Consumer Electronics Sector
Microsoft sues Motorola for patent infringement
Oct 01, 2010 16:13 EDT
Microsoft filed suit against Motorola on Friday, accusing the US handset maker of violating its patents in smartphones powered by Google's Android mobile operating system.
Microsoft sues Motorola for patent infringement
Oct 01, 2010 15:37 EDT
Microsoft filed suit against Motorola on Friday, accusing the US handset maker of violating its patents in mobile phones powered by Google's Android operating system.
Tech Data closes Triade acquisition
Oct 01, 2010 12:57 EDT
Tech Data closes Triade deal aimed at boosting entry into Europe's consumer electronics market. Information technology products distributor Tech Data Corp. said Friday it has closed its acquisition of Netherlands-based Triade Holding BV.
LG Electronics new CEO vows to ramp up investment
Oct 01, 2010 06:35 EDT
The new chief executive of South Korea's LG Electronics took the reins on Friday vowing to boost investment to make the company more competitive and become a market leader.
Nokia starts shipment of N8 model, shares up 2 pct
Sep 30, 2010 16:34 EDT
Nokia shares up 2 pct on shipment of N8 model aimed at challenging iPhone and Blackberry. Nokia Corp. said Thursday it has begun shipments of its N8 model, a handset that aims to challenge RIM's Blackberry and Apple's iPhone in the smart phone market.
Nokia starts shipment of N8 model, shares up 2 pct
Sep 30, 2010 13:52 EDT
Nokia shares up 2 pct on shipment of N8 model aimed at challenging iPhone and Blackberry. Nokia Corp. said Thursday it has begun shipments of its N8 model, a handset that aims to challenge RIM's Blackberry and Apple's iPhone in the smart phone market.
Panasonic, Whirlpool plead guilty to US price fixing
Sep 30, 2010 13:00 EDT
Japanese electronics giant Panasonic and a subsidiary of Whirlpool have agreed to plead guilty to price fixing and pay a 141 million dollar fine, the US Department of Justice said on Thursday.
Panasonic, Whirlpool plead guilty to US price fixing
Sep 30, 2010 11:47 EDT
Japanese electronics giant Panasonic and a subsidiary of Whirlpool have agreed to plead guilty to price fixing and pay a 141 million dollar fine, the US Department of Justice said on Thursday.
Nintendo 3DS delay casts gloom over games giant
Sep 30, 2010 03:05 EDT
TOKYO (Reuters) - Nintendo's struggle to bring its hotly anticipated 3D-capable player to the market has sparked concerns over the outlook for the company, with sales of its existing products sliding in key U.S. and European markets.
Samsung to provide 3D TVs to Britain's Virgin Media
Sep 29, 2010 12:00 EDT
South Korea's Samsung Electronics, the world's largest maker of flat-screen TVs, on Wednesday announced a partnership with Virgin Media to expand its presence in Britain's 3D television market.
Nintendo 3D videogame console to miss Christmas
Sep 29, 2010 02:43 EDT
Japan's Nintendo said Wednesday its new-generation handheld 3D console would go on sale in February, missing the Christmas shopping season.
Nintendo to launch 3DS in Feb in Japan, March in U.S.
Sep 29, 2010 02:13 EDT
CHIBA, Japan (Reuters) - Japan's Nintendo Co Ltd said on Wednesday it would launch a 3D-capable version of its DS handheld game console in Japan on February 26 and in the United States in March, missing the crucial year-end shopping season.
Hulu Plus to play on Roku, TiVo set-top boxes
Sep 28, 2010 17:32 EDT
$10-per-month Hulu Plus subscription service coming soon to Roku, TiVo set-top boxes. Hulu Plus, the $10-per-month online TV subscription service, will soon be available for users of Roku Inc. set-top boxes and Tivo Inc. subscribers who purchase its newest Premiere digital video recorders.
Amazon launches 'Kindle for the Web'
Sep 28, 2010 16:31 EDT
Amazon unveiled Tuesday a program that allows Kindle electronic books to be sampled in a Web browser.
RIM shares dip on late release for PlayBook
Sep 28, 2010 11:48 EDT
TORONTO (Reuters) - Research In Motion <RIM.TO> shares fell 3.4 percent on Tuesday morning, as concern over the late release date of the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet computer prompted investors to claw back some of the stock's recent gains.
RIM launches advertising service for BlackBerrys
Sep 27, 2010 18:29 EDT
RIM launches advertising service for BlackBerry app developers; offers 60 percent of ad sales. BlackBerry maker Research in Motion Ltd. on Monday launched an advertising service for makers of BlackBerry applications.
BlackBerry maker RIM unveils 'PlayBook' tablet computer
Sep 27, 2010 17:51 EDT
BlackBerry maker Research in Motion unveiled a touchscreen tablet computer on Monday called "PlayBook" aimed at business users.
BlackBerry maker RIM unveils 'PlayBook' tablet computer
Sep 27, 2010 17:07 EDT
BlackBerry maker Research in Motion unveiled a touchscreen tablet computer on Monday called "PlayBook" aimed at business users.
UAE sees BlackBerry issue solved before deadline
Sep 26, 2010 04:33 EDT
ABU DHABI (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates is "very optimistic" about reaching an agreement in a dispute with BlackBerry maker Research In Motion before an official deadline, a top Abu Dhabi official said.
BlackBerry maker closer to averting India ban: report
Sep 25, 2010 11:18 EDT
BlackBerry maker Research In Motion is making progress in talks with India over New Delhi's demands to intercept encrypted messages carried by the smartphone, a report said Saturday.
