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Toshiba to halt domestic television production, as has Hitachi

In light of falling prices (and falling profits), electronics giant Toshiba has halted domestic production of televisions and will focus on more profitable ventures with an eye to double their operating profit by 2014-2015.

Together, Toshiba and Samsung dominate the world market for NAND Flash chips, many of which are used in Apple iPhones.

Read the entire article here: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/17/us-toshiba-idUSBRE84G09Z20120517

Posted by Toxey at 5:47 PM
Categories: Apple, LCD, Panasonic, Samsung, Sharp, Sony, Televisions, Toshiba
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Apple Television delayed, or is this just hype?

We linked to an article on the Service Care Facebook account that looks like half advertisement, and half analysis. It's hard to tell, but it looks like Apple Television is either going to be delayed until 2014, or they're just stirring up excitement.

We'll see what happens...

Go to our Facebook page to follow the link: http://www.facebook.com/Service.Care/posts/169714353154718

Posted by Toxey at 10:14 AM
Categories: Apple, Google TV, Televisions
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Apple TV the biggest thing since the Smart Phone?

Really?

Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/apple-tv-2012-3

Posted by Toxey at 4:34 PM
Edited on: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 3:56 PM
Categories: Apple, Televisions
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Google TV may have Siri-like voice interface

It will work with Google's cloud services to provide remote control for your television, from wherever you are.

Read more here: http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2012/02/google-developing-siri-like-user-interface-for-google-tv.html

Posted by Toxey at 8:11 AM
Edited on: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 3:57 PM
Categories: Apple, Google TV, Televisions
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Inspector at Apple's Foxconn factory comments on working conditions

The inspector seems to think the problems with the factory are not with working conditions, but with cultural shock and lack of emotional support...

Also, many people are shocked that a impartial third-party inspector would grant an interview so quickly in the middle of an investigation...

Read more: http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2012/02/15/apple-ipad-plant-way-way-above-average-says-inspector/?section=money_technology

Posted by Toxey at 9:48 AM
Edited on: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 3:58 PM
Categories: Apple
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Apple seeks to ban Samsung Galaxy sales in U.S.

Apple alleges that the Samsung Galaxy violates four of Apple's patents. I don't now what those patents are, and I really like my iPhone 4s, but this smacks of anti-competion in the face of Samsung's strong advertising campaign for their new phone.

Read more here:

http://www.dealerscope.com/article/apple-wants-galaxy-nexus-ban/1?sponsor=newsletter/today&e=LEE.MCDAVID%40SERVICECARE.NET#utm_source=today&utm_medium=enewsletter_continue_story5&utm_campaign=2012-02-13

Posted by Toxey at 3:35 PM
Categories: Apple, Samsung
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Apple iTV - Apple HDTV - Just a rumor?

Does Apple plan to enter the struggling HDTV market just as sales are on the decline? Good idea or bad?

http://www.theverge.com/2012/2/5/2773840/apple-hdtv-itv-best-buy-survey

Posted by Toxey at 12:12 PM
Edited on: Friday, February 10, 2012 2:54 PM
Categories: Apple, Televisions
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