Smart Home News

More than 21% of U.S. adults own an Apple product

More than 21% of American adults own one of Apple's core products -- the iPod, iPhone or iPad -- according to research by Experian Simmons.

Ready to Take Control: The IPad as Universal Connector

Yes, these apps are already available for smartphones and on dedicated systems like the EnergyHub monitor and the Control 4 home automation system.

Video game sales climbed 6% in March


With sales of software and accessories up 10% and 11%, respectively, the overall video game industry in March expanded 6%, to $1.52 billion, according to NPD Group.

Big demand this year for front-projector products


All the hard work in advancing technologies and pushing products out is paying off for vendors as a new study reports that worldwide front-projector shipments will hit nearly 8 million this year, which represents a 30% spike from 2009.

What will take over for the DVD in the video world?


The DVD, once the white-hot hope of the home-video industry, appears to have reached its apex of popularity as other technologies -- Blu-ray, VOD and 3-D, to name just a few -- vie for their turn on center stage.

TV maker debuts 3-D TV that doesn't require glasses

Newsight, a Japanese manufacturer, has introduced a 70-inch 3-D TV that uses what is known as parallax-barrier technology so that viewers won't have to wear glasses to get the three-dimensional effect.

Moving Taped Past to Hard-Drive Future

Now that hard-drive video storage has become so cheap, taped memories can be moved into a computer with a minimum of fuss.

Panasonic increases production of 3-D plasma TVs 30%


Panasonic, one of the first CE companies to sell 3-D television sets, said that the market demand had been so good that it would increase production.

Your Financial Situation, in the Palm of Your Hand

Several applications for smartphones let you monitor your money, including a free app that has color-coded spending summaries.

Panasonic Cameras Most Reliable, Survey Finds

Panasonic is the most reliable digital camera, according to a study of 60,000 cameras by SquareTrade, a company that sells warranties for tech products.