Why Curved Screens are the Next Innovative Trend

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Between televisions, smartphones, tablets and laptops, most consumer electronics share one distinguishing characteristic: their flat, rectangular displays. It looks like technology is changing that though with a newer trend called curved screens. 

Unlike previous similar wavy displays that featured a contoured glass over a flat display, these new devices and electronics actually use an innovated curved display that offers a variety of benefits from being more ergonomic to improving the multimedia experience.

About Curved Screen Technology

Deemed the new flat screen, curved technology using displays based on OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) technology, which has made it simpler for manufacturers to enhance or improve two-dimensional screens. Curved screens, which are flat panels that are bent after the fact are also flexible, which means they can be bent with a certain amount of pressure. 

Curved screens are made possible because of a newer flexible glass called Willow, which is manufactured by Corning. It is about as thin as a piece of paper and is chemically coated to enhance transparency and conduct electricity. The thinner the glass, the more curvature you can get. The OLED displays are placed on this type of glass. Televisions with these types of curved and flexible screens can bend on demand by using a remote control. 

Samsung was one of the first to market both televisions and smartphones with the curved screen technology. In 2013, the Samsung Galaxy Round, which is a tablet/smartphone hybrid, was released with its concave screen. The telecommunications giant also introduced a 55-inch OLED TV, which not only had a stunning picture with its 4,500mm curvature radius, but an almost $10,000 price tag to go with it. LG also came out with a 55-inch OLED television, which has a 5,000mm curvature radius.

Besides the Galaxy Round, the LG G Flex from T-Mobile also uses the curved screen technology. Because the curved screen contours to your face, the design reduces the distance between your mouth and the microphone, thus enhancing voice quality. The OLED display also provides a bright, vivid panoramic experience and reduces the glare. In addition to these two devices, it is also rumored that the Apple iPhone 6 is designed to use the same concave screen technology.

Benefits of Curved Screen Technology

Curved screen technology will take some getting used to, especially as more manufacturers create products with it. However, there are several benefits to using it:

- More ergonomic: Phones with curved screens fit more comfortably in your hand.

- Improved multimedia experience: Similar to an iMax experience, the curved screen enhances multimedia viewing by negating the distortion of the screen’s edges and create an image that is perceived as flat. 

- Increased battery life: The LG G Flex has a “tap to life” function that allows users to tap twice on the phone to wake it up instead of picking it up and turning it on. It also has a 3500mAh battery, which produced a longer life than typical smartphone batteries.

Wave of the Future or Just a Gimmick?

Curved screens may just seem like a marketing gimmick, especially when it comes to televisions, since mounting and viewing may require extra attention. However, researchers strongly believe that curved screen displays are the next innovative trend in electronics.

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Smartphones with curved screens offer reduced glossiness typically found in flat displays, and improve screen privacy. That, coupled with the subtle concave of the screen, has opened up the doors to improving on this technology for other products and for future generations.

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Introducing Google Glass - A Closer Look

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People nowadays want so desperately to own the must-have accessory and the next major technology trend. The advancement of technology and the research studies over the last years has been unprecedented. The human race is progressing at an amazing rate and it`s undeniable and in evidence, that the way we interact with each other, has dramatically changed because of technology. 

Technological advances are inventions like Glasses with Virtual Reality, Androids, Nanotechnology, Brain Digitizing, Toroidal Machines, Computer Controlled Economy, Colonization of other planets and other futuristic ideas. There is a limit on technology only if there is a lack of imagination! And Google knows this well. But to create a new kind of wearable technology, that’s a real bet and messy at points.

Tech Specs - What's Inside

Google is always pushing it's creativity limits, and Project Glass is no exception. The new and revolutionary augmented reality glasses were designed to help you live in the moment -- even when you’re falling from the sky. It's a headset with a camera, a projected display, and a data connection, that presents information in the form of "cards". These cards are arranged on a "Timeline," which you can navigate through by swiping left and right on the headset's touchpad (Hair is a problem here. Sometimes they fall over the pad and interfere with operation). You can listen to music, take photos and videos, read and send text messages, engage in Google Hangouts, search Google, see headlines from The New York Times and much more. It’s actually your Smartphone with Google on your face. 

It runs on Android, but can connect to both Android and iOS devices. It comes powered by a dual-core Texas Instruments (TI) OMAP 4430 processor, 1GB of RAM and can connect via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to your laptop, your phone or a home Wi-Fi network, or even work alone as an offline camera or as a disconnected video recorder. The 5-megapixel camera can capture 720p videos, by default. It has 16GB of internal storage and a battery that can last a day. Luckily, the titanium frame is strong and flexible. You can bend and adjust it for an individual fit. 

The elite of the tech world have decided already that Google’s groundbreaking eyewear ecosystem is the future. The product has captured the imagination of technologists and consumers and drawn a fair amount of media attention. There is a dynamic on the horizon and perhaps they're right. There is a new way of seeing our relationship with our mobile computers and people are excited about this glorified eye-mounted camera/computer. 

What's Not To Like?

There are, however, a number of people who are afraid or do not understand the importance of this product. Personally i want to see the world, i don't really want to see the world "differently". And i’m concerned that devices like this will hide the world more than expose it. It could also cause a public uproar over privacy concerns. Let’s say why do we need our Facebook notifications popping up in our eyes? If we are focusing on Facebook notifications and tweets popping up - what are we missing that's right in front of us in the real world? 

Yes, Google Glass appears to be a nice-looking device, it’s all the talk in the wearable tech space, but for the rest of us it’s just a neat idea that brings only excitement. Is the potential worth the risk? Does it really deliver value in practice? Who would wear these in public? What about hacking warnings and security risks? What about downsides like Wi-Fi next to the brain or the open to a whole new level of spyware? It seems we are beginning to take everything for granted like the example below: 

- "Ok Glass, what’s the weather?" 

- "Look out the window” 

What they are not taking in consideration is also that unless they are very cool sun glasses no one likes to wear glasses. They look very uncomfortable and people think you are like a cyborg from a fictional movie. 

Conclusion:

We’re looking forward to it, but so far, the limitation of Google Glass shows that this is an immature product and a yet to be understood platform. It’s an interesting techno-social experiment but an experiment with limitations. It’s just another cool device in our lives to explore.

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Corning's Optical Fiber Manufacturing Advantage

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Corning's proprietary optical fiber manufacturing process sets the standard for the industry. 

Watch this video for an overview presentation on how they make the highest quality optical fiber in the world.

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Augmented Reality EZ-Robots at Telus Spark

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EZ-Robot was invited to present at Telus Spark's Adult Only night. 

This is a video summary of that evening. They brought a few robots to the event - Semi Autonomous AR Parrot Drone, Augmented Reality Wall-e, Omnibot 2000, and the hacked Brookstone Rover.

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Corning Gorilla Glass : Changing the way we think about glass

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Why is Corning® Gorilla® Glass so important to your everyday life? Watch this short video to find out!

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A Day Made of Glass : Made possible by Corning

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Watch "A Day Made of Glass" and take a look at Corning's vision for the future with specialty glass at the heart of it.

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Corning Glass : The Evolution of High Performance Displays

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One of the latest trends in the display industry is diversification. 

Glass backplane substrates and cover glass - along with other components - must also advance in order for high-performance displays to reach their full potential. 

Ultimately, glass remains a superior substrate that enables displays to perform at their best. 

Corning is developing innovative galss solutions optimized for several emerging display technologies.

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Corning Glass Supports the Ultrabook™ Vision

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Robert Quinn, End Market Intelligence Manager, Corning Display Technologies, discusses how Corning's naturally thin EAGLE XG® Slim glass substrates are ideal for applications like the Intel-inspired Ultrabook™.

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Corning® Gorilla® Glass: Enabling touch technology

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Listen to Peter Bocko, chief technology officer, Corning Glass Technologies, and Jean-Marc Jouanno, technology director, Large Cover Glass, discuss why Corning® Gorilla® Glass is an ideal cover for interactive white boards, digital signage, and other large-size public or multi-touch displays in the latest edition of the Viewing Angle.

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Corning® Gorilla® Glass 2: Enabling Thin & Tough Glass Solutions

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See Senior Research Scientist Kevin Reiman demonstrate the toughness and durability of Corning® Gorilla® Glass 2.

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A Day Made of Glass 2: A Glimpse of The Future of Glass Technology

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Watch and share "A Day Made of Glass 2," Corning's expanded vision for the future of glass technologies. 

This video continues the story of how highly engineered glass, with companion technologies, will help shape our world.

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Glass matters : Trending toward high performance displays

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Howdy folks! Today's topic is with Dr. Peter Bocko and John Bayne who share their insights on the irreversible trends that define the high performance of the display industry, as well as how Corning continues to provide specialized glass to help enable these trends. More on the video below :

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Corning Life Sciences : Forward looking and Cautionary Statements - A Discussion with Dr. Richard Eglen

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Richard Eglen, Vice President and General Manager, discusses recent acquisition activity and growth strategy of Corning Life Sciences. 

The video below contains forward looking statements that involve a variety of Business risks and other uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. 

These risks and uncertainties include the possibility of changes or fluctuations in global economic conditions, currency exchange rates, product demand and industry capacity, competitive products and pricing, availability and costs of critical components and materials, new product development and commercialization, order activity and demand from major customers, capital spending by larger customers in the telecommunications industry and other Business segments, the mix of sales between premium and non-premium products, possible disruption in commercial activities due to terrorist activity and armed conflict, ability to obtain financing and capital on commercially reasonable terms, acquisition and divestiture activities, the level of excess or obsolete inventory, the ability to enforce patents, product and components performance, issues and litigation.

These and other risk factors are identified in Corning's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward looking statements speak only as of the day that they are made, and Corning undertakes no obligation to update them in light of new information or future events.

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Pentagon Orders Innovega's Augmented Reality Dual Focus Prototype Contact Lenses

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BBC News reports that the Pentagon has ordered Innovega's iOptik augmented reality technology, which involves contact lenses paired with glasses containing tiny flat-panel displays. 

iOptik could enable soldiers to see data about targets superimposed over the actual battlefield. 

In a brief entry on its website about the technology's military uses, Innovega writes, "Warfighters need to maintain their full vision while on the battlefield. At the same time a tremendous amount of data, graphics and video are collected and are required by specific warfighters in the field. Some is generated from remote cameras, drones, or satellites. 

Fully transparent video eyewear that is configured into standard issue field glasses would constitute an important step forward. Innovega is actively in partnership to develop this application and will soon be able to report further on these and related activities." 

At CES 2012, Innovega CTO Randall Sprague talked about a version of the iOptik contant lenses product for the public that could be used for watching movies (like a person IMAX) or for gaming. He also talked about application for mobile augmented reality products that can superimpose information on reality. For example, you could receive information about the price of grocery products through your contact lenses while you were shopping. Take a look : 

The technology is being compared to Google's Glass Project and the recently released video showing it's potential. A spoof of the video shows how the new technology could also be a major distraction, especially if spammers find a way to abuse it. 

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Microsoft® Puts Corning® Gorilla® Glass 2 to the Test

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Corning Gorilla Glass and Microsoft recently announced their collaboration to deliver innovation across a set of new Windows devices that are thin, durable, and offer greater touch technology. 

Director of Marketing and Commercial Operations, Corning Gorilla Glass, David Velasquez, and Hardware Marketing Lead, OEM Marketing, Microsoft and Ryan Asdourian, put Corning Gorilla Glass 2 through its paces with a lever press demonstration. Have a look on the videos below :

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Corning Gorilla Glass for Seamless, Elegant Design (with audio)

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As a new design material, Corning Gorilla Glass provides a unique integration of clean, thin, durable and enhanced touch display qualities that make it exceptionally well suited to address large-format, shaped design applications, including automotive interiors, architecture, and state-of-the art household appliances. 

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Viewing Angle : Glass - Enabling an Evolving Display Industry

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Corning experts discuss the changing landscape and growing need for diversification within the display industry. Corning Glass Technologies Chief Technology Officer, Peter L. Bocko and John Bayne, vice president and general manager for High Performance Display, explain how glass remains an enabling material for the newest consumer electronic devices.

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Motorola Mobility to Launch Two New Tablets in Poland

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Things happen quickly in a global marketplace of consumers, technology and events. They are all interconnected. Building on the success of Motorola XOOM™, Motorola Mobility Poland is rocking the tablet world yet again with two additions that bring enhanced experiences to the Polish market : Motorola XOOM™ 2 and Motorola XOOM™ 2 Media Edition - boasting powerful productivity, rich entertainment and customizable experiences - are the answer to consumers looking for a tablet that can keep up with their lifestyle. 

Both tablets feature 3G and Wi-Fi capabilities and are expected to be available by the end of March 2012.

“Tablets are quickly becoming a must-have tool for staying connected, getting work done and having fun at home and on the road,” said Małgorzata Matusiewicz, head of marketing, Central Europe, Mobile Devices, Motorola Mobility. “We are very excited about these two new additions to our tablet portfolio that build on the success of the original Motorola XOOM to now deliver more powerful tablet experiences to the European market.”

Motorola XOOM 2 and Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition both feature Android™ 3.2, a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor, brilliant displays with Corning® Gorilla® Glass and a splashguard coating for a go anywhere, do everything attitude. In addition, both tablets include the new MotoCast™1 app that lets you stream all your music, photos, videos and documents between your computer and tablet without any media tools, apps, or cords.

Motorola XOOM 2: Lighter and Brighter

Motorola XOOM 2 sports a 10.1-inch widescreen HD display and Android 3.2 Honeycomb like its predecessor, but the similarities end there. The display is brighter and more vibrant than before with color enhancement, and the edges have been strategically designed to make the tablet more comfortable to use. 

Motorola XOOM 2 is loaded with Business Ready2 features like Virtual Private Network (VPN) support and data encryption.

Motorola XOOM 2 features MOTOPRINT - application which allows to print wirelessly from your tablet. It is approximately 100 grams lighter than the original Motorola XOOM to make it even easier to take on the road, and it can withstand poolside use, spilled drinks or dashes out to the car in the rain thanks to its new splash-guard coating. 

A battery delivering more than 10 hours of video playback means it can go with you wherever you need to be3.

Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition - Mini Tablet: Beat your Boredom

Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition is easy to hold with one hand thanks to its 8.2-inch display, and easy to take with you wherever you go, weighing less than the best-selling paperback you’ve been carrying around. 

Optimized for entertainment, it has a wide, 178 degree viewing angle. Hold it up to someone across the room, or share it with someone sitting next to you, and everyone gets a brilliant view.

Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition has a 20 percent improvement in graphics performance over the original Motorola XOOM for smoother gaming, featuring adaptive virtual surround sound with booming bass that'll delight your ears and make you stand out from the crowd with one of the fastest multi-tasking in its class. 

It can even be a universal remote control for home entertainment equipment with the personalized, custom remote control app pre-loaded on the tablet. 

Lastly, a splash-guard coating provides extra protection against the spills that are bound to happen when you’re having fun.

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With the Work and Play kit, plug your tablet into the HD Multimedia Station to connect to your HDTV, speakers and other peripherals for large-screen entertainment. Get more done, faster with the included keyboard and mouse with Bluetooth technology. 

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Motorola XOOM 2 and XOOM 2 Media Edition

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Hey guys, what's up? :) Well here we go! Today we bring to you some interesting news from Motorola.

After months of leaked specs and images, Motorola's finally decided to officially announce its Xoom 2 and Xoom 2 Media Edition, though just in the UK for now. Just as we've been hearing for months, the two match each other in almost every way save for screen size - the Motorola XOOM 2 has a 10.1 - inch screen, just like on its predecessor. 

It's reinforced with Corning Gorilla Glass and Motorola's own splash - resistant coating for even better protection. Under the hood, a 1.2GHz dual-core processor brings plenty of software muscle and there's 1GB of RAM to back it up. 

All of that is packaged in an ultra slim 0.35” (8.8mm) body and spiced up with a very durable battery delivering around 10 hours of battery life. There's also a 5MP camera on the back, and a 1.3MP shooter up front and you can record images and video to the 16GB of internal memory. Also it runs Android 3.2 (no Ice Cream Sandwich for launch, though Motorola says it'll come eventually, just as with the original Xoom)

So when are the two finally hitting stores? No word on US availability yet (though we're betting Verizon chimes in sooner rather than later), but it will be hitting UK and Ireland in mid - November for £329.99 ($528) in Media Edition flavor and £379.99 ($609) for the standard Xoom 2.

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