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Over the past few months, there has been much debate and discussion on the topic of flexible screens, with prototype organic LED displays from Samsung making headlines, for their deliberate lack of rigidity. However, it seems that rival manufacturer, LG, could be the first to bring a large scale curved OLED display to market, after…

A new type of LED display module has been developed by Lumiode, with the intention of improving the performance of a variety of devices and signage solutions. While an average large scale LED display will pack multiple LEDs onto a single usable grid, usually in arrays of around 48 per unit, this is not really…

Until recently, researchers were stumped over the fact that LED modules can actually become less efficient when they are subjected to higher currents. This seems counter intuitive, because the so-called ‘droop’ effect causes less light to be emitted when the LED is receiving more power. Obviously, if this could be overcome, then there would be…

Over the past few years, there has been much talk about the future of the display market and the types of products that we can expect to see arriving, with many predicting that flexible screens will be the next big thing. The emergence of organic LED displays has made it possible for companies like Samsung…

A cinema in Dorchester has got a second large scale LED display, becoming the first outlet of the Odeon chain in the UK to sport this type of signage. The new LED screen has a surface area of 14 square metres, or around 150 square feet. It is mounted above the cinema’s main entrance and…

Ever since the first iPad made its debut in 2010, Apple’s premier tablet range has taken advantage of LED backlit displays to provide a bright, engaging window onto its tablet experience. However, some were disappointed when the third generation iPad was a little thicker and heavier than the iPad 2. This weight increase was partly…

When talking about the benefits of LED displays, it is common for the focus to fall on the efficiency and low maintenance requirements of this type of technology. However, it is also important to remember that LED displays are also far more dynamic and flexible than traditional alternatives, which is something that becomes apparent when…

In recent months, there has been much speculation about whether the next big technological craze will be for smart watches. Both Apple and Google are thought to be working on their own wristwear, effectively allowing users to synch their watch with their smartphone, to get updates and info in real time without needing to pull…

A viral video posted to YouTube by Australian mobile network provider, Telstra, has made various predictions about the future of portable technology, with a heavy emphasis on the availability of transparent gadgets, within the next decade. A variety of companies, including big names like Samsung, have already revealed that they are working on making screens…

LED displays have already begun a revolution in the way that advertising is delivered to the public. Static hoardings are increasingly being overlooked in favour of the innate dynamism of an LED sign, that can be used to catch the attention of consumers with greater effectiveness. Now a report from New Scientist, has found that…