TWICE - January 27, 2003

New CD copyright-protection technologies will overcome consumer objections to previous methods and spur adoption by music companies, their advocates contend. "Two years ago, the music companies wanted a total lockout on the PC," said Peter Jacobs, CEO of Phoenix-based SunnComm. "Our new technologies include fair use.

• Accessories
• Terk Introduces TV Volume Regulator, Redesigned Pi Line
• Media Storage Cases Offer Disc Protection
• Maxell Ties Battery Charger To Digital Cameras
• Casauri Cases Provide High Touch Style
• Wireworld CD Provides Objective Audio Cable Comparison
• Targus Highlights Laptop/Tablet Backpack Line
• EarHugger Expands Into Media Storage Market
• Lenmar Upgrades Battery Charger Line

• Business News
• Business Notes

• Communications
• Color, Cameras, New Data Plans Seen As Wireless Sales Spur In '03
• Nokia Claims 1st Videocamera-Phone
• Motorola Adds 2.4GHz Digital In 2003 Lineup
• Videocamera-Phone To Top Audiovox Lineup

• Computer Technology
• 2002 Computer Shipments Inch Up
• Hard-Drive Vendors Look For New Opportunities
• Flash Makes Splash at CES

• Home Audio
• Audio Briefs
• Speakers At CES: From Mainstream To Exotic
• Thomson Expands Compressed-Music Lineup

• Major Appliances
• Majap Makers Tap Builders' Channel

• Mobile Electronics
• DEI Relaunches Orion, PPI, ADS
• Clarification
• Innovative Car Navigation Products Abound
• Mitek Introduces Xtant Full-Range Class D Amplifier
• Midland Pushes New Channel 1 For Emergencies
• Radar Detector Biz Rebounds After Difficult 2002
• Clarion Reintroduces Pro Audio

• News
• Maytag's Q4 Net Up 29 Percent
• Intel's Barrett Has Unwired World Vision
• 'Repositioned' Thomson Unveiled At CES
• CEA Says Sales Hit $96.2B During 2002
• Gateway's Waitt Keynotes CEA's Dinner At CES
• GE Majap Sales Off 3% In Q3, Profit Drops 5%
• HomePlug Group Posts Gains As HomeRF Fades
• TWICE People
• Universal DVDs, DVD-R/-RW Get Pioneer Nod
• Zenith Unveils More Than 40 Digital Items At CES

• Retailing/E-tailing
• Retail Briefs
• Fry's Arrives In Las Vegas
• PRO Group Looks To Fresh Start In '03
• RadioShack In Cost-Cutting Mode
• Paying Back The Industry By Helping Honor The Best

• Video/Home Satellite
• Gemstar Unveils Guide For DTVs
• Philips Introduces Expanded Digital TV Line
• Runco Officially Relaunches Vidikron Brand At CES

• Viewpoint
• Reforming the '98 Copyright Act