TWICE - November 7, 2005

The music industry is pressing consumer electronics suppliers to incorporate a “time-out” feature in future time-shifting digital satellite radios, according to Samsung. Presumably, the music industry will demand a similar feature for any time-shifting HD Radio (digital AM/FM) tuners that might be developed in the future.

• Accessories
• Maxell Intros Noise-Cancellation Headphone
• Audiology 'Docks' With iPod Shuffle
• Panasonic Headphone Creates Private Listening Environment
• Sony Headphone Trio Steps-Up Audio Experience
• Logitech Headphone Designed For Any MP3 Player
• Anycom Offers Wireless Bluetooth Stereo Headphone
• JVC Unit Cuts Up To 75% Background Noise
• Digital Age Headphone Makes Music On PC, Mac
• Jabra Headset Also Operates As Music Headphone
• Unwired Introduces Fold-Flat Headphones
• Handset Used For Music Players, Cellphones
• Sennheiser Unit Offers Virtual Surround Sound
• Shure Breaks Into The Gaming Market With Sound-Isolating Units
• Collapsible JWin Unit Emphasizes Adjustability
• Philips Offers 'Optimal' Listening
• Koss Stereophone Ear Cushions Improve Isolation
• Jasco Offers GE Foldable Headphone
• HeadBanger Bows High-Def Headphone Line

• Business News
• Sirius Revenue Triples, Net Loss Widens
• Pioneer Registers Loss As CE Sales Rise 6.6%
• Hitachi CE Biz Off 5%, Records Operating Loss
• TDK Recording Media Sales Slide 11.9%

• By The Numbers
• CEA Releases Ranks Of Aftermarket-Friendly Cars
• PDA Sales Continue To Fall

• Communications
• ESPN MVNO Sets Its Sights On Sports Fans
• NCI Markets Bluetooth To Hearing-Impaired

• Computer Technology
• Samsung Upgrades LCD Line For Holidays
• Iomega Intros Storage Products At DigitalLife
• Epson Bows Two Photo Printers
• Aggressive PC Pricing Leads To Double-Digit Third-Quarter Gains

• Custom Networking
• Briefs
• Study Says Networked CE Products To Rule
• 802.11n: Here We Go Again

• Home Audio
• Audio Briefs
• Crosley Updates The 1950s Jukebox
• Portables Poised To Dominate Audio Industry, Statistics Show
• Challenges, Opportunities Seen For Component Audio

• Major Appliances
• Maytag Sets Dec. 16 Whirlpool Vote Date
• Electrolux U.S. Majaps Shipments Up 3.8%
• Sharp Shipping Steam Oven
• Maytag Home Appliance Sales Jump 6.7%
• S&P Sees Majap Margin Growth In '06
• GE Appliance Sales Increase 8%
• H.H. Gregg Hands Off Repair Biz To GE

• Mobile Electronics
• Satellite Radio: Ready For Q4
• MERA Opens KnowledgeFest Registration
• High-Tech Head Units Among Intros At SEMA

• News
• HD AV Network Alliance Recruits Other Members
• Norcent Ships 42W” HD PDP For $2K
• Sprint Offers Full-Length Music Downloads
• Perry: LG Retail Distribution Almost Set
• Samsung, NFL Ink 2005-06 Promo Deal
• File Sharing Goes Legit With iMesh
• Canon Previews Wi-Fi-Enabled Digital Camera
• Retailers Report Solid Oct. Sales
• Power Outages Hobble Florida Dealers
• Rockford Returns To 12V Market
• TWICE PEOPLE

• Retailing/E-tailing
• Alienware To Test In Dadeland Mall
• Bernie's Opens 14th Store
• Slingbox To Get Cellular Option
• CE Execs Network At CEA Forum
• To Have And Have Not: How To Bridge The DVR Divide
• RadioShack Sales Up 8% In Q3; iPod Added To Assortment
• No One's Happy With Grokster Case Ruling
• Internet Influences In-Store Sales
• Phones Target Business, Fashion Segments
• Electrograph Growing Under New Ownership
• Wal-Mart Jump-Starts Holiday Season
• Distributor Update: Expanding Portfolios Of Products And Services

• Video/Home Satellite
• Warner Plans Movies In Blu-ray Format
• V, Inc. Slashes Flat-Panel Pricing With 37W-Inch LCD TV
• Panasonic Offers Custom-Built Plasma Frames

• Viewpoint
• Sales, Service 'Prevention'