The TV market is set to return to growth in 2018, IHS Markit reports-- after the decline of 2017, TV shipments should grow by 3.6% in 2018, with an additional 1.4% growth on 2019 shipments reaching 226 million units.
Over 50% of the TVs forecast to ship in 2019 will be UHD models, with the majority being 4K. However, 8K TVs from major brands are to launch by end 2018, kicking off the next wave of resolution transition.
“Growth in the TV market typically is the result of more attractive retail prices for large-screen sizes and the continued commoditisation of 4K resolution, driving TV replacements and upgrades,” the analyst says. “However, this growth through price compression has a negative effect on profits, so TV brands are actively looking for more growth from advanced TV models to improve earnings.”
The previous Apple Watch charger used an USB-A jack. As such, the new cable allows customers to charge the Watch via current MacBook, as well as any other modern laptop featuring the slimline port. Technically USB-C carries more power than USB-A, but it does not appear the USB-C charger is any faster than the previous version.
The Helm is a triangular device around the size of a router. It carries 128GB of storage (with a tray allowing customers to add up to 5TB) and features a physical security key beneath a small removable cover. The key connects to the Helm via USB-C port, and handles the encryption of emails and other files. The Helm can also create backup keys on smartphones, just in case the physical key gets lost.
Available in 32, 64, 128G and 256GB capacities, the JumpDrive Fingerprint F35 offers read speeds reaching up to 150MB/s and is compatible with both Windows and Mac PCs. It also promises the fingerprint reader takes less than 1 second to recognise a user, with included software providing means for password, fingerprint and user management.
The Phantom Reactor retains the same striking design of the Phantom, but within a form factor weighing around 4.5kg. It comes in two versions, with a 900 model offering 900W power and a 600 model with 600W of power. Frequency range reaches from 18Hz to 21kHz. A number of features from other Phantom speakers are included, such as Analog Digital Hybrid amplification, Active Cospherical Engine acoustic design, Speaker Active Matching algorithm and Heart Bass Implosion acoustic process.
