Here's one trend Apple missed: headphones, a music lover's accessory that's as old as home stereo sound. Headphones made a huge comeback this holiday season, climbing up in the rankings of hot consumer electronics items. "For years, ...
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Barnes & Noble returned to a profit in the fiscal second quarter as it invested less in its Nook e-book reader and cost cuts offset lower sales. Its sales missed expectations, however, and its shares dropped more than 3 percent in ...
Summer is upon us—and for most people, that means hitting the beach, going swimming, and catching some sun. For nerds, however, summer means we're more likely to be dragged away from the security of our computer and TV screens. Never ...
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Summer's almost officially here. Whether you're traveling or just relaxing at home, these mobile devices can help make your leisure time more fun. Action camcorder Want video of snorkeling or windsurfing? Enter action (or sports) ...
A person in the know revealed that Amazon.com Kindle e-book reader and Kindle Fire tablet computer will be on sale in Mainland China from June 7, 2013, both on website of Amazon China and retail shops under Suning Commerce Group Co., Ltd. ...
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Kindle, an e-book reader product by ecommerce giant Amazon.com, is said to be introduced into the Chinese mainland soon. Sources said recently that Kindle would be introduced into China around May 1 and actually, there had been such ...
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Standalone e-book readers—Nooks, Kindles, and their ilk—are plummeting in sales; only a third as many Americans will buy one this year as did in 2011, according to the Consumer Electronics Association. That only confirms that a ...
It's amazing what you can find out from an auto show. This year, in the course of covering the New York International Auto Show, we came across some exciting electronics news: Readers no longer need commit to a book format the whole time ...
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Through March 31, Barnes & Noble is offering a two-for-one deal on a couple of its electronics devices: Purchase a Nook HD+ tablet (starting at $270), and B&N will throw in at no charge a Nook Simple Touch e-book reader, normally $80. You ...
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Samsung Canada, the leading supplier of mobile phones in the Canadian marketplace, today announced the launch of the world's first 8-inch tablet, the GALAXY Note 8.0. Unveiled at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, the GALAXY Note ...
They may say they'd rather read on paper, but one study found that for adults between the ages of 60 and 77, reading on digital devices such as tablets causes less strain on the brain. The study, conducted by a German university, measured ...
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Got a relative with an age-related eye problem? If so, an iPad or other tablet with a backlit display might make a great gift. The contrast between background and text on those devices makes reading easier for people with macular ...
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More consumers want a tablet for the holidays than want even money or world peace, according to this year's Consumer Electronics Association holiday survey. With that kind of competition, what are your chances of getting a good deal on one ...
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With little more than a day until the first post-turkey sales kick in, here are the most enticing specials on electronics items, culled from our recent posts on particular stores and product categories. The catch, of course, is that ...
Tags: Electronics Deals, Black Friday, electronics items, Tablets, Small TVs
A couple of weeks ago, editors and testers on Consumer Reports' electronics team shared their personal holiday wish lists with the world. It's great fun to dream about your ideal techie gift—but not all gadgets are equally wonderful, ...
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