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Smart phones and smart television are emerging markets for giant chip manufacturer Intel over the next few years.
The Nation
Nokia and Siemens have announced the appointment of Jesper Ovesen as Executive Chairman of the Board of Nokia Siemens Networks, effective today. The pair also announced that they are each providing capital of EUR500 million to Nokia Siemens Networks.
Company release
Nokia, having abandoned its ambition to develop a high-end operating system, is shifting its programming efforts toward creating software for its low-end phones, according to people familiar with the matter. The project is a Linux-based operating system code-named Meltemi.
Wall Street Journal
I love using the new generation of touchscreen ebook readers, but it looks like Amazon may have jumped back out into the lead with the two new readers announced today.
ZDNet
Hitachi has announced the availability of a more affordable technology that will make HD ready IPS panels more widely available and demoed a 4.5-inch LCD panel with a 1280x720 pixels resolution.
IT Pro Portal
IBM and Intel will invest US$4.4 billion over five years to create a hub for next-generation computer chip technology in New York, according to the state's Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Bloomberg
It has been a rough year for Sony after its PlayStation Network security breach this past spring. But it has enjoyed a bit of a respite after rolling out its new pair of tablets this past month, as well as showing off its forthcoming handheld game device, Vita, at Tokyo Game Show.
The Japan Times
New York Times
San Francisco Chronicle
Smartphone round up:touchscreens and QWERTY keyboards offer users best of both worlds (September 27)
Traditionally a bulkier alternative, smartphones with slide out QWERTY keyboards offer the convenience of a full-featured keyboard with all the benefits of a touch screen.
Calgary Herald
Computerworld
When you're ready to build that home theater you've always dreamed about, I have the perfect television centerpiece.
USA Today
Micron Technology has introduced a new version of its RealSSD C400 series featuring self encryption for unmatched data security.
Company release
PC Magazine
Geek With Laptop
The reduction in expected revenue and profitability for the third quarter is primarily the result of reduced demand from the company's largest customer, weakness in the communications infrastructure market and softening demand from the China market.
Company release
That's the day Apple is currently expected to hold its next big media event, according to sources close to the situation, where the tech giant will unveil the next iteration of its popular iPhone.
All Things Digital
Previously, Tirri was Head of Nokia Research Centre, Nokia's forward looking research facility. He joined Nokia in 2004 as a Research Fellow before leading NRC Systems Research laboratory in 2007.
Company release
All Things Digital
AFP (via Google)
Both Sony and JVC announced the introduction of the first so-called "4K" projectors for the home theater market. Both systems were based on liquid crystal on silicon (LCoS) imaging chips but that's where the similarities ended.
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