ELECTRONICS

The market for all types of electronic equipment will continue to grow in 2007, one research firm predicts, propelled by accelerated by data processing, consumer electronics and wired communications segments.

Samsung Electronics has announced the world's first 3-megapixel CMOS image sensor on Thursday, targeting the new product for ultra-thin cell phones.

Palm Inc.'s (NASDAQ: PALM) Treo branded smartphone will be available on SingTel Ltd wireless services, the companies announced on Thursday, bringing the smartphone to Singapore for the first time.

For the first time, DVD players were found in more U.S. households compared to VCR players, according to new research.

Palm Inc.'s (NASDQ: PALM) Treo 680 smartphone will be available on Orange France's Business Services, the companies announced on Monday.

Dell Computer (NASDAQ: DELL) and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) announced the availability of a unified, networked storage system for file and application data for businesses of all sizes.

Sony introduced its first high-definition robotic camera on Thursday. The unit is designed for videoconferencing, distance learning, houses of worship and corporate training purposes.

Environmental group Greenpeace ranked Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) Computer last in an environmental report on Wednesday for its lack of ‘green' policies ranking technology companies by their effect on the environment.

Shipments of graphics chips edged higher in the third quarter of 2006, with semiconductor firm Nvidia (NASDQ: NVDA) gaining market share from rivals.

Computer maker, Dell Inc., announced a number of products on Monday aimed at creating more energy efficient desktops and data-centers.

Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB) announced it has opened a new office in the Republic of Korea, on Monday.

Semiconductor firm Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE:AMD) is projected to see record growth to become one of the top 10 chip firms worldwide in terms of revenue, according to a report released Monday.

Smartphone sales over the next few years will be driven by emerging applications a new study finds, with different world regions seeking different mobile functionality.

As U.S. shoppers gear up for the Black Friday post-Thanksgiving shopping spree, retailers have been rushing to draw attention to promotions and aggressive price cuts.

Sony Electronics unveiled a new optical recorder for medical professionals on Friday, allowing hospitals to record medical procedures in full high-definition resolution.

Semiconductor firm AMD had once hoped to develop low-cost personal computers for the developing world, however a new filing reveals that the company is abandoning its efforts.

Computer maker Dell Inc. said on Tuesday that it will begin offering new high performance computers and monitors aimed at enticing gamers and enthusiasts.

Hewlett-Packard Co. unveiled powerful, energy-efficient workstations on Tuesday, using Intel Corp.'s newly announced quad-core processors.

The market for small to medium sized displays is continuing to see falling prices, pushing some analysts to believe consolidation between manufacturers may be necessary in the future.

As crowds lined up for the first time in stores across Japan this weekend for the highly anticipated Sony Playstation 3 gaming console, many prospective buyers were sure to be disappointed as company expected to struggle in meeting demand well into next year.

The latest generation of Dell Computer's (DELL) server and workstation lines will feature quad-core processors for the first time, promising higher performance over previous models while using less power.