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LCD Producer Agrees to Plead Guilty and Pay $30 Million Fine for Participating in LCD Price-Fixing Conspiracy

A Taiwan thin-film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD) panel producer and seller has agreed to plead guilty and to pay a $30 million criminal fine. Fines obtained in the LCD investigation total more than $890 Million.


Aptina’s Image Sensor Strategy: Smaller Pixels with BSI and Better HD Performance with FSI

Aptina recently detailed its strategy to address the challenges designers face as the industry moves toward smaller pixel sizes.


Apple May Be Target of U.S. Anti-Trust Action

Apple may soon be facing charges of anti-competitive practices by either the U.S. Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission, or both.


Network Neutrality Struck Down by U.S. Court

The court ruled that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has no jurisdiction over Comcast’s practices in providing Internet service.


Two-Screen Viewing and Mobile Video Rising

A new report says nearly 60 percent of U.S. viewers simultaneously watch TV and use the Internet at least once per month.  The report, from Nielson, also says mobile video has risen by 57 percent over the past year to 17.6 million from 11.2 million people, with much of the increase attributed to the growth [...]


Nintendo 3D Handheld Game Console Coming

Nintendo announced that they will be introducing a new 3D handheld game player unit at the E3 electronic gaming trade show in June.


HDMI 1.4A Spec Mandates 3D for TV

The latest HDMI Specification adds key enhancements to support the market requirements for bringing broadcast 3D content into the home, says HDMI Licensing.


Apple Sues Google Phone Maker

Apple has filed a suit against Taiwan’s HTC Corp which many observers see as an indirect swipe against Google.


YouTube Competitor Veoh to Liquidate

The five-year old video-sharing company, with some 28-million users, will be filing for bankruptcy according to a Reuter’s report.


Laser Phosphor Display (LPD) Technology Introduced

Laser Phosphor Display (LPD) technology claims unsurpassed image quality and lowest power consumption of all large format displays in its class.


Disney and Google in Chinese Bus Digital Signage Deal

A Reuters report says a Disney-led consortium will be spending $100 million on in-bus digital media.


Consumer Reports Releases TV Ratings

Vizio 55″ and Toshiba 52″ Top List of Best Buy LCDs


Apple pitches $499 iPad, takes on Amazon

Apple CEO Steve Jobs finally took the wraps off a sleek tablet that it called the iPad, pitching the new gadget at a surprisingly low price to bridge the gap between smartphones and laptops. Read the full report, from Reuters.


Apple Tablet Expected at January 27 Event

In the most anticipated Apple product launch since the iPhone, January 27 is shaping up to be a crucial day for a whole new product category, says a Reuters report.


LG Aims for 15% Global Television Market Share


Are Pico Projectors the Next Big Cellphone Trend?