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Blank Blu-ray discs start shipping

April 10, 2006 Next-generation optical discs are headed to retailers, but the players aren't here yet. TAGS: Blu-ray disc, consumer electronics, Blu-ray, format, retailer, DVD, PC

FAQ: The 411 on radio frequency interference

July 27, 2007 Ever wonder what causes that annoying "buzz" from a speaker? It's called radio frequency interference. TAGS: radio frequency, consumer electronics, cell phone company, interference, radio, FAQ, cell phone, computer monitor, speakers, Apple iPhone, TV, PC, monitor

Lenovo wants to be household name

April 4, 2007 PC company is creating a business unit that will focus on international consumers, a fast-growing segment outside its traditional strengths. TAGS: consumer electronics, Lenovo, Stephen Baker, consumer PC, electronics, PC company, U.S., China, notebook computer, brand, Dell, printer, PC, camera, HP

Windows XP in your living room

January 7, 2002 At the Consumer Electronics Show, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates will show off an interface intended to turn PCs into home electronics or entertainment systems. Think XP with a remote control. TAGS: Stephen Baker, consumer electronics, entertainment, Bill Gates, home entertainment, electronics, Consumer Electronics Show, chairman, Compaq Computer Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, TV, HP

Intel's chips taking on new work

April 17, 2007 Chipmaker wants to get PC tech into places it currently doesn't dominate: consumer electronics and telecommunications equipment. TAGS: Pat Gelsinger, consumer electronics, Intel x86, Intel, telecommunications, Beijing, Intel XScale, GPU, high-performance, electronics, I/O, project, AMD, work, server, video

AMD: Vista only a tiny step to convergence

May 24, 2006 PCs have a way to go, despite advances in hardware and software aimed to bring PC technology into the living room. TAGS: WinHEC, living room, consumer electronics, standards, streaming audio, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center, Bose, AMD, researcher, Microsoft Windows Vista, electronics, Microsoft Corp., PC, operating system, Microsoft Windows, DVD

Gateway gets a new CEO--again

September 7, 2006 The PC maker practically changes chief executives like Italy used to swap prime ministers. TAGS: CompuCom, Gateway Inc., CEO, PC company, consumer electronics, electronics, store, Dell, PC, Apple Computer

China's Haier eyes U.S. living rooms

January 22, 2008 The mini-fridge maker wants to make it big in TVs and lifestyle products, and why not? It's got friends in the NBA and at Macy's and RealNetworks.Photos: From fridges to upscale phones TAGS: fridge, China, Lenovo, consumer electronics, electronics, U.S., cell phone, brand, IBM Corp., Samsung Electronics, PC, TV

Gateway: From PC powerhouse to buyout bargain

August 28, 2007 Suitors once offered $7 billion for Gateway, but after a decade of missteps and bad luck, the company is snapped up for a modest $710 million. TAGS: Gateway Inc., PC company, eMachines Inc., consumer electronics, Compaq Computer Corp., Acer Inc., electronics, CEO, eBay Inc., PC, Dell, HP, TV

Can Japan rule the consumer electronics realm?

October 6, 2004 Yes, technologists there say; they'll do it with a little help from Sony and a group of people called the Bro Dra. TAGS: Japanese company, Japan, consumer electronics, broadband network, broadband, South Korea, electronics, information technology, TV, president, Sony Corp., Intel, PC

Intel CEO sees Net boosting consumer electronics

January 8, 2008 Paul Otellini predicts during his CES keynote that the Net's impact on the computer industry will play out again in the consumer electronics market. Photos: Otellini predicts always-connected world TAGS: Paul Otellini, consumer electronics, electronics, CEO, Consumer Electronics Show, chipset, Intel, broadband, TV, video, games, PC

Wal-Mart kicks off holiday season with $398 laptop

November 6, 2006 Retailer has started selling lower-priced Compaq laptop and discount TVs in a bid to expand its consumer electronics business. TAGS: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Stephen Baker, price cut, Everex, Black Friday, notebook computer, consumer electronics, Compaq Computer Corp., laptop computer, Panasonic, Dell, TV, brand, Microsoft Windows Vista, HP, PC

Cisco looks for friends in consumer electronics

January 9, 2007 CEO is expected to outline the company's goal of partnering with content owners, electronics makers and service providers. TAGS: Cisco Systems Inc., John Chambers, consumer electronics, Consumer Electronics Show, electronics, home networking, electronics company, TV, cable company, service provider, CEO, PC

The digital home: Still a handyman's special?

May 9, 2007 Someday soon, it'll be easy to stream video to every room and every device. For now, it's still a labor of love.Bringing wireless connections home TAGS: Digital Home, consumer electronics, living room, Apple TV, set-top box, High-speed Internet, set-top, digital video, digital-rights management, Apple Computer, TV, service provider, electronics, recorder, entertainment, U.S.

Dell bids adieu to hard-drive music players

February 6, 2006 Pocket DJs never made headway against the iPod, so PC maker is focusing on flash-memory music players instead. TAGS: music player, flash memory, MusicMatch, Dell, consumer electronics, PC company, spokesman, Apple Computer, Apple iTunes, Apple iPod, MP3, hard drive, PC

Paying a price to be No. 1

October 29, 2004 Intel's plain-spoken CEO has a message for the nation: If you want to stay on top, it's time to rev up your competitive metabolism. TAGS: Craig Barrett, microprocessor, Digital Home, consumer electronics, emerging market, China, Intel, manufacturing, U.S., Intel Pentium, Intel Pentium 4, CEO, cell phone, brand, PC, Microsoft Corp.

Wireless USB poised to cut the cable

October 17, 2006 After years of discussion, fast wireless connections between PCs and peripherals are getting close. TAGS: UWB, wireless technology, Belkin Corp., wireless USB, consumer electronics, USB, Intel, PC, camera, HP, hard drive

Controversy comes calling for Intel

January 10, 2008 New York launches antitrust probe into Intel, trash talk rages on between One Laptop group and the PC crowd, and more. TAGS: Paul Otellini, Consumer Electronics Show, antitrust, Intel, AMD, consumer electronics, electronics, CEO, laptop computer, Microsoft Windows Vista, PC

Sony gets personal with its line dance

February 28, 2007 Consumer electronics giant shows off its new wares with an emphasis on "lifestyle," "emotional" and "experience."Photos: Sony struts its stuff TAGS: commoditization, Sony Vaio, Sony Corp., electronics company, consumer electronics, TV, vice president, notebook computer, electronics, brand, PC

Security vendors have reason to fear Microsoft

June 28, 2006 Security specialist Jon Oltsik says the consumer security market is about to permanently change. TAGS: shelf space, McAfee Inc., Symantec Corp., electronics, consumer electronics, security, networking, D-Link Systems, pricing, Microsoft Corp., OEM, backup, PC
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