TWICE - August 20, 2007

Sharp filed a lawsuit alleging infringements of five of its patents on LCD-related technology by Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (Samsung) and its U.S. subsidiaries Samsung Electronics America (SEA) and Samsung Telecommunications America (STA) in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.

• Accessories
• Griffin Bows New Colors For iPod Cases
• Keyspan Ships Vista RF Remote
• Audiovox Introduces Three Upscale AR Headphone Models
• Key Digital Introduces Red Iguana HDMI Brand
• Adesso Ships Widescreen PC Graphics Tablet
• Liz Claiborne Enters Accessories
• Philips Bows Bluetooth Headset
• CSAV To Exclusively Distribute CLO Systems Mounts
• iLuv Rolls Out Bluetooth Accessories Line
• Genius Introduces 'Smallest' Bluetooth Headset
• CellPoint To Buy Gennum's Headset Line
• OmniMount Rolls Out Speaker Stands, TV Swivels
• Iogear Ships 4-Port HDMI Switch
• BlueAnt Releases Bluetooth Headset

• Business News
• Harman Reports Higher Sales, Earnings For Fiscal Year, Q4
• NTIA Selects IBM To Handle DTV Coupons
• hhgregg Q1 Sales, Earnings Soar
• Housing Woes Take Toll On Major Chains
• CE Drives Sales During July For Discount Chains
• Commerce Dept. Reports Retail Sales Of CE/Majaps Rose 2.8% In July

• By The Numbers
• Satellite Radio Capability In 40% Of Cars
• IDC: Higher Churn Driving Digicam Sales
• Customer Satisfaction Index: Majaps Brands Up, PCs Down
• In-Stat: LCD To Dominate TV Sales By 2011

• Computer Technology
• 2007 PC Shipments On Track: iSuppli
• Canon Debuts Laser MFP
• Ingram Micro Bows Product Protection Plan
• Buffalo Turbo Charges Storage Line
• Lenovo Exploring Packard Bell Acquisition
• Kaspersky Debuts Updated Software

• Digital Imaging
• Is Wireless Withering?
• Keeping Ahead Of Camera Phones
• Courting The YouTubers
• Securing The Digital Shoebox
• Will The Market Keep Growing?
• The Future Of Photo Printing
• The Megapixel War Still Rages With No End In Sight
• Consumers See More Than Attractive Body In d-SLR Market
• Are There Any More First Timers Out There?
• Capture Devices Remain Relevant In Age Of Digital Abundance
• Digicam Market Grapples With Several Challenges Ahead
• The Retail Landscape In The e-Commerce Era

• Home Audio
• Boston Outlines Dealer Support
• PSB Adds Synchrony In-Room Speakers
• THX Debuts Spec For Low-Level Surround
• Yamaha Updates Top-End AVRs With 3 Models
• Integra Expands Connectivity, Decoding
• CEDIA Expo To Grow Again Despite The Flagging Market
• Boston Acoustics Tunes Up Product, Marketing Plans
• New Zeppelin Docks, iPod Sound Explodes

• Major Appliances
• Correction
• Bosch Bows New Evolution, Integra Dishwashers
• First-Half Majap Sales Up 3.4% At Retail: NPD

• Mobile Electronics
• Car Briefs
• NPD: In-Dash GPS Jumped 50 Percent In June
• OEM Integrators Move To 'Front-Room' Sales
• Correction
• Mobile Video Sales Hit 1.4M Units: TRG
• FCC Chairman Pleased With A La Carte Plans
• Pioneer Changes Its Car Audio Strategy

• News
• d-SLRs, New Features Spur Digital Imaging Sales Growth
• Crane's Debuts 103-Inch Panasonic Plasma
• Planned Merger Of MyerEmco, Harvey Dropped
• Sharp Unveils Thin-Bezel TVs In Aquos Line
• Sonos Adds Broadband Access To Sirius Internet Radio Service
• Sirius Debuts New Stiletto In Fall Lineup
• London Named Polaroid's CEO
• RCA Legend Jack Sauter Dies At 82

• Portable Digital Devices
• iPhone Popularity Shows Impact On Motorola: ChangeWave
• Becker Enters U.S. Aftermarket With Its First PND
• Cellphone Import Ban Upheld, But Workarounds In The Works
• Samsung No. 2 In Worldwide Cellular Race
• New Phones Target Diverse Segments

• Retailing/E-tailing
• Sony's Stores, Web Site Offering Exclusive Back-To-School Promos
• Newegg.com Adds Wireless Service As Part Of Broader Expansion
• Circuit City Hosts Online Madden Forum
• Mass Merchant Sales Assistance Lagging TV Trade Up: J.D. Power
• NPD's Current Analysis West Adds Marketing Effectiveness Tracking Tool
• Brand Source Partners With Service Group
• Service Groups Add New Programs
• 99-Cent iPhones At 99 Cent Store
• e-Tail Study Cites 'Best' CE Sites
• Best Buy Partners With Independent Solution Providers
• Attendance Up 19% At Nationwide's PrimeTime! Convention
• Retail Briefs

• Video/Home Satellite
• Independent Group Seeks Converter Box Alternative
• SED Adds Orion/Sansui TV Lines
• Onkyo Readies HD DVD Player
• Polaroid Makes LCD Shelf Share Move
• Panasonic Extends Plasma Half Life

• Viewpoint
• TWICE.com
• The 'New Year' Begins