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- New audio technology from DTS? Sounds good!
DTS introduced its new DTS Studio Sound, DTS Premium Sound and DTS Premium Sound 5.1 technology suites in Las Vegas this week. The technology will find its way into the 2013 line of smart televisions from Samsung Electronics, John Latchem reports. Home Media Magazine
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- Is your refrigerator running -- on Android?
Google wants to introduce its Android software into appliances such as refrigerators and other gadgets as a way of exploiting the new era of connected devices. Manufacturers this week displayed a number of Android-based products, from car stereo systems to pocket projectors to rice cookers. “The fundamental advantage with Android is that the vendor can take a bigger chunk of the software and own it," said Al Hilwa, an IDC analyst. Bloomberg
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- Apple said to prep cheaper iPhone to regain market share
Apple is reportedly developing an iPhone that would cost consumers less, possibly to launch this year, according to a published report that suggests the handset would use cheaper parts in its shell -- perhaps polycarbonate plastic instead of aluminum -- but would resemble the regularly priced model. The plan is a tentative one, the report stresses, noting that the iPhone's global share of smartphone sales has waned in recent quarters. The Wall Street Journal
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- Startup's battery tech might enable wearable electronics
Imprint Energy of Alameda, Calif., has developed a battery technology that is smaller and more energy-efficient than existing lithium-ion batteries, Katie Fehrenbacher writes. Imprint's zinc-based flexible batteries are in sampling for pilot customers. GigaOm
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- CEA's CEO reveals studio plans for free UltraViolet movies
Consumers will gain free access to a select number of movies available via the cloud-based UltraViolet service when they purchase an Internet-connected Blu-ray disc player or television set, Consumer Electronics Association President and CEO Gary Shapiro revealed in his annual State of the CE Industry keynote address at the 2013 International CES. Warner Bros. President Ron Sanders said there are more than 9 million active UltraViolet accounts at present in the U.S., a figure that is shortly expected to top 10 million. Deadline.com
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Help make CES even better -- participate in on-site focus groups at the 2013 International CES
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, producer of the International CES®, is seeking individuals to participate in focus groups this week during the 2013 International CES. We are interested in hearing about attendees' experiences at the show and how we can make it even better. The groups will take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) and participants will be provided with a meal and monetary compensation. If interested, please contact Tara Hutton, director of Market Research, or complete this short survey.
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2013 CES significantly increases its social media promotions
The Consumer Electronics Association® (CEA) announced that its social media presence at the 2013 International CES® will be its biggest ever. With key platforms that include Twitter, Facebook, Google+ and Instagram, contests and social media events throughout the show will keep attendees more informed and connected than ever. Attendees can stay connected with the latest news, information and updates from the show by downloading the official 2013 CES mobile app and following the official CES social media accounts.
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Musical icons, Hollywood stars and TV personalities attend 2013 International CES
Popular musicians, movie stars and television personalities are promoting the latest innovations shaping the consumer electronics industry during this week's 2013 International CES®. Actress Felicia Day is serving as the Entertainment Matters Ambassador for the Entertainment Matters at CES program. A complete list of all the celebrities at CES can be found on CESweb.org.
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While Panasonic has a slew of new television models to show off, the company's president used his keynote presentation at the 2013 International CES to detail the wide variety of products it has in the works. "Now more than ever, we are committed to creating real value for our customers," said Kazuhiro Tsuga. "Our ability to do this is based on two fundamental things: Listening to what our customers need ... In fact, there are Panasonic research centers created just to do that. Second, we are creating lasting relationships with customers that continue long after they have purchased their product." 
