Robert Dow

Intel’s amazing presentations

Intel had the best visualizations and presentations in its history at CES 2018 CES is like Las Vegas in that it is an assault on the senses. The creative geniuses of the computer industry as well as the entertainment industry bring forth staggering visual experiences that seem other worldly, leave your ears ringing, your eyes saturated with negative afterglow, and … Read more

Using CAD models for fun and profit

Epic’s acquisition of Datasmith reveals ongoing problem of data conversion The rise in the use of game engines to create content and applications has emphasized a long-time challenge of putting CAD data to work: how to port heavy CAD data for use in other mediums such as animation, interior design, analysis, and now VR app development. As the technology du … Read more

Visual Processors and CNN —the next generation supercomputer report from Jon Peddie Research

TIBURON, CA – January 2, 2018 – Jon Peddie Research (JPR), the industry's research and consulting firm for graphics and multimedia, today released its latest quarterly report on the Visual Processing Unit (VPU) market. The major interest and activity in the market for Vision Processing Units (VPUs) continues to center on neural networks, both in terms of advances in the … Read more

AWN Professional Spotlight: FMX 2015/Jon Peddie and Kathleen Maher – Part 2

As part of AWN’s Professional Spotlight series — a series of exclusive video interviews shot during FMX 2015 — Jon Peddie, president and Kathleen Maher, vice president and editor-in-chief of Jon Peddie Research, share their observations and assessment of key issues surrounding virtual reality, new creative technology tools and the overall effects of globalization on the entertainment industry.

AWN Professional Spotlight: FMX 2015/Jon Peddie and Kathleen Maher – Part 1

As part of AWN’s Professional Spotlight series — a series of exclusive video interviews shot during FMX 2015 — Jon Peddie, president and Kathleen Maher, vice president and editor-in-chief of Jon Peddie Research, share their observations and assessment of key issues surrounding virtual reality, new creative technology tools and the overall effects of globalization on the entertainment industry.

VESA DisplayID 2.0 Optimizes Plug-and-Play for Displays

Updated for 4K, HDR, AR/VR and other advanced features The Video Electronics Standards Association, affectionally known simply as VESA announced a major update to its Display Identification Data (DisplayID) standard. The organization says this new version (2.0) of its display standard simplifies connecting and configuring modern display products, including PC monitors, consumer TVs and embedded displays (e.g., display panels within … Read more

Moore’s law is getting expensive

Gorgon Moore’s observation in 1965 about the increasing density of transistors per square millimeter of silicon while maintaining the price and yet increasing the performance is undergoing a tremendous change this year and looking forward. In 2017 the cost of a 300-mm silicon wafer went up 20% from the price this time last year. The silicon wafer suppliers have indicated … Read more

Making a great lasting impression that sells

Even as linear TV folks struggle to compete with people who were born digital and online, the challenges for CMOs (chief marketing officers) are even worse With product stuff everywhere in this overcommunicated environment, the challenge is to develop content that is memorable, actionable.  There are, however a complete range of video opportunities—long, short and really short form—that can help … Read more