To thrive, he believes, publishers have to reimagine the book as multimedia entertainment.
Over time, Microsoft has successfully repositioned Xbox 360 as a multimedia entertainment machine.
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As the tablet wars continue, and devices intended exclusively for reading are traded in for multimedia entertainment systems, what will the future of reading look like?
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This truly innovative device is perfect for fashion addicts or tech savvy people looking for the latest and cutting edge technology available ensuring superior browsing and excellent multimedia entertainment.
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Because of the ability to share applications, home networks will eventually lead to new "lifestyle applications" -- including shared family scheduling, family messaging, distance learning, and multimedia entertainment applications such as multiplayer gaming and whole-house audio on demand, the companies said.
Whereas the plum-coated HTC Rhyme was aimed toward fashion-forward consumers looking for a lifestyle-management handset, the Rezound -- with its Beats Audio tuning, bundled Beats headphones and high-definition display -- is focusing on a multimedia entertainment experience, one clearly anchored in music.
Integrated apps and services provide easy access to leading multimedia, entertainment content, and thousands of mobile apps offered.
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Celeno is a leading provider of high performance Wi-Fi chips for HD multimedia and entertainment home networking applications.
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Leveraging Android's flexibility for innovation, Clarion Malaysia's new IVI device is designed to deliver a compelling user experience, especially in areas of multimedia, entertainment and connectivity.
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Early this month, in a move signaling a higher level of involvement in multimedia and entertainment, Toshiba expanded its strategic partnership with Time Warner, the parent of Asiaweek's publisher.
Equipped with the latest technology, customers will have peace of mind knowing that their Inspiron purchase is a smart investment for the family, whether for school work and learning online, multimedia and entertainment, or for household organization.
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The award-winning XPS One 27 AIO is designed for creative professionals who require advanced technology including a crisp, super high resolution display and performance graphics for multimedia creation and entertainment.
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Every Wednesday Ross Rubin contributes Switched On, an opinion column about consumer technology, multimedia, and digital entertainment.
For "Sesame Street, " the milestone a first on YouTube for a nonprofit or U.S. children's media outlet reflects the increasingly multimedia nature of kid entertainment.
The entertainment and multimedia capabilities of the MD Series and the all-around mobility of the UC Series make them perfect for today's savvy customers who know what they're looking for in a new notebook.
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N-trig's solution can be implemented in a broad range of products from small notebooks to large format LCDs and can support a variety of applications for different market segments including, mobile, gaming, graphic and industrial design, entertainment and multimedia.
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With convenient space-saving designs that fit into any home, the IdeaCentre Q190 and C-Series AIOs offer affordable but powerful performance and multimedia features designed for immersive entertainment.
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Kid friendly features of the Child Pad include access to the Kids App Store powered by AppsLib which is filtered down to 14-friendly categories and 10, 000 apps including games, entertainment, communication, multimedia, books, comics, sports and more.
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Philips Audio, Video, Multimedia and Accessories make up the Lifestyle Entertainment business group within Philips Consumer Lifestyle.
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Las Vegas, NV (January 8, 2013) - Kenwood USA Corporation announced the introduction of four newly-engineered in-car multimedia systems, all with expanded connectivity and entertainment capabilities including Pandora Internet Radio compatibility with iPhone, Android and Blackberry smartphones, and audio streaming via Bluetooth on three of the four models.
"Most consumers use tablets for entertainment purposes such as gaming, viewing multimedia content, browsing the internet and reading e-books, " said Richard Yu, Chairman of Huawei Device.
The IdeaCentre Q190, the world's smallest1 full-function desktop PC at just 22mm (0.86 inches) wide, packs multimedia features that can turn any display in your home into an entertainment hub for videos, games, web browsing and more.
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Lenovo's new C-Series AIOs reshape the affordable home computer into a smart, space-saving all-in-one PC, combining great multimedia features and performance that make these ideal PCs for family use and home entertainment.
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Seacrest says he's "seriously looking" at a couple of entertainment companies to buy, as well as creating a division to breed other multimedia stars.
Illuminated Multimedia Touch Controls give consumers quick, easy access to their digital media and frequently-used entertainment programs.
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It is a one-stop multimedia center, which it is hoped, will become the hub for a family's work and entertainment requirements.
Her Oxygen Media is a U.S. multimedia company, aimed primarily at women, that pursues the ever-elusive goal of convergence -- combining the entertainment power of television with the interactivity and specificity of the Internet.
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