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Samsung agrees to pay $150 million to settle QLED patent lawsuit
The latest statement from litigation firm GLS Capital confirms that Samsung has agreed to ink a $150 million agreement to end Nanoco Technologies Ltd.'s lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed against Samsung for using Nanoco's technology in its QLED TVs. Adam Gill, GLS's Capital managing director, said, “We were proud to support Nanoco in obtaining the […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 1 year ago
Codec pioneer DivX sues Samsung for quadruple patent infringement
Established codec developer DivX filed a lawsuit against Samsung that accuses the company of quadruple theft of patented video technologies. LG and Realtek Semiconductor are the defendants in the case as well, with the American company claiming both are guilty of near-identical transgressions. In its address to a Delaware district court, the plaintiff demanded a […]
- By Dominik Bosnjak
- 4 years ago
UK-based firm plans to sue Samsung for allegedly stealing its patented QLED tech
A UK-based firm, Nanoco Technologies, which specializes in the development and production of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, is planning to sue Samsung. The company alleges that the South Korean TV firm stole its patented quantum dot technology and used it in its new range of high-end QLED TVs. Nanoco has secured a chunk […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 4 years ago
Samsung patents a Smart Mirror TV design, but no product in sight
In addition to mainstream smart TVs, Samsung also boasts a couple of lifestyle televisions, like The Frame and the Serif TV. These TVs basically prioritize design over everything else. The former turns into a work of art when the television is switched off, while the latter looks like a piece of furniture. It appears Samsung had one more idea […]
- By Sumit Adhikari
- 5 years ago
Samsung patents holographic TV
Samsung appears to have multiple visions of what a TV of the future should be capable of. Not long after we saw one of the company's patents detail a scrollable TV, we're now seeing another patent revealing that Samsung has dreamt of a holographic TV that's going to take the baton forward from conventional 3D […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung files a patent for a TV that can be rolled up
Samsung's been expected to introduce a TV that can be rolled up like a scroll for a while, and now the firm has filed a patent with the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) and United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a display that can do just that. It's currently unclear how the firm […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung is becoming more dependent on LCDs from China
Samsung Electronics has increased its reliance on LCD TV panel makers from China, new data from market research firm Omdia reveals. The Korean consumer electronics giant is now more dependent on Chinese suppliers for its LCD needs, and market watchers expect this trend to continue in 2023. But while some suppliers from China continue to […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 10 months ago
Samsung’s QNED TVs could offer the industry’s best picture quality
Samsung currently sells LCD TVs, QLED TVs, Mini-LED TVs, and even MicroLED TVs. It is also working on QD-OLED TVs and QNED TVs for the high-end segment, which could be launched in the coming months. It has been reported in the past that QNED TVs are ready for mass production, and it is now being […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 3 years ago
Samsung launches its 2021 soundbar lineup in India
Samsung, the world's biggest soundbar brand, has launched its 2021 soundbar lineup in India. The new lineup includes eight soundbar models that are divided into three series (A Series, S Series, and Q Series), and the pricing starts from as low as INR 27,990 ($375) and goes as high as INR 1,47,990 (around $2,000). Samsung […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 3 years ago
Samsung secures Under Panel Camera (UPC) trademark for phones, TVs
The under-display camera is one of the mobile world's most anticipated technologies, perhaps even more so than foldable displays because it's less of a niche solution. Smartphone users have been eagerly waiting for under-display cameras to become a reality ever since the mobile industry abandoned thick display bezels in favor of display notches and cutouts. […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 3 years ago
Samsung backs MPEG-5 EVC codec for efficient 4K, 8K video playback
Apart from the AV1 codec, Samsung will also support the newly-released MPEG-5 EVC video codec on its devices. The new video codec is designed to meet the business and technical needs of the media and consumer electronics industry. To improve the adoption of MPEG-5 in the industry, Samsung will work with Huawei and Qualcomm to […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 4 years ago
Samsung’s truly wireless TV exists! But it’s too early to bring it at CES 2020
Aside from unveiling its brand new TV models at CES 2020, Samsung has also confirmed it developed a truly wireless TV that doesn't require to be plugged into a wall socket. Instead, the TV transfers electrical current wirelessly, and it seems to do so using magnetic resonance wireless charging technology or similar. Samsung revealed that […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 4 years ago
Samsung’s working on a wireless TV — and we can’t wait for it to arrive
Samsung is working on a TV that requires no cables whatsoever to function, according to a new patent. The supporting documentation explains how such a device works: an electromagnetic bar is mounted between the TV and the wall, drawing current from a base station, which also doubles as a soundbar, that generates an electromagnetic field […]
- By Josh L.
- 5 years ago
Samsung plans to bring QLED displays to TVs, smartphones, and monitors
Samsung applied for QLED TV and Quantum Dot TV trademarks at the US Patent and Trademark Office on June 27, 2016. This is the first time the South Korean TV giant has applied for the trademark of QLED TVs, but that's not the only area where Samsung plans to use QLED technology. According to the […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung might display ‘Quantum Dot’ TV at IFA 2014
According to a report from Korea Times, Samsung might display their first ‘Quantum Dot' TVs at IFA 2014. A quantum dot is made up of semiconductor material and is 10,000 times finer than a human hair. It can convert electrical energy into light and accurate colors, resulting into better colors and wider viewing angles. Samsung has already registered […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 years ago
