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07 September 2010Blu-ray Screenshot Gallery: Alien Anthology - Aliens

This week we're taking a film-by-film sneak peak at the long-awaited Blu-ray debut of 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment's Alien Anthology Blu-ray boxset, and today it's time for James Cameron's legendary Aliens to go under the spotlight. Scheduled for release in the UK on October 25, this eagerly-anticipated six-disc set includes all four films in the legendary franchise, plus so many additional features that they had to include an extra two Blu-ray discs just to fit it all in. Click here for a full rundown of the specs. We'll have a full review of the Alien Anthology Blu-ray boxset in #188 of HCC, on sale October 21, but in the meantime we thought you might appreciate an exclusive look at a gallery of screenshots taken from Aliens. And don't forget to come back tomorrow for an exclusive first look at the Alien3 Blu-ray... CLICK HERE FOR LARGER VERSION CLICK HERE FOR LARGER VERSION CLICK HERE FOR LARGER VERSION CLICK HERE FOR LARGER VERSION CLICK HERE FOR LARGER VERSION CLICK HERE FOR LARGER VERSION CLICK HERE FOR LARGER VERSION CLICK HERE FOR LARGER VERSION CLICK HERE FOR LARGER VERSION CLICK HERE FOR LARGER VERSION CLICK HERE FOR LARGER VERSION CLICK HERE FOR LARGER VERSION CLICK HERE FOR LARGER VERSION CLICK HERE FOR LARGER VERSION CLICK HERE FOR LARGER VERSION CLICK HERE FOR LARGER VERSION CLICK HERE FOR LARGER VERSION CLICK HERE FOR LARGER VERSION Previous Blu-ray Screenshot Galleries... Alien Anthology: AlienSe7enRobin Hood: Director's CutForbidden Planet & Mars Attacks!Studio Canal Collection - Wave Three
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07 September 2010IFA Special: first ever Android TV from Lava is made of stone

The world's first-ever Android-compatible TV was on show at IFA - not from Sony, Panasonic or Samsung, but from virtually unheard-of Swedish company People of Lava. Known in the UK only for a range of flatscreen wallmounts, People of Lava has been beavering away on its own TV designs, and showed several at IFA including the Granite, an all-in-one LED TV/DVD player, and the Royal Sweden, a hand-built edge-lit LED TV. But the real stunner was the Scandinavia, an Android-compliant Edge LED Backlight TV featuring a case made of a mineral-based material usually used for high-end worksurfaces. The Scandinavia comes with a wireless keyboard for internet surfing, has a full HD 1920x1080 pixel resolution, and has a built-in Android software platform (as used in many mobile phones) with out-of-the-box applications including Facebook, Youtube, an Internet browser, Webmail, Twitter and Google Maps. It also supports optional USB peripherals and media playback. The material used for the case is described as 'A Corian-like material which is a luxurious composite of mainly natural rock, and other materials. It's not only beautiful, it also cools the TV, amplifies the sound, and repels dust.' Prices are expected to be around ?2,500 for the 42-inch version, ?3,000 for the 47-inch and ?3,500 for the 55-inch. Unfortunately there's no definite news yet about UK availability, but you can find out more at the website here.   IFA SHOW REPORT POSTED LIVE FROM BERLIN USING AN ASUS EEE PC - PHOTOS BY CASIO EXILIM DIGITAL CAMERA      
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06 September 2010Blu-ray Screenshot Gallery: Alien Anthology - Alien

This week we're taking a film-by-film sneak peak at the long-awaited Blu-ray debut of 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment's Alien Anthology Blu-ray boxset, staring today with Ridley Scott's seminal 1979 sci-fi/horror classic Alien. Scheduled for release in the UK on October 25, this eagerly-anticipated six-disc set includes all four films in the legendary franchise, plus so many additional features that they had to include an extra two Blu-ray discs just to fit it all in. Click here for a full rundown of the specs. We'll have a full review of the Alien Anthology Blu-ray boxset in #188 of HCC, on sale October 21, but in the meantime we thought you might appreciate an exclusive look at a gallery of screenshots taken from Alien. And don't forget to come back tomorrow for an exclusive first look at the Aliens Blu-ray... CLICK HERE FOR LARGER VERSION CLICK HERE FOR LARGER VERSION CLICK HERE FOR LARGER VERSION CLICK HERE FOR LARGER VERSION CLICK HERE FOR LARGER VERSION CLICK HERE FOR LARGER VERSION CLICK HERE FOR LARGER VERSION CLICK HERE FOR LARGER VERSION CLICK HERE FOR LARGER VERSION CLICK HERE FOR LARGER VERSION CLICK HERE FOR LARGER VERSION CLICK HERE FOR LARGER VERSION CLICK HERE FOR LARGER VERSION CLICK HERE FOR LARGER VERSION Previous Blu-ray Screenshot Galleries... Se7enRobin Hood: Director's CutForbidden Planet & Mars Attacks!Studio Canal Collection - Wave Three
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06 September 2010IFA SPECIAL: Sharp adds extra yellow to 3D with new Quattron TVs

Sharp used its IFA press conference to highlight two 3D additions to its AQUOS Quattron range of LCD TVs. The new LE925 Series consists of the LC-60LE925E and LC-46LE925E and are expected to go on sale across Europe this month, prices to be confirmed. In addition to Sharp's four-primary-colour technology (which, in the company's own words, 'adds yellow to the red, blue and green primary colours to dramatically improve the ability to faithfully reproduce colours'), the new TV range has combined the proprietary FRED (Frame Rate Enhanced Driving) high-speed drive technology with side-mount scanning LED backlighting. The upshot of this, so Sharp claims, is 'a significant improvement in brightness of approximately 1.8 times greater than conventional three-primary-colour LCD panels' that 'enables users to enjoy impressive 3D images with minimal crosstalk'. Rest assured, we'll put all of these claims to the test in the HCC Test Labs as soon as we get our hands on a review sample. Sharp also used the event to announce a couple of new sponsorship deals. First up was a collaboration with Warner Bros. to use imagery from the forthcoming CG-animated feature Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole in print ads for its 3DTV lineup in Europe. Unfortunately, the company was less forthcoming about whether or not this might lead to any exclusive 3D Blu-ray disc bundles further down the line. The second announcement was that Sharp had just signed a EUROTOP sponsorship agreement with football body UEFA to become a top partner and support events including UEFA Euro 2012.
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06 September 2010IFA SPECIAL: Samsung takes on the iPad with its DivX HD-certified Galaxy Tab

Everybody knew it was coming, but Samsung still managed to impress attendees to its IFA press conference with the unveiling of the Galaxy Tab. Described by Samsung head of portfolio management, telecommunications Europe, Thomas Richter as 'not just another tablet PC... we call it a smart media device', the Android-powered tablet is the first in the world to receive DivX certification, allowing users to enjoy DivX HD video content on its 7in 1024x600 WSVGA TFT display. Weighing in at just 380g, and measuring a diminutive 19x120x12mm, the Galaxy Tab runs Android 2.2 and will be available with either 16GB or 32GB of internal storage, which can be expanded further (up to an addition 32GB) thanks to a MicroSD port. There's also a standard 3.5mm headphone port, so you don't bother other commuters with the noise from the videos you are watching on it, which can also be used for handsfree kit connection allowing mobile phone functionality without having to look like you're trying to emulate an old Dom Joly sketch. Heck, there's even a front-facing 3MP camera (equipped with an LED flash) for those of you who get a little snap-happy from time to time. Other features include 3G HSUPA connectivity, 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, microSIM connectivity and it even plays Flash too. There's no word as yet on an official UK release date beyond Samsung's slightly vague 'in the coming months' or price at this time. However, if the rumours are to be believed and the company goes aggressive on pricing at under £300, then Apple might have a fight on its hands before the year is out.
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Ofcom - Latest INFO from the UK's Communication Regulator

28 June 2010Proposals for product placement on TV and paid-for references to brands and products on radio

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24 June 2010Ofcom opens debate on net neutrality

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17 June 2010Cheaper charges for UK consumers to end phone contracts

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17 June 2010Ofcom Awards Seven New Community Radio Licences

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10 June 2010High definition brings fans closer to World Cup action

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T3.com News - reporting the latest INFO for all technologies

07 September 2010Apple turns iPod touch into iPhone

Jonesing for a new iPod touch? Why the hell not, it’s got a string of killer new features, including FaceTime and a camera slapped round the back. But if you’ve been eyeing it up on Apple’s official site, you could be forgiven for thinking it came with even more new skills.   It seems Apple staffers were a tad lax with their Photoshop trickery, with this pic showing off a new iPod touch with a Phone app. You can spot it on the bottom left hand corner of the device on the right. ------------------------------------- Related links: - New Apple iPod touch pictures and details - Apple iPod touch gets front and rear facing cameras - Apple special event: 10 things you need to know ------------------------------------ What’s more, further shots show the Messaging app cropping up in a Spotlight search, clearly showing these pics were cobbled together before Apple’s press pic people had the chance to take proper shots of the new iPod touch in all its glory.   That aside, there’s no denying the new iPod touch is a belter. Whether the Apple staffers responsible for the slip up will feel the same after they feel the wrath of Jobs remains to be seen.   Via Engadget Posted by Joe Minihane
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07 September 2010PS3 update killing PSJailbreak?

Sony’s latest PS3 firmware update isn’t usually cause for much excitement. But the latest effort fixes a “hardware security issue”, which apparently means curtains for the PSJailbreak USB stick.   The hack allows PS3 gamers to play backed-up titles without having to stick a disc into the console. However, not installing the new firmware, dubbed 3.42, will mean you won’t be able to access the PlayStation Network or Store, leaving your PS3 in limbo. ------------------------------------- Related links: - PS Jailbreak sold out - PSJailbreak users likely to face ban from Sony - Sony PS3 Slim review ------------------------------------ PSJailbreak’s official site claims that it “disables forced software updates”, but it seems Sony’s latest attempt to stop the illegal add-on from working could pay off.   Sony has yet to officially announce whether 3.42 actually stops PSJailbreak working. Have you installed the update? Has it killed your PSJailbreak USB? Tell us on our Facebook and Twitter pages.   Via Joystiq   Posted by Joe Minihane
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07 September 2010News@10: Sony PS3 jailbreak fix and LG Optimus

Tuesday   GAMING NEWS @TechRadar - PS3 fixes jailbreak problems with firmware     MOBILE NEWS @ElectricPig - LG Optimus smartphones to get Tegra 2 chips     GAMING NEWS @PocketLint - Duke Nukem finally getting remake, 12 years later     TECH NEWS @TechRadar - LED LCD is on its way out says Panasonic      ONLINE NEWS @Gaj-it - Staggering Google AdWords profits revealed      Get more news, views and tech tips:    T3 on Twitter Direct your web attentions to twitter.com/t3dotcom for a feed of all the latest tech news and gadgetry goodness. We’ll also reach out for your opinions for future features, so have your brains ready.       T3 on Facebook Facebook.com/t3mag is our handle. Don’t worry though, we spend much less time growing Farmville crops and poking strangers than we do divulging tech info.     Posted by Thomas Tamblyn
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07 September 2010Google iTunes rival due before Christmas?

Google’s much-vaunted iTunes rival is getting ever closer, with a pre-Christmas release planned according to ‘people familiar with the matter’.   Said people were speaking to Reuters about the Big G’s plans, which they say include a download store and a ‘digital locker’, essentially allowing you to stream tracks over-the-air to your Android mobile. -------------------------- Related links: - Google Music launching next week? - Google Android iTunes rival set to launch this year - Top mobile music apps -------------------------- Word is Andy Rubin, the man who brought Android to fruition, is negotiating plans with major record labels, with execs falling over themselves to get involved. The music industry is gagging for a serious rival to iTunes and reckons Google could well be it thanks to it mass appeal and the slew of Android cells already out in the wild.   Two inside sources claim Rubin wants the deals inked and the service primed before the festive season, which will doubtless help Google shift millions more Android-packing blowers.   Can a Google music service rival iTunes? Or has Apple got it stitched up? Let us know what you think on Facebook and Twitter.   Via Reuters Posted by Joe Minihane
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07 September 2010Nokia E7 set for Nokia World

Nokia is set to pull the wrappers off its new E-series flagship, the E7, at Nokia World next week. The Finnish phone fest kicks off in London on 14 September, with Nokia boss Olli-Pekka Kallsvuo holding a keynote where he’ll tote the new handset.   The news comes from a Reuters report which confirms that the device will be on show. The new blower has been the subject of a slew of web gossip. It’s said to rock a 4-inch touchscreen and a kick slider like the old-school N97. -------------------------- Related links: - Nokia C6 review - Best Nokia Apps - Nokia C6-01 to feature Symbian 3? -------------------------- With Symbian 3 running under the hood, this is already starting to look like Nokia’s number one new phone in the run up to Christmas. The much-hyped N9 is unlikely to surface next week, especially as the N8 is being primed for its long-awaited release.   For all the latest from Nokia World as it happens, stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter pages.   Via Unwired View   Posted by Joe Minihane
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T3.com Reviews - Group Test INFO

06 September 2010Panasonic Lumix FX700 review

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06 September 2010JVC Picsio GC-FM2 review

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05 September 2010Sony Bloggie Touch hands-on review

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02 September 2010Samsung Galaxy Tab hands-on review

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02 September 2010Panasonic HDC-SDT750 hands-on first look

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TRADE ~ DisplaySearch: Worldwide Market Research Leaders

01 September 2010LCD TV Panel Makers Target 40% LED Penetration by Q4?10

The continuing transition to LED backlights is motivating LCD TV panel manufacturers to develop their supply chains in order to reduce the cost of LED-backlit panels. [...]
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31 August 2010Q2?10 TV Shipments Show Continued Growth, But Some Regions Weakening

Overall TV shipments continued to show resilience, bouncing back from dismal 2009 levels, but there were some indications of trouble in key markets. [...]
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30 August 2010Agenda for First-Ever IFA DisplaySearch Business Conference Finalized

DisplaySearch, the worldwide leader in display market research, and IFA, the global trade show for consumer electronics and home appliances today unveiled the final agenda for its upcoming IFA DisplaySearch Business Conference during IFA 2010. [...]
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30 August 2010AUO, ASUS, Corning, Lenovo, and LG Display to Keynote DisplaySearch China FPD Conference

DisplaySearch, the worldwide leader in display market research and consulting, today announced that executives from AUO, ASUS, Corning, Lenovo and LG Display will serve as keynote speakers for the upcoming 2010 DisplaySearch China FPD Conference... [...]
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11 August 2010Q2 Large Area TFT LCD Shipments Reach Record High of 170M

Shipments of large area (9.1? and larger) TFT LCDs climbed to achieve a quarterly record high 170 million units, with 9% Q/Q and 31% Y/Y growth rate. [...]
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TRADE ~ DIGITIMES: IT news from Asia

07 September 2010Advantech sees strong revenue growth in August

Industrial PC (IPC) maker Advantech has announced revenues of NT$1.55 billion (US$48.53 million) for August 2010, up 9.56% on month and 71.32% on year, the volume is also the second-highest record in the company's monthly revenues.
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07 September 2010Soft-World licenses online games to Southeast Asia markets

Soft-World International, the largest developer/operator of online games in Taiwan, on September 6 signed licensing agreements with Thailand-based AsiaSoft to operate Legend of Dai Viet, a Vietnamese-language online game, in the Vietnam market as well as with Malaysia-based GM5 to operate Malaysian-language and English-language online game Xenjo Online in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei, according to Soft-World.
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07 September 2010UMC August sales grow 20% on year

Pure-play foundry United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) has announced revenues of NT$10.89 billion (US$341 million) for August 2010, up 20.13% on year. On a sequential basis, revenues were almost flat from the NT$10.82 billion generated in July.
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07 September 2010Chassis maker Catcher sees growth in August revenues

Taiwan-based metal-alloy chassis maker Catcher Technology saw its consolidated revenues reach NT$1.9 billion (US$59.3 million) in August 2010, up 0.64% on month, while consolidated revenues for the first eight months of 2010 reached NT$12.63 billion, up 14.4% on year.
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07 September 2010KYE and Darfon report on-year drop in August revenues

Taiwan-based keyboard and PC peripheral maker KYE Systems has reported consolidated revenues of NT$938 million (US$29.3 million) for August 2010, up 9.4% on month, but down 5% on year. Meanwhile, notebook keyboard maker Darfon Electronics has announced consolidated revenues of NT$2.17 billion for August, down 13.3% on month and 13.8% on year.
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TRADE ~ CEA SmartBrief: Consumer Electronics Assoc. INFO

03 September 2010Navteq offers GPS directions that are more intuitive

Navteq has debuted a service called Natural Guidance, which the company says guides drivers with more intuitive directions.  -More- 
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03 September 2010Study: HDTV purchases will not slow 3-D TV adoption

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03 September 2010Panasonic shares details on its "Avatar" 3-D Blu-ray promo

Panasonic has announced that in December it will begin offering full HD 3-D Blu-ray discs of James Cameron's "Avatar" for tho -More- 
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03 September 2010Philips announces advancements on the 3-D front

At an event in Berlin, Philips announced that by the end of the year it will begin shipping a 3-D version of its 21:9 ultrawi -More- 
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03 September 2010Toshiba, Samsung will undercut iPad on price

Toshiba will ship an Android-based tablet this year, the Folio 100, which it will market in Europe, the company said.  -More- 
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TRADE ~ iSuppli - Market Research

06 September 2010Quiet Revolution: MEMS Thrives on Diversity in Industry, Medical, Energy and Optical Telecom- Revenue will grow 17 percent annually from 2009 to 2014

By Jérémie BouchaudCapitalizing on a gamut of hot-button issues ranging from global warming to aging populations, the market for high-value Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) is set for very rapid growth in a large number of highly diverse segments, according to market research ? rm iSuppli Corp. Revenue for high-value MEMS is projected to reach $1.6 billion in 2010, up 29.7 percent from $1.2 billion in 2009. Such revenue levels translate into equivalent MEMS shipments of 103.3 million units this year, compared to last year?s 86.8 million units.   
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02 September 2010How Much Business is Left for Telematics Suppliers and Service Providers in the US?- There is still money on the table, but it?s dwindling quickly

By Mark BoyadjisWhile most of the opportunity in the automotive telematics business for suppliers and service providers has been sewn up, there remain signi?cant openings for enterprising companies?but not for long, according to the automotive electronics research ?rm iSuppli Corp. Among the 10 major automakers in the United States., nearly all have a vehicle telematics platform in progress; an announced and soon-to-be launched program running; or an unannounced, still confidential effort that is in development. Although not all consumers buy cars from these brands, a majority of motorists do.   
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02 September 2010First Australian Circuit Chooses Digital Cinema Path-

By David HancockAustralian cinema and entertainment group Hoyts has become the first Australian and New Zealand circuit to announce its planned digital cinema rollout, including equipment choices. Hoyts Cinemas has chosen to use projectors from Christie's Series 2 Solaria range (its supplier of 35mm projectors) across its 400 screens in two territories (38 in Australia and 11 in New Zealand), including the 4K option in some cases, the chip for which is being delivered to TI licensees now for in-cinema installtion in 1Q 2011. Doremi's DCP 2000 servers make up the basic hardware package. The Theatre Management System (TMS) selected is that developed and offered by Arts Alliance Media.   
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02 September 2010DRAM Revenues Soar in Q2, Continuing Banner-Year Performance- Samsung and others make signi?cant gains over the same period in 2009

By Mike HowardThe second quarter of 2010 was awesome for DRAM, with global revenue soaring to $10.8 billion on the strength of 5 percent bit growth and 9 percent Average Selling Price (ASP) appreciation, according to memory market research ? rm iSuppli Corp. DRAM revenue was up from the already impressive first quarter of 2010, when DRAM revenue hit $9.4 billion. The market more than doubled from the second quarter of 2009, when revenue amounted to $4.5 billion.   
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02 September 2010China Consumer Electronics Market Surges in Q2- Despite challenges with exports, country will remain the leading producer

By Horse LiuThe China consumer electronics industry surged in the second quarter, with booming domestic unit shipments of products including digital still cameras, cable Set-Top Boxes (STBs), Portable Media Players (PMPs) and air conditioners, according to market research ?rm iSuppli Corp. Air conditioners led the growth, as total shipments reached nearly 29 million units in the second quarter of 2009, up 46 percent from the second quarter of 2009. Meanwhile, the domestic cable STB market grew to 6.8 million units in the second quarter, recording a year-over-year growth of 33 percent.   
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TRADE ~ NEWS from S.I.D. [Society for INFO Display]

30 August 2010 Compal and LG Display Plan Joint Venture

Compal and LG Display Plan Joint Venture
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18 August 2010 Sunny Ocean Studios Enables 84-Inch Glasses-Free 3-D Display at Youth Olympic Games in Singapore

Sunny Ocean Studios Enables 84-Inch Glasses-Free 3-D Display at Youth Olympic Games in Singapore
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18 August 2010 Arkansas, Missouri, West Virginia, and Wisconsin Sue LCD Makers

Arkansas, Missouri, West Virginia, and Wisconsin Sue LCD Makers
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28 July 2010 AU Optronics Corp. Reports 2Q 2010 Financial Results

AU Optronics Corp. Reports 2Q 2010 Financial Results
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16 July 2010 Avnet Completes Acquisition of Bell Microproducts

Avnet Completes Acquisition of Bell Microproducts
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TRADE ~ TWICE [The Week In Consumer Electronics]

07 September 2010AFA Now Shipping Ben 10 Gaming Accessories

Los Angeles - AFA Interactive announced its licensed line of Ben 10 gaming accessories is now...
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07 September 2010Classe Revamps Delta Series Amps

Montreal - Classe will go to the CEDIA Expo to replace four of its five high-end Delta series...
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06 September 2010URC To Expand Home-Control Presence at CEDIA Expo

Harrison, N.Y. - URC will go to the CEDIA Expo to further expand its presence in the...
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06 September 2010LG, Best Buy To Promote 3D At NCAA Game

Englewood Cliffs, N.J. - LG Electronics said Friday it is joining Best Buy in promoting 3DTV...
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03 September 2010Funai Juggles Top Managers

Rutherford, N.J. - Funai disclosed this week that it has undergone a corporate...
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