Archive for the 'Electronics' Category

Supply Shortages Predicted for New iPhone

Categorized Under: Apple, Electronics, iPhone 4, IPS, new iPhone, Retina Display No Commented

Supply shortages predicted for new iPhone

Electronics Recycling Law Passed in New York

Categorized Under: Electronic Waste, Electronics, Electronics Legislation, New York, Recycling No Commented

Several electronics manufacturers have expressed concern due to the varying laws affecting the disposal of their products from state to state. Other states that have passed electronics recycling laws in the past decade include California, Maine, Maryland, Washington, and Minnesota, among others.

FTC Proposes Consumer Electronics Tax

Categorized Under: Consumer Electronics Tax, Electronics, federal trade commission, Newspapers No Commented

In response to the dwindling revenues and subscriptions to print and paper-based news media over the past decade, the Federal Trade Commission has suggested placing a 5% tax on consumer electronics in order to provide support to these organizations.

Nintendo and Lenovo Rank Poorly in Guide to Greener Electronics

Categorized Under: Electronics, Greenpeace, Guide to Greener Electronics, Lenovo, Nintendo, Video Games No Commented

Nintendo and Lenovo continue to rate as the two worst companies for “green” activities in the 15th release of Greenpeace’s “Guide to Greener Electronics.”

Best Buy Launches New CinemaNow Movie Download Service

Categorized Under: Best Buy, CinemaNow, Downloadable Movies, Electronics, Movies No Commented

Best Buy expands into downloadable movies with CinemaNow service.