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Refurbishing an old approach to PC recycling

January 16, 2008 For years, people have proposed updating and reusing old PCs. Carbon taxes and other factors finally may make the idea realistic. TAGS: recycling, electronics, PC, TV

Wal-Mart places new focus on sustainable electronics

March 13, 2007 "Scorecard" to be introduced in 2008 assesses the environmental friendliness of gadgets sold in Wal-Mart stores. TAGS: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., electronics, conference

Digital newspapers by 2008?

November 10, 2006 Imagine unfurling the morning paper to find a flexible electronic display streaming the latest news. This fantasy could become a reality in as soon as two years. TAGS: e-paper, electronics, printing

Sony sued over Blu-ray

May 25, 2007 California-based Target Technology alleges patent infringements in PS3 maker's latest optical disc technology. TAGS: Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., patent, suit, electronics company, Blu-ray, Sony Corp., electronics

THX hears the call of consumer electronics

July 20, 2007 The pioneering audio company founded by George Lucas is working on an entertainment system that automatically adjusts settings for optimum playback.Photos: Getting the THX thumbs-upVideo: Turning u... TAGS: theater, consumer electronics, home entertainment, Star Wars, electronics, entertainment, movie, video, photograph, DVD

Wireless speakers: Sound at last?

October 22, 2007 Early attempts have been marred by high cost and low performance. Now, Avnera thinks it has the answer.Photos: Cutting the speaker cord TAGS: wireless speakers, Consumer Electronics Show, speakers, electronics, headset, IBM Corp., Panasonic, radio, Samsung Electronics, video

Cisco's acquisition guru speaks out

February 23, 2006 Cisco's Dan Scheinman now says the company's on the hunt for even more acquisitions as it prepares to enter the consumer electronics market. TAGS: Cisco Systems Inc., acquisition, consumer electronics, content company, Disney Corp., electronics, TV, DVD

ARMed for the living room

April 3, 2006 Not content with "anonymous ubiquity" in cell phones, chip designer ARM is ratcheting up its focus on consumer electronics. TAGS: ARM, Warren East, consumer electronics, mobile phone, content company, living room, architecture, set-top box, set-top, electronics, Intel, TV

HP grindhouse: Where old PCs go to die

June 14, 2007 For worn-out electronic gear, the end of the road could be a Hewlett-Packard recycling plant in Roseville, Calif.Photos: HP's hardware graveyard TAGS: landfill, electronics, facility, CRT, HP, monitor, California, notebook computer, printer, video, PC

Woz on the magic of electronics and computers

May 20, 2007 At Maker Faire, the legendary Apple co-founder encourages kids to be excited about math, electronics and computing. Photos: Tech makes magic at Maker Faire TAGS: Steve Wozniak, Segway, electronics, co-founder, magic, Apple Computer

Recycling e-waste into modern art

January 28, 2007 A pair of artists dig deep in a San Francisco-area dump to come up with new looks for cast-off consumer electronics.Photos: From e-waste to art TAGS: consumer electronics, art, electronics, artist, CRT, U.S.

Researchers find new twist in bendy electronics

December 13, 2006 A new technique for manufacturing transistors may make mass producing flexible electronics much more feasible. TAGS: transistor, electrode, researcher, e-paper, polymer, manufacturing, electronics, mobility, method

Father of the compact fluorescent bulb looks back

August 16, 2007 In 1976, Good Times ruled TV, Gerald Ford was trying to "whip inflation now," and in Ohio, a new kind of light bulb was being invented. The man behind the CFL looks back. TAGS: General Electric Co., Ohio, energy, light-emitting diode, design, electronics

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: Lenovo, consumer electronics, Stephen Baker, consumer PC, electronics, PC company, U.S., China, notebook computer, brand, Dell, printer, PC, camera, HP

Sony's brave Sir Howard

January 17, 2007 With the PS3 and Blu-ray by his side, CEO Howard Stringer says Sony is set to vanquish its foes and keep consumers happy. TAGS: Howard Stringer, Sony Playstation, Sony PS3, Blu-ray disc, Blu-ray, electronics, Sony Corp., CEO, Sony PlayStation 2, games, U.S., DVD, TV

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, U.S., electronics, consumer electronics, brand, cell phone, IBM Corp., Samsung Electronics, TV, PC

How Sony failed to Connect, again

May 31, 2006 Electronics giant had a secret weapon in its fight against Apple's iTunes, but got "unmitigated disaster" instead. TAGS: Kinoma Inc., digital music, digital media, Sony Corp., electronics company, Apple Computer, Apple QuickTime, Apple iTunes, CEO, electronics, Microsoft Corp.

Sony plans TV line for Wal-Mart, Target

June 12, 2007 Company plans to supply a "unique series of models" of LCD TVs to big-box retailers for availability in the next 60 days. TAGS: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., retailer, Glasgow, Sony Corp., electronics, start, TV, Blu-ray, LCD, president

Is a national 'e-cycling' solution possible?

June 21, 2007 Electronics exec Matt Flanigan says current state-by-state approach is piecemeal and random with neither rhyme nor reason. TAGS: proposal, electronics, equipment, America, TV, retailer, information technology

Home electronics for the holidays

November 15, 2006 Strong sales predicted as revenue from electronics continues to grow and Americans are buying more--and more expensive--items. TAGS: consumer electronics, electronics, pricing, MP3 player, MP3, digital camera, console, camera, TV
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