Industries
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Apple Augments T-Mobile’s New Strategy
Apple’s iPhone 5 is playing a key role in T-Mobile new “un-carrier” business initiative.
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Africa: Mobile's Final Frontier
While poverty civil war and drought still temper corporate enthusiasm, there's an undeniable buzz across the continent that is catching the world's attention – especially for mobile technology.
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Apple Acquires Map Maker
After a botched 2012 map introduction, Apple has acquired WiFiSlam, a maker of mapping applications for smart phones.
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New Bids Emerge For Dell
Even though Dell Inc. was considering a buyout proposal from investment group Southeastern Asset Management Inc. and company founder Michael Dell, the company reportedly now has several bidders vying for the business.
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New Laser-Writing Method Creates “Endless” Possibilities for Micro Energy Storage
The team used an efficient laser-writing technique that could potentially help smartphone manufacturers create better energy storage units.
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Avnet Acquires Hong Kong Distributor, Expands in China
Avnet is expanding its already significant presence in China through the acquisition of RTI Holdings, a value-added distributor of wireless, optical, telecom, data communications, and industrial components in Hong Kong and the PRC.
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Group Tackles Common Transceiver Spec
Five tech companies have announced they are banding together to develop a common transceiver specification to encourage the development and commercialization of a 400-Gbps hot pluggable module.
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"Shortages" Delay HTC One Debut
Chinese smartphone maker HTC has cited “component shortages” as the reason it will delay the rollout of its new HTC One
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Samsung Debuts Upgradeable TV
Samsung has introduced an evolution kit that will give Samsung TV owners the opportunity to update their models without having to buy a new set.
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Smartphones Completely Redraw Handset Landscape, with Apple and Samsung Now on Top
Smartphones last year accounted for a whopping 87 percent of handset industry revenue and a staggering 93 percent of gross profits ...
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Voice Recognition Installed in More than Half of New Cars by 2019
More than half of new automobiles in 2019 will integrate voice recognition, as car manufacturers increasingly seek safer ways for drivers ...
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Consumer Electronics Market in for Rollercoaster Ride due to Government Subsidies
The implementation and then expiration of a government subsidy program will spur a rollercoaster year for China’s consumer electronics industry ...
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BRIC Markets Emerge as Cinema Powerhouse
The BRIC countries of Brazil, India, China and Russia represent a rising powerhouse in the global cinema business, with their combined box-office ...
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Boeing Outlines 787 Battery Improvements
Boeing this week outlined its plan to fix suspected problems with the lithium-ion batteries used in its flagship 787 “Dreamliner.” The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved Boeing’s proposal last week.
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Small Businesses Hurting Even as Optimism Rises
A February survey of small business owners showed an increase in optimism – the NFIB index moved up 1.9 points to 90.8 from 88.9 in January, but it's not enough to spur hiring.
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A New Industrial Revolution… to Green Up Electric Motors
Electric motors are the largest single consumer of electric power in the world, which is driving new government standards and accelerating demand for energy efficient motor drives.
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Samsung Rolls Out S4; New Media Hub
Samsung released its Galaxy S4 smartphone this week, with key differentiators from previous generations ( and from the iPhone 5) including a larger screen and gesture controls.
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LED TV Price Decline Bodes Well for Demand
The cost advantage of LED technology is finally being reflected in the price of LED TVs, as TV prices drop by as much as 40 percent in the US during the past three years.
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Flextronics Expands in Portable Medical Devices
Leading manufacturing services provider Flextronics is expanding its presence in the growing mobile medical devices market as Cellnovo, a developer of the first mobile diabetes management system, has engaged Flextronics to make its device.
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Atmel Acquires IDT’s Smart Metering Portfolio
Chip maker Atmel has acquired IDT’s smart metering business including IDT’s smart metering IC product lines and technologies, further enhancing Atmel’s smart energy product portfolio.