Electrical and Electronics


Sony and others set to ship 3D TVs

The race for dominance in the 3D TV home market begins with Sony, Samsung and Panasonic all introducing products
The race for dominance in the 3D TV home market begins with Sony, Samsung and Panasonic all introducing products

PC Industry Predictions

Specialized Form Factors in 2010 PC Market expected to make further gains according to the International Data Corporation (IDC),
Specialized Form Factors in 2010 PC Market expected to make further gains according to the International Data Corporation (IDC),

Apple iPad hits the stores April 3

Apple officially announces the iPad’s commercial launch date, it’ll come to stores April 3rd and pre-ordering begins March 12
Apple officially announces the iPad’s commercial launch date, it’ll come to stores April 3rd and pre-ordering begins March 12

Nokia unveils the 5230 Nuron

The 3G touch-screen Smartphone will deliver apps, maps and free navigation to T-Mobile USA customers
5230 Nuron

The Pre’s failings take Palm down with it

After falling demand, Palm has been forced to cut its revenue expectations
palm pre

Walmart acquires Digital VUDU

The world’s largest retailer jumps into the streaming-video service game by acquiring VUDU
The world’s largest retailer jumps into the streaming-video service game by acquiring VUDU

Steve Jobs, others win big at the Mobile World Congress

In the 15th annual GSMA Golden Mobile Awards, Steve Jobs takes home Mobile Industry Personality of the Year
Steve Jobs won big a the GSMA Golden Mobile Awards

Panasonic opens a Full HD 3D Theatre for Olympics

The electronics company invites the world to watch the Winter Olympics in HD 3D at their Olympic Pavilion
The electronics company invites the world to watch the Winter Olympics in HD 3D at their Olympic Pavilion

Consumer Report’s Best TV buys

An independent, nonprofit analysis from the Consumers Union assists buyers in finding the best deals for TVs out there
Vizio VF550M ranked high on Consumer Reports best TV buys

Mobile sales swing upwards

During the Q4, mobile handset sales increased for the first time all year indicating the recession may be over for the stressed industry
During the Q4, mobile handset sales increased for the first time all year indicating the recession may be over for the stressed industry

Cell phones not entirely at fault for crashes

A study from the Highway Loss Data Institute finds that laws banning cell phone use while driving fail to reduce crashes
A study from the Highway Loss Data Institute finds that laws banning cell phone use while driving fail to reduce crashes

Apple debuts the iPad

“Revolutionary” tablet device debuts amid much hype, Apple CEO Steve Jobs presents it in front of a wide audience
“Revolutionary” tablet device debuts amid much hype, Apple CEO Steve Jobs presents it in front of a wide audience

Samsung first with 3D TVs

The globally renowned electronics company is the first to begin mass producing 3D TVs
The globally renowned electronics company is the first to begin mass producing 3D TVs

Apple to launch mystery device

Amid speculation it’s prepared to launch the Tablet computer, Apple announces an event in a week to launch a product or service
Will Apple unveil the Tablet on January 27th?

Segway cruises to the UK

British millionaire inventor Jimi Heselden has bought the holding company for the famous transportation device
Segway Inc. was bought by Jimi Heselden

2010 CES in review

From cutting edge technology trends to inspiring gadgets, the 2010 CES featured a little bit of everything
2010 Consumer Electronics Show

Holiday joy for Best Buy

The company enjoys healthy revenue growth in December taking advantage of the holiday season
Best Buy experienced 13 percent revenue growth in December

The CES 2010 Guide

Here is Technology Digital’s guide to the world’s biggest technology showcase, which opens in Las Vegas today and runs until Sunday
The CES from 2008 - this year's CES will feature over 2,500 exhibitors

Skype headed to HDTV

Skype's latest version can deliver up to 720p HD-quality video calling at 1280 x 720 resolution for superior face-to-face communication
Skype on HDTV

Samsung NX10: Next Generation Camera

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. unveils the Samsung NX10, an innovative digital camera with optimum image quality
Samsung NX10

Sony’s technology brings Avatar to 3D

Sony’s HD technology delivers a 3D experience in the James Cameron film, Avatar
Avatar is going to be presented in 3D thanks to Sony HD cameras

DirecTV gains subscribers in Q3

While other pay-TV companies see loss, satellite company, DirecTV gained subscribers in Q3
DirecTV announces its 3Q earnings

Motorola sees 3Q profit

Global company Motorola reports good news to its investors with a net income of $12 million in the third quarter of this year
Motorola reports 3Q earnings, Motorola Droid

The Kindle gets another rival

Just in time for the impending holiday season, Barnes & Noble comes out with the “Nook”
Barnes and Noble's Nook E-reader

The Smartphone Market in 2013

According to a report, the Smartphone Market will quadruple by 2013 and apps will become a $4.2 billion dollar industry
According to a report, the Smartphone Market will quadruple by 2013 and apps will become a $4.2 billion dollar industry

Asus jumps into the e-reader market

The company, known for its line of ultraportables, is set to unveil a smaller e-reader with two touchscreens
Asus Eee Reader set to debut later this year

Consumer electronics websites often mislead

An analysis from the European Union Commission indicates more than half of online electronic retailers provide misleading information
An analysis from the European Union Commission indicates more than half of online electronic retailers provide misleading information

Nokia N900: Another player in the Smartphone market

Nokia debuts the high-end N900 Linux based smartphone, featuring high resolution screen, full slideout QWERTY keyboard and much more
Nokia debuts the high-end N900 Linux based smartphone, featuring high resolution screen, full slideout QWERTY keyboard and much more

Four million connections...

On its end-to-end NDS platform, Tata Sky has achieved four million connections of pay-TV in three years in India
On its end-to-end NDS platform, Tata Sky has achieved four million connections in three years in India

An Orwellian Turn for the UK

Children's Secretary Ed Balls unveils £400 million plan to put 20,000 problem families under 24-hour CCTV surveillance
George Orwell

Tesla gets $465 million loan from US Department of Energy

Will build sedan plant and one to manufacture powertrains

Ed Colligan steps down after 16 years of leadership at Palm

Palm, Inc. has announced the appointment of Jon Rubinstein to lead the company as Chairman and CEO upon the departure of Ed Colligan, who is stepping down after 16 years of leadership at the company.

Chevy goes electric

Prototype is tested by automotive journalists
The Volt

iRobot announces $16.8 Million Order from the U.S. Army

US manufacturer of the Roomba upgrading military holdings

Justin Timberlake, Janet Jackson gaffs maybe thing of the past

New technology would allow broadcasters to use slight delay in live event transmission to block audio and video profanity.
Algogear PDS-1001-MD Profanity Delay System

Semiconductor revenues fall flat

Total worldwide semiconductor sales slip by more than 5 per cent in 2008, says Gartner
Market getting smaller

Digital news and magazines may be the future of the industry

With many news services jumping on the Kindle bandwagon, is the industry beginning to catch up with the technology?
no more struggling with newspapers?

Tesla Motors unveils first highway ready, mass produced Electric Car

The Model S will have 300 mile range, after a 45 minute charge
EV for mass production

Nokia fights to maintain title of biggest cell manufacturer in the world

Online music store, optimized smart phones, and emerging markets part of the plan

Tech companies will stick to safe deals in '09

Technology companies may have wooed rivals with alluring, pricey buyout offers in 2008, but this year, nothing says sexy like safe deal-making
A worker cleans a wall with the logo of IBM during preparations for the upcoming CeBIT fair inside a hall in Hanover February 29, 2008. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke

Sony may announce drastic cost cuts

Japan's Sony Corp is likely to announce closures of Japanese factories and major divisions early next month, the Times of London said on Monday, but the company denied any such plan existed.
People walk out from Sony Corp's headquarters in Tokyo December 9, 2008. REUTERS/Toru Hanai

Apple shares turn negative on Jobs "rumor"

Shares of Apple Inc fell as much as 2 percent after technology website Gizmodo reported a "rumor" that Chief Executive Steve Jobs's health was declining.
Apple Inc CEO Steve Jobs displays a redesigned iPod Nano at Apple's

Grundig says signs TV deal with Sony

Turkish television maker Grundig Elektronik has said it had signed a letter of intent to produce Sony brand LCD televisions, sending Grundig's shares 18 percent higher.

Data Electronics and ProStrategy in €3m partnership

IT outsourcing group Data Electronics has secured a partnership deal with business software solutions and services firm ProStrategy.

Carraig gives Andor offer deadline

Belfast-based Andor Technology has confirmed that it is in talks with investment company Carraig Capital regarding a possible takeover offer.
Camera lens

Andor directors withdraw support for takeover

The independent directors of Andor Technology, the digital camera maker, have withdrawn their support for a takeover by management team Thorndale Trading.
Business report

Siemens to create 100 science, IT jobs

German electronics firm Siemens has announced the creation of 100 jobs at its Irish operations.
Siemens logo

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