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Toshiba Corp. said Wednesday it aims to significantly boost its share in the liquid crystal display television market in the Philippines from 4 percent in fiscal 2010 to 20 percent in fiscal 2013 through March 2014.
TMC Net
Panasonic Corp. said Tuesday that it will launch Internet services for its Viera large-screen televisions in Japan on Oct. 4.
Nikkei.com
SAVE your 3D glasses from the movies and you can use them with this high-definition TV that offers a lot for less than $700.
Herald Sun
It has been a rough year for Sony after its PlayStation Network security breach this past spring. But it has enjoyed a bit of a respite after rolling out its new pair of tablets this past month, as well as showing off its forthcoming handheld game device, Vita, at Tokyo Game Show.
The Japan Times
If bigger is better, Sharp beats the competition over the head with the introduction of the first 80-inch consumer HDTV, the LC-80LE632U.
HD Guru
Samsung Electronics was spared from fines for fixing the price of LCD screens, officials from the nation's top antitrust watchdog said. But its rival LG Display is under investigation and may face a heavy fine.
Korean Times (USE The Korea Times)
Philips Roadway Lighting announced the new RoadView luminaire series designed for use in place of up to 400W HID sources.
LEDs Magazine
Some may think of the solar energy industry as new and even in need of government help, but those who have worked in it for decades say plenty of privately funded solar power companies are thriving.
Fox News
The Washington Times
The renewable energy sector and in particular, solar is becoming increasingly popular at Google, having now invested more than $850 million in the renewable energy sector. The latest US$75 million investment is in Clean Power Finance's ??hite label' financing solution for the US residential market for solar PV installations.
PV-Tech
Applied Materials announced that Toshiba has purchased its SmartSched predictive scheduling software to improve the capacity and efficiency of its photolithography operations. Installation of the first phase of this breakthrough software solution began in August at Toshiba's Fab 4 facility in Yokkaichi, Japan.
Company release
New York Times
On Wednesday, Amazon is expected to release or announce the Kindle Tablet, an Android-based 7-inch touchscreen device that will embrace, extend, and enhance Amazon's bag of highly-successful tricks.
ExtremeTech
The Australian internet TV advertising industry is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 42% from 2011 to 2016, increasing in value from A$54m to $311m according to analyst firm Frost & Sullivan.
Rapid TV News
A survey conducted during last month's Disney D23 Expo has revealed that consumers are being won over by 3D TV technology.
Techradar
Televisions in 2011 have taken 2010's hot trends--3D, Internet apps, and LED lighting technology for LCD sets--and made them better and cheaper.
PC World
San Francisco Chronicle
Smartphone round up:touchscreens and QWERTY keyboards offer users best of both worlds (September 27)
Traditionally a bulkier alternative, smartphones with slide out QWERTY keyboards offer the convenience of a full-featured keyboard with all the benefits of a touch screen.
Calgary Herald
The company now expects net sales to decline 6% to 8% sequentially. This compares to the initial guidance of flat to down 3% sequentially.
Company release
Finacial Times
A project to install solar panels on military housing across the US, creating thousands of jobs, has been cut back sharply after SolarCity, the company behind it, failed to secure approval for a government loan guarantee before a September 30 deadline.
Finacial Times
Recent comments made by SolarWorld's Frank Asbeck claiming that the Chinese solar companies are selling their wares at dumping prices, driving others out of the market has created some ripples, with Suntech refuting the comment. And amidst the continuing growth in China, some US companies are seeing a slump, post-Solyndra meltdown.
PV Magazine
Computerworld
Gold prices continued to plunge on September 23, despite the market turmoil that often drives investors to the traditional safe haven.
CNNMoney
A FEW days ago, Popular Science's Dan Nosowitz got a chance to try out the first of New York's new interactive, touchscreen subway information screens.
Economist
Yes, as a matter of fact, that is a 70-inch iPad screen you're seeing, and while the option to expand your iPad viewing experience doesn't come from Apple, judging from the upcoming video, it works just fine.
Web Pro News
When you're ready to build that home theater you've always dreamed about, I have the perfect television centerpiece.
USA Today
IT products manufacturer BenQ is targeting education and enterprise sectors to push further the sales of projectors in the country.
Economic Times
SunEdison's 53.5MW multi-site solar PV project in New Mexico looks set for completion by the end of this year, and has been buoyed by the news that it has secured financing of over US$200 million from financier Wells Fargo.
PV-Tech
Taiwan's LED-backlight makers have been receiving increased orders from LED-lit TV makers, which forecast the market will pick up over next few quarters.
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