DTS Details DTS:X Rollout In Home Theaters Calabasas, Calif. Home audio/video receivers (AVRs) and audio/video processors (AVPs) incorporating DTS:X object-based surround decoding will be available starting in the summer, and work is underway to incorporate the technology on Blu-ray discs, in streaming services, and in cinemas, DTS said. More »
Conn's Comps Continue Stumble The Woodlands, Texas Reduced inventory stemming from the West Coast port labor disruption negatively impacted Conn's same-store sales in March, while CE sales decreased because of a soft TV category. More »
Panel: OLED's Advantages Not Hard To See New York OLED display technology not only reproduces the perfect blacks that LCD displays can't deliver, but OLED technology is capable of displaying HDR (high dynamic range) content to its fullest potential when the home HDR standard is finalized, LG product developer Tim Alessi told the press today during an LG-sponsored panel. More »
Sprint Adds Wi-Fi Calling To iPhones Overland Park, Kan. Sprint joined T-Mobile in offering Wi-Fi calling from iPhones. More » TWICE Launches 3rd Annual VIP Awards New York TWICE will hold the third annual VIP Awards program, in which retailers and distributors will have the chance to honor the products that have made the biggest difference in their business. More » Dell To Expand Android Tablets With Detachable Keyboard San Francisco Dell will expand its selection of Android-based tablets with detachable keyboards with May availability of the 10.5-inch Venue 10 7000 with OLED display. More »
Logitech Grows Keys-To-Go Newark, Calif. Logitech continued its mobile accessory expansion with an Android and Windows version of its Keys-To-Go Ultra-Portable Keyboard. More »
CEA's Chupka Given IAEE Woman Of Achievement Award Arlington, Va. Karen Chupka, Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) senior VP of International CES and corporate business strategy, has won the 2015 International Association of Exhibitions and Events' (IAEE) Woman of Achievement award. More »
Imports Recovering After West Coast Port Strike Washington Import cargo volume for the nation's retailers is rebounding after the long West Coast port strike, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). More »
Sell The Season! Dads and Grads & Back-to-School Join TWICE Senior Editor Alan Wolf, New Age Electronics President Fred Towns, and other industry leaders as they take a look at the exciting opportunities that accompany the Dads and Grads and Back-to-School buying seasons. Panelists will share the hottest core and emerging products that will drive sales during these seasons and discuss merchandising strategies for success in stores and online. By attending this webinar, you'll have access to exclusive insight to help you fully capitalize on the abundant opportunities during these all-important retail buying seasons. More »