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AUO Unveils Flexible E-Paper TechnologyHSINCHU, Taiwan, Oct. 20 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Dedicated to the development of green innovation, AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO" or the "Company") (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO) today announced a series of innovative e-paper
technology applications, including the world's largest* 20-inch e-paper module and AUO's first 6-inch flexible e-paper. With its aggressive technology development, AUO plans to offer flexible e-paper samples in 2010 in order to provide a power-efficient and convenient green lifestyle to the consumer
market. The relevant e-paper technologies will be showcased in FPD International 2009, held in Yokohama Japan, from Oct. 28-30.
prnewswire.com Tuesday, October 20, 2009Arizona's tech exports drop 7 percent, to $8.1B a yearArizona saw its
technology exports drop about 7 percent from 2007 to 2008, but the state shipped out roughly $8.1 billion in electronics globally last year.
Biz Journal Tuesday, October 20, 2009Europeans question impact of adsLONDON: Online consumer reviews and word-of-mouth have the greatest influence on consumer purchase decisions in Europe, but advertising is typically not regarded as playing a central role, according to a study by Weber Shandwick.The company conducted a survey of...
Wugnet Tuesday, October 20, 2009Affluent consumers keep spending in Asia PacificSINGAPORE: Affluent consumers in Asia Pacific are continuing to purchase luxury goods ranging from premium watches to plasma TVs, and spending levels look set to carry on growing over the next 12 months, according to a new study from...
Wugnet Tuesday, October 20, 2009Wal-Mart targets range of new sectorsBENTONVILLE, Arkansas: Wal-Mart, the US retail giant, is expanding its activities in a variety of different areas, from selling more goods online to establishing its own mobile phone service, as it seeks to further drive growth during the downturn.The...
Wugnet Tuesday, October 20, 2009Lexmark reports third quarter resultsLEXINGTON, Ky., Oct. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Lexmark International, Inc. (NYSE: LXK) today announced financial results for the third quarter of 2009. Third quarter revenue of $958 million increased 6 percent sequentially compared to the second quarter of 2009 and decreased 15 percent compared to the same quarter last year.
prnewswire.com Tuesday, October 20, 2009TMZ founder vows fight against sheriff's officeTHE ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES -- The founder of celebrity news site TMZ.com is promising a fight after he says the Los Angeles County sheriff department obtained his phone records in its investi...
Wugnet Tuesday, October 20, 2009Pop Warner coach to face assault charges in fracas with parentWILMINGTON - A Pop Warner football coach accused of punching a parent hard enough to cause severe facial injuries after a verbal spat during a practice last week will face aggravated assault and batte...
Wugnet Tuesday, October 20, 2009Three Lollies Combats Upset Stomaches with the Launching of their New Line of Queasy Pop ProductsPRWEB ) October 20, 2009 -- Three Lollies is taking a stand against tummy troubles with their diverse lineup of nausea quelling products. As health care professionals, the team behind Queas...
Wugnet Tuesday, October 20, 2009Robot Controlled By Human Brain Cellsdestinyland writes "There's a new experiment from the British researchers who created a robot controlled by cultured rat neurons. They're now using a line of human brain neurons to control robots. The neurons are placed onto a multi-electrode dish that registers the neurons' electric signals. 'Every time the robot nears an object, the electrodes generate signals to stimulate the brain. In response, the brain's output is used to drive the wheels of the robot left and right so that it avoids hitting objects. The robot has no additional control from a human or a computer — its sole means of control is from its own brain.'"Read more of this story at Slashdot.
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