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Battery Maker A123 Awaits Car Boom
Battery maker A123 Systems, now suffering losses, is awaiting ramp-up of electric car production.
Kno Tablet Aims For College Market
Start-up Kno is aiming at the college market with its tablet computers and hopes to compete with Amazon and Apple e-reader and tablet computer products.
7 Ways Apple Can Fight Google’s Android OS
Here are seven ways Apple can fight Android smartphones, based on Google's Android operating system, which are diminishing Apple's reach with its iPhone.
Tablet Demand Hurting Netbook Market
The debate continues over the impact Tablets are having on both the consumer PC market and Netbook demand. But what is particularly unclear is which companies are going to emerge as the biggest winners and losers? ChangeWave surveyed consumers during October on the latest planned PC buying trends – including the impact of the Apple (AAPL) iPad.
Facebook Virtual Transaction Business Comes to Retailers
While businesses and investors strain themselves predicting how precisely money is going to be made from software and applications distributed on mobile platforms and through social networks, a pattern is starting to emerge: it isn't the app or game itself that you sell, it's what you sell inside of it.
Apple Says No White iPhones Until Spring
Apple again delays the white iPhone release date, this time until spring 2011.
5 Tech Stocks to Target After Earnings
Technology stock earnings reports are in for Apple, IBM, Juniper, Intel and Google.
Will Apple Buy Netflix, Facebook?
Apple is building its cash reserves for a strategic acquisition, and buyout targets could include Netflix, Facebook, Sony, Adobe and Electronic Arts.
Mobile Games Gold Rush Continues
Intel and Electronic Arts are investing heavily in the hot mobile games sector.
Netflix Builds On Streaming Online Video
Netflix, which reported third-quarter earnings gains, is redefining itself as a streaming online video company.
Another Major Leap for Google Android OS Among Consumers
The latest ChangeWave consumer smartphone survey shows another surge in Android momentum among planned buyers.
Research in Motion Debuts BlackBerry PlayBook
Research in Motion unveiled its tablet computer, the BlackBerry PlayBook, as a competitor to Apple's iPad.
Nokia and RIM Delay, Quietly Release New Smartphones
Since the summer launches of their respective flagship smartphones, the iPhone 4 and the Droid X, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Motorola (NYSE: MOT) have spent the last month discussing other projects. Meanwhile, Nokia (NYSE: NOK) and Research in Motion (NASDAQ: RIMM) have been on the down low.
Tablet Computers and Smartphone Market Key to Reversing PC Game Sales Slump
Research firm NPD Group has reported that digital PC games purchased via download have outpaced traditional retail in the first six months of 2010. You'd think this would mean the smartphone and tablet PC revolution that started with the iPad and iPhone would result in breakout video game sales for these mobile devices. However, sales revenues for PC games were off by -21% in the first half of 2010, and unit sales were down -14% over last year. That means PC game manufacturers have to figure out how to tap into the smartphone and tablet PC markets in a hurry to stop the slump
Motorola (MOT) to Enter Tablet PC Game in 2011
Motorola (NYSE: MOT) is having a good year with the smartphones. Next up for Motorola -- tablet PC computing.
Cable TV Stocks Prepare for Assault from Apple, Google and Game Consoles
Cable providers like Time Warner (NYSE: TWX) and Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) are already preparing themselves for a siege. Internet television, whether through enabled televisions or set top boxes, isn't quite ready for primetime yet -- but the initial armaments including Apple TV and Google TV are preparing to hit living rooms in the next year.
Google TV Shipping This Month, Intel CEO Says
Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) and its new television software, Google TV, have been making headlines in the past month as it prepares to ship in set top boxes this fall. And according to Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) CEO Paul Otellini, Google TV will be in households sooner than expected – arriving before the end of September.
Nokia Stock Upgraded in Advance of Product Launches
Nokia Corp. (NYSE: NOK) plans to launch its long-awaited N8 smartphone next week at its Nokia World 2010 event. Nokia is also expected to release its E7 smartphone at the same event.
Playboy (PLA) Launches Video Game Label
Playboy Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: PLA) and founder Hugh Hefner built a media empire by creating a vast network of resources for men focusing on their interests. To that end, it makes sense that Playboy will be launching a line of video games to cater to its young male readership.
