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Kodak drops digital camera business Eastman Kodak is throwing in the towel in the consumer camera business. Kodak, the company that invented the digital camera is getting out of the digital camera business. www.wivb.com
Why Are Digital Cameras Disappearing? COMMENTARY | According to Mike Tomkins of Imaging Resource, digital camera maker Canon is in a bit of a bind. Its high-end Single Lens Reflex (SLR) cameras are growing in popularity, but compact cameras -- the basic point-and-shoot variety -- are starting to tank except in "emerging markets." Which is code for third-world countries, where most people can't afford SLRs anyway. news.yahoo.com
Kodak Closes Camera Business Kodak, the maker and inventor of the digital camera, has closed its digital camera and pocket video cam business today. Reuters reports the move as part of its bankruptcy filing and cost cutting. It immediately brings to mind Cory Doctorow's book, Makers, which talked about a future merger between Kodak and Duracell and was jokingly ... www.forbes.com
Sony Announces Next-generation Image Sensors for Smartphones, Digital Cameras Sony said Monday it has developed new technology for the tiny imaging chips that power cameras in portable devices, which will allow for clearer photographs... www.pcworld.com
Amkor Technology Reports Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Amkor Technology, Inc. , a leading provider of semiconductor packaging and test services, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2011, with net sales of $684 million, net income of $25 million, and earnings per diluted share of $0.11. finance.yahoo.com
Briefs: Chevy to unveil Cruze wagon abroad The Chevrolet Cruze station wagon, the third variant of Chevrolet's most popular car, will make its global premiere at the 82nd International Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland next month, General Motors Co. announced Thursday. The station wagon complements the Cruze sedan and hatchback, which have combined sales of more than 1 million vehicles globally since launch in 2009. www.detroitnews.com
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Sony adds next-gen image sensors for smartphones, digital cameras IDG News Service - Sony said Monday it has developed new technology for the tiny imaging chips that power cameras in portable devices, which will allow for clearer photographs while using less space and cutting manufacturing costs. www.computerworld.com
Related News and Insight Flash Memory Market to 2020 – Heading towards a Solid Recovery Driven by Sales Growth of Tablet PCs, Smart Phones and Digital Cameras GBI Research’s report “Flash Memory Market to 2020 - Heading towards a Solid Recovery Driven by Sales Growth of Tablet PCs, Smart Phones and Digital Cameras” provides the key information and analysis on the market opportunities in Flash Memory industry. www.cbronline.com
Conn’s, Inc. Reports Retail Segment Net Sales Results for the Quarter Ended January 31, 2012 Conn’s, Inc. , a specialty retailer of consumer electronics, home appliances, furniture, mattresses, computers and lawn and garden products, today announced its retai finance.yahoo.com
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