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LG Electronics' profit plunges on slow TV sales

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on April 24th

By YOUKYUNG LEEAP Technology Writer SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - LG Electronics Inc. said Wednesday its first quarter earnings shrank to one tenth of the year-earlier quarter as its TV business languished, masking a recovery in mobile phone sales. The company's January-March net profit fell to 22.

From eggs to film: A Japanese-American studio head

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on February 28th

By RYAN NAKASHIMAAP Business Writer BURBANK, Calif. (AP) - There isn't much "Hollywood" about Kevin Tsujihara. He spends most of his time in back-room meetings, away from the red carpets and spotlights for which the city is known. There are few photos of him online, and a few weeks ago, someone

Hollywood offers free movies to boost UltraViolet

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on January 8th

LAS VEGAS (AP) - In a bid to jumpstart its fledgling online entertainment system, Hollywood studios are resorting to a time-honored tactic: giving stuff away. An industry consortium called the Digital Entertainment Group said Tuesday that it will include 10 free movies from six major studios every

Nintendo's TVii a replacement for the remote

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 19th

By RYAN NAKASHIMAAP Business Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) - Nintendo is switching on a television service that transforms the tablet-like controller for its new Wii U game console into a remote that changes the channel on your TV and puts programs from the Internet just a few finger taps away. The TVii

Nintendo's TVii a replacement for the remote

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 19th

News Summary: New book dissects Netflix's history

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 10th

By The Associated Press NEW TAKE ON NETFLIX: A new book about Netflix Inc. provides the most comprehensive look yet at the video subscription service that has revolutionized home entertainment during the past decade. It paints a polarizing portrait of Netflix CEO Reed Hastings and tries to

Sony plans slimmer PlayStation 3 before year end

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 19th

By YURI KAGEYAMAAP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) - Sony Corp. is introducing a smaller, slimmer and lighter version of its PlayStation 3 home console ahead of the year-end holidays as it gears up for growing competition in games from smartphones. The announcement Wednesday from the Japanese

New tablet, futuristic glasses at Google show

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 27th

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A new tablet, new glasses and a new version of Android - those were among the highlights at Google Inc.'s annual "I/O" conference in San Francisco for computer programmers. Here's a rundown of the announcements: -

Google sells small tablet, challenges Kindle Fire

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 27th

By MICHAEL LIEDTKE and PETER SVENSSONAP Technology Writers SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Google will sell a small tablet computer bearing its brand in a challenge to Amazon's Kindle Fire. The Nexus 7 is designed specifically for Google Play, the online store that

Samsung, LG bet on new display to revive TV sales

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 20th

By YOUKYUNG LEEAP Technology Writer SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korean TV manufacturers are making billion-dollar bets on a new display technology that promises an even thinner screen and imagery of eye-popping clarity. It might prove to be a costly last gasp of innovation