The PC industry grew over the past two decades mostly due to the standard “Wintel” platform — that is, Microsoft Windows-based machines running on Intel microprocessors (or chips compatible with Intel’s …
‘Consumer Products’ Archive
Semiconductors in 2009: Better than expected
by Jeff Dorsch, February 9, 2010, 12:06 pmThanks to a surge in sales late in the year, the worldwide semiconductor industry was able to finish 2009 with a total of $226.3 billion, the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) reported last week. That …
Coca-Cola goes green at the 2010 Olympic Games
by Jessica Jimenez, February 4, 2010, 9:48 amWith the majority of the sports world fixated on Miami and this year’s Super Bowl match-up — Geaux Saints! — another major sporting event is about to commence as well. February 12 …
Apple’s iPad: Game-changer or gonzo gadget?
by Jeff Dorsch, January 28, 2010, 2:24 pmGadget lust is abroad in the world, and it won’t be sated until Apple starts selling the new iPad tablet computer this spring.
There hasn’t been a torrent of news coverage …
Textbooks for Apple’s Tablet?
by Alexandra Biesada, January 25, 2010, 8:56 amNot since Moses came down from Mount Horeb with the Ten Commandments has a tablet been the focus of so much attention. As most of you probably know by now, Apple may …
Gliding down Electric Avenue
by Jeff Dorsch, January 15, 2010, 4:19 pmAmong the sights at this year’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit — Look! There’s Nancy Pelosi! — is the Electric Avenue exhibition, where all-electric vehicles are being shown and demonstrated. …
And more on the Consumer Electronics Show
by Jeff Dorsch, January 13, 2010, 4:27 pmThe International Consumer Electronics Show wrapped up in Las Vegas over the weekend, with many interesting product trends on view. Later in the week we’ll turn to the North American …
The Google phone finally lands; Tablets brought down from the mountaintop
by Jeff Dorsch, January 8, 2010, 4:48 pmWhen the G1 wireless phone arrived in 2008, it was hailed as the vanguard of smartphones, taking advantage of Google’s Android mobile device software. The promise of Android was more fully realized …
Year-end look at the semiconductor industry
by Jeff Dorsch, December 31, 2009, 5:07 pmAbout the best thing people in the semiconductor industry can say about 2009 is, “Thank goodness that’s over!” 2010 looks to be a stronger year for microchip sales as the recession fades and people start buying more consumer …
