CEATAC Offers a Glimpse of Greener Gadgets to Come

Pedro Hernandez
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Join the Discussion

Trade shows like CEATEC are increasingly showcasing energy-efficient
consumer electronics. Source: switchstyle

This year at CEATEC, Japan's consumer electronics trade show, 3-D displays and Toshiba’s time-shifting, Cell chip-based LCD television are generating all the buzz. But what about green electronics? Officially, the theme of this year's gathering is "Digital Convergence — Defining the Shape of Our Future." Unofficially, there's a strong undercurrent of energy-efficient innovation that electronics makers are harnessing and pouring into products that will soon end up in consumers' hands. […]

Question of the Week

What energy-efficient features do you want to see in your electronics?

Enterprise Growth Drives SSD Revenues

Enterprise sales are more than compensating for stagnant notebook adoption caused by high NAND chip prices. Things are set to really take off in 2010 and 2011 as data centers ramp up adoption.

Submitted by Pedro Hernandez
LED Lighting Maker Plans to Add 575 Workers

Durham, N.C.-based Cree is adding hundreds of workers to its payroll to accommodate the growing demand for LED lighting in China and elsewhere.

Submitted by Pedro Hernandez
B&N E-book Reader Reportedly in the Works

The e-reader wars are heating up. Days after Amazon cuts prices and launches an international edition, reports emerge that Barnes & Noble is getting to launch an Android-powered device with touchscreen.

Submitted by Pedro Hernandez
SMB Goes Green, Finds a Home in the Cloud

Baltimore, Md.-based Analysys bounced back from a bad turn by virtualizing servers and moving services to the cloud. All told, this SMB has recouped its green IT investments in four months and is saving $13,000 a year in energy costs.

Submitted by Pedro Hernandez
PG&E Responds to $11,857 Utility Bill

Rigorous and continuous testing of smart grid equipment and ultra-responsive customer service departments can help utilities avoid smart meter mistrust.

Submitted by Pedro Hernandez