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ISM: U.S. Manufacturing, Including Electronics, Posts Growth in March
The ISM’s measurement for manufacturing growth dipped to 51.3 percent in March, a decrease of 2.9 percentage points from February. The electronics sectors posted growth.
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RIM Rebounds on Q4 Profit
Riding high on acceptance of the BlackBerry Z10, RIM reported a profit for its fourth quarter ended March 2.
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Analog Devices CEO Jerry Fishman Dies
Jerald G. Fishman, chief executive of Analog Devices Inc., died suddenly March 28 from an apparent heart attack. He was 67 years old.
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Panasonic Announces Restructuring Plan
Panasonic is the latest Japanese technology conglomerate to announce restructuring in the wake of a challenging business environment.
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U.S.-Based EMS Probe Acquires Competitor
Irvine, Calif.-based Probe Manufacturing announced the acquisition of Utah-based Trident Manufacturing Inc.
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Mobile Telehealth Apps Drive “Heathcare Disruption”
Mobile health technology has been on the world stage for a few years now but recent collaborations between mobile device and service companies and governments are starting to produce results.
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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.
