The LG OLED97G2, LG OLED88Z2, and LG 86QNED99 will be some of the brand’s TV accents at IFA 2022

LG announced that the world’s largest OLED TV, the LG OLED evo Gallery Edition TV, model 97G2, will soon be available for purchase in global markets. Specific launch dates for key markets will be shared in the following weeks. The LG OLED97G2PUA (US market) / LG OLED97G29LA (EU market) has an awe-inspiring 97-inch screen that leverages LG’s self-lit OLED technology to deliver immersive viewing…

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Counterpoint: India’s smart TV shipments increased by 74% YoY in Q2

India’s smart TV market grew 74% YoY in Q2 2022, according to the latest research from Counterpoint’s IoT Service. The growth can be attributed to the increasing preference of customers for smart TVs, the launch of smaller size smart TVs in the sub-INR 20,000 ($250) range, and the increasing promotions by retailers and brands. There were considerable new product launches from brands to cater to…

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Samsung Display plans to increase QD-OLED production capacity by 30% by the end of the year

According to a report from The Elec, Samsung Display plans to increase QD-OLED production capacity by 30% by the end of the year. This will be achieved by reducing manufacturing time. The QD-OLED panels are currently produced on the Q1 line with a production capacity of 30,000 Gen 8.5 (2200 x 2500 mm) substrates per month. The yield rate has increased by 85% recently, which will help Samsung…

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A technology for thinner QD-OLED displays is in the works

At the IMID 2022 event that took place last week in Busan, South Korea, the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) announced that it is developing a technology that can remove one glass substrate from Samsung Display’s QD-OLED displays. If ETRI’s solution is successful, this will result in much thinner QD-OLED displays. Moreover, the material cost will be decreased and the…

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Power restriction in western China may push up prices for EV-use Li batteries

Power supply restriction imposed by the provincial government of Sichuan, western China, beginning mid-August 2022 has pushed up prices for lithium carbonate and as a consequence, prices for lithium (Li) batteries used in electric vehicles (EVs) are likely to rise because Sichuan accounts for over 20% of total lithium mineral output in China, according to industry sources.

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