announcement pursuant to Art. 53 Listing Rules of SIX Swiss Exchange ams OSRAM sharpens portfolio towards profitability and structural growth; announces profitability for Q2 at the upper end of guidance Future portfolio will be focused on differentiated, intelligent sensors and emitters, with an increased commitment towards structurally attractive Automotive, Industrial and Medical markets Company continues to pursue differentiated opportunities in Consumer markets, such as microLED Group will exit non-core semiconductor businesses with revenue...

Second quarter 2023¹ Signify's installed base of connected light points increased from 117 million in Q1 23 to 119 million in Q2 23 On track for all Brighter Lives, Better World 2025 sustainability program commitments Sales of EUR 1,644 million; nominal sales decline of -10.5% and CSG of -8.6% LED-based sales represented 84% of total sales (Q2 22: 84%) Adj. EBITA margin of 8.3% (Q2 22: 9.5%) Net income of EUR 45 million (Q2 22: EUR 248 million) Free cash flow of EUR 88 million (Q2 22: EUR 135 million) Eindho...

Optical semiconductor company Lumotive has announced a commercial agreement with camera module specialist Namuga. The partnership will involve the use of Lumotive’s Light Control Metasurface (LCM™) chipsets to develop solid-state lidar modules for various 3D sensing applications in the industrial, consumer, and automotive markets. Namuga, a publicly-traded company in South Korea, specializes in the development and production of cameras and 3D sensing modules. The company supplies components for consumer electronics products such as smartphones, notebooks, and ...

ARknovv has introduced the world’s first fully functional consumer-grade AR glasses, the ARknovv A1 and ARknovv A1 HUD. These wearable AR glasses are tailored for outdoor use and incorporate AI technology, promising a new era for AR consumer products. ARknovv A1 is a sleek and lightweight AR glass, weighing only 68 grams, with a dual-eye resolution of 3840×1080. It offers a retina-level display effect, a 55-degree field of view, and a 70Hz refresh rate. The glasses feature a high-definition, high-brightness, and high-transparency optical display s...

OSIRE® E3731i intelligent RGB LED enables creation of dynamic color and motion effects across hundreds of LEDs The intelligent RGBi uses a new and license-free Open System Protocol for communication with any microcontroller Combination of new LED and protocol reduces implementation cost and complexity, to bring dynamic lighting within reach of a wide range of models and market segments Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, Germany (July 27, 2023) -- ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in optical solutions, introduces new technology ...

According to research conducted by TrendForce, the much-anticipated Micro LED version of the Apple Watch is facing yet another delay and is now expected to be launched in the first quarter of 2026. The primary reason behind this delay is believed to be the need for reconfiguring the production supply chain. Previously, industry speculations suggested that Apple would take charge of the core production process, particularly the massive transfer of Micro LED technology. However, recent industry research by TrendForce indicate that LG Display (LGD) might now take ...

The taillights can warn other motorists of obstacles in the road ahead. Audi's upcoming Q6 e-tron electric SUV will arrive with a high-end lighting system, which introduces two world-firsts to be used on a production vehicle. The lighting system, particularly the setup involving the taillights, marks the arrival of Audi's second-generation digital OLED rear lights and promises to take road safety to a new level. The Proximity indication feature now includes a communication light in the Q6 e-tron. It can warn other motorists of an impending obstacle on the roadwa...

Sony has recently introduced the Bravia XR X95L in the Indian market, following its successful launch in the US back in May. The Bravia XR X95L is an 85-inch Mini LED TV premium television that comes with HDR10 support. Sony Bravia XR X95L TV specs The Sony Bravia XR X95L Mini LED 4K TV is a cutting-edge television offering a massive 85-inch screen with 4K resolution and a 100Hz refresh rate, providing smooth and lifelike visuals. The Direct Full Array Mini LED backlight technology ensures precise contrast and brightness levels, ...

Five of 10 soccer stadiums in Australia feature Daktronics equipment BROOKINGS, S.D. – July 12, 2023 – As the best women’s soccer teams in the world compete for supremacy, five of 10 stadiums used for the tournament in Australia use Daktronics displays and technology to enhance the fan and spectator experience. By far the largest display impacting these games is installed at Accor Stadium, the Great Southern Screen. This display measures a staggering 10 meters high by 120 meters wide, the widest main display at a sports stadium and the larges...

With reduced transit times, no tariffs, local support, and Lumileds EnabLED Qualified Supplier status, U.S. manufacturing just got easier for the luminaire industry San Jose, CA – July 25, 2023 – Lumileds, a world leader in LED innovation and manufacturing, is now producing its LUXEON Matrix products and custom integrated LED solutions for the lighting industry in the United States. This allows Lumileds to provide improved support for North American customers, reduce transportation costs, time, and environmental impacts, eliminate tariffs, an...

All-new headlights underscore the rejuvenated look of the Škoda Scala compact model and Škoda Kamiq city SUV Optional Matrix-LED technology – a first for the respective models Mladá Boleslav, 25 July 2023 – Ahead of the digital world premiere of the refreshed Škoda Scala and Škoda Kamiq, the Czech automaker is releasing a series of design sketches that showcase the updated front end and headlights. Four years on from their initial production launch, Škoda Auto is introducing upgrades for its compact m...

The live event space built in cooperation between Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) in Morocco and Office Chérifien des Phosphates (OCP) is utterly unique. It is an 8,611-square foot (800-square meter) round auditorium with a diameter of 105′ (32 meters) and a domed ceiling. The AV system can fill the walls and ceiling with images, color, sound, and light. To create an immersive environment, content from 66 sources, ranging from media servers and players to PTZ cameras and a live-production switcher, are available for display on a captivating c...

PPDS,together with integrator partner TechArts, recently delivered its largest Philips direct view LED video wall installation in North America to date at the Desert Reign Church Downey campus in California. Located 15 miles (24km) southeast of Los Angeles, the purpose-built Desert Reign Church (DRC) plays a central and meaningful role within the local community, providing a wide range of daily services and Christian music events. As part of a campus-wide upgrade investment program, DRC partnered with TechArts – a local (Los Alamitos) AV/I...

Bobcat Stadium set to rock with custom audio system integrated into new end zone LED video display BROOKINGS, S.D. – July 19, 2023 – Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman, Montana, is poised for a new energizing game-day experience as Daktronics (NASDAQ-DAKT) of Brookings, South Dakota, has partnered with Montana State University to deliver an equipment upgrade of an LED video display and custom audio system. Football and other events will benefit from the new end zone display in the summer of 2024. “We are excited to enhance the game-...

SEOUL, July 23 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics announced on Sunday the launch of its latest 89-inch micro light-emitting diode (LED) model in the Korean market. Priced at 130 million won (US$100,980), this 89-inch Micro LED TV has already been introduced in China back in April, and now it’s ready to captivate the Korean consumers. Back in April, Samsung wowed audiences at AWE, China’s largest consumer electronics exhibition, held at the prestigious Shanghai New International Expo Center, by showcasing the revolutionary 89-...

East tote display installed is 10th from Daktronics at the horse racing venue in California BROOKINGS, S.D. – July 21, 2023 – Daktronics (NASDAQ-DAKT) of Brookings, South Dakota, continues a long-standing relationship with Del Mar Thoroughbred Club and Fairgrounds in Del Mar, California, with the installation of a new east-side tote display that is three times larger than the previous display. This installation, completed this summer, marks the 10th display Daktronics has delivered for the venue. Video Display Details East tote d...

From July 19-21, InfoComm China 2023 was held at the Beijing National Convention Center. The event featured more than 400 well-known global brands, showcasing immersive experiences, new audio and video technologies, conference system applications and other cutting-edge technologies, as well as the latest scientific and technological achievements. Ledman presented "Three Scenario Solutions", showing innovative applications of Ledman's patented technologies, including COB advanced technology and Super COB display technology, in professional displays, busi...

Lenovo has launched its latest masterpiece – the Legion Y34w gaming monitor. The new gaming monitor offers unparalleled immersion and cutting-edge features. The Legion Y34w gaming monitor features a stunning 34-inch wide-angle display, boasting a WQHD resolution and an ultra-wide 21:9 aspect ratio. But what truly sets it apart is the revolutionary mini-LED technology that powers this visual powerhouse. The mini-LEDs provide superior contrast, vibrant colors, and unrivaled brightness allowing users to witness true-to-life images with breathtaking clarity. I...

On July 5, Honor released the Honor X50 and all-scene new products, of which the Honor X50 main screen is equipped with the Chipone OLED display driver chip ICNA3512. This Chip adopts the industry's advanced display technology and self-designed visual effect optimization algorithm, which can support the Honor X50 1.5K ultra-clear OLED curved screen to achieve excellent display visual effects and bring users an excellent visual experience. The ICNA3512 OLED display driver chip independently developed by Chipone is an FHD+ high refresh rate OLE...

How Terrestrial and Aerial LiDAR Data Can Help Reduce Risk of Damaging Floods USA, July 20, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ -- The Suburban news reported Montreal was hit with a severe thunderstorm on Thursday, 7/13/2023 that caused flash flooding and power outages throughout the city. The storm saw 38.2mm of rain fall at the airport, leaving many in disarray as homes and roads were inundated with water. In response to this event, DCMS Network is highlighting the importance of surface deviation analysis using LiDAR scanning in order to prevent further potential ...

Brightest Blue, Green and Red microLED Arrays Feature Outstanding Optical Performance with Minimal Crosstalk and Outcoupling LEUVEN, Belgium, July 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Next month at SPIE Optics + Photonics 2023, MICLEDI Microdisplays, recognized by EE Times as a Silicon 100: Startups Worth Watching in 2023, will be on hand to demonstrate its portfolio of microLED (µLED) arrays. A leading technology company in the field of µLED displays for high def, ultra-compact displays, MICLEDI has optimized t...

Tokushima, Japan – 20 July 2023: Nichia, the world's largest LED manufacturer and inventor of high-brightness blue and white LEDs, is pleased to announce the additions of the E11A (1.1mm×1.1mm) Red, Brilliant Red and Green to its high luminous flux density Direct Mountable Chip portfolio. The Direct Mountable Chip is a chip scale LED which has been developed through Nichia's technology and expertise in phosphors and LEDs. Its color series has already been commercialized in the larger E17A (1.7mm x 1.7mm), and has received a high reputat...

Cepton Inc (NASDAQ:CPTN) is making a name for itself in the fast-paced world of automotive innovation with its game-changing technology poised to revolutionize vehicle safety. A leading Silicon Valley startup, Cepton has harnessed the power of LIDAR to enhance the security and autonomy of everyday vehicles. In an exclusive interview with Proactive, Cepton’s CEO Jun Pei shared insights into the burgeoning world of LIDAR and its transformative impact on the automotive industry. LIDAR, short for Light Detection and Ranging, is an optic...

Meta, previously known as Facebook, will reportedly release its first commercial augmented reality (AR) glasses, codenamed Artemis, without the high-end displays originally intended for the device. Instead, sources suggest that the glasses will use older glass lenses and Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCoS) displays. Originally slated for release in 2027, Meta’s consumer-facing AR glasses will now feature LCoS displays instead of the more advanced MicroLED displays. LCoS is an aging display technology that was first used in movie projectors in the 1990s. This ...

ams Osram is given us a groundbreaking innovation in automotive forward lighting with the introduction of Eviyos 2.0. This intelligent multipixel LED takes headlight operation and image projection to another level, enabling fully adaptive and dynamic lighting for vehicles with image projection, as well. Source: ams Osram Eviyos 2.0 features 25,600 individually controllable LEDs with a pixel pitch of 40 µm. It has the ability to selectively illuminate the road in high-beam mode without causing glare for other road users. The chip can project high-resolution images on...

EVIYOS® 2.0 provides high-resolution, fully Adaptive Driving Beam capability, automatically reducing glare in high-beam mode EVIYOS® 2.0 projects images and safety warnings on to the road surface to communicate to the driver and others around the vehicle EVIYOS® 2.0 is the first LED to house a monolithic chip that contains 25,600 individually controllable LEDs 10 years of intensive development culminate in release of EVIYOS® 2.0 to volume production this month Marelli’s new h-Digi® microLED is based on the EV...