Tag archive: CEA

According to a recent article at Public Knowledge, cables companies are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reconsider a rule regarding the encryption of the basic cable tier. During the early nineties, a rule was adopted by the FCC to make sure cable companies kept a portion of the broadcast stations completely unencrypted. Commonly known as “basic cable” by the public, these stations can be accessed without the… Read More

According to a report from the Consumer Electronics Association, CES 2012 had approximately 153,000 visitors on the show floor this year. Compared to the 140,000 visitors that attended CES 2011, this constitutes a 9.3 percent increase in total attendees. The CEA claims that this was the largest show in the history of the event and approximately one fifth of the attendees were from areas outside the United States. The show also saw a 15 percent… Read More

According to Microsoft's head of corporate communications Frank Shaw, the software giant plans to discontinue the relationship with the Consumer Electronics Show after the upcoming show during January 2012. In previous years, Microsoft has taken up a significant portion of space in the Central Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The reason behind pulling out of the event is attributed to different timing on software and hardware… Read More

Gone are the days when bring a gadget enthusiast means you’ll be shackled to a chair in front of a screen, or forever attached to your couch. Earlier this year, the Consumer Electronics Association released Getting Fit with Consumer Electronics, a study that revealed technology was actually helping consumers get in shape.  According to the study “consumers who use fitness technologies view exercise and fitness technologies more positively… Read More

After all the hype, it may be that there was little substance to ESPN’s 3D coverage. In an interview, the company’s own director of technology, Jonathan Pannaman admitted in a press conference in Europe that the sports network has not seen a clear return on investment. Even so, ESPN isn’t quite ready to give up on it. But halfway through its year trial, shouldn’t there be some indication of whether or not it will succeed? Is there really no way… Read More

The Obama administration has already had a profound impact on technology.  From charging Intel with antitrust violations to taking majority ownership of GM and Chrysler, the administration's actions have profoundly affected the tech landscape.  And as new decisions, such as the proposed ACTA treaty and Copenhagen climate promises loom, the Obama administration is a hot topic at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show.

Consumer electronics sales figures for 2004 and projected sales for 2005 both look to be strong, according to new figures out from the Consumer Electronics Association. Growth seemed to be especially strong in digital cameras, flat panel displays, wireless communication devices and MP3 players. The CEA report, according to the trade organization, reveals that projected 2005 figures across the industry indicate increased revenue… Read More

Do you purchase accessories to further enhance your consumer electronics enjoyment? If you do, you are part of the projected increase in revenue growth the Consumer Electronics Association is expecting to see for this year. A new report out by the CEA looked at trends in buying patterns of consumers towards accessories for their home electronics. Based upon their analysis, it was determined that growth in this category should see… Read More

In-flight use of wireless data, rather than voice functionality, should be permitted for individuals who choose to use wireless phones, email devices, PDAs or laptops while flying, urged the ConsumerElectronics Association (CEA) in comments filed today with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). In its comments, CEA called for careful evaluation of changes to rules regarding the use of portable electronic devices aboard aircraft.… Read More

A hard deadline to end analog television broadcasts will help “foster the creation of new, high-skill jobs and it will promote America's technology leadership in an increasingly competitive world,”said Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) President and CEO Gary Shapiro in testimony delivered today before a congressional committee. Shapiro made his comments before a hearing held by the HouseCommittee on Energy and… Read More

U.S. households now own an average of 25 consumer electronics products, according to the 2005 “CE Ownership and Market Potential” study released today by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA). Moreover, each U.S. household typically spends more than $1,250 annually on consumer electronics (CE) products. The study also reveals that households are equally enthusiastic about their content, owning on average approximately 100… Read More

Broadcasters need to figure out a business model that actually works for them in the new digital age and sell Americans what they really want – HDTV, advised Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)President and CEO Gary Shapiro in remarks delivered yesterday before the Advanced Television Systems Committee's (ATSC) Annual Meeting. The meeting is being held in Washington, D.C. this week. Shapiro delivered his remarks as… Read More

The broadcast industry should stop pushing for regulations on other industries, “remove its shackles” and market the value of its digital service to consumers, said Consumer Electronics Association(CEA) President and CEO Gary Shapiro. Shapiro shared his views on the digital television (DTV) transition and the broadcast industry in a speech delivered yesterday during NAB2005, the annualconvention produced by the National Association… Read More

CEA (Consumer Electronics Association) announced the figure at the National Show, the annual cable industry conference being held this week in San Francisco, where CEA also is showcasing asampling of the scores of digital cable-ready products now available to consumers. The new DCR high-definition sets, which provide access to digital HDTV programming and other premium channels without a set-top box, are favored by 71 percent of American… Read More

CEA announced the figure at the National Show, the annual cable industry conference being held this week in San Francisco, where CEA also is showcasing a sampling of the scores of digital cable-readyproducts now available to consumers. The new DCR high-definition sets, which provide access to digital HDTV programming and other premium channels without a set-top box, are favored by 71 percent of American consumers, according to a random… Read More