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Samsung unveils ultra high-end TV

South Korea's Samsung Electronics on Thursday unveiled its new-generation premium television as global manufacturers seek to drive slowing sales with lucrative models.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created May 10, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

'Smart TVs' offer new windows onto the Internet

Goodbye boob tube. Hello smart TV.

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created Jan 13, 2012 | popularity 2 / 5 (2) | comments 4

The 'CES curse?' Gadget show has poor record

The largest trade show in the Americas must be a great place to show off new products, right? Wrong. The International Consumer Electronics Show is quickly becoming a launch pad for products that fall flat.

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AMD announces a wireless video-streaming display system

(PhysOrg.com) -- AMD has, with the assistance of videoconferencing software maker ViVu, entered the wireless video-streaming display arena. The display, has been informally nick-name of the AMD Wireless TV, since the technology ...

Electronics / Hardware

created Feb 18, 2011 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast weblog

TV makers hope thin is in for newest sets

(AP) -- Lee Richman installs high-end home theater systems that can cost as much as $170,000. Lately, he's noticed that some of his clients - or their interior designers - are perking up when they hear about ...

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created Jul 06, 2009 | popularity 2.7 / 5 (6) | comments 2

TV maker Vizio turns to computers, takes on Apple, Dell and HP

Vizio is no stranger to defying the odds. The once little-known company came from practically nowhere to become one of the USA's biggest TV makers, wresting the title from the top electronics companies, including Sony. Its ...

Technology / Business

created May 24, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 2

TVs getting 'smarter' but maybe not better

If last week's Consumer Electronics Show is any indication, the next major computing device to enter consumers' homes will be a "smart" television - whether viewers like it or not.

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created Jan 20, 2012 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (4) | comments 8

Gadget Watch: Control a PC with body motions

(AP) -- Don't trash your keyboard and mouse just yet. But three companies at the International Consumer Electronics Show demonstrated depth-sensing cameras that let you to control your computer by moving ...

Technology / Software

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S. Korea's LG to raise $884 mln in rights issue

LG Electronics, the world's third-largest handset maker, said Thursday it would raise about one trillion won ($884 million) through a rights offer to strengthen its troubled smartphone business.

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LG ties up with Philips, Sharp for smart TV apps

South Korea's LG Electronics said Thursday it has tied up with Dutch giant Philips and Japan's Sharp to ramp up production of applications for Internet-powered televisions.

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Comcast to sell Skype box for video calls

(AP) -- Comcast subscribers: In the future, believing that the TV is talking to you might not be a sign of insanity. You may be getting a Skype video call.

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Televisions: New technology adds new dimensions to purchases

Over the past few years, buying a new TV got to be a pretty simple process.

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created Dec 03, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Sharp holiday price drops seen for flat-panel TVs

(AP) -- If you're in the market for a new flat-panel TV, it's a good time to buy. TV prices usually drop from year to year, and the decline will be sharp this season thanks to a supply glut. Consumers have ...

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created Nov 25, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Electronics makers face shortage of LCD panels for TV: Sharp

Electronics makers worldwide face a shortage of liquid crystal displays used for large-screen televisions due to soaring demand, particularly in emerging markets such as China, Sharp said Monday.

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Panasonic slumps to $4 billion yearly loss

(AP) -- Panasonic Corp. slumped deep into the red last fiscal year, joining the expanding club of big Japanese brands shellshocked by their rapid descent from cash cow to money loser.

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