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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

Staples and SunEdison Dedicate Maryland's Largest Rooftop Solar Installation

The 1.01 Megawatt Solar System Provides Power Equal to that Used by More Than 100 Homes Annually

7 Jan 2010

Pandigital Announces Photo Mail LED Digital Photo Frame for Photo Sharing

Pandigital today debuts the Pandigital Photo Mail LED Digital Photo Frame - a next-generation, wirelessly connected digital photo frame that conveniently accepts photos emailed from family and friends. The frame will connect through AT&T's wireless network and is expected to be available early this year.

7 Jan 2010

PSE+G Chooses Developers for 12MW Solar Energy Projects in New Jersey

PSE&G is starting the New Year by announcing it has selected four sites and developers for over $50 million in investments in 12 megawatts of grid-connected solar energy. PSE&G hopes to start construction at its sites in Edison, Hamilton, Linden and Trenton this spring, with projects completed this summer and fall.

7 Jan 2010

Researchers Find UV LED Light Can be Used to Treat Focal Epilepsy

Researchers from the University of Minnesota Medical School discovered that light from an ultraviolet diode (UV LED) reduced "seizure-like" activity in a rat epilepsy model. During the study, UV light released gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) from the "caged" compound carbonyl amino butanoic acid (BC204).

7 Jan 2010

Report on Market Potential of Miniature Solar Cells

Solar power is the technology of obtaining usable energy from the light of the Sun. Solar energy has been used in many traditional technologies for centuries and has come into widespread use where other power supplies are absent, such as in remote locations and in space.

7 Jan 2010

Report Released on Top Solar PV Markets of Europe

In recent years, Europe has maintained its positions as the global leader in solar PV power generation, with more than two-third of world's solar photovoltaic installed capacity. Germany, which is one of the largest market for solar PV deployment as well as the leading producer of solar cells and modules, along with new markets like Spain, Italy, France, and Portugal have further strengthened the position of the European market.

7 Jan 2010