Top five articles for the week beginning February 8
Sony's quarterly profit surges to $871 million
Sony Corp. says net profit for the October-December quarter surged more than sevenfold, thanks to cost cuts and an improved performance in its mainstay consumer electronics division.
Amazon Kindle Sales Push Profits Up 71%
Amazon, which won't say how many Kindles it has sold, claims the electronic-book reader has been purchased by "millions" of people since its release about two years ago.
Windows 7 Fails to Boost Profits of PC Makers
Microsoft Corp.'s new Windows 7 operating system has fattened the company's earnings and boosted personal-computer sales at retailers like Best Buy Co.
Power-frugal Intel chips to spawn new laptops
The most power efficient of Intel's new series of mobile processors will start appearing in new laptops in February, according to the chipmaker.
3-D TV may be coming to a TV screen near you soon
You open your eyes and hear the thunderous applause and cheers of the people surrounding you.
Top five articles for the week beginning February 1
Samsung Reports Record Quarter
Given a string of impressive earnings in the consumer electronics and wireless sectors recently, the tech industry appears to be improving.
Samsung 3D TV Mass Production Begins
Samsung says it has started mass production of 3D television screens, making an expensive bet that there's some reality to the hype that surrounds the new technology.
Apple iPad Raises the Stakes for E-Readers
Apple’s much-awaited iPad tablet is a good looking, multipurpose e-reader but it is no Kindle slayer, say publishing executives and electronic-book enthusiasts.
PC chip sales show late-year surge
Global shipments of personal computer processors surged in the fourth quarter, prompting the IDC consulting firm to declare the recession over, at least for the PC business.
Sharp Expands Its TV Color Palette
While televisions have transformed from bulky and boxy to slim and sleek over the last decade, one thing hasn't changed.
Top five articles for the week beginning January 25
Amazon Invites Developers to Make Kindle Software
Amazon.com on Thursday announced its first-ever software developer's kit for anyone who wants to create active content for its popular Kindle e-readers.
Feds cracking down on Energy Star labels
When buying a major appliance, savvy consumers pay attention to two figures:
Manufacturers working toward living rooms without wires
For all its growing technological sophistication, the living room has come to resemble a small jungle of wires around the entertainment center.
Apple tablet wanted but price rules, surveys find
Two new surveys about an Apple tablet find that while consumers are interested and intrigued by such a device, most would not be willing to pay more than $700 for it.
Report: 3D TV Shipments to Reach 1.2M Units This Year
Improvements in LED backlighting and 240Hz LCD technology will help the 3D-compatible television market grow from 200,000 units in 2009 to 1.2 million units this year and 64 million units in 2018, according to a new report.
Top five articles for the week beginning January 18
3D TV world ready to come to life
Leave it to film director James Cameron to set a trend again.
E-Books for Kids Get Publishers' Attention
At this month's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the tech-minded, digitally obsessed masses were joined by a different breed: book publishers, whose interest in digital products is growing with the increasing number of e-readers set to hit the market in all shapes, sizes, and color capabilities.
Most tablet computers lost in Apple anticipation
Apple Inc. was like a ghost haunting the halls of the Las Vegas convention center last week.
PC Sales Leap More Than 20% in Q4
It was a very merry fourth quarter for PC vendors, as both Gartner and IDC reported this week that fourth quarter PC sales growth exceeded 20 percent year-over-year.
Target rolls out new TV installation service
Target Corp said on Friday that it is rolling out a new television delivery and installation service to lure shoppers seeking to buy new sets in the weeks ahead of the Super Bowl championship game.
Top five articles for the week beginning January 11
Microsoft pushes Windows, Office upgrades with 50% discount
Microsoft is trying to push small businesses to upgrade to Office 2007/2010 and Windows 7 with a new "50 percent off" discount offer.
Mobile Phones Will Lead Consumer Electronics Sales in 2010: CEA
The wireless handset category is expected to become the primary revenue driver for the U.S. consumer electronics industry in 2010, according to the Consumer Electronics Association.
CES: E-readers' next chapter might not have happy ending
There were e-readers aplenty at the Consumer Electronics Show, but there's substantial doubt if there are enough interested buyers to go around.
E-reader Sales Will Double Again This Year, CEA Says
Just weeks after Amazon announced its Kindle e-reader was the most gifted item ever from its Web site, the Consumer Electronics Association predicted the good times will continue in 2010 as e-reader sales double again.
Sony to Sell 3-D TVs, Disc Players
Sony Corp. will start selling 3-D televisions and Blu-ray disc players this summer, part of a plan by Chief Executive Officer Howard Stringer to go "all out" to seize control of the market.
Top five articles for the week beginning January 4
Demand improving for LCD TVs
Yet another consumer electronics segment is bouncing back from the recession--demand for LCD TVs is showing new signs of life.
'Smartbooks' Latest to Join Crowded Computer Market
Companies gambling that they can shake up the portable- computer market plan to lay some cards on the table in Las Vegas next week.
CE Holiday Sales Up 6%: MasterCard
A last-minute rush of holiday shopping and an extra calendar day before Christmas helped push retail sales of consumer electronics up 6 percent between Black Friday and Dec. 24, according to a report by MasterCard.
Amazon could pay for Kindle sales coyness
Online retailer Amazon.com Inc is testing Wall Street's patience by repeatedly touting the success of its Kindle electronic reader without providing specific sales figures.
Apple takes holiday customer satisfaction honors
Consumers were happier with their online shopping experience at Apple's site this holiday season than at any other computer or electronics maker, a customer satisfaction measurement company said today.
Top five articles for the week beginning December 28
Best Buy Boosts Electronics Sales as Rivals Fade
Best Buy Co., the largest electronics retailer, outpaced rivals in electronics sales this holiday shopping season by offering discounts on laptops and flat-panel televisions.
Palm Readies WebOS Update
In order to better compete in the smartphone space, Palm is preparing to release a software update for its webOS devices and it is also trying to make it easier for developers to create compelling content.
Amazon Kindle outsells real book sales on Christmas day
With the holiday shopping buzz behind us, Amazon released its annual post-Christmas statement and announced that more Kindle books were sold than real books through Amazon on Christmas day.
CES 2010 To Showcase Latest And Greatest In Consumer Electronics
Tech lovers and gadget geeks from around the world are licking their chops in anticipation of the CEA's annual Consumer Electronics Show, held at the massive Las Vegas Convention Center from January 7 through 10, 2010.
High Windows 7 satisfaction spurs corporate IT spending
Windows 7, just two months on the market, is accelerating the pace of corporate computer buying, market research firm ChangeWave said.
Top five articles for the week beginning December 21
Want an e-book reader? Put it on your after-the-holidays wish list
Robbie Trencheny, an 18-year-old high school senior in Danville, Calif., promptly loaded half a dozen textbooks and novels into his Nook digital reading device as soon as he received it as a birthday present from his parents last week.
3-D TV moves closer to reality
Three-dimensional television took a big step forward Thursday with the finalization of a standard for Blu-ray disc machines.
Healthy Mac sales growth fueled by 74% increase in desktops
So far, Apple's first fiscal quarter of 2010 is showing signs of becoming another record quarter with big year-over-year increases in Mac sales for October and November.
Energy Efficiency is the Top Attribute Consumers Seek When Purchasing Home Appliances but Safety Should Not Be Overlooked
Energy efficiency is the No. 1 attribute consumers seek when purchasing new home appliances, according to a new survey from Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
Chip Industry Sales To Fall 11%, Less Than Earlier Feared
Gartner Inc. said 2009 revenue for the semiconductor industry will be down 11%, a decline that isn't as bad as what many, including Gartner, feared earlier this year as the financial crisis was sapping demand for all kinds of products.
Top five articles for the week beginning December 14
Video Driving Cisco Growth
It's been two years since Cisco CEO John Chambers told an audience at a Consumer Electronics Show that "video is the next wave of Internet disruption."
Black Friday was golden for TV and computer sales
Holiday shopper Thanety Bunseam was reluctant to buy anything big this year, but a few days ago the 57-year-old factory worker could be seen resting on the curb outside a Best Buy store with his quarry: a 52-inch LCD TV and a new Sony PS3 game console.
Gadgets, computers lead online sales
Consumer electronics and computer hardware are the big online sellers this holiday shopping season, with both categories posting double-digit gains in sales compared with last year.
29 States Approved for Appliance Rebates
Twenty-nine states and two U.S. territories have received Department of Energy approval to offer cash rebates on purchases of energy-efficient household appliances, said a Dow Jones report.
Intel shifts focus to laptop graphics technology
Intel will focus on next-generation laptop technology that combines graphics functions with the main processor, in the wake of the cancellation of its initial "Larrabee" graphics processor.
Top five articles for the week beginning December 7
Sony sees robust early U.S. holiday demand
Japan's Sony Corp said it is enjoying robust demand for its PlayStation 3 game console and other electronic products so far in this holiday shopping season in the key U.S. market.
The Consumer Electronics Association Releases the 2009 Holiday Wish List
Well Black Friday, and Cyber Monday are behind us.
Best Buy wants your electronic junk
At a Best Buy store in Roseville, Minn., the traffic in electronics travels a two-way street.
Apple grabs top U.S. retail sales spots in October
Apple products have topped the list of the most popular computers sold in U.S retail in October, an analyst for market research firm NPD Group told CNET on Friday.
Kodak Sells OLED Business To LG, Cos Will Share Patents
Eastman Kodak Co. agreed to sell its organic light-emitting diode business to a group of South Korea's LG companies and also said it has an agreement with LG Electronics Inc. that will allow each company " broad access" to the other's patent portfolio.