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BC Tech Unveils Miniature Single Use Video Camera for Medical Device Applications

In response to healthcare reform, medical product company BC Tech launches miniature video camera that enables the development of new kinds of 'medical devices with eyes'

7 Jan 2010

Different Colors of Light Can Help Treat Abnormal Brain Activity

Neuroscientists at MIT have developed a powerful new class of tools to reversibly shut down brain activity using different colors of light

7 Jan 2010

Scientists Analyse Pill Quality Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy

Scientists at the University of Maryland, Baltimore have successfully used near-infrared spectroscopy (NIR) -- a method already used to test farm product quality -- to predict how quickly pills dissolve in the body. The experiments could lead to cost savings for drug makers and more consistency in the quality of pills, says Stephen Hoag, PhD, professor, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy.

7 Jan 2010

Toshiba America Unleashes its First LED Light Bulbs at Consumer Electronics Show

CES 2010, LVCC Central Hall, Booth # 12114--Toshiba America, Inc. announced today details of Toshiba’s line-up of eco-products being showcased this year at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, NV, including the company’s first LED light bulbs for the US market.

7 Jan 2010

Panasonic Launches Second Generation Blu-ray Disc Players

Panasonic (NYSE: PC), a major developer and contributor to the success of the Blu-ray format, introduced the industry's only second generation portable Blu-ray Disc players at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show.

7 Jan 2010

New Line of LCD HDTVs for 2010 from Samsung

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, today unveiled its 2010 portfolio of LCD HDTV’s including the 750 and 650 Series. Each includes enhanced picture quality and advanced connectivity. With DLNA networking capabilities, and new Touch of Color™ (ToC™) designs, these HDTVs raise the bar of excellence in their respective categories.

7 Jan 2010

Samsung Announces First LED Data Projector Featuring 1,000 ANSI Lumens

Samsung Electronics America Inc., a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Corporation, today announced the launch of the first LED data projector with 1,000 ANSI lumens (max). With no lamp to replace, the F10M has an LED light source that promises a lifespan of up to 30,000+ hours, and significantly reduces the hassle, environmental impact, and total cost of ownership. The LED light source also maintains its brightness over the entire life of the projector, with industry-leading color intensity and range.

7 Jan 2010

Audiovox to Roll Out New Series of e-Readers Under RCA Brand

International CES, Booth 11006-10506 -- Audiovox Corporation (Nasdaq: VOXX) today announced that it has entered the e-Reader market with a new line to be sold under the RCA brand. The product launch will be supported by e-content delivered through Barnes & Noble, the world's premier destination for e-books, magazines and newspapers.

7 Jan 2010

Audiovox Adds New Models to its Small Wonder Camcorder Portfolio

International CES, Booth 11006-10506 - Audiovox Corporation (Nasdaq: VOXX) today announced additions to its already successful Small Wonder camcorder line by adding several new form factors, including palm-style and active-lifestyle/sports models. There will be six new models; five offering HD video recording, two with a newly designed palm-style form factor for the traditionalist and a rugged/waterproof model for the outdoor enthusiast.

7 Jan 2010

LG Electronics Debuts New LED LCD HDTVs at International CES

INFINIA, an innovative new family of LED LCD HDTVs from LG Electronics that delivers "freedom through infinite possibilities," highlights the company's 2010 lineup of LED LCD HDTVs introduced here today at the International Consumer Electronics Show (Booth #8205).

7 Jan 2010

Woods Hole Group Installs Sun Power Solar Panels at Headquarters

Woods Hole Landholdings (WHLH) in Falmouth has announced that it has outfitted its office building with solar power provided by Beaumont Solar, using panels from Sun Power, the most efficient solar panels currently commercially available on the global market.

7 Jan 2010

STMicroelectronics Unveils Advanced Multi-Touch Touchscreen Controller Chip

Single-chip STMTouch multi-touch controller combines best-in-class processing and software to support economical, low-power gesture-based user experiences

7 Jan 2010

Solar Energy Initiatives Completes 800kW Solar Project for School District in Colorado

Solar Energy Initiatives, Inc. (OTCBB:SNRY), executing on a grass roots campaign, “RENEW THE NATION”, to help redeploy a portion of the U.S. work force and focus on reducing the world’s dependence on fossil fuels by selling solar thermal and photovoltaic (PV) technologies, today announced the 800 kilowatt project with the Canon City School District in Canon City, Colorado has been completed and is scheduled for commissioning this month.

7 Jan 2010

OmniVision Debuts First OmniBSI Pixel Technology Based HD Video Sensor

OmniVision Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: OVTI), a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today unveiled its first native high-definition (HD) video sensor built on OmniBSI(TM) pixel technology.

7 Jan 2010