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There’s a Sparkle at IFA…

by Super User

We’re not talking metaphorically, here – Philips really did make the walls glow. But more on that later…IFA, so far, has been the normal rush of meetings, press events and elbow work (to get …

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Japan Details ASO Plans

by Super User

Japan’s National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has released the draft implementing rules and regulations (IRR) for the move to digital broadcasting. A year-long simulcast period is specified.

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CES Founder, Jack Wayman Dies Aged 92

by Super User

The death has been announced of Jack Wayman, International CES founder and consumer electronics industry legend. He was 92. Consumer Electronics Association president and CEO, Gary Shapiro said that “the consumer electronics industry has …

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Acer to Set-Up VC Fund

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Acer is reported to have set up a venture capital fund as it seeks long-term investments to strengthen its technology development. Acer Venture Capital manages more that NT$1 billion ($33.5 million) and is overseen …

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DirekTek Signs Wearables Deal

by Super User

In the UK, consumer electronic and digital photo specialist DirekTek has signed distribution deals with Garmin and Soleus to supply wearable technology products from each manufacturer.

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Netflix CEO: ‘Traditional TV Will Disappear’

by Super User

Redd Hastings, the CEO of Netflix, has predicted that traditional linear TV services will ‘disappear’ within 20 years. Hastings made the comments to French magazine Telerama.

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Clear Channel Switzerland Names New Director

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Clear Channel Switzerland has hired Diego Quintarelli as the company’s new sales director.

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