Articles related to "Consumer Electronics"

Broken or outdated monitors, video game systems and keyboards may contain lead, mercury, and other toxic materials that could harm people and contaminate soil and water.

In 2007, which countries owned the most successful global marketing brands for international sales campaigns?

Do you really need this type of insurance when you buy a car, electronics or other big-ticket items? Maybe, maybe not.

International CES, the consumer electronics trade show of the Consumer Electronics Association was held in Las Vegas January 7 to 10, 2008.

There are many different wireless technologies but none are fast enough to satisfy the demands of today's best cameras and camcorders. Transfer Jet promises to fix that.

Consumers will have to factor in the kind of telematics and GPS features they need and want when they buy new cars in the next few years.

Memjet printers may make inkjet and laser printers obsolete. But, amid secrecy and consumer doubt, the hoped-for 2009 debut of Memjet technology may be pushed to 2010.

What kind of health care devices would you expect to find at the Consumer Electronics Show?

Men are more emotional about big purchases than women are but both want products that meet their expectations more than products that are easy to use.

For photos of Mars, cell phone cameras, barcode readers, fax machines and camcorders, thank 2009 Nobel Prize Winners in physics Dr. George Smith and Dr. Willard Boyle.

Road trips with children don't have to be exercises in frustration. Bring luxury back to a family vacation with recommended products and the best toys to entertain kids.

Digital cameras, portable DVD players, handheld GPS devices, even PDAs are common sights at luxury travel destinations. Here are articles for a high-tech vacation.

Business trips mean work, but you can still have fun during air travel downtime. We consider which is better to bring along; your laptop, portable DVD player, or both.

Readers of the Living the Life of Luxury poll voted for what they most like to save up, and splurge on. Votes range from luxury vacations, to simply paying off bills.

Brief biography of Akio Morita, Sony's co-founder, and the history of Sony Corporation, leading electronics manufacturers.

In the decade of 1990s Circuit City was featured as a successful business enterprise. This article discusses some of the factors for its success and failure.

Portable DVD players are common, and often cheap. The best picks offer superior picture and sound quality, durability, decent screen size and good battery life.

Several high technology gift ideas can add luxury to all types of travel. Be it a business trip or a luxury vacation, a gift of any of these will make traveling easier.

Here is the ultimate Christmas shopping guide for women looking to buy gifts for their men. Take a look at the list of top 10 most wanted gifts for men for 2008.

Once upon a time 3D technology was just a fad but not any longer. A new slew of 3D monitors and 3D displays will be showing up in stores and are intended for home use.

Under new ownership Circuit City re-launches as an online retailer.

DC Universe Online Developers gave CES 2009 visitors a glimpse at the game and mission mechanics for their as-yet unscheduled release.

Smoke alarms save lives. New research finds that talking alarms using the mother's voice are most effective in waking children during a fire.

Viewers with vision or hearing loss can watch six Closed-captioned "American Experience" biographies, including FDR, offered with Descriptive Video Service, online.

To succeed in the growing field of industrial design, you should be creative, a problem solver, draw well, and have an interest in computers.

Nyko's new foot pedal, the Metal Pedal, will be offering an alternative to the generic foot pedals of Rock Band 2 and Guitar: World Tour.

At the same time as the economy continues its economic downturn, A Silicon Valley duo have formed a new venture capital firm.

New technologies offer promising options for high-quality 3-D at home but programming and necessary peripherals need more time.

This is part one of a series of articles to come on writing the marketing pages of your business plan - which is the most important section!

Ever dream of working from home? If so, here are some of the good things and bad things about being a virtual worker.

Prepare for June 12, 2009, when TV stations will begin broadcasting only digital signals, meaning older analog TVs won't work without converters. How to get free coupon.

The ongoing debate over which TV is best can cause consumers headaches. Here is a breakdown of the DLP television.

What happens to the environment when electronic devices outlive their usefulness and are considered trash?

For 10 years DVD ruled the roost, now it could be supplanted by the war raging between the two new behemoth's of home entertainment, HD-DVD and Blu Ray.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 is for Point and Shoot photographers looking for high quality images in a camera with convenient size and ease of use.

The Panasonic Lumix GF1's slim smooth body makes it easy to carry and the excellent image quality rewards novice and experienced photographers for the effort.

The Panasonic Lumix GH-1 is the latest version of the hybrid camera, updated with video and sound recording capabilities in a compact digital still camera.

As a branch of the media, radio provides the opportunity to communicate with many people. This opportunity can be used for many beneficial and educational purposes.

Millions have saved energy and money by converting to compact fluorescent bulbs. Yet for a small percentage of the population, CFLs may hurt more than help.

You may think you're saving money. But renting to own could end up costing you double or triple the price of the product. Consider lay-aways, and scratch/dent stores.

The smallest nation in Southeast Asian is one of the most business-friendly and efficiently run countries in world trade.

Hong Kong is more than just the skyscrapers and the nightlife. Find out what locals do for fun in this international city.

A new kind of power storage device, the ultracapacitor is poised to invade all kinds of common household electronics, but what exactly is an ultracapacitor?

The crackling sound you hear under high-voltage power lines is caused by corona discharge.

Using a professional microphone to record audio gives a significant boost in sound quality and the choice of directionality patterns to suit the subject.

Wind turbines on towers and rooftops can save energy costs by generating electricity for buildings from houses and farms to industrial plants and commercial facilities.

Verizon, AT&T and other carriers could sink under tons of data from the iPhone, Pre and other slick gadgets. Their best option may be to invite themselves into your home.

Today's managers must be supportive facilitators. They still need to be directive and decisive but they can no longer use an autocratic management style.

Shopping for women is never easy. Luckily this list of the Top 10 Christmas Gifts for Women is here to help. Any one of these gifts is sure to make her smile.

Hop on a bus at Tennessee's American Museum of Science and Energy and travel back to WW II, to the Cold War, and on to today's world-class sub-atomic research facilities.