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Will Smart Televisions Flop Like 3D TVs?
Saturday, December 1, 2012 - 2:35pm | 594Read More...Electronics manufacturers are betting the farm on the so-called Smart TV concept that brings apps, games and other smartphone features to 50-inch flat screens. It might sound like a natural extension of the smartphone and tablet experience. But is this really the next evolution in TV entertainment...
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The 3D Trend Fails...Again
Friday, November 23, 2012 - 9:24am | 524Read More...From movie theaters and 3D televisions to 3D game consoles, smartphones and other devices, consumers are always eager for new avenues of three-dimensional entertainment. The latest trend started in a familiar place: movie theaters. After the release of Avatar, which grossed $2.7 billion worldwide...
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Can Sharp and Panasonic Last Another Year?
Thursday, November 1, 2012 - 1:50pm | 544Read More...Shares of Sharp (OTC: SHCAY) and Panasonic (NYSE: PC) traded lower on Thursday, as poor earnings have analysts questioning their future within the tech industry. Although many have blamed the companies' failures on the strong yen, their problems run much deeper. For more than 10 years, Sharp has...
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Sony, Panasonic Join Forces for OLED Production
Monday, June 25, 2012 - 8:32am | 386Read More...Two prominent electronics manufacturers are teaming up to produce next-generation TV sets using OLED technology. According to the Associated Press, Sony (NYSE: SNE) and Panasonic (NYSE: PC) have decided to work together in an effort to compete more effectively against Samsung, the current world...
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As Sony, Panasonic Begin to Rise, TV Sales Decline
Thursday, June 21, 2012 - 8:31am | 432Read More...Sony (NYSE: SNE) and Panasonic (NYSE: PC) are among many electronics manufacturers that rely heavily on television sales to boost their bottom lines. This has proved to be particularly challenging for Sony, which has faced declining TV sales and wide-scale layoffs that could impact as many as 10,...
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First Solar's Japanese-Fueled Rally is Misguided
Monday, June 18, 2012 - 2:51pm | 547Read More...The solar stocks have been rallying today following a Bloomberg article about Japanese solar power incentives. According to the article, Japan will overtake Germany and Italy as the second biggest solar power market in the world. The incentives might be a catalyst for more than $9.6 billion in...
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Seven Japanese Stocks Up More Than 10% Year to Date
Sunday, February 12, 2012 - 3:53pm | 1002Read More...Japanese companies had a rough 2011, following last spring's earthquake and nuclear crisis. But the stocks listed here have started off the year on a good footing, rising between 10% and 35% year to date. They represent a cross-section of Japan's manufacturing sector, all are traded on U.S....
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Did Canon Just Steal the Future of Filmmaking?
Monday, November 7, 2011 - 12:31pm | 1273Read More...The company that popularized the art of shooting with a DSLR is about to release the next evolution in digital cinematography. Last week, Canon (NYSE: CAJ) unveiled the C300, a new camera designed specifically for high-end filmmakers. Due for release in January at a price of $20K, the C300 comes...
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Panasonic's Sanyo To Sell Its Chip Unit To ONNN
Thursday, July 15, 2010 - 7:46am | 137Read More...TOKYO (AP) -- Panasonic's Sanyo Electric Co. signed a $366 million deal to sell its chip unit to ON Semiconductor Corp (NASDAQ: ONNN), allowing the U.S. manufacturer to expand its business in the Japanese market, the companies said Thursday. Under the agreement, ON acquires Sanyo's chip subsidiary...
