3M lowers year outlook on slowing global growth
Americans put the brakes on purchases of LCD TVs and other electronics this summer. That didn't help manufacturers like 3M Co. — which rely on those expensive goods to drive their business. Full story
Americans put the brakes on purchases of LCD TVs and other electronics this summer. That didn't help manufacturers like 3M Co. — which rely on those expensive goods to drive their business. Full story
What we're following: - Global alert issued after alleged Iran assassination plot- Hurricane Jova slams Mexican coast- BlackBerry outages continue for third dayAnd did you see...- Sony recalls 1.6 million LCD TVs- Senate kills President Obama's jobs bill- Woman sues … Full story
RECALL (Indiana’s NewsCenter) – The Sony Corp. says it is recalling 1.6 million LCD TVs globally because of a defect that can trigger overheating, smoke and melting parts. Full story
Believe it or not, that $1,000 TV you're buying probably makes the store only a few dollars. The markup on TVs is very small. But that $100 HDMI cable the salesman sold you? That has $90-plus of profit, easy. Full story
There are two types of TV technologies available to holiday TV buyers: plasma and LCD. Each has its benefits and drawbacks, but even these may be mitigated by the viewing environment. Full story
If you've shopped for an HDTV, you've probably seen an array of display-technology terms bandied about in the fine-print specs listings. Here's what you need to know about them. Full story
A "Higher Performance" HDMI cable from Monster advertises "faster speed" for 240Hz/480Hz video, even though the cable you use can't affect the performance of 240Hz/480Hz smooth-motion technology in LCD TVs.