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- Sony, Panasonic may close OLED TV deal, officials and sources say
A cooperative agreement on organic light-emitting diode television technology might be concluded and announced soon by Panasonic and Sony, according to industry sources and unidentified officials of those companies. Panasonic and Sony declined to comment officially on the reports. Reports indicate the announcement could come before the two companies hold their annual shareholder meetings Wednesday. Bloomberg
(6/22), Reuters
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- Bill Ford transforms Henry Ford's company into a tech powerhouse
Bill Ford, the executive chairman of Ford Motor, recently detailed his company's development of advanced electronics in an appearance at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, Calif. The printed circuit board design for Ford's Sync system was added to the museum's collection of significant advances in computing and electronics. The great-grandson of Henry Ford also presided over the opening of a Ford Motor lab in Palo Alto, Calif. CNET/Car Tech blog
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- Green laser diode chip expected to power projectors
Sony and Sumitomo have developed a green semiconductor laser diode that they say is capable of producing more than 100 milliwatts of power at a 530-nanometer wavelength. The chip conceivably could supplant more expensive red and blue laser diodes in applications for advanced and compact projectors. Engadget
(6/21)
- Proper app management can awaken dormant downloaders
Marketers should reach out to users of apps that have been downloaded but then abandoned, writes Marci Weisler. Push notifications can take advantage of mobile's "always-on" nature, and frequent updates can be used to respond to users' feedback and keep the product fresh in their minds. If the feedback isn't clear, analyze available data to maximize your app's potential, Weisler suggests. MediaPost Communications/Mobile Marketing Daily
(6/20)
- Mobile devices play key role in travel decisions
Mobile devices have become such an ingrained part of their users' life experience that they feel uncomfortable traveling without one and would be less traumatized by the loss of a wedding ring than the loss of a smartphone, according to Intel's "Tech Norms for Travelers" survey. Vacationers even make decisions about which restaurants and cafes they visit based on the accessibility of power outlets for recharging. eWeek
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- Best Buy strikes hopeful note with shareholders
Best Buy is recovering from its recent executive shakeup and working to combat the rise in showrooming that's leading to slower in-store sales, interim CEO Mike Mikan told shareholders at Thursday's annual meeting. Mikan offered some hints on the company's turnaround strategy, which it expects to outline in much more detail by the end of the summer. The Washington Post/The Associated Press
(6/21)
- Mobile POS tech comes with threats as well as promises
 Mobile point-of-sale technologies offer retailers the promise of cutting costs while improving customer service, but they also come with serious questions about security and loss prevention. In the closing speech at the National Retail Federation's Loss Prevention Conference, NRF's Joe LaRocca outlined issues connected with implementing e-receipts. Retail's BIG Blog
(6/21)
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CE Week: Executive interview with Fry's Electronics President
Randy Fry and CEA President and CEO Gary Shapiro
The Digital Downtown Conference at CEA Line Shows will feature a one-on-one discussion with Fry's Electronics' president and co-founder, Randy Fry, and CEA President and CEO Gary Shapiro. Fry will be interviewed by Shapiro about the current state of retail at 9:20 a.m. Eastern time Wednesday in the Metropolitan Suite, second floor. Among CES news, the two will discuss what retailers are doing to stay on top in the economic climate and the challenges, opportunities and CES trends facing retailers.
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Retailers: Host a demo with CEA's help!
Join other CEA members and use National Demo Days to boost your business by hosting a product demo in your store. CEA and partner Revenew Systems have created a comprehensive toolkit to be co-branded with your logo and customized for your use to promote the demo days locally in your market. CEA will also fund a digital campaign for every participating dealer on Revenew so you can drive traffic to your showrooms.
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Register for U.S. News STEM Solutions 2012 next week in Dallas
The inaugural U.S. News STEM Solutions 2012 will bring together business, education and government leaders to address the country's mission-critical need for a competitive workforce skilled in science, technology, engineering and math. Join them Wednesday through Friday in Dallas to determine the solutions, policies and collective changes that are needed now to carry our country -- and its economy -- into the future. Register today and use code STEMNOW to save.
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