2023-05-05

Quantum lidar prototype acquires real-time 3D images while fully submerged underwater

Researchers developed a lidar system that uses quantum detection technology that can capture 3D images while submerged underwater. They demonstrated the system by using it to capture a 3D image (left) of a pipe (right). The scan was obtained in low scattering conditions with the single-photon system submerged in a tank. Credit: Aurora Maccarone, Heriot-Watt University For the first time, researchers have demonstrated a prototype lidar system that uses quantum detection technology to acquire 3D images while submerged underwater. The high sensitivity of this system could allo...
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2023-05-05

SAMSUNG ANNOUNCES IN BRAZIL NEW MICRO LED TV THE WALL COSTING ALMOST R$ 1 MILLION

Samsung announces in brazil new micro led tv the wall. Samsung launched this Thursday (4) its new 110-inch The Wall Micro LED IWJ-R Smart TV equipped with the latest in display technology including visual features such as Ultra Chroma and Quantum HDR, in addition to the Black Seal that delivers pure black levels, improved contrast and greater detail display. O AllCellular participated in loco in an event held today by the manufacturer and brings all the information. This TV model adopts the so-called “infinity” design without front edges and w...
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2023-05-04

Apple Divides VCSEL Chip Orders Among Three Suppliers

On May 3, 2023, it was reported that Apple had divided its VCSEL chip orders between three suppliers: Lumentum, II-VI, and Sony. Industry sources stated that the orders were more evenly distributed among the suppliers. VCSELs are vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers that are used to power various features on Apple devices, including Face ID, Memoji, Animoji, and Portrait mode selfies. Lumentum remains the largest producer of VCSELs for Apple, with 68% of the market in 2020. However, II-VI has also become a major supplier for Apple and has incr...
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2023-05-04

New TCL Q10H Mini-LED TV with 3,000 nits brightness arrives

TCL has launched a pre-sale event for the Q10H 4K Mini-LED TV in China. The device has a 2,304 zone backlight and up to 3,000 nits brightness. Other features include a built-in sound system with a subwoofer, a 144 Hz refresh rate and the ability to control the gadget with voice commands.   The TCL Q10H is now available to pre-order in China. The new model, a successor to the Q10G, is available in 65-in, 75-in, 85-in and 98-in sizes. The 4K Mini-LED TV has a 10,000 bead panel with a stated maximum brightness of 3,000 nits. The Q10H has 2,304 backl...
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2023-05-03

Innoviz Technologies named as direct LiDAR supplier for Volkswagen subsidiary CARIAD SE

As of May 2, 2023, Innoviz Technologies Ltd. remains a leading Tier-1 supplier of high-performance, automotive grade LiDAR sensors and perception software. One of its major clients, CARIAD SE, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, has chosen Innoviz as its direct LiDAR supplier for the automated vehicle segment within the Volkswagen brands. Innoviz will provide InnovizTwo LiDAR sensors and perception software, both of which are crucial elements of advanced driver assist systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles (AVs). Since being named as CARIAD...
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2023-05-03

Haier’s Casarte Light Year E68 mini LED TV boots in 5 seconds and displays zero ads

Haier‘s high-end Casarte sub-brand was established in 2007 and has since then continually released premium products including the Casarte hybrid water heater announced recently. The brand has also launched the Light Year E68 Mini LED TV. The smart TV was unveiled at the 2023 China Home Appliances and Consumer Electronics Expo (AWE), is an exciting new addition to the world of home entertainment. The TV boasts Rheinland & CQC eye protection double-certified QD-MiniLED technology, which helps to ensure that users do not harm their eyes while watc...
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2023-05-02

Auto Shanghai 2023 ushers in a new era of intelligent vehicles! Nearly 20 mass-produced models equipped with RoboSense LiDAR

Part of EV models equipped with RoboSense LiDAR showcased at Auto Shanghai 2023 (Photo: Business Wire)   SHENZHEN, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RoboSense, a world-leading provider of Smart LiDAR Sensor Systems, announced today its M series LiDAR products, which assisted more than 10 well-known global automakers showcase nearly 20 intelligent vehicle models at the 20th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition 2023 (referred to as the Auto Shanghai 2023), presenting the excellent performance of their intelligent drivi...
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2023-05-02

Sensor+Test: TRUMPF industrial-grade VCSEL lasers for optical sensing

TRUMPF Photonic Components, a specialist in VCSEL and photodiode solutions for industrial and consumer sensing is showcasing two live demonstrations to show the performance of the single-mode VCSEL solutions at Sensor+Test 2023, 09-11 May, 2023, Nürnberg Messe (Booth 1-156), in Nuremberg, Germany. The sensing components based on VCSEL technology are compact and robust laser sources, supporting industrial optical sensing systems. “Many industrial applications benefit from the continuous innovations in VCSEL technology,” says Ralph Gu...
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2023-05-02

Hesai Technology (HSAI) announces a multi-year technology partnership agreement for lidar sensors with Inertial Labs

PALO ALTO, Calif., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Hesai Technology (HSAI) announced a multi-year Technology Partnership Agreement for lidar sensors with Inertial Labs, a global leader in mobile robotics navigation systems & inertial measurement units. Inertial Labs selected Hesai’s sensors to provide perception and navigation capabilities for its navigation systems for autonomous marine, land, and aerial-based robotics systems. Hesai’s lidar sensor solutions enable robotics systems to operate autonomously and safely without human intervention....
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2023-05-02

Sony's 2023 Bravia XR TVs Aim to Impress and Are Up for Preorder

Whether you need an LED, OLED, or Mini LED TV, Sony Bravia line is value contemplating. We’ve already seen Sony’s new 2023 Bravia TVs, which embody OLED, Mini LED, and Full Array LED choices, however now we’re lastly studying extra about pricing and availability. If you’ve been eagerly awaiting one of many new Bravia TVs, the time is sort of here–at least for many fashions. All of those function Sony’s long-standing Cognitive Processor XR, which boasts a brand new capacity to additional scale back noise ...
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2023-04-28

LG Display delays new 10.5G factory for 'super-sized' OLED TVs

LG Display has once again delayed the construction of a new 10.5G factory – up from the current two 8.5G factories – that is intended for cheaper and larger OLED TV panels. Announced in 2017, LG Display had planned to construct its first 10.5-generation (10.5G) factory to mass-produce large-sized LCD panels and later OLED panels. The display maker subsequently decided to skip LCD and move straight to OLED production, postponing the opening of the 10.5G factory. LG Display is currently mass-producing OLED panels at two 8.5-generation (8...
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2023-04-27

Apple approves use of Sunic System’s OLED deposition machine

Change of position from insisting on Canon Tokki’s  Apple has recently approved the use of a Gen 8 OLED deposition machine developed by Sunic System, TheElec has learned. The iPhone maker had previously wanted the South Korean display panel makers to use a machine developed by Japan’s Canon Tokki. Sources said however Apple’s approval wasn’t an active approval but more of an “OK” for suppliers to pursue using Sunic System’s over those of Canon Tokki. OLED deposition machines are used to deposit the or...
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2023-04-27

Ennostar's Six Arrows Shot at Once at Touch Taiwan: An Insight into Next-gen Display Technology

HSINCHU, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ennostar Group (Stock Code: 3714) and its subsidiaries (EPISTAR, Lextar, Unikorn, Yenrich and ProLight) together greatly exhibited the latest cutting-edge technology products and research and development technology to demonstrate the comprehensive benefits of group integration at 2023 Touch Taiwan with the theme of "Lead the Way" which focused on topics of Micro LED, Mini LED, automotive, sensing, metaverse and next-generation compound semiconductor. Showing technology re-evolution and planting new e...
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2023-04-27

Samsung Electronics Unveils its ultra-premium Micro LED TV in South Africa

Samsung Electronics Unveils its ultra-premium Micro LED TV in South Africa The Micro LED TV is the pinnacle of display technology The TV offers exceptional picture quality thanks to 25 million micrometer-sized LEDs It comes with the latest advancements in picture quality, sound technology and smart features Samsung Electronics has unveiled its newest and ultra-premium Micro LED TV with prices ranging from R1.4 million up to R3 million, available in screen sizes from 76” up to 126”. With advancements in picture and sound qualit...
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2023-04-26

Samsung, LG Electronics return to negotiating table for rare OLED partnership deal

Photo by: BoliviaInteligente/Unsplash Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics are two of the leading conglomerates in South Korea. They are usually rivals in the industry, but this time, they are reportedly eyeing a partnership deal for OLED television panels. The two firms are said to be in talks and may possibly sign a deal before the second half of this year. If the negotiation is successful, it will be a historic deal as they have been competitors since the establishment of their respective companies. Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics are reportedly j...
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2023-04-25

TCL’s latest 4K Mini LED TV presented at CES 2023 is already on sale

TCL is known for offering TVs with optimal value for money and this year, the Chinese manufacturer is doing it again with its new range of televisions for the European market. The new C645, C745 and C845 use a Neo QLED display, a term for a Mini LED backlight using the quantum dots of QLED. Scheduled for the month of May, the 65C845 model is already benefiting from a reduction bringing its price from 1,490 euros to 1,190 euros thanks to a refund offer. The TCL 65C845 is part of the new range of TCL 2023 televisions featuring the latest display technolo...
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2023-04-25

Foxconn shows off brighter microLED microdisplay

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd., which trades as Foxconn, has worked with Ennostar and Unikorn Semiconductor Corp. to produce a 0.12-inch microdisplay. The companies worked together to optimize microLED device structures and novel thin-film protection technology to achieve a display with a raw pixel density exceeding 6,500 PPI and a blue light brightness of 200,000 nits. The use of novel thin film protection technology reduced surface defects, improving external quantum efficiency, and increased product reliability, Foxconn said. Unikorn Semiconductor Cor...
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2023-04-25

While Apple will reportedly provide users with a wide-range of familiar apps for their first XR Headset, there could be a few Impressive Firsts

Patently Apple first began to follow the trend of a possible future headset way back in late 2009, a granted patent dating back to 2007. That was 16 years ago. , well ahead of any rumor and guru forecast. Another granted patent filed in 2008 was published in 2014. Our archive category of Head Mounted Displays (HMD) now holds over 350 patents that we've covered. Apple's HMD project gained greater attention back in 2017 when Apple hired Jeff Norris, a former Missions Operations innovation lead at NASA joined Apple's headset device team led by Mike R...
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2023-04-25

【Exclusive Interview】OZONE and TDMC are Home and Interior Information Centers

Living Design Center OZONE is a lifestyle and interior information center in Shinjuku Park Tower, occupying five floors, 3F-7F, and with a total floor area of 11,000 m². It comprises information floors such as a unique showroom and shop, for everything from furniture and living accessories, to residential equipment and fittings and building materials, and a library with a collection of home design catalogs. OZONE is going to celebrate 30-year anniversary. TrendForce had an honor to interview with Sinji Mori, Vice Director to know what kinds of services OZONE...
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2023-04-24

XIAOMI IS THE MOST EXPENSIVE SMART TV EVER! TAKE THE XIAOMI TV MASTER 86 MINI LED

The huge catalog of products from Lei Jun, made up of China, continues to grow. Now its menu of smart-tuned or smart-tuned equivalent receives a new premium-smart-type television that surprises the price with its high quality capabilities. The TV has a Mini LED screen and is a very large height. This equipment, called Xiaomi TV Master 86 Mini LED, was presented during this week shortly after the Xiaomi 13 Ultra. THIS IS A NEW SMART TV XIAOMI TV MASTER 86 MINI LED. Apart from that, the TV is a week where we meet with th...
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2023-04-24

China's electric car drive, led by BYD, leaves global brands behind

A BYD Seal electric vehicle (EV) is displayed at a car dealership in Shanghai, China, February 3, 2023. REUTERS/Aly Song Visitors view a BYD Dolphin EV car at the 44th Bangkok International Motor Show in Bangkok, Thailand, March 23, 2023. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha SHANGHAI, April 17 (Reuters) - China's auto market, the world’s largest, is accelerating toward an electric future – leaving established global brands stuck in the slow lane. When auto executives convene in Shanghai for the auto show starting Tuesd...
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2023-04-21

ROHM Introduces the Industry’s Smallest Class of Short-Wavelength Infrared Devices, Ideal for New Portable and Wearable Sensing Applications

ROHM announces mass production technology for SWIR devices The industry's smallest class 1608-size devices are ideal for portable/wearable/hearable applications Santa Clara, CA and Kyoto, Japan, April 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ROHM Semiconductor today announced mass production technology for Short-Wavelength Infrared (SWIR) devices in the industry's smallest class [1] 1608-size (1.6mm × >0.8mm) for portable / wearable / hearable devices requiring material detection. SWIR is characterized by a longer wavelength than near...
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2023-04-21

Swiss start-up Ostloong Innovations unveils new ‘LYRA’ Augmented Reality smart glasses

March 31, 2023 – Swiss start-up Ostloong Innovations, a provider of AI-powered augmented reality (AR) solutions, has this week unveiled its ‘LYRA’ multifunctional smart AR glasses, which offer augmented reality and artificial intelligence features for office work, city life and traveling. According to Ostloong, LYRA allows people to navigate the digital world without having to take their attention away from their physical surroundings. The device comes with many features, including an integrated multilingual translator, AI-secretary, GPS, mob...
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2023-04-21

Acer announces Predator Triton 14 with new Mini-LED display option, Intel i7-13700H CPU and up to an RTX 4070 dGPU

New for the 2023 Triton models is a Mini-LED display option with 2,560 x 1,600 resolution and 250 Hz refresh rate. The latest Acer Predator Triton 14 packs an Intel i7-13700H processor with up to 32 GB LPDDR5-6000 RAM and up to 1 TB NVMe SSD storage, plus up to an RTX 4070 dGPU. This model also comes with a Thunderbolt connector and a miniSD card reader. Acer is refreshing the Predator Triton gaming laptop lineup with Intel's Raptor Lake processors and Nvidia's RTX 4000 mobile dGPUs. First to get the updated specs is the small ...
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2023-04-21

Meet the 43” Odyssey Neo G7 – The First Mini-LED Flat Gaming Monitor from Samsung Electronics

The huge 43’’ Quantum Mini-LED screen immerses gamers in the world they play in Odyssey Neo G7 – image simulated for illustrative purposes. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the Australian launch of Odyssey Neo G7 (Model name: G70NC), the company’s first flat Mini-LED model, adding a new form factor to the industry-leading Odyssey lineup. The new monitor delivers a large screen designed to give gamers a more comprehensive range of vision and details – inviting them to explore the worlds of their games with near life-li...
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2023-04-20

AUO Commercializes Seamless Tiled ALED® Displays, Enhancing Cross-domain Abilities to Create Premium Immersive Home Cinema

<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UgfaY3CTgDA" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe>Showcase of Advanced Display Technology Integration and Application Capabilities for Accelerating Entry into Vertical Markets and High-end Audiovisual Opportunities   AUO Corporation (AUO) will showcase its advanced ALED commercial display at the Touch Taiwan 2023 Display Intern...
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2023-04-20

Taiwan's top display makers cut production for consumer devices

Weak TV and notebook demand leaves industry nursing a supply glut AUO and Innolux offer the latest pieces of evidence that the display industry has entered a period of capacity consolidation. (File photo by Kensaku Ihara) TAIPEI -- Taiwan's two leading display makers are scaling back domestic capacity for consumer electronics amid an ongoing supply glut spurred by weak demand for TVs and notebooks. Innolux on Wednesday said it is idling the production and employees at its 5.5-generation liquid crystal diode (LCD) display plant in Taiwan, while AUO is ...
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2023-04-20

Xiaomi TV Master 86-inch Mini LED TV launched with 2000 nits brightness, 70W speakers, and more

Xiaomi's second mini LED TV is bigger and better but more affordable at the same time. Yesterday at the Xiaomi 13 Ultra launch event in China, the company also announced several other products. One of them is the brand’s second mini LED TV, which officially goes by Xiaomi TV Master 86-inch Mini LED TV. For the unaware, the Xiaomi Master series is the company’s premium television lineup. It consists of models featuring OLED, mini LED, and transparent OLED panels. The first Mini LED TV from the brand called Mi TV Maste...
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2023-04-20

AUO demos microLED displays for laptops, but they're not quite ready

The Taiwanese company is scrambling to move on from LCD tech TechSpot is about to celebrate its 25th anniversary. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. In brief: microLED technology has a long way to go before it can compete with Mini LED and OLED, but AUO has more than 600 engineers working to make it cheaper to manufacture. Current prototypes leave a lot to be desired, but the company says it's burning the midnight oil to solve the remaining issues and will gradually shift manufacturing from LCD to microLED over the next few years. ...
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2023-04-19

LG talks TVs with QNED and OLED aplenty in 2023

It’s been 10 years since LG first released OLED, and in that time, much has changed. What’s new for 2023’s big TVs, and is it worth getting excited about? It might be difficult to believe, but TVs are celebrating a bit of an anniversary this year, as OLED turns ten. Yes, it’s been a decade since the world of lab-grown organic light emitting diodes first showed up, giving consumers at home a type of colour that makes images pop off the screen and a black that is so infinitely deep, it may as well be off (because it is). In that time, new pla...
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Tokushima, Japan - 6 March 2024: Nichia, the world's largest LED manufacturer and inventor of the high-brightness blue and white LED, has started mass production of the new UV-B (308nm) and UV-A (330nm) LEDs in its popular 434 Series packa... READ MORE

New XLamp® S Line LEDs enhance growth, last longer, lower energy costs Horticulture and other forms of agricultural lighting require application-tuned ratios of spectral content, high efficacy and long lifetimes. Whether you are interested... READ MORE