Sharp unveiled dual QDEL TV prototypes at CES 2024, showcasing Quantum Dot Electroluminescent technology that promises to surpass OLEDs in terms of burn-in, color balancing, and brightness. The company hinted at prioritizing smaller screens like smartwatches, PC monitors, and phone screens, and suggested that QDEL displays could lead to cheaper TVs. While the technology is still in its early stages, industry experts consider it the "holy grail" of display technology. Sharp's prototypes, including a 30-inch TV, indicate a potential future for QDEL displays, but mass production timelines remain unclear.
Sharp unveiled the first QDEL screen at CES 2024, a new TV display technology utilizing quantum dots to directly display color without the need for a separate light source. This technology promises to offer perfect colors, contrast, and black levels similar to OLED, while potentially being more durable and cost-effective. Although mass production details are scarce, QDEL could revolutionize TV displays by providing enhanced color and brightness with added longevity.
Sharp has announced its first Roku TV with an OLED display, available in 55-inch and 65-inch sizes. These TVs support Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10, and feature four HDMI ports with variable refresh rate. The Aquos OLED sets also include a 30-watt speaker system and full Dolby Atmos compatibility. With the easy-to-use Roku software built-in, buyers can enjoy Roku's universal search, OS updates, and a homescreen focused on free-to-stream content. The 55-inch model is priced at $1,499.99, and the 65-inch version costs $1,999.99, competing with midrange LG OLEDs. Sharp faces competition from TCL and Hisense in the Roku TV market.
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Sharp has confirmed that they are producing LCD displays for a new console, but have not named the partner. Sharp has previously worked with Nintendo on the production of the DS and Switch, leading to speculation that the two companies may be working together again.
Sharp is reportedly supplying LCD screens for a new gaming console, but it is unclear which company it is partnering with. Sharp has worked with Nintendo in the past, adding fuel to the rumors about a Switch 2. Sharp CEO Robert Wu was cagey about the details, but confirmed that the company has been involved in the R&D stage of a new gaming console. Nintendo has confirmed that it won't release new hardware during its current fiscal year, but development on the Switch successor is reportedly progressing well.
Sharp has confirmed that it is supplying LCD displays for a "new gaming console" in partnership with an unnamed company since the R&D stage. While it is unclear if the console is the successor to the Nintendo Switch, Sharp has worked with Nintendo in the past. Nintendo has lowered its forecast for Switch sales for the fiscal year ending March 2024, but current sales stand at a remarkable 125 million.
Sharp has announced that it is manufacturing LCD screens for a new gaming console, and the company has a history of supplying parts for Nintendo. While there have been persistent rumors of a Nintendo Switch successor, Nintendo has stated that there are no plans to launch new hardware in 2023. However, if Sharp's comments are related to Nintendo, it appears that the company has plans for new hardware before March 2024.
Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker and supplier to Apple, reported a 56% drop in Q1 net profit, attributing it to a $565m write-off related to its 34% stake in Sharp. The company maintained a "conservative outlook" for the full year due to limited visibility amid global economic uncertainty. Foxconn is diversifying production away from China and seeking to expand its EV business, having acquired a former GM plant in Ohio and hired a former Nissan executive to lead its efforts. It expects revenue for consumer electronics products to decline in Q2 and flat revenue for cloud and networking products in 2023.
