consumer electronics

One step closer to age of nanowire transistors?

CNET Tech blog  Fri, 11/14/2008 - 11:48am

IBM-Purdue researchers say nanowires may work in making PCs, consumer electronics because they form the same way every time.



 

Panasonic wants to make you green

CNET Tech blog  Thu, 10/30/2008 - 2:58pm

Panasonic Announces Nationwide TV and Consumer Electronics Recycling Program



 

I'm dreaming of a bleak Christmas

CNET Tech blog  Wed, 10/29/2008 - 7:00am

Retrevo's new graphs chart a sad picture for consumer electronics spending.



 

Circuit City considers shutting some stores

CNET Tech blog  Mon, 10/20/2008 - 12:02pm

The troubled consumer electronics retail chain has outlined a plan to avoid bankruptcy, according to reports.



 

Google's Android: It's not just for phones

CNET Tech blog  Mon, 09/22/2008 - 2:45pm

Android is for phones, right? One influential partner backing Google's open-source operating system says it'll show up in consumer electronics and cars, too.



 

Apple unveils new iPods

CNN Money  Tue, 09/09/2008 - 1:27pm

Apple, the consumer electronics giant, on Tuesday announced new versions of its popular iPod music player.



 

Professor asks trade body to investigate everyone and their mom

CNET Tech blog  Fri, 03/21/2008 - 12:22pm

What do you do when some of the biggest names in consumer electronics might be in violation of your patents?

Why, try to take away their right to sell their products in the U.S., of course.

Blu-ray Disc

Blu-ray players like this one from Samsung uses technology a former Columbia professor

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TiVo adds Web video--but there's a catch

CNET Tech blog  Tue, 03/18/2008 - 2:00pm

TiVo Web Video screenshot

TiVo Desktop Plus 2.6 software lets you view Web videos on your TV--but they need to be downloaded to a PC first.



 

Shuttle's $199 Linux PC shipping next month

CNET Tech blog  Mon, 03/17/2008 - 4:31pm

Small PC maker Shuttle drew an outsize share of attention at the Consumer Electronics Shows earlier this year when it announced a $199 Linux-based desktop PC.

Shuttle said Monday that it still plans to offer the KPC for $199, in addition to a $299 upgraded version.

A $99 bare-bones version ...