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- CEA exec: The trends to watch in consumer electronics
 Smartphones are becoming so ubiquitous that it's time to talk about the post-smartphone era in electronics, Shawn DuBravac, the Consumer Electronics Association's chief economist and senior director of research, said Sunday ahead of the official start to the 2013 International CES in Las Vegas. "The smartphone is the viewfinder for your digital life," he noted. DuBravac also commented on the more widespread adoption of sensors in consumer technology and the rise of contextual connectivity. "We are entering a second digital decade," he said. Dealerscope
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- Firm offers Blu-ray disc that won't let data degrade
Millenniata has introduced the MDisc, a Blu-ray disc that it says won't lose data due to prolonged exposure to humidity and lights. The product will be available in June, able to store 25 gigabytes of data. The company already offers recordable DVDs that are also meant to work well over many years. CIO.com/IDG News Service
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- Lenovo adds PC for video games, other rich graphics
Lenovo Group has introduced the Erazer X700, a high-end PC meant for hard-core gamers and other users of applications with visually rich graphics. IDC analyst Bob O’Donnell said the gaming PC fills a gap that Lenovo had in its PC product line. "It's more of a statement, particularly in Lenovo's case, that they're reaching maturity and they're gunning for number one, and it's a hole that they had in their portfolio," he said. The Wall Street Journal/Digits blog
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- Accenture survey: PCs, smartphones, tablets, TVs are the top devices
PCs, smartphones, tablet computers and television sets are the most versatile devices in consumer electronics and the most likely to survive in the market in a new "four-horse race," according to an international survey conducted by Accenture. Those products will outgrow and outlast single-function devices, such as Blu-ray/DVD players, cameras and game consoles, he notes. "[CE manufacturers] need to focus squarely on innovative devices with multiple applications,"
Accenture said in the report. ZDNet
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- TVs made in China may drive down prices in the U.S.
Less expensive television models made by Hisense Electric, TCL and other manufacturers in China could provide pricing competition in the U.S. for TVs made in Japan and South Korea, Cliff Edwards writes in an analysis for Bloomberg. Meanwhile, Brian Chen of the New York Times reports that TV vendors at the 2013 International CES are trying to differentiate their products with applications and other new features as TV sales continue to sag. Bloomberg
(1/6), The New York Times (tiered subscription model)
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- Device makers betting that consumers crave large-screen phones
Wireless device makers believe the world is ready for more "phablets," the large-screen smartphones that some consumers opt for in lieu of a 7-inch tablet. "Users have realized that a nearly 5-inch-screen smartphone isn't such a cumbersome device," said analyst Joshua Flood of ABI Research. Hardware makers, such as ZTE and Huawei Technologies, have ratcheted up plans in the wake of Samsung Electronics' success with the Galaxy Note. Analysts said Samsung's new Galaxy Note II will likely help the South Korean company maintain its momentum through the first quarter. Reuters
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Everyone wants to know the latest and the inside track about Apple and its products. Whether Mac, iPhone, AppleTV, etc. the people behind MacTech Magazine have been working with Apple technologies since 1984. Hear from those that "live Apple" every day what the experts think Apple is up to next. Join the discussion and get the inside scoop on everything Apple on Thursday.
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CEA and AARP partner for a look at home automation and Americans 50 and over
Increasing desires for home security, energy savings, convenience and overall peace of mind are driving the growth of home automation services. However, interest can differ significantly from purchase intent for Americans 50 and over. CEA’s AARP-sponsored 2012 study of older Americans’ home automation attitudes reveals ways to appeal to this sizable market segment. To see more on home automation and Americans 50+: Consumer Perspective on Home Automation.
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At the 2013 International CES, Nvidia introduced the Tegra 4 quad-core processor, a chip that is based on ARM Holdings' Cortex-A15 design and boasts 72 graphics cores. The company also debuted the Grid Gaming System, an Android-based handheld game console that connects to the Internet and can play games in the cloud. "Cloud gaming is an industry that is about to come to fruition. It's taken us five years to make it possible," said Nvidia CEO Jen-Hsun Huang. 
