Consumer Electronics
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Amazon Prime Day Set for Oct. 13-14
Amazon Sept. 28 confirmed online scuttlebutt that it would hold its annual Prime Day e-commerce sales event Oct. 13 and 14. The news follows Amazon’s unveiling of a range of new and updated consumer electronics devices, including Luna online gaming system and controller, and globe-shaped Echo speakers. Prime Day kicks off at midnight PT on … Continue reading “Amazon Prime Day Set for Oct. 13-14”
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Walmart Increases Electronics Inventory, Plans to Start Holiday Sales Early
Walmart has increased inventory in electronics, with a focus on TVs, laptops and video games, in preparation for a holiday sales season that it plans to start early, the retailer says. This also marks the first holiday season that physical media — DVDs, Blu-ray Discs and 4K Ultra HD — will be under lock-and-key in … Continue reading “Walmart Increases Electronics Inventory, Plans to Start Holiday Sales Early”
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Amazon Bows Cloud-Based Gaming Platform, New Fire TV Stick, Spherical Echo Speakers
Amazon on Sept. 24 unveiled a series of new hardware devices that include updates on existing products such as the Fire TV Stick Lite and spherical Echo voice-activated speakers. The e-commerce behemoth also unveiled the Luna cloud-based gaming system, an in-home drone Ring security system, and Halo fitness wristband, among other products. The $5.99 monthly … Continue reading “Amazon Bows Cloud-Based Gaming Platform, New Fire TV Stick, Spherical Echo Speakers”
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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”
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New Microsoft Xbox Pricing Revealed; Nov. 10 Launch Date Set
With all eyes in the video game industry awaiting next-generation console launches from Microsoft Xbox and Sony PlayStation this fall, Microsoft has disclosed pricing for the Xbox Series S console at $299 — the smallest-sized Xbox unit ever. “Looking forward to sharing more! Soon. Promise.” Microsoft wrote on the Xbox Twitter page. Industry tip sheet … Continue reading “New Microsoft Xbox Pricing Revealed; Nov. 10 Launch Date Set”
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Report: Streaming Media Devices Top 1.1 Billion
The rise of over-the-top video distribution, including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+, has pushed the global number of streaming video devices (including connected TVs) in homes past 1.1 billion, according to new data from Strategy Analytics. The finding from 27 countries underscores the role of television manufacturers in OTT video distribution in homes. Samsung … Continue reading “Report: Streaming Media Devices Top 1.1 Billion”
