EU worried about Chinese patent power grab
Published in News
Tuesday, 22 February 2022 12:18

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
Published in Graphics
Wednesday, 28 April 2021 11:57

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
Published in Transportation


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
Published in News


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
Published in News
Wednesday, 13 May 2020 10:34

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
Published in News
Thursday, 13 February 2020 11:31

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
Published in Graphics
Wednesday, 03 October 2018 11:41

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
Published in PC Hardware
Tuesday, 05 June 2018 10:55

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
Published in News


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
Published in Mobiles
Wednesday, 01 November 2017 23:52

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.