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The article reports on the assessment by Tim Herbert, senior market research director of Consumer Electronics Association, on the digital camera market. According to Herbert, the market can endure a projected decline in sales growth by appealing to the increased number of repeat buyers and keying in on the increasing interest in do-it-yourself photo hobbiests. The growth of the digital still photography should endure during its expected 2008 downturn due to shorter replacement cycles and increasing ranks of repeat buyers. It is estimated that the digital camera market is projected to grow 16 percent in 2006 with 26 million units shipped.

Reports on the range of digital camera to be exhibited at the 2003 Consumer Electronics Show. Digital cameras Stylus 300 and 400 from Olympus Corp.; Introduction of Lumix models from Panasonic Co.; Plans of Pentax Corp. to launch tiny camera.

The article discusses the era of smart cities, focusing on the use of technology across a range of services and infrastructure. Topics include various technologies that combine to develop a smart city like the Internet of Things (IoT), the role played by artificial intelligence (AI) in improving the management of the data generated by connected devices, and the four benefits of living in a smart city.

An industry report of the 360-degree camera market in the U.S. is presented with topics such as 360-degree video and live video streaming as well as three-dimensional virtual reality.

The article offers information about the imaging industry in the U.S., which is turning to a new potential growth category in 360-degree imaging and virtual reality cameras. Several topics being discussed include camera sales and diversification in the market as well as platforms for 360 content to drive consumer awareness. The CES 2017 tradeshow is also featured.

A preview of several camcorders with flash memories is presented including the Vixia HF-G10 from Canon, Luxe line from DXG, and HD Everio from HVC.

The article previews several low-cost pocket video cameras including Coby's CAM4505, PlaySport from Kodak, and the XTC series of extreme action cameras from Midland.

The article reports on the plan of Hewlett-Packard to link its print products with a number of entertainment brands to offer photograph merchandise that blend an individual's photograph with licensed content. The goal is to drive demand for Hewlett-Packard's print products. The company will announce a content partership with Dr. Seuss, Marvel Entertainment, the National Basketball Association, Nickelodeon, Star Trek and Normal Rockwell.

The article announces the launch of the Lumix camera from Panasonic.

The article reports on the Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection filed by U.S. specialty camera chain Ritz Camera. The company's assets and liabilities were valued between $100 million and $500 million. Other stores owned by the camera chain include Wolf Camera, Kits Cameras, Inkleys, the Camera Shops and the Boater's world chain. In 2008, the company earned nearly $1 billion in revenue, of which $580 million was generated by its consumer electronics and camera operations.

The article reports that the U.S. photo industry is hoping that the new camera technology will help it survive in the coming year. The bankruptcy filing of photo speciality chain Ritz Camera indicates declining revenues and would continue to impact more businesses within the industry. Despite the weak economy, digital camera makers continue to launch high-end camera models during the Photo Marketing Association (PMA) show.

The article focuses on the growth in the photo merchandise market. The sector is expected to expand both in store and online, with vendors introducing new solutions for photo novelty solutions. According to market research firm InfoTrends, by 2012, 70% of the $1.5 billion market for online photo ordering is forecast to comprise of photo merchandise orders.

The article describes the imaging market's current conditions. As the industry gears up for the 2009 Photo Marketing Association (PMA) trade show, the exhibitors are learning that photography is not immune to the economic contraction besetting the globe. Key players, Kodak and Canon, both announced bleak earnings at the end of January 2009. According to the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA), Digital-SLR shipments will grow 6.8 percent to 10.3 million units, while compact cameras will drop 1.3 percent to 108.6 million units.

The article reports that retailers are seeing more consolidation in the consumer electronics industry in the U.S. as manufacturer and dealers deal with the economic downturn. During the annual TWICE Retail Roundtable held at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), closer partnership are needed in order to survive challenges in 2009. It was found that the top categories during the holidays include liquid crystal display (LCD) television, notebooks and MP3 players. The roundtable included Ross Rubin of the NPD Group and Dave Workman of PRO Group.

The article reports that digital photo frame sales are expected to increase in 2009, compared with 2007 and 2008. According to Harry Wang, research director at Parks Associates, market penetration for photo frames is low compared to other devices and that only 18% of people with broadband have a frame while 70% of digital camera owners have them.

The article forecasts that camcorders will continue their migration toward solid-state recording formats and high-definition capture in 2009. According to The NPD Group's retail tracking service, high definition models claimed 17 percent of the market through the third quarter of 2008 versus 7 percent in the same period in 2007. Sony product manager Phil Boyle states that AVCHD is now in a mainstream price point and that consumers will be shifting more decisively to high definition (HD) camcorders.

The article reports on the introduction of digital wireless systems with 2.4-gigahertz frequency-hopping technology by home-security suppliers at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The systems unveiled can vary from video baby monitors to multiple camera systems integrated into a networked digital video recorder (DVR) and liquid crystal display (LCD) monitor. These video monitoring technologies enables consumers to notify the police in the event of an emergency. Other companies also offer monitored systems such as Laser Shield and InGrid.

The article reports on the Chapter 11 filing of Continental Promotion Group (CPG) on November 14, 2008, which sent retailers and manufacturers scrambling to find an alternate rebate fulfillment provider. CPG general counsel Kevin Iurato says the bankruptcy filing will allow the company to restructure its business. The affected firms include vendors Adobe, Canon, Pentax, Logitech and Westinghouse Digital, as well as retailers Costco and Newegg.com. In response, the affected manufacturers and retailers have warned customers not to cash their rebate checks because they might bounce.

The article reports that the scandal involving Petters Group Worldwide coupled with the arrest of its chief executive officer (CEO), Tom Petters, did not affect Polaroid's plans of exhibiting at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in 2009. Polaroid is one of the companies owned by holding company Petters Group. Another company is Sun Country Airlines which filed for bankruptcy in October 2008. Petters has been arrested due to allegations that he and several associates raised funds from investors for the purchase and resale of consumer electronics that did not exist.

The article features the Exilim EX-FH20 ultra-fast point-and-shoot digital camera from Casio, which will be available in October 2008.

The article discusses the highlights of the Photokina imaging trade show that was held in Cologne, Germany from September 23 to 28, 2008. Among the new products introduced during the event are high-end medium-format digital cameras and photo printers. Noted is the advancement of the phenomena of geotagging with the announcement of partnerships that aim to bring the technology to the mass market. Geotate and semiconductor manufacturer SiGe teamed up to incorporate Global Positioning System (GPS) to low cost digital cameras.

The article evaluates the Alpha A900 digital single-lens reflex (SLR) camera from Sony.

The article presents a roundtable discussion about the sales outlook for digital cameras in the second half of 2008. According to Eliott Peck of Canon, the sales of compact point-and-shoot cameras is going to struggle, while the digital-single lens reflex (d-SLR) cameras will see growth. Phil Lubell of Sony believes that the growth of sales for digital cameras will be between 5 and 10 percent. When asked whether the success of ultra zoom cameras reflects the wariness of consumers to d-SLRs, Michael Hunter of Olympus points out that the long-zoom cameras meet the demand of consumers for a camera that can capture great images and, at the same time, does all the work.

The article reports on the expansion of the product line of wireless memory card maker Eye-Fi. The expansion includes the addition of location tagging and the ability to upload images through public hot spots. All the memory cards will be offered in the secure digital (SD) form factor and will have a storage capacity of 2 gigabytes. The Eye-Fi Explore card, when used with Skyhook's global Wi-Fi positioning system, can determine where a photo has been captured and add a location tag to the image.

The article reports on market data released by PMA, formerly known as the Photo Marketing Association, on the digital imaging sector. PMA found that the growth in the market is shifting away from digital camera sales and home printing toward photo gifts and online and retail printing. The organization forecasts that consumer spending on digital cameras and home printing consumables may decrease in 2008. Spending on digital cameras is expected to decline from around $6.65 billion in 2007 to $6.25 billion in 2008.

The article features several Nikon cameras including the D60 digital single-lens reflex, 10-megapixel S600, and the compact eight-megapixel S210.

The article offers information on the GE-branded digital cameras that will be launched by General Imaging.

The article features the 10-megapixel SP570 UZ digital camera from Olympus.

This article reports on the launch of Sansa MP3 players, a solid state drive and a line of flash-memory cards by SanDisk.

The article offers information on the 84th annual Photo Marketing Association (PMA) 08 International Convention and Trade Show, which will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada from January 31 to February 2, 2008.

The article considers the response of Sony chairman Sir Howard Stringer to the decision of Warner Bros. to support Blu-ray technology. Stringer refused to declare an imminent victory in the video format war and declined to comment on whether Warner Bros. was offered an incentive in order to support Blu-ray technology. According to Stringer, the company's focus will be on expanding the overall market for high-definition optical discs. He added that Sony is determined to be first in providing organic light-emitting (OLED) devices.

The article focuses on the issues discussed during TWICE's annual Retail Roundtable at the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada. Most retailers participating in the discussion are targeting small and portable products to drive future growth. According to Ross Rubin, industry analysis director for the NPD Group, declines in the average selling price of liquid crystal display television (LCD TV). Edward Maloney, president of Cowboy Maloney's Electric City, believes the challenge is searching for a reliable second- or third-tier television partner to meet the entry-level price points.

The article reports on the plan of VTech to focus on Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) and design in 2008 and launch the first DECT phones for the AT&T brand. Matt Ramage, senior product management vice president (VP), Vtech, said that Vtech will discontinue 2.4GHz digital and only offer a single 2.4GHz analog model this year 2008. He said that as retailers shrink their cordless planograms, it makes more sense to assort products with a slightly higher ASP, so it is better to have 5.8GHZ analog as the opening price point product. The company will launch several DECT models including the LS6115, for $49.95, at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES).

The article presents information on various digital frames that were exhibited at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The Digital Message Board, DPF711K, which combines a 7-inch digital photo frame with a white board, memo pad, magnetic board and digital camera/microphone for leaving video messages on the frame, will be introduced by Audiovox. Four new frames, including the 19-inch, wireless enabled Pro 190, will be introduced by Ceiva. A 2.4-inch portable photo album, the DP-240, will be introduced by Coby.

The article provides a forecast of the digital camera market in 2008. Vendors and analysts noted that digital camera unit sales will likely see 19 or 20 percent growth year-over-year, reaching 33.5 million units. Liz Cutting, an analyst of NPD digital imaging, stated that the category has been strengthened by repeat purchasers, who made up 58 percent of the market in the third quarter of 2007. Chuck Westfall, customer relations director at Canon, mentioned that household penetration as a tool for predicting the market share of digital cameras is losing its relevance.

The article offers information on several high-definition (HD) cameras to be introduced at the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada. Casio will formally unveil a digital camera with a burst mode of 60 frames per second. It features a high speed, 6-megapixel configuration memory operating system (CMOS) sensor that can shift to provide image stabilization. Kodak will introduce two HD digital cameras to dealers. They include the 12-megapixel V1273 and the 10-megapixel V1070.

The article discusses the plan of cordless phone manufacturers to focus on the new designs in the market for Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT). The manufacturers developed the plan because the cordless phone category suffered in the third quarter of 2007. According to the NPD Group, the category dropped 25 percent in unit volume and 20 percent in dollars. The author says manufacturers have decided to abandon the 2.4 gigahertz (GHz) technologies and focus instead on DECT 6.0. Based on the article, the unit sales of DECT phones climbed from $1.2 million in the third quarter of 2006 to $35 million in the same quarter of 2007.

The article announces that Thomson will introduce a number of GE-branded phones at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada. The company will have a combination phone and digital photo frame, a bluetooth adapter and an intercom/speakerphone in its multi-handset products. The firm, however, will discontinue its 2.4 gigahertz digital phones and phase out of 5.8 gigahertz digital products. They will continue to support 2.4 gigahertz analog and sold 5.8 gigahertz analog telephones.

The article reports on the status of voice Internet Protocol (VoIP) systems in the consumer electronics market in the U.S. According to reports, VoIP continues to grow despite of the fact that manufacturers consider 2007 as the worst time for consumer electronics. However, despite the negative news, subscriber and revenue totals increased steadily because of advances by cable companies in rolling out digital voice services. It also adds that in the third quarter of 2007, VoIP providers added 1.5 million new lines, followed by the increase of its subscribers in the U.S. with 13.5 million.

This article reports on the plan of Hewlett-Packard Co. (HP) to exit the digital camera business by 2008. The U.S. electronic company intends to sell through camera inventory during the holiday season and have an original equipment manufacturer partnership in place in the first half of the year. HP explained the move as a means to accelerate its investment in Print 2.0 initiatives including home and retail photo printing. The shift will cause the company to take a pre-tax charge of $30 million in its fiscal fourth quarter.

The article reports on the sale of Wireless-Fidelity-enabled secure digital (SD) memory card for digital cameras by Eye-Fi. The SD card has a 2-gigabit capacity and allows digital cameras to connect to wireless home networks and online photo sharing sites. Images can then be automatically sent from the camera to a personal computer or Mac and online following a four-step configuration. During initial configuration, the card is configured to access a user's wireless home network. Consumers are also allowed to select a folder on the computer where photos can be uploaded.

The article evaluates the 12-megapixel Alpha 700 digital single-lens reflex camera from Sony.

The article evaluates the D300 digital camera from Nikon.

The article features the 12-megapixel Exilim Zoom EX-Z1200 digital camera from Casio and the Lumix DMC-FX100 digital camera from Panasonic.

The article reports on the partnerships entered by Best Buy Co. Inc. and Target Stores Inc. with online photo sites to provide consumers with access to photo prints and merchandise online and in-store in the U.S. in 2007. It is noted that the partnerships, between Best Buy, Kodak Gallery, Target and Shutterfly, also mark the expansion of both the Gallery and Shutterfly into retail. According to Best Buy vice president Kevin Winneroski, the company will promote the online capability with in-store photo merchandise displays by its digital cameras in all of its stores. Meanwhile, the deal between Kodak and Target includes the creation of two co-branded Web sites.

The article provides information on several high-definition camcorders from Sony including the DCR-SR300c, the SR200c and SR82c.

The article deals with the warning of voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) provider Vonage to its investors that its ongoing patent dispute with Verizon could lead to bankruptcy. Vonage claims that bankruptcy is possible if its emergency stay is not extended throughout its appeals process. Decision on the extension will be made by a judge on April 24, 2007 and if not granted, Vonage may be forced to stop signing up new subscribers. Verizon was demanding a full shut down of Vonage's services until it stopped using the former's patented technology.

The article features new products offered by Kodak including the Kodak Picture Movie DVD, the GS Compact Picture Maker and the 7-megapixel Z712 IS camera.

The article evaluates the 6-mega-pixel Xacti VPC-CG65 camera by Sanyo.

The article provides information on a range of imaging products introduced by Hewlett-Packard (HP) at the Photo Marketing Association (PMA) trade show in March 2007. HP has unveiled three new Photosmart digital cameras, two new camera/printer bundles and an updated Photosmart Studio retail printing solution at the event. Its Vista-ready Photosmart digital camera features a 3-inch liquid crystal display with a 170-degree viewing angle. It has also unveiled a printer/camera bundle, with two new Print & Share kits.