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Remote control pushed aside by gesture-sensitive devices
The remote control has never been much beloved. If it's not getting lost or running out of batteries, the device - and its inscrutable buttons - is confusing some family member or acting as a totem in an argument about what ...
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Jan 25, 2012 |
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Microsoft's departure signals CES's decline
Monday marked the end of an era at the Consumer Electronics Show, the tech industry's gigantic annual gadget fest in Las Vegas.
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Jan 12, 2012 |
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High-tech gadget show opens doors in Vegas
The International Consumer Electronics Show kicked off on Tuesday with a dazzling array of high-tech gadgetry including ultra-thin laptops, snazzy smartphones, iPad rivals and flat-screen and 3D TVs.
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Jan 10, 2012 |
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Tablet computers are the hot ticket at CES
SAN FRANCISCO - While this year's Consumer Electronics Show will highlight predictable advancements in flat-screen TVs, car stereos and digital cameras, much of the oxygen at the annual event will likely be sucked up ...
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Jan 06, 2011 |
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Digital video recorders do not change shopping behavior
Watching a television show from a digital video recorder (DVR) gives viewers a chance to skip commercials, but new research finds that owning a DVR does not influence the demand for advertised products despite its ad-skipping ...
Other Sciences / Economics & Business
Dec 09, 2010 |
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Palm comeback falling short
A year ago, handheld devices pioneer Palm seemed poised for a comeback.
Feb 28, 2010 |
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Powermat broadens lineup for wireless charging
(AP) -- Powermat USA helped consumers cut some power cords last year by selling mats that juiced up gadgets placed on top of them. They weren't seamless solutions, though, because they required add-ons such as special cell ...
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Jan 05, 2010 |
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Google plans Android event in January
Google announced plans on Tuesday to hold a press event next month about its Android mobile phone operating system amid speculation the Internet giant plans to release its own smartphone.
Dec 29, 2009 |
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Palm Pre goes on sale in US on Saturday
The Palm Pre, the new smartphone from the US pioneer in handheld devices, goes on sale in the United States on Saturday amid generally glowing reviews and favorable comparisons to Apple's iPhone.
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Jun 05, 2009 |
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