Audio and Video Devices


The Mother of Reinvention

Some of the most successful products in history, from the Ford Model T to the iPod, were not inventions. Why being best to market, rather than first, is the ...  Read story

Say It With Video

VIDEOTAPES HAVE BEEN A POPULAR SELLING TOOL WITHIN THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY FOR YEARS. IT TOOK A SMART CEO TO REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL IN THE CONSUMER MARKET AS...  Read story

Do Not Pass Go

Dual deck VCR manufacturer sues Japan Inc. for blocking access to parts.  Read story

Seeing Is Believing

Tips on the use and features of video camcorders in business.  Read story

Eye on the Sparrow

Company is marketing a video bird-identification board game.  Read story

Survey: Even Skeptics Are Embracing Technology

Nov. 9, 2005 --Faced with evermore user-friendly features and expanded capabilities, a growing number of consumers are embracing technolog...  Read story

Riding Apple's Coattails

When Apple speaks, industry listens. While millions of iPod fans are thrilled about the upcoming iPhone, companies that make up the $1 billion accessories ma...  Read story

Intermedia Compliant With iPod

The company's business e-mail application is now accessible via secure IMAP.  Read story

iPods Pose Security Risk

More than two-thirds of IT managers and executives believe iPods and other portable storage devices are a growing threat to data leakage in the workplace,...  Read story

Why Cornice Said No, Thanks, to Apple

Apple wanted Cornice to supply tiny hard drives for a new device, the iPod Mini. Would it be completely nuts to say no?  Read story

The Show Must Go On

Lightweight and affordable, LCD projectors can maximize the effectiveness of your computer-generated presentations.  Read story

Gift Guide: For the Road

Whether travelling to work, school or Bermuda, these portables will please any lucky recipient.  Read story

Q: Is the U.S. Losing Its Economic Edge?

A: not a chance, thanks to innovative entrepreneurs and curious consumers. Amar Bhidé on why the techno-nationalists have it all wrong.  Read story

How I Did It: Jeff Grady, President, Digital Lifestyle Outfitters

As told to Patrick J. Sauer Industry: Consumer Products 2006 Inc. 500 Ranking: Read story

Life After Apple

Last October , we introduced you to Cornice, a Colorado technology company that had decided...  Read story

Case Study

The Problem: Lance Fried planned to sell his waterproof MP3 players in surf shops. But could he really say no to the big-box retailers?  Read story

Case Study Update: Outside the Big Box

When we wrote about Lance Fried in April 2005, the CEO of San Diego-based Freestyle Audio was thinking about turning down a tempting offer from several big-b...  Read story

Taking the Show On the Road

With a tuner and the ability to play movies, this new media player just may trump the iPod.  Read story

Seeing the iPod as a Security Threat

Is the iPod a computer security threat?  Read story

Top 30 Entrepreneurs Under 30 - Ben Kaufman, Mophie

#1 BEN KAUFMAN MOPHIE Age: 20 Location:Read story

Move Over, Sony

Just when everyone has written off consumer electronics, a few firms are bucking the trend. Can America make computers if it can't make TVs?  Read story

The Return of the Walkman

Sony challenges the iPod Touch with its new X Series Walkman.  Read story

Sold On Rock

The extravagant sums that can be spent on special-events sponsorship suggest how highly many companies value direct access to their target markets. To be ...  Read story

Tech Talk

From iPods to paperless publishing, some of the nation's top entrepreneurs sound off about the role technology plays in their companies.  Read story

Gear: Disconnected (In a Good Way)

This spring's new wireless devices more than cut the cord. They'll let you make free phone calls from a hot spot, transfer pictures to your computer from acr...  Read story

Making Tracks

Pick the Nike MP3Run by Philips as your running mate.  Read story

Gear: Roaming Holiday

These new pintsize electronics will help you get more done and have more fun--and they're portable enough to take just about anywhere. Just try not to use th...  Read story

Sound Strategy

Profile of a start-up company founder's attempts to sell stereo speakers directly to the consumer.  Read story

A Little Office Music

Information on various office stereos.  Read story

The Big Picture

This year's top company thrives in the electronics industry despite intense price pressure.  Read story

The iPhone Economy Emerges

Consumers are eagerly waiting to get their hands on Apple's upcoming iPhone. But a number of small accessory makers are already cashing in.  Read story

Grist: The Second-Mover Advantage

Despite all the business wisdom exhorting you to smash the rules and shatter the paradigms, it can be just as smart to let others do the trailblazing.  Read story

Product Roundup: Home-Office Helpers

Getting work done at home is easier with tools designed to speed the input, output, and processing of information in a relaxed environment.  Read story

Scout's Honor

Looking for clues in a job applicant's past that might predict future performance.  Read story

A New Threat: Podslurping

Seemingly harmless gadgets, such as MP3 players and cell phones, can be used by employees to download increasingly large amounts of company data. Here are...  Read story

Trick Out Your PC

Cool new peripherals to upgrade your desktop  Read story

The Ultimate Home Theater

Whether you're watching this year's Oscar noms or your favorite blow-stuff-up movie, these top-of-the-line devices will transform your living room into a mov...  Read story

Color Tech

Color Tech A top-notch camera system is essential for capturing high-impact pictures of products, people, and processes. Read story

What Products Should I Sell?

My business is to show people where they can find products to sell without investing a single penny in inventory. The approach is called drop shipp...  Read story

Young Workers Lack Savings Plans

A survey gives younger employees failing grades in financial literacy.  Read story