Attendees Hear Keynote Address from Congresswoman Shelley Berkley and Sessions on Smartphone Innovations and Emerging International Markets LAS VEGAS -- The impact of the presidential election on the consumer electronics industry and the latest advancements in portable connectivity were among the topics discussed on Day Two of the 2008...
ARLINGTON, Va. -- At the ninth annual Consumer Electronics Hall of Fame awards ceremony held last night, 12 prominent industry leaders joined the 121 inventors, engineers, retailers, journalists and executives inducted since 2000. Speaking at the Consumer Electronics Association's CEA([R]) Industry Forum in Las Vegas, Gary Shapiro, president and...
Boxee Wins New Technology Prize at CEA's Industry Forum LAS VEGAS -- The Consumer Electronics Association CEA([R]) today announced that Boxee took top honors at the new i-stage competition, a technology event featuring the most innovative new consumer technology products. The event, which took place yesterday, coincided with CEA's...
ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Consumer Electronics Association CEA([R]) today announced that Nokia President and CEO Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo will deliver a keynote address at the Leaders in Technology Dinner LIT, to be held at the 2009 International CES([R]). Produced by CEA, the 2009 International CES, the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow,...
Top Leaders from Television, Gaming and Semiconductor Industries Join 2009 CES Program ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Consumer Electronics Association CEA([R]) today announced that Anne Sweeney, co-chair, Disney Media Networks and president, Disney-ABC Television Group; Mike Griffith, president and CEO, Activision Publishing and Dirk Meyer, president and CEO of AMD...
Grand Prize Winner Gets State of the Art Home Theater ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Consumer Electronics Association CEA[R] today launched a contest on YouTube to reward consumers who help friends and family transition to digital television DTV. The "Digital TV: Convert Now!" contest encourages the YouTube community to help...
Consumer Electronics Industry Demonstrates Progress Toward Environmental Sustainability ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Consumer Electronics Association CEA([R])today released the first industry-wide consumer electronics CE environmental sustainability report. Environmental Sustainability and Innovation in the Consumer Electronics Industry analyzes the CE industry's progress toward greater environmental sustainability. Conducted for CEA by independent...
In Tough Economy Consumers Spending Less Overall But Allocating More to CE Gifts ARLINGTON, Va. -- Consumer electronics products continue to top the holiday wish lists of adults and teens, resulting in 3.5 percent projected growth in fourth quarter industry shipments over last year, according to new research released...
MINNEAPOLIS -- Digital River, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRIV), a leading provider of global e-commerce solutions, announced that it is a premiere sponsor of the Consumer Electronics Association CEA Industry Forum. At the conference, the company also will be a featured vendor in the Consumer Electronics CE Industry Marketplace. The event is...
Conference and Exhibition Showcases Technology and Toy Industries ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Consumer Electronics Association CEA([R]) and Living in Digital Times Inc., founded by industry veteran Robin Raskin, today announced Kids@Play: Building a Smarter Tomorrow, a conference and exhibition slated for the 2009 International CES([R]). Produced by CEA, the...
Industry and Academic Experts Address Lifestyle and Technology Demands of the Boomer Generation ARLINGTON, Va. -- To showcase the demand for advanced technologies for the boomer market, the Consumer Electronics Association CEA([R]) today announced the first annual Silvers Summit Exhibition and Conference to be held at the 2009 International...
GES Provides Superior Customer Service to International CES Exhibitors LAS VEGAS -- GES Exposition Services, Inc. a national leader in exhibition and event services, announced that International CES([R]) has extended its contract with GES to be the show's official services contractor. The International CES is the world's largest annual...
Call for Submissions Runs October 1 Through November 14 ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Consumer Electronics Association today opened entries for the 2009 Mark of Excellence Awards, presented by CEA's TechHome Division to honor outstanding achievement in custom home electronics products, services and installation. Winners will be announced at an...
ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Consumer Electronics Association CEA([R]) and the National Association of Broadcasters NAB today announced the second semi-final winners of the "Rabbit Ears Pioneers" contest - Tracey Huffman of Astoria, N.Y., and Cara Lustik of Forest Hills, N.Y. The contest encourages over-the-air television viewers to prepare now for...
ARLINGTON, Va. -- In a successful harbinger of the nation's upcoming transition to digital television, all full-power television broadcasting in Wilmington, North Carolina today switches to digital. Residents in Wilmington who watch over-the-air broadcasts on an analog TV have been informed of the need to purchase a digital TV or...
New Pavilion Featuring Innovative Energy Efficient Home Solutions ARLINGTON, Va. -- Electronic House Expo EHX Fall 2008 announced today the emergence of its Green Tech Zone: a new product and industry educational pavilion that will debut at EHX Fall 2008, November 4-7 at the Long Beach Convention Center in...
Consumer Electronics Association CEA:[TABLE OMITTED] About CEA: The Consumer Electronics Association CEA is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $173 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More than 2,200 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry...
Call for Entries Runs August 18 Through September 24 ARLINGTON, Va. -- Entries for the 2009 International CES Innovations Design and Engineering Awards will be accepted today through September 24, 2008, the Consumer Electronics Association CEA([R])announced today. This annual competition honors outstanding design and engineering in 34 consumer electronics...
Interactive Display Designed to Generate Leads for Custom Electronics Professionals ARLINGTON, Va. -- Electronic House Expo EHX, the leading trade show dedicated to the customer electronics industry, today announced it will debut the New Product Showcase at EHX Fall 2008. EHX, produced by EH Events and sponsored by CEA's...
CEA Invites Industry to Discovery Group Meeting During Industry Forum ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Consumer Electronics Association CEA[R] today announced the formation of a discussion group to weigh interest in establishing industry technical standards for portable and handheld devices, such as MP3 players, GPS devices, video displays and cameras....