May 16, 2012
CEA Applauds Introduction of the SMART and STAR Act
Following this week’s introduction of the Sustaining our Most Advanced Researchers and Technology (SMART) Jobs Act of 2012 by Senators Chris Coons (D-DE) and Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and the Securing the Talent America Requires for the 21st Century (STAR) Act by Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) issued the following statement that can be attributed to Michael Petricone, senior vice president, government and regulatory affairs. Full Release
May 16, 2012
CEA Hails Unanimous FCC Support of Incentive Auctions
All five Federal Communications Commission commissioners today voiced their support for voluntary incentive spectrum auctions during a Senate Commerce Committee hearing. Full Release
May 14, 2012
Consumers View Video Via More Platforms, But HDTVs Most Popular, CEA Study Finds
As video consumption increases and viewing devices vary, consumers are still using televisions most often to watch video, according to The Evolving Video Landscape study released today by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®. Full Release
May 08, 2012
CEA Responds to NTSB on Safe Driving Innovations
In a letter today to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® addresses NTSB Recommendation H-11-47, which encourages the development of technology features that disable the functions of portable electronics devices within reach of the driver when a vehicle is in motion. Full Release
May 07, 2012
CEA Congratulates Rosenworcel and Pai on FCC Confirmations
The following statement can be attributed to Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, regarding the confirmations of Jessica Rosenworcel and Ajit Pai as commissioners of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Full Release
May 03, 2012
CEA-CEDIA Committee Approves Home Theater Video and Smart Grid Installation Standards
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® and the Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association’s (CEDIA)® R10 Residential Systems committee today announced new standards to enhance the home theater experience and to provide the industry with an understanding of the issues related to smart grid devices. Full Release