May 07, 2012
CEA Congratulates Rosenworcel and Pai on FCC Confirmations
The following statement can be attributed to Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, regarding the confirmations of Jessica Rosenworcel and Ajit Pai as commissioners of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Full Release
May 03, 2012
CEA-CEDIA Committee Approves Home Theater Video and Smart Grid Installation Standards
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® and the Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association’s (CEDIA)® R10 Residential Systems committee today announced new standards to enhance the home theater experience and to provide the industry with an understanding of the issues related to smart grid devices. Full Release
Apr 30, 2012
CEA Names Industry Leaders to Be Inducted Into CE Hall Of Fame
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® today announced the 2012 class of inductees into the Consumer Electronics (CE) Hall of Fame. The CE Hall of Fame, created in 2000, honors the leaders in the consumer technology industry who have shaped and advanced innovation. Full Release
Apr 30, 2012
Latest CEA ‘Consumer Outlook on Tablets Report’ Indicates Increase in Planned Tablet Purchases
The number of consumers looking to purchase tablet computers during the next six months has increased in the second quarter of 2012, according to new research released today by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®. CEA’s Consumer Outlook on Tablets: Q2 2012 report examined trend information on consumer behavior and sentiment regarding tablet computers from January through March 2012. Full Release
Apr 27, 2012
CEA Hails FCC’s Channel Sharing Report and Order
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today approved a Report and Order that provides a regulatory framework for channel sharing among television licensees in connection with incentive spectrum auctions. Full Release
Apr 26, 2012
CEA Hails The Efficient Use of Government Spectrum Act of 2012
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, today applauded Representatives Cliff Stearns (R-Fla.) and Doris Matsui (D-Calif.) of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology of the U.S. House of Representatives for introducing The Efficient Use of Government Spectrum Act of 2012. Full Release
Apr 24, 2012
CEA’s Board of Industry Leaders Heads to Capitol Hill
As part of a series of industry events focused on Capitol Hill, members of the Consumer Electronics Association’s (CEA)® Board of Industry Leaders and the Innovation Movement will meet tomorrow with members of the House of Representatives and congressional staff to advocate for action on key issues of importance to consumers, the consumer electronics (CE) industry and the health of the U.S. economy. Full Release
Apr 19, 2012
2012 International CES Reused and Recycled 75 Percent of Materials
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, owner and producer of the International CES, significantly expanded its recycling and repurposing efforts at the 2012 International CES in Las Vegas, January 10-13, by recycling 75 percent of show materials. Full Release
Apr 16, 2012
Consumer Electronics Industry Increases Recycling 53 Percent in 2011
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® today reported that the consumer electronics (CE) industry dramatically increased its recycling in 2011, advancing the goals set by the eCycling Leadership Initiative. Full Release
Apr 11, 2012
CEA Decries Government Lawsuit Against Apple, E-book Publishers
The following statement can be attributed to Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, regarding the Obama Administration's decision to sue e-book publishers for alleged antitrust violations: Full Release