High-end AV gear maker Oppo Digital announces an exit from CE after 14 in the business, citing a lack of resources as the main reason it will no longer develop and release no products.
"As our latest 4K UHD players reach the pinnacle of their performance, it is time to say goodbye," a statement from the company reads. "We are proud to have made such well-regarded products and to have served the enthusiast community. Without our customers' suggestions, encouragement, and support, we could not have accomplished these achievements."
The company says the encoder is designed for users wanting to stream but have limited technical knowledge. Initial configuration comes over network or Bluetooth connectivity and app, and once encoding and destination parameters are set (such as entering Facebook or YouTube keys) recording and live streaming can be started or stopped with the physical buttons or app.
The Gen 2.0 KVM line claims 4K UHD with HDR support, built-in scalers, video wall control, independent USB, RS232, IR, audio routing and backward-compatibility with 1st generation products. A KM Emulation feature facilitates real-time, simultaneous keyboard and mouse control of each source from all connected workstations, eliminating the inherent limitations of earlier systems. HDMI and DisplayPort products feature maximum input resolution of 4K 60 Hz 4:2:0, and maximum output resolution of 4K 30 Hz 4:4:4. HDCP 2.2 and 1.4 are also supported. The DVI and VGA models support VESA and CEA resolutions up to WUXGA (1920×1200 at 60 Hz) and 1080p Full HD (1920×1080 at 60 Hz).
California-based Belkin is best known as a maker of consumer networking and smart home hardware. Post-acquisition it becomes a Foxconn subsidiary, with all brands preserved. Founder and CEO Chet Pipkin remains head of the subsidiary, and Foxconn says it will increase Belkin R&D spending to help it grow further.
The soundbar carries two 5x13cm drivers to handle upper bass and midrange, and a pair of 20mm dome tweeters for the high frequencies. Connectivity comes through HDMI input and output with ARC TV channel capable of passing UHD 4K content through, together with optical and coax inputs, aux-in port and USB input for external storage devices.
The survey covers the omnichannel shopping habits of 1000 adults in the US. It shows consumers are increasingly distracted as they hop from channel to channel, and smart assistants only add to the issue. As a result, it is increasingly difficult to retain customer loyalty, even as brick-and-mortar stores remain the most popular place to shop.
