| January 17, 2013 | News covering the consumer electronics industry |
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- PC makers battle to compete with tablets
PC makers are working to develop hybrid devices that offer the power and capabilities of a laptop with the portability and touch features of tablets. "The iPad is not replacing the laptop. It's hard to create content. That's the niche that Microsoft is going after. The Surface can fill that gap," SAP's Oliver Bussmann says. Reuters
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- Google develops small laser projector for Project Glass
Google has filed a patent application for a minuscule laser projector that would be embedded in an arm of its Project Glass headsets, Sharif Sakr notes in this blog post. The laser would be able to project a virtual keyboard on the user's arm or hand. Engadget
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- Is Google eyeing an equity stake in Vevo?
Google may purchase an equity stake of nearly 10% in Vevo for about $50 million, ensuring that Vevo's music videos will continue to be offered on its YouTube website, Mark Sweney reports. A YouTube spokeswoman said, "While we don't comment on individual negotiations, we always hope to renew our relationships with valuable partners so we can continue to provide YouTube users with the best possible music experience." Vevo has yet to comment on the report. The Guardian (London)
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- Asus may sell Windows 8 phones to get foothold in U.S.
Asus may try to wedge itself into the competitive U.S. smartphone market by selling Windows 8-based handsets, a top executive said in an interview, adding the PC maker was in talks with Microsoft to allow Asus to import a version of the Padfone, a smartphone that docks into a tablet. The executive also said that Asus was in discussions with U.S. carriers about the Padfone. The Wall Street Journal
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- Growth seen for heads-up displays in autos
Harman International Industries and Texas Instruments were among the 2013 International CES exhibitors to show heads-up displays that could be projected on the windshields of vehicles, offering views from a backup camera. TI said its technology could first surface in 2015-model-year production vehicles. Strategy Analytics predicts heads-up displays for automotive electronics will enjoy a compound annual growth rate of 50% through 2018. CEOutlook.com
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- IHS iSuppli: "Phablet" shipments to double
Shipments of smartphones with screens of 5 inches or bigger will jump to 60.4 million units this year, compared with 25.6 million units shipped last year, IHS iSuppli forecasts. These "phablets," which fill a market niche between smartphones and tablet computers, are especially popular in Asia, the market research firm reports. ZDNet
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- CE sales slip in December, Commerce Dept. reports
Retail sales of electronics and appliances declined by 0.6% in December compared with November, the Commerce Department reported. Overall retail sales for the month were up 0.5%, the government agency said. The National Retail Federation said retail sales for the holidays were 3% higher in 2012, compared with 2011. Dealerscope
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Social media recap: Everyone was buzzing about #2013CES!
Simply Measured tracked the 2013 International CES conversation on Twitter throughout the show. Discussion of Ultra High Definition TVs, digital health technology, tablets and smartphones were key trends. Celebrities also joined in on the conversation. 50 Cent, Ludacris, Snooki, will.i.am and Nick Cannon were among the thousands tweeting about the innovative technologies, amazing product displays and engaging events that made up the 2013 International CES. Check out Simply Measured's CES by the Numbers for more information on Twitter trends during #2013CES.
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- Dutch court clears Samsung tablets of violating Apple's design rights
Samsung Electronics won a round over Apple in their ongoing patent litigation when a Dutch court cleared Samsung's Galaxy tablets from infringing on Apple's design rights in a ruling that covers the entire European Union, not just the Netherlands. But Apple can still pursue a patent suit against Samsung, a court spokeswoman said. In other patent news, the companies added a number of gadgets to their ongoing lawsuit in a California federal court, where a trial is scheduled to begin in March 2014. ITWorld.com/IDG News Service
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