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Qualcomm made a splash last week when it unveiled the Toq smartwatch, which charges without being plugged in. That same technology will soon be used on bigger, faster gadgets: race cars.
Bloomberg
New York Times
LG Electronics has officially cut the price on its 55-inch curved-screen FullHD OLED TV to US$9,999 in the U.S. and has dropped the price on its current 55-inch Ultra High-Definition LED LCD TV by another US$500, to US$4,499.
Twice
While Apple CEO Tim Cook is far likelier to use the event to showcase new iterations of the iPhone, the Apple TV rumors began running rampant when evidence of multiple shipments labeled "Set Top Boxes" were tracked from one of the company's Chinese suppliers in August.
Variety
Sony has just announced PlayStation Vita TV, a 6 x 10 cm console and set-top box that connects to a TV.
The Verge
Fraunhofer COMEDD has improved its roll-to-roll research line, which consists of a vacuum system for the evaporation of organic materials.
Printed Electronics World
Displays with Organic Light Emitting Diodes, OLEDs, are the most interesting and promising new display technology in over a decade-possibly ever.
Gizmodo
The first factor is that the body of LED light is very small and compacted. The LED has been products by small and fine chips which have been encapsulated in transparent epoxy so it is very small and lightweight. In that kind of situation, the production and application of the LED light products such as LED high bay lights can help people save a lot of material and space.
SBWire
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) headquarters, a leased facility in Washington, D.C., has been outfitted with energy-saving CR Series LED Troffers by Cree.
Daily Finance
China's industrial production rose by more than expected in August, the latest sign that the world's second-largest economy may be on the mend.
BBC News
China's government will continue to support its solar sector, upping its domestic capacity target in order to boost local demand and reduce its dependence on foreign markets. But Zhun Ma, Lux Research analyst and the report's lead author, said the government's plan to install 35 GW of new solar capacity by 2015 is the upper limit rather than a fixed target.
Alternative Energy Stock
Makers of alternative energy cars are revving up their China efforts. Global brands such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz are targeting electrics, while a newer name, Tesla--is also jockeying for position.
CCTV.com
Apple's innovation problem is real. And it's unlikely to silence the critics if it simply unveils multi-colored iPhones on Tuesday.
CNNMoney
TI debuts new DLP Pico chipset optimized for ultra-compact mobile and wearable devices (September 5)
At IFA 2013, Texas Instruments (TI) unveiled its newest DLP Pico chipset, the 0.2" TRP, which brings unparalleled brightness through greater optical/power efficiency, and higher resolution to next-generation smartphones, tablets, digital cameras and wearable devices, such as near-eye displays.
Company release
Broadcom has announced a definitive agreement to acquire LTE-related assets from affiliates of Renesas Electronics.
Company release
Another decision you have to make is whether to opt for an LED or plasma screen. Here, we'll explain the differences between the two, their pros and cons and which is likely to be the best choice for you.
PC Advisor
An attorney for HannStar said Best Buy isn't entitled to recover any money because the jury also determined that fixing of prices for liquid crystal display panels didn't have a direct effect on trade in the U.S.
Business Week
Pushing to make the industry dream of 4K TVs a market reality, Samsung unveiled a mammoth new 98-inch S9 model on Thursday at the IFA electronics show and, perhaps more notably, an OLED prototype with the higher screen resolution.
CNET
Wind Farms And House Values: How Does The Renewable Energy Source Affect Real Estate Prices? (Sep 4)
A US study has found that wind farm developments do not lower house values, a concern often flagged in objections to planning applications, but bigger less easily measured concerns remain.
Huffington Post
Bipartisan U.S. legislation to allow renewable-energy companies to use a type of partnership structure popular with oil and gas drillers has been stalled by debate over a green-energy tax credit.
Bloomberg
If Germany's green energy revolution - the "energiewende" - proceeds as planned, the price of electricity in Germany will increase by upwards of 20%, according to government estimates.
Venturebeat
NliteN makes helping the environment as easy as changing a lightbulb. The company launched an Indiegogo campaign today for its LED light bulb that uses 80% less energy than 60 watt incandescent lightbulbs.
Venturebeat
Samsung Electronics expects a recovery in the TV market in the second half of this year, helped by an improving U.S. economy and the launch of new high-end sets.
Reuters
Sony's new QX camera series look less like traditional shooters and more like the lenses you would attach to them. In fact, they attach to smartphones.
Wired
As Apple prepares to unveil both a new high-end iPhone and a cheaper version for the first time next week, it is already working on something bigger.
The Wall Street Journal
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