With its purchase of Microsoft?s Mediaroom properties, Ericsson not only will become the leading player in the market for IPTV set-top box (STB) middleware, it also will be able to expand its IPTV offering into a complete, integrated solution that will give the company a competitive advantage over its rivals.
The LCD TV market fell for the first time ever on an annual basis in 2012, with shipments declining to 209.8 million units, down slightly from 211.3 million in 2011.
With the introduction of the Galaxy S4, Samsung continues to lead the market in the adoption of pressure sensors in smartphones, paving the way for massive growth in the market for these devices in the coming years.
With a focus on lifestyle enhancement, the Galaxy S4 from Samsung transcends the smartphone?s traditional role as a mobile device and places it squarely in the realm of providing personal experiences.
The steady increase in PC capabilities that has justified the upgrade cycle and fueled the long-term growth of the PC market is undergoing a historical deceleration, as evidenced by the slowing increase in DRAM content in notebooks and desktops since 2007.