122 posts and columns on consumer electronics
The Only Thing You’ll Need to Read About Saving Money on Black Friday
Ben Franklin was on to something when he said, “Time is money.”Voices
Sony Struggles to Stay in the Game
In just three months, Sony Corp. went from a company on the mend to one whose recovery is now in serious doubt.Voices
Beats By Dre Looks to Drop HTC
The maker of the popular Beats by Dr. Dre headphones is looking to buy out its Asian partner and bring in a new investor that can provide it with fresh funds for growth, people familiar with the matter said.Chip Sales Grew in May at Fastest Rate in Three Years
A metric that doesn’t lie.Jawbone Hires Microsoft’s Mindy Mount as President to Turbocharge Ops
A new leader for the high-profile gadget maker.Voices
Panasonic Posts Another Full-Year Loss
Panasonic Corp. Friday posted net losses exceeding ¥750 billion ($7.4 billion) for the second straight year, dragged down by hefty restructuring charges aimed at fixing its ailing electronics business.My, Look at ARM’s Healthy Sales
Tough enough to tackle Intel in the server business? We’ll see.Voices
Google Works on Launching Retail Stores
Google Inc. has been developing plans to launch retail stores in the U.S., said people familiar with the matter, in another sign the company is studying Apple Inc.’s playbook for building a consumer-electronics brand.Voices
Sony Surprises Optimists With Loss
Sony Corp. posted an unexpected quarterly loss on Wednesday, demonstrating the depth of the problems facing its electronics business and deflating a sense of optimism that was reflected in a recent share-price rally.Voices