As we move ever closer to the critical Q4 trading period, Futuresource Consulting takes a look at some of the hot product segments, providing an insight into where the CE market is going and what movements we should expect to see on the UK high street in the run up to Christmas.
Flat Panel TVs
Consumer appetite [...]

CommunicAsia, 17 June 2009 – GlobeCast will provide domestic and international broadcast delivery via satellite for all SD and HD feeds as well as an international broadcast booking centre for tape playout and SNG services for the upcoming World Games, to be held on16-26 July 2009.
The LIVE World feed which includes the pre-programme, opening and [...]

Malware cashing in on the Olympics fan-following may affect MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel applications on your computer, which could allow remote attackers to take complete control of an affected system, or cause the application to crash, warns Trend Micro
New Delhi, August 18, 2008: While China hosts the 2008 Summer Olympics in the [...]

With Some Olympic Athletes’ Contracts in the Millions, Teams Use Insurance to Protect Their Stars
An injured star in the 2008 Olympics may cost his country a chance at the gold, but his injury may cost his pro team millions.
Many athletes in the Beijing Olympics play professionally for teams around the world. These professional [...]

Program Offers Unprecedented Personalization of Real-Time Olympics Coverage with Text, Photo and Video Updates and Largest Number of Sports Categories Available
SinglePoint, a provider of mobile interactivity and mobile advertising, was selected to build a mobile alerts program for NBC Olympics during the network’s coverage of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Recently launched, the NBC Olympics [...]

The beloved Giant Panda, critically-endangered Snow Leopard, and ferocious King Cobra are just a few of the stars featured in Xeko’s newest eco-adventure game collection, Mission: China. Already stirring up excitement in anticipation of the Summer ’08 Olympics in Beijing, Mission: China is the fourth Xeko card collection to be introduced in just over two [...]

CLASSIC ANIMATED SERIES DEBUTS AUGUST 7 AS PART OF CHANNEL’S MONTH-LONG OLYMPIC-THEMED PROGRAMMING
LOS ANGELES, August 6, 2008 — Kabillion, the Emmy®-winning kids’ entertainment service, has obtained the classic 1960s animated TV series “Underdog” and it will debut on both the VOD and online platforms beginning August 7. The premiere also kicks off Kabillion’s series [...]

Smartly-Priced Performance Wear Collection Enhances Company’s Active Wear Departments
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) today announced the launch of Xersion, a new private brand offering the modern lifestyle customer a performance wear collection that delivers style and quality at a smart price. Launching in JCPenney stores, online at jcp.com and in catalog this [...]

An ongoing investigation of Olympics ticket scams has identified defrauded consumers throughout the world, according to the law firm of Moriarty Leyendecker Erben.
The law firm – whose senior partner, Jim Moriarty, was himself victimized by an official-looking ticket web site – has been contacted by individuals in several nations since the firm launched a [...]

Phone and Service Packages Make Travel to China More Convenient and Hassle-Free With Local English Speaking Personal Concierge Service
Yoyoor, the smart mobile phone rental and travel assistance service company for English speakers, will have convenient mobile phone rental packages available for travelers visiting China for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. The full-featured phones will [...]