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 Subscribe to the feed.Natali Del Conte Named CEA Line Shows Conference Chair Feb 04, 2010 11:24:57 .jpg) CEA announced yesterday that Natali Del Conte will chair the CEA Line Shows conference program and speak at the event on June 22-23 in New York City. Natali Del Conte is a correspondent for The CBS Early Show and WCBS and a host on CNET's Loaded. The CEA Line Shows bring together the industry's top media, trade, analysts and key technology thought leaders for two days of new product exhibitions, conference panels and presentations focused on market trends, the unintended consequences of technologies and the future development of hardware and software that fits into an active and engaged digital life. 
Vote Now to Choose a Sustainable Solution for the Greener Gadgets Stage Feb 04, 2010 11:10:36  The top entries have been selected and now you must choose who will make it to the Greener Gadgets Design Competition finals. The top 50 entries are online and ready for public comment. Vote now to pick the design you think best reduces carbon footprint, supports sustainable lifestyles or aids in energy conservation. Thanks to everyone who entered! We hope to see you at the live judging on February 25.
2011 CES iLounge Pavilion Doubles in Size Feb 04, 2010 11:05:56  The iLounge Pavilion at the 2011 International CES will feature the largest display of iPod, iPhone, iPad and Mac related products and services in show history. In 2010, the pavilion featured more than 100 companies across 25,000 net square feet of exhibit space. Based on customer demand, space for the 2011 CES iLounge Pavilion has already doubled in size to 50,000 net square feet, with leading accessory innovators including Incipio Technologies, iSkin, Mophie and Scosche among the many companies slated to exhibit. New products for Apple's iPad will join iPod, iPhone and Mac offerings in the Pavilion, which offers international media, retailers and vendors an unparalleled opportunity to preview the year's most exciting new Apple-related technologies, all in one place. To exhibit, contact Tira Gordon.
New Wave of Speakers Announced for Greener Gadgets Conference Jan 28, 2010 01:20:11  Just announced, visionaries from Green Life Smart Life, Autodesk, LaboGroup, MIT Media Lab, U.S. Green Building Council, Home Automatic Inc., and ReadyMade will join an already astounding slate of eco-designers in discussions at Greener Gadgets on February 25 in New York City. Previously announced speakers include Yves Behar, fuseproject; Robert Fabricant, frog design; Sarah Rich, Dwell; Jaymi Heimbuch, Treehugger; Jeff Omelchuck, Green Electronics Council; and Joe Hutsko, Greener Gadgets for Dummies. Check out the latest schedule and presenter bios.
Vehicle Security 101 Jan 28, 2010 01:17:38  If you have a relatively new car, you might think the factory-supplied security features will keep you, your vehicle and your belongings safe. The truth is, most new cars come from the factory with little more than keyless entry, despite the marketing lingo in the brochure. Not only are they ill-equipped to protect your vehicle, factory-installed "security" systems lack many of the features common in aftermarket solutions. Visit DigitalTips.org to take a look at just some of the safety features that an aftermarket security solution delivers.
Consumer Electronics to Grow in 2010, According to CEA Forecast Jan 28, 2010 01:19:15  The CE industry will generate more than $165 billion in U.S. shipment revenues this year, a slight increase from 2009, according to the semi-annual industry forecast released by CEA. The wireless handset category is expected to have a strong 2010, becoming the primary revenue driver for the industry. Smartphones continue to lead the way, generating nearly $17 billion in shipment revenue and more than 52 million unit sales in 2010. The complete report is available free to CEA member companies. Non-members may purchase the study for $2,000 in the CEA store.
Mobile Technology Combating World AIDS Epidemic Jan 28, 2010 01:18:22  Robert Fabricant knows the impact of technology. As vice president of creative for frog design, he leads teams for name brands such as AOL, BBC, Coca-Cola Comcast, GE, MTV, Nextel and Nissan. But some of Fabricant's most important clients also depend on technology to survive. frog's Design for Impact initiative includes Project Masiluleke, which has harnessed the power of mobile technology to combat the world's worst HIV and AIDS epidemic in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. See Fabricant along with fellow designer Yves Béhar, Jay McLellan of HAI, Jeff Omelchuck of EPEAT, Jaymi Heimbuch of TreeHugger, Sarah Rich of Dwell and many others live on February 25 at the Greener Gadgets Conference.
Accessorize Your Electronics Jan 28, 2010 01:16:30  3D TV and tablet computers were all the talk at CES this year, but accessory products are getting a lot of buzz, too. A quick spin through the show floor found several accessories that really caught our eyes (and ears). Read more at CEA Digital Dialogue.
CEA, AE Ventures Launch TechHome Mediterraneo 100 Summit Dec 15, 2009 10:46:07  CEA and AE Ventures have announced a new community and event for residential systems integration companies in Southern Europe: CEA TechHome Mediterraneo (THM). THM will kick off with an online directory of integrators in France, Italy and Spain, followed by the formation of the THM 100 -- the top 100 systems integration companies in the region. In October 2011, the first THM 100 Summit in Milan will host the leading companies for 2.5 days of intensive education, peer-networking, idea-sharing and high quality contacts with vendor sponsors. Sign up for more information.
Give Us Your Best Shot! Dec 15, 2009 10:45:08  Share your photos of your favorite people, places and events for a chance to win a digital SLR camera and more great prizes. Just upload your photo to the CEA's Best Shot Contest by January 8 to enter. Fifteen lucky winners will be randomly selected at the 2010 International CES. Your shot will also be displayed in the Digital Imaging Showcase at the 2010 International CES. For more information, visit www.digitaltips.org/bestshot.
Official International CES Tweetup Dec 15, 2009 10:41:32  International CES Twitter followers are invited to meet the CEA Social Media Team and other members of our online community at the Official CES Tweetup, hosted by the Las Vegas Hilton. Meet social media mavens, talk tech, and enjoy our drink specials! First time tweeters are welcome. Keep following CES on Twitter and use the #CES hashtag to keep up with the action.
Mark of Excellence Awards Open for Entries Dec 15, 2009 10:40:50  The Mark of Excellence awards call for entries is open! Enter today and gain the credibility and awareness you deserve for your products and services. Visit www.CE.org/MarkofExcellence from December 7, 2009 through January 15, 2010 to begin the online process. The Mark of Excellence awards program culminates with the announcement of the winners at EHX Spring in Orlando, FL, at the Orange County Convention Center.
Social Media Jungle @ CES 2010 Nov 24, 2009 11:25:48  It's wild out there in the social media jungle! Unbridled growth and tens of millions of "addicts" have made social media an unstoppable force that's changing the way we live and work. Sit in on state-of-the-industry updates, and get a candid look at how social media disrupts the workplace by empowering companies to lower burn rates. Plus, you'll learn how companies can use social media to motivate consumers and drive product sales without increasing costs. Check out details on this conference track.Learn about all conference sessions at CES: SuperSessions. CES Knowledge Tracks. Partner Programs. Keynotes. To add any CES conference session to your schedule during CES, login with the credentials you received during general registration or begin your CES registration now.
CEA and ASHA Continue Collaboration to Promote Safe Listening Nov 24, 2009 11:17:50 .png) CEA continues its work with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to promote safe listening habits. CEA and ASHA partnered with leading children's musicians Billy Jonas, Justin Roberts, Brady Rymer and Linda Severt to produce 30- and 60-second audio PSAs with each artist promoting safe listening tips for children of all ages. The PSAs will run in radio markets where ASHA's "Listen to Your Buds Safe Listening Concerts" are held. The two organizations also partnered to produce a new Listening for a Lifetime brochure to promote safe listening, in tandem with ASHA's Listen To Your Buds campaign, which teaches young children how to protect their hearing.
What Does the Public Think About E-Waste Recycling? Nov 24, 2009 11:11:22  A new Pike Research study, Electronics Recycling and E-Waste Issues, sheds light on the public's opinion regarding the problem of escalating waste from discarded, outdated electronic devices. This independent survey found that while 76 percent of Americans consider recycling to be the best option for reducing e-waste, only 10 percent believes the financial responsibility rests with manufacturers. Thirty-seven percent of those surveyed think recycling services should be free, and nearly the same amount (35 percent) feel that curbside e-waste pickup, similar to municipal trash pickup, should be provided. Read more on CEA Digital Dialogue and let us know your thoughts.
Regen Shines as Another i-stage Success Story Nov 24, 2009 11:10:11  Regen's ReNu is proving that i-stage will not hit a sophomore slump, as the winner of the second annual competition has already garnered critical praise on par with the inaugural champ boxee. In the same month that boxee announced expansions to its own product line, Regen took the spotlight and charged up tech and environmental blogs alike, with TreeHugger saluting it as the sexiest of solar chargers. Regen's star power has also made it the first i-stage winner to take home a CES Innovations Design and Engineering Award, in the portable power category. Check out some of the early praise for Regen's line of solar-powered products, which won't even hit the market until 2010.
Interactive TV Webcast: Engaging the Viewer Nov 23, 2009 06:20:57  This CEA webcast will assess and gauge interest and consumer demand for specialized activities and features accessed through televisions, examine current habits and attitudes related to television viewing, and help participants understand the impact these activities will have on manufacturers and content providers going forward. Register now!
Automotive Webcast: How Products and Retailers Color the Experience Nov 23, 2009 02:49:50  This CEA webcast will uncover the factors that drive consumers to purchase in-vehicle electronics, what motivates their choice of retail channel, as well as an examination of the retail buying experience as told from the consumer's perspective. Don't miss this pertinent and insightful presentation! Register now!
CES Knowledge Track: Technology and the Environment Nov 16, 2009 04:42:02  Green is the color of choice for increasing numbers of consumers. If they're asking, "Why buy a model that uses 700 kw per year when this one uses only 430?" rest assured that manufacturers are thinking up new ways to design, package and label more eco-friendly electronics. Discover what's being done to boost efficiencies, educate consumers and refine recycling before obsolete gadgets hit the graveyard. Check out details on the Technology and the Environment Knowledge Track. To add any CES conference session to your schedule during CES, login with the credentials you received during general registration or begin your CES registration now.
New CEA Study Segments Digital Photographer Market Nov 16, 2009 04:38:55  Six segments of digital photographers exist according to a new CEA analysis. The study, The Digital Photographer - Segmenting the Market to Gain Deeper Understanding, shows the segments are the Frustrated Photogs making up 25 percent of the market, Digital Curators (23 percent), One-Click Wonders (15 percent), Feature-Focused Photogs (16 percent), Picture Happy Socialites (10 percent) and Digital Mavericks (10 percent). While only one percent of digital photographers consider themselves to be professionals or experts, the vast majority (63 percent) consider themselves to be average users. The complete study is available free to CEA members. Non-members may purchase the study at the CEA store.
Next Big Thing CES SuperSession: I Want My IPTV Nov 16, 2009 03:29:03 .gif) Whether we're streaming video to our smart phones or anticipating net-connected televisions, the promise of an on-demand world is upon us. The model for video delivery is fundamentally changing, driving consumers to want free content any time, to any device. So what's the holdup? In this year's session, CNET will gather industry leaders to find out. Check out details on this session.
CES Session Highlight: The Twitter Revolution Nov 12, 2009 08:56:18  Tens of millions of your customers are Twittering like crazy about their activities, their interests, and yes, their consumer electronics purchases. The Parnassus Group, host of the Twitter Conferences, will bring to the International CES stage real-world examples of companies taking full advantage of this new social media platform. Check out details on this session. Learn about all conference sessions at CES: SuperSessions. CES Knowledge Tracks. Partner Programs. Keynotes. To add any CES conference session to your schedule during CES, login with the credentials you received during general registration or begin your CES registration now.
UP NEXT at CES Shares Smartest Ways to Profit from Media Content Nov 12, 2009 03:47:41  For all CES attendees focused on the content and entertainment opportunities, UP NEXT at CES is a series of sessions that cuts through the new media hype and presents real-world strategies for monetizing all forms of media content across the most promising platforms. From smartphones to broadband-enabled HDTVs, consumer electronics are a vital part of the value chain. UP NEXT is where the best creative, business and technical talent shares and compares the smartest ways to produce, promote and profit from media content.
A New Addition to Your Social Media Circle Nov 12, 2009 03:44:00  Expand your social circle at the world's largest and coolest display of consumer technology. Keep on top of the global conversation buzzing about you, your competitors, and the brightest stars of 2010. Visit the CES Social Circle, a powerful social networking aggregator, beginning in December to catch the momentum unveiled around tech's must-see and must-have new hits. The site, created in partneship with Jess3, will analyze trends from Twitter, YouTube, Flickr and across the blogosphere, providing real time data on the products, brands and personalities behind the annual stage for innovation. If you would like your company's official Twitter account to be included, please contact Joe Gizzi.
Threadless Design Challenge Highlights Innovation Movement Nov 12, 2009 03:16:22  CEA and Threadless.com, the community-based t-shirt company, have launched the "Threadless Loves Innovation" design challenge. The winner, whose t-shirt will be produced for retail, will receive a free trip to the 2010 International CES in Las Vegas and a host of other prizes. Designers are asked to depict technology innovations of the past, present or future, depending on how they are inspired by the challenge. Designs are scored on a scale of zero to five by members of the Threadless.com community, which has two million registered users. In addition to a round-trip plane ticket and pass to the International CES, the winner will receive a three-day stay at the Wynn hotel, a $500 Threadless gift certificate, $2,000 in cash, and a Flip video camera to document the trip. The challenge ends on November 15, 2009. Vote or compete!
Qualcomm's Dr. Paul E. Jacobs to Deliver Keynote Address at the 2010 CES Nov 12, 2009 03:15:58  Dr. Paul E. Jacobs, chairman and CEO of Qualcomm, will deliver a keynote address at the 2010 International CES, rounding out an impressive lineup of speakers, including leaders from Microsoft, Intel, Ford, Hisense and Nokia. Dr. Jacobs' keynote address is slated for 11 a.m., Friday, January 8, in the Las Vegas Hilton Center. The 2010 show marks Qualcomm's first International CES keynote address. For more information on the 2010 International CES or to register, visit www.CESweb.org.
CEA Announces Best of Innovations Honorees Nov 12, 2009 03:15:03  The International CES Best of Innovations 2010 Design and Engineering awards honor advancements in design and engineering in 36 consumer electronics product categories. The 2010 award honorees were announced at CES Unveiled: The Official Press Event of the International CES. For more information on the International CES Innovations 2010 Design and Engineering awards, including photos and descriptions of all honorees, visit CESweb.org.
Black Friday Aftermath Webcast, December 2 Nov 06, 2009 02:48:09  Soon Black Friday and the ensuing weekend will be over. How will the industry fare? Join leading analysts from CEA as they walk you through early results from Black Friday weekend and give you an edge on things to come in the final weeks of the year. CEA's Chief Economist and Director of Research Shawn DuBravac will be joined by CEA's Manager of Strategic Research Jessica Boothe to highlight results from the Black Friday weekend and the official start of the holiday shopping season. If you want to know how the holidays are shaping up, don't miss this timely and informative webcast.
High-Performance Audio Comes to Life at The Venetian Nov 06, 2009 02:23:16  When you're at CES, there's a lot of ground to cover. Don't overlook the exhibit space at The Venetian, home to more than 200 high-performance audio exhibitors. Don't miss 88,000 square feet of audio excellence from top manufacturers like Audioquest, Kimber Kable, Meridian America, Paradigm, Pioneer/TAD Home Audio, Polk Audio, Sumiko, Thiel Audio and Vandersteen. From the Las Vegas Convention Center, hop on the free Venetian Express for a quick trip to this great venue, the shuttle makes the loop every 10 minutes. If you need to refuel at The Venetian, you'll find a variety of restaurants and two food courts to serve you. The intimate Venetian Tower Suites and Meeting Rooms are the perfect place to hear the latest high-performance sound technology. Don't miss a note!
Greener Gadgets Design Competition Open for Entries Nov 06, 2009 02:18:13  Calling all emerging designers! We at the Greener Gadgets Conference are looking for an intelligent design that helps solve issues of energy efficiency, carbon footprint, sustainable lifestyles or development in nations off the grid. This year's Greener Gadgets Design Competition will highlight a new class of standout sustainable products, from those that create their own energy to those that minimize the need for any electricity at all. Our most verdant finalists will be judged in front of a live audience at the Greener Gadgets Conference in New York City on February 25, 2010. Think you've got a winning product? Enter today for a chance at $5,000 in prizes.
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