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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

Return of the vacuum tube

Vacuum tubes have been retro for decades. They almost completely disappeared from the electronics scene when consumers exchanged their old cathode ray tube monitors for flat screen TVs. Their replacement – the semiconductor ...

Physics / General Physics

created May 18, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (10) | comments 3

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

created Jan 13, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Apple's TV presence is strong at CES, though it's not there

At the Consumer Electronics Show, models walked around with large, lightweight flat-screen televisions showing vivid nature scenes, executives waved next-generation "magic" remote controls and audiences were treated to demonstrations ...

Technology / Business

created Jan 10, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Here come the quantum dot TVs and wallpaper

(PhysOrg.com) -- A British firm's quantum dot technology will be used for flat screen TVs and flexible screens, according to the company’s chief executive.

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Dec 13, 2011 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (25) | comments 25 | with audio podcast report

Game streaming service OnLive coming to tablets

(AP) -- OnLive, the startup whose technology streams high-end video games over an Internet connection, is expanding its service to tablets and mobile devices.

Technology / Software

created Dec 08, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Review: Kindle Fire sacrifices to get under $200

The Kindle was always an odd product name. Amazon used a verb to name a thing, raising the question: Kindle what? Now we have the answer: Kindle Fire.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Nov 14, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 4

Roku to sell 'Angry Birds' streaming box for $100

(AP) -- Roku is ready to hatch the popular "Angry Birds" video game on a new version of its set-top box for streaming online entertainment to TVs.

Technology / Software

created Jul 20, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Ocean floor muddies China's grip on '21st-century gold'

China's monopoly over rare-earth metals could be challenged by the discovery of massive deposits of these hi-tech minerals in mud on the Pacific floor, a study on Sunday suggests.

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

created Jul 03, 2011 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (15) | comments 21

Penny auction sites could cost a chunk of change

(AP) -- An iPad for $88.07? An Xbox for $15.33? Sold!

Technology / Internet

created Jun 24, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 2

Samsung releases the D9500 3D 75-Inch LED TV

(PhysOrg.com) -- Samsung has officially announced the creation of the D9500 TV today. This very large screen TV, which comes it with 75 inches of screen, is not only bound to take up most of your wall space, ...

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created May 09, 2011 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (5) | comments 1 | with audio podcast weblog

Ambient light powered LCD released by Samsung

(PhysOrg.com) -- Most of us are familiar with LCD technology. You probably have an LCD monitor in front of you right now. There may be an LCD TV sitting in your living room, or bedroom, at this very second. ...

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Mar 04, 2011 | popularity 4.1 / 5 (21) | comments 4 | with audio podcast weblog

Microsoft upgrade to let phones connect to Xbox

(AP) -- Now that it has hooked up with Nokia phones, Microsoft hopes to connect its phone software to the Xbox this year too. It's also planning other improvements that include a faster Web browser and quicker switching ...

Technology / Software

created Feb 14, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

In 27 states, don't call your old computer 'trash'

(AP) -- Get a new flat-screen TV for Christmas and wondering what to do with the old console? Finally replacing that turntable with an MP3 player? Just upgrading your Mac? Whatever it is, you'd better check your state's ...

Technology / Other

created Jan 04, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 3

Tablets: Apple iPad has strong head start, but Samsung gaining ground

This time last year, tablet computers were just remembrances of clunky laptops with articulating hinges that really failed to sell.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Dec 07, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1