| December 11, 2012 | News covering the consumer electronics industry |
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- IDC: Apple and Samsung dominate in computers, mobile devices
Apple and Samsung Electronics together accounted for roughly 37% of all smartphones and computers (desktop, laptop and tablets) sold in the third quarter globally, according to IDC. Apple's computers and mobile devices are generally more expensive than Samsung's, while the Korean company sells more products in volume than Apple, the market research firm noted. Computerworld
(12/10)      
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- Philips enlists more partners for its Internet-connected TVs
Royal Philips Electronics recruited more partners for its Net TV platform that connects to the Internet, including several from Turkey: FilmBox Live, the Son Kac Web store, the Teknosa Film Kulübü video store and the Yumurcak TV channel. The new partners also include the TV3 Alacarta service in Spain and the PC-Welt portal for Austria, Germany and Switzerland. Broadband TV News
(12/10)
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- Sale of Google set-top unit still uncertain after bids received
Google received the most compelling bids from Arris Group and Pace, but the company is still uncertain whether it will sell its Motorola Home Business -- a maker of set-top boxes and equipment -- by the end of the year, according to a published report, which cited the complex financial structure involved in the deal. Google, which reportedly received a number of offers by last Friday's deadline, wants to focus on Motorola's smartphone line. Bloomberg
(12/10)
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- Mobile devices at heart of new round of browser wars
Cloud computing has returned the bruising Web browser battles from the 1990s to the forefront with a twist: Companies are now fighting for control of the mobile device market. "Mobile is a whole new level of reinvention, so it feels like we're in the most fertile time of invention since the early '90s," said Marc Andreessen, the co-founder of the Netscape Navigator browser and a backer of browser startup Rockmelt. The New York Times (tiered subscription model)
(12/9)
- SuVolta chips are said to use one-half less power
SuVolta has developed a technology called Deeply Depleted Channel that it touts as capable of reducing a chip's power usage by up to 50%, making such chips suitable for use in smartphones and tablet computers. Fujitsu Semiconductor is fabricating chips for the venture-funded startup, which expects to offer its devices for sale in the first half of next year. VentureBeat
(12/10)
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- Nook tablets increase video content in U.K.
Barnes & Noble will offer a slew of movies and TV shows in the U.K. on the Nook HD and Nook HD+ tablets via licensing agreements with BBC Worldwide, HBO, NBCUniversal, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, Starz and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group. Home Media Magazine
(12/10)
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Gary Shapiro on DailyCaller.com: What should disappointed voters do?
Check out what CEA President and CEO, Gary Shapiro, had to say in his latest DailyCaller.com column! This week, Gary discusses how disappointed voters are moving on from the election results and trying to figure out how to help the nation. "This year’s election consumed and divided America. While those who supported President Obama can revel in their victory and enjoy the policy fruits of their success, the 47 percent of the American electorate that voted for Gov. Romney must also move forward with the feeling that they too are contributing to improving our nation. Many, like me, were passionate about Gov. Romney. We were crushed by the result and are moving through various stages of grief, heading toward the final stage: acceptance," said Shapiro. What do you think disappointed voters should focus on now that the election is over? Check out and comment on the full article on DailyCaller.com.
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