Consumer Electronics
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TikTok Owner Seeks Injunction Stopping App Ban in the U.S.
ByteDance, the Chinese owner of social video platform TikTok, has filed for a preliminary injunction against the Trump Administration’s executive order banning U.S. access to the app, effective on Sept. 27. About 100 million Americans use TikTok on a monthly basis. The request, filed Sept. 23 in the District Court for the District of Columbia, … Continue reading “TikTok Owner Seeks Injunction Stopping App Ban in the U.S.”
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Samsung: More TV Owners Stream Video Than Watch Linear Programming
Samsung, the largest manufacturer of Internet-connected televisions, or smart TVs, in the United States (ahead of LG Electronics), says consumers in the United Kingdom accessing over-the-top video on its TVs now exceeds consumers accessing linear programming. The data from Samsung Ads Europe from January through June mirrors TV consumption habits of 50 million Samsung smart … Continue reading “Samsung: More TV Owners Stream Video Than Watch Linear Programming”
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TikTok Owner Seeks Injunction Stopping App Ban in the U.S.
ByteDance, the Chinese owner of social video platform TikTok, has filed for a preliminary injunction against the Trump Administration’s executive order banning U.S. access to the app, effective on Sept. 27. About 100 million Americans use TikTok on a monthly basis. The request, filed Sept. 23 in the District Court for the District of Columbia, … Continue reading “TikTok Owner Seeks Injunction Stopping App Ban in the U.S.”
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Samsung: More TV Owners Stream Video Than Watch Linear Programming
Samsung, the largest manufacturer of Internet-connected televisions, or smart TVs, in the United States (ahead of LG Electronics), says consumers in the United Kingdom accessing over-the-top video on its TVs now exceeds consumers accessing linear programming. The data from Samsung Ads Europe from January through June mirrors TV consumption habits of 50 million Samsung smart … Continue reading “Samsung: More TV Owners Stream Video Than Watch Linear Programming”
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Analyst: Pay-TV to Lose 50% of U.S. Subs by 2024
Cord-cutting among pay-TV households in the United States is real and growing — even during a pandemic. New data from eMarketers finds that 33% of all domestic pay-TV homes will cut the cord by 2024 — with 31.2 million households dropping either cable, satellite or telecom service this year. And 6.6 million households will cancel … Continue reading “Analyst: Pay-TV to Lose 50% of U.S. Subs by 2024”
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Another Investor Wants Say on GameStop Restructuring; Shares Up 20% in Pre-Market Trading
Everyone wants a seat on a resurgence bandwagon. After Sony and Microsoft disclosed winter release dates and pricing for next generation PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and Series S video game consoles, interest in retail chain GameStop and how it’s run is booming — at least afterhours. RC Ventures Sept. 21 increased its stake … Continue reading “Another Investor Wants Say on GameStop Restructuring; Shares Up 20% in Pre-Market Trading”
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Brazil’s VR Narrative ‘The Line’ Wins Primetime Emmy For Outstanding Innovation in Interactive Programming
In a first for a Brazilian company, ARVORE Immersive Experiences (ARVORE) won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Innovation in Interactive Programming for its virtual reality (VR) love story, “The Line.” The series claims to be the first VR narrative experience for Facebook’s Oculus Quest hand tracking feature. “To receive this recognition, particularly in an … Continue reading “Brazil’s VR Narrative ‘The Line’ Wins Primetime Emmy For Outstanding Innovation in Interactive Programming”
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Sony PlayStation 5 Bowing Nov. 12 Priced at $500; Digital Edition at $400
Sony Interactive Entertainment Sept. 16 disclosed the launch date and pricing for its next-edition PlayStation 5 video game console. The PS5 launches Nov. 12 priced at $500 for a unit capable of playing 4K UHD Blu-ray and standard Blu-ray Disc content. A digital-only PS5 without disc capacity will sell for $400. Sony disclosed the details … Continue reading “Sony PlayStation 5 Bowing Nov. 12 Priced at $500; Digital Edition at $400”
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Sony Cuts PlayStation 5 Console Production, Citing Chip Issues
Ahead of a Sept. 16 pricing unveil for the next-generation PlayStation 5 video game console, Sony Interactive Entertainment has reportedly cut production for the year by four million units to 11 million, citing software chip issues. As first reported by Bloomberg, which cited sources familiar with the situation, production for the new console was being … Continue reading “Sony Cuts PlayStation 5 Console Production, Citing Chip Issues”
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NPD Survey: Two Out of Three Consumers Interested in Buying 5G Smart Phone
Two out of three consumers are interested in purchasing a 5G smart phone, according to a report from the NPD Group. Based on the report findings, iOS users showed higher levels of interest (40% extremely or very interested) than Android users (33% extremely or very interested). While 5G technology has not yet been widely adopted, … Continue reading “NPD Survey: Two Out of Three Consumers Interested in Buying 5G Smart Phone”
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NPD Expects 18% Increase in Winter Holiday CE Sales
In a year where consumer electronics and home technology have played a key role for house-bound families due to the coronavirus pandemic, new data from The NPD Group suggests fourth-quarter CE sales will increase 18% compared with the same period in 2019. The second quarter of 2020 saw healthy gains in categories associated with learning … Continue reading “NPD Expects 18% Increase in Winter Holiday CE Sales”
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Apple TV App on Vizio Smartcast TVs in U.S. and Canada
Vizio customers in the United States and Canada now have access to the Apple TV app on SmartCast TVs. For a limited time, eligible Vizio SmartCast customers in the United States can sign up for Apple TV+ and receive three months free. “With the Apple TV app coming to Vizio SmartCast TVs, customers can enjoy … Continue reading “Apple TV App on Vizio Smartcast TVs in U.S. and Canada”