| January 21, 2013 | News covering the consumer electronics industry |
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- U.S. units of Atari seek Chapter 11 protection
Four U.S. subsidiaries of Atari have filed for Chapter 11 protection from creditors. The companies want to become independent of their French parent, Atari SA, which was formerly known as Infogrames. The American companies seek to "secure independent capital for future growth, primarily in the areas of digital and mobile games," they said in a statement. Tenor Capital Management is offering $5.25 million in debtor-in-possession financing to the U.S. units so they can continue their business operations. GamesIndustry.biz (U.K.)
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- 2013 will be the year of OTT and Ultra HD TV, Deloitte says
This will be a banner year for over-the-top video services as well as the first stirrings of the Ultra HD television market, according to a report by Deloitte. "Less than 1% of subscribers will discontinue their pay-TV subscription," the report says. "That small number of cord cutters will likely be driven by a mix of: macroeconomic conditions, a perceived lack of value of pay-TV, growth in OTT services and changing TV consumption habits." Regarding Ultra HD, the research firm says, "It may be 18 to 36 months before 4K is technically and commercially broadcast-ready, but 2013 should see several significant landmarks in preparations." Broadband TV News
(1/18), Home Media Magazine
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- PrimeSense aims new sensor chip at displays, TVs
PrimeSense, which developed the 3D sensor chips in the Kinect controller for the Xbox 360 console, has introduced Capri, a smaller 3D sensor that the company is aiming to put into a variety of consumer electronics products. "Our second-generation product is going to be embedded in many more devices, from TVs to monitors," PrimeSense CEO Inon Beracha said, adding he believes the company's product is the smallest 3D sensing device in the world. VentureBeat/Gadgets
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- Megaupload founder launches new website with dramatic flair
Kim Dotcom, the New Zealand entrepreneur whose Megaupload file-sharing website was shut down last year by U.S. authorities, Sunday launched a similar site called Mega, putting on an elaborate news conference at his mansion near Auckland. "This should not be seen as the mocking of any government or Hollywood," Dotcom said. "This is us being innovators and executing our right to run a business." Dotcom and three co-defendants are fighting extradition to the U.S. to face criminal charges related to the operation of Megaupload. The New York Times (tiered subscription model)
(1/20), The Wall Street Journal
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- RIM may consider partnering on BB 10 software
Research In Motion CEO Thorsten Heins told a German newspaper that the BlackBerry maker might try to license its BlackBerry 10 operating system by entering into strategic alliances with other companies. "The main thing for now is to successfully introduce BlackBerry 10. Then we'll see," Heins said. The company also announced Sunday that it would change the name of its application market to "BlackBerry World" from "App World" and put a greater focus on music and video content. Reuters
(1/21), The Verge
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- Blockbuster to close 129 stores in the U.K.
Blockbuster will shut down 129 of its video-rental stores in the U.K., leaving nearly 400 stores in operation there. The Blockbuster U.K. subsidiary of DISH Network has gone into administration, the British version of bankruptcy proceedings, under the supervision of risk management firm Deloitte. Home Media Magazine
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Gary Shapiro on Forbes.com: The Key to Becoming a Ninja Innovator
Check out what CEA President and CEO, Gary Shapiro, had to say in his latest column on Forbes.com! This week, Gary discusses how you can become a ninja innovator as an individual and a company. "In an ever-changing business and economic environment, it’s crucial that the ninja innovator remain willing to take risks. While it’s easy and natural to crave consistency and to avoid risk, the changing nature of life requires us to adapt, and to take chances in order to survive," said Shapiro. What do think is the key to becoming a ninja innovator? Check out and comment on the full article on Forbes.com.
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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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