| March 30, 2011 | News covering the consumer electronics industry |
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- Movie piracy isn't just Hollywood's problem, MPAA's Dodd says
Those who view stolen or pirated movies are shortchanging the entire film industry and are contributing to an ongoing "American problem," according to Chris Dodd in his first speech as chief executive officer of the Motion Picture Association of America. "I am deeply concerned that too many people see movie theft as a victimless crime," the former U.S. senator from Connecticut said. "It is critical that we aggressively educate people to understand that movie theft is not just a Hollywood problem. It is an American problem." Home Media Magazine
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- Report: 3D is becoming just one of many high-end TV features
The 3D format is, according to this report, already becoming just one of many features being offered on the latest TV models to hit retail showrooms. Some stores have dismantled elaborate 3DTV viewing demonstration areas and are preparing to tout the platform along with other high-end television features, such as Internet connections and application-style interfaces. The Wall Street Journal
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- Sony's Crackle expands to various CE devices
Crackle, the digital video platform owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment, has started offering full-length, ad-supported movies and TV shows on various Sony-manufactured consumer-electronics devices and other products. The offering involves devices such as the company's PlayStation 3 video game console and Bravia HDTVs. Crackle also will be available on Blu-ray players and the Roku content-streaming machines. CNET/The Digital Home blog
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- Report: Smartphone demand to remain strong in 2011
Smartphone unit sales will grow by nearly 50% worldwide this year, compared with 74% in 2010, according to a report from the IDC research firm, which pinned 2010 as an unusually strong year because of "pent-up demand" coming out of the recession. IDC also predicts that Windows Phone 7 will ride on Nokia's back to surpass Apple and BlackBerry in global market share by 2015. The Wall Street Journal
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- Researchers create nanogenerators to harness human energy
Researchers are using nanotechnology to develop minuscule generators that can capture the energy from slight human movements such as the beating of a heart or the flick of a finger to power consumer-electronics devices such as iPods. "This development represents a milestone toward producing portable electronics that can be powered by body movements without the use of batteries or electrical outlets," said Zhong Lin Wang of the Georgia Institute of Technology. "Our nanogenerators are poised to change lives in the future." Telegraph (London)
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- Disaster in Japan continues to wreak economic chaos
Global companies continue to warn about severe shortages stemming from the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Finland's Elcoteq, a maker of cellphones for many brands, said it faced short- and medium-term risks because of a potential lack of parts. Reuters
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- Netflix tweaks data loads for Canadian customers
Netflix has cut the amount of data it uses for its streaming service in Canada by two-thirds with minimal changes to video quality, the company said. The move comes in response to most Canadian Internet service providers' policies of metering Internet use and capping monthly use at 20 to 60 gigabytes. Reuters
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CEA Line Shows in NYC -- space is selling out fast!
Technology leaders and promising startups alike are participating in the CE industry's midyear innovation showcase, CEA Line Shows, June 22 and 23 in New York during CE Week. Brands on the conference stage, exhibiting and/or sponsoring, such as Mitsubishi, Monster Cable, Pandigital, Pioneer 12V, Scosche, Tiffen, Vizio and more, will draw the leading media, analysts and trade to this two-day conference and new-product showcase. Last year, almost 1,500 registrants joined together to learn and network at this midyear, midtown event that is created by the media for the media. To register or sign up to exhibit, visit CEALineShows.com!
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Comment and discuss hot topics on the CEA blog
Have you checked out CEA's blog, Digital Dialogue, lately? Log on to blog.ce.org to find out what is going on in the industry each week. CEA takes a deeper look each week at topics such as CES exhibitor success, entrepreneurs, innovations and so much more. Last week, our bloggers discussed the annual Mark of Excellence Awards that were announced at EHX in Orlando, Fla. Child-friendly applications, CEA's Tech Enthusiasts and how to expand broadband spectrum were also hot topics. Check out the blog often, comment and subscribe to the RSS feed to stay updated!
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