Electronics: The Must-Have Accessory by Chris Robertson
You might not see iPods on Paris runways, but electronics have undergone a transformation from a utilitarian necessity to a fashion accessory. While electronics aren't exactly replacing jewelry as a status symbol - bling is still the thing - the types of gadgets a person can't live without... Plasma and LCD televisions are proudly displayed on walls, while microchips are finding their way into our kitchen appliances. ... When the X-Box 360 sold out before Christmas 2005, eBay sellers raked in the cash for the must-have gaming console, which sold on the auction site for $1,000 or more.

The Future Arrives As Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Becomes Reality by Stan Allen
As the Consumer Electronics Show is kicking off 2005 in Las Vegas, one of the stars promises to be the emerging technology of Ultra-Wideband (UWB). UWB is wireless networking that is used for a multitude of electronic components and devices ranging from high definition TV, portable digital... Your large LCD or plasma TV screen can be hung on any wall with no wires to attach. ... To make this possible, UWB provides the vehicle to connect television programs, movies, games, output from hand-held devices, etc.

Digital Signage Solutions Help Improve Hotel Employee Productivity by Josh Coffman
Hotels typically lag behind other industries in terms of technology spending. Capital investment is directed toward adding better amenities or renovating the property in efforts to remain competitive or drive occupancy and ADR. Tech spending is on the rise, however, and one emerging area is... A digital signage network generally consists of large flat panel LCD or plasma displays that are driven by networked media players, which are customized, application-specific pcs. ... The meetings or group schedule then gets distributed to outdated television displays and in-room systems.

A Peek Into the Near Future of Electronics Technology by Terry Mitchell
How long do you think DVDs have around? 20 years? 10 years? Actually, they have only been around for about seven years, but it seems like they have been around much longer. Many of us can hardly remember life before DVDs. That can be attributed to how rapidly we can become acclimated to some... Plasma is becoming more common as TVs get bigger and flatter. ... They could be used as the hub for all home entertainment and could enhance a family's experience of television, radio/music, and internet and actually help to combine all of these into one.

Wii Wins by Jason Pullara
So, we got our grubby little hands on a Wii yesterday, and I have to admit that I'm very impressed. Of course, I'm not impressed with the raw horsepower (as Microsoft and Sony soundly thrash the Wii in that department). Instead, I'm more impressed with the overall product: it's sleek, elegant,... It's small enough that it will fit on top of any television set, even those nifty LCD and Plasma displays. ... I never realized how much a strong rumble motor sucked until I played The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, and then picked up my Xbox controller and played a game of Halo 2.

Basic Technology History by Tyler D Falls
Online Technology Source Computers: First Computer Invented: Most people when they think of first computer invented they think Bill Gates. This, however, is not true, for the computer was invented long before Bill Gates was around. Bill Gates only revolutionized the computer, buy... Plasma TV LCD Panel TV DLP Rear Projection TV Video Projectors Surround Sound Audio Systems Speakers DVD / CD / VCR Players Accessories and Furniture Satellite Television Media Center HTPCs First Television Invented: The first signs of a tele date back to the 1862 when Abbe Giovanna...