Electronics News
Sony taking the long view with Vita ahead of US, Europe launch
The PlayStation Vita is launching in the U.S. and Europe with Sony's biggest sales event in recent memory -- parties with celebrities, midnight store openings and a US$50 million sales campaign.
LG Shows Off 5.5-inch Optimus Vu
LG introduced today today the Optimus Vu, a combo tablet-smartphone LTE device with a 5-inch display to support easier multimedia viewing and ebook reading.
Sony completes buy of Sony Ericsson, will rename as Sony Mobile Communications
Sony said Thursday it had completed its purchase of the Sony Ericsson mobile phone joint venture and turned the company into a subsidiary, which it will soon rename Sony Mobile Communications.
Cook: Apple will lead the way in improving working conditions
Apple CEO Tim Cook defended his company's record on working conditions for the employees that make the parts and assemble the products that Apple sells. And he noted that Apple is continually assessing how it does business, with an eye toward improving the lives of its workforce.
Samsung Downplays Apple's Rumored TV
Samsung’s AV product manager isn’t too concerned about Apple’s rumored effort to enter the TV market, saying in an interview that Samsung will triumph on picture quality.
Google's Motorola deal could be boost in rivalry with Apple
With official OKs from the U.S. Department of Justice and the European Commission on Monday, Google moved closer to finalizing its deal to acquire Motorola Mobility.
Sony shows power outlets that can control electricity by user, device, or source
Sony is developing electric wall sockets and plugs that can control power consumption by appliance, user or original power source.
Google may be going after Apple with music device
With a wireless streaming music device reportedly in the works, Google is working on getting deeper into the home entertainment arena, according to reports.
Google is Building Entertainment Device, Reports Say
Reports of a home entertainment device from Google sounds like an Apple TV without video capabilities, although it may grow on us.
Wall Street Beat: Earnings, spending forecasts highlight tech sector strength
Recent market research reports and earnings this week from tech bellwethers including Lenovo and Cisco Systems underscore underlying strength in IT even as the global economy continues to experience significant turbulence.
Incoming Sony CEO: Hot gadgets aren't enough anymore
Sony's new CEO says the company needs to move on from its hardware roots.
Report: Google building home entertainment system
Google is planning to enter the home entertainment market with a Google-branded wireless device that streams music within a house, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Report: Google building home entertainment system
Google is planning to enter the home entertainment market with a Google-branded wireless device that streams music within a house, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Apple's Expected Television Set May Be in TV Makers' Hands
Reports about Apple's expected television set continue unabated with a new claim that Apple is talking to Canadian telecoms Rogers Communications Inc. and Bell Canada Enterprises about a possible TV set deal. The talks appear so serious that Bell and Rogers reportedly have Apple TV set prototypes in their respective development labs, according to The Globe and Mail, Canada's largest national newspaper.
Find February Deals on Laptops, HD TVs, Kindle Fire
If you're shopping for a hefty laptop, big HD TV, or a Kindle Fire, February will be a good month to pull the trigger on a purchase.