EU worried about Chinese patent power grab
Smartphone technology apparently is Chinese now
After taking part in the biggest patent technology grab by the US, the EU is now worried about the Chinese counterattack.
Sharp announces largest 8K monitor in market
33 million pixels
Sharp’s new 120” 8K UV²A LCD electronic display for professional use is now in the shops in what the outfit claims is the world’s largest 8K monitor.
Qualcomm Nuvia has acquisition automotive angle
Analysis: General Motors, Renault, Bosh, Continental, and co.
Automotive plays a vital role in the Nuvia deal. Nuvia has a data center chip that will tape out first, but what works in a data center can quickly be turned into an automotive chip. An Automotive/self-driving chip is nothing but a data center on wheels designed to be power-aware and process tremendous amounts of data from multiple sensors.
Sharp goes back to black for its photovoltaics
Black sun
Sharp has added a new all black design monocrystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) panel to its half-cut cell portfolio.
Sharp extends solar module guarantee
More reliable
Sharp Energy Solutions Europe has extended the product guarantee retroactively from 10 to 15 years for its solar module types NUJB, NUJC, NUAC, NUJD and NDAF. The new guarantee is valid for products delivered to the end user from 1 April 2020 onwards.
Sharp releases 13 new printers
Lots of features
Sharp today announces the addition of 13 new MFP models – two to its A4 mono portfolio and 11 to its A3 mono CR4.5 range.
Sharp makes OLED move
A slow and careful start
Sharp has unveiled its long-awaited move into the organic light-emitting diode (OLED) screen market.
Sharp to buy Toshiba's PC business
Writes a $36 million cheque
Sharp said it would buy Toshiba's personal computer business and issue $1.8 billion in new shares to buy back preferred stock from banks, highlighting a swift recovery under the control of Foxconn.
Google working with Sharp for better screens
VR-optimised OLED panel capable of 20 megapixels per eye
Google is working with Sharp on developing LCDs capable of VR performance normally associated with OLED and wants to commercialise panels capable of 20 megapixels per eye.
Razer launches the Razer Phone
5.7-inch 120Hz IGZO screen, Snapdragon 835, THX and more
After endless rumors and leaks, Razer has now officially announced the Razer Phone at a special event in London.