TWICE - January 21, 2008

While happy that Warner Bros. has joined the Blu-ray Disc camp, Sony would not declare an imminent victory in the contentious format war. "I never put up banners that say 'Mission Accomplished,'" said Sony chairman Sir Howard Stringer during a Sony press briefing at CES with top company executives.

• Accessories
• i2i Stream Lets Listeners Share Music
• iPhone Repair Kits Available
• Klipsch Brings Speaker Know-How To Headphones
• High-End Headphones Are Highlight At CES

• Business News
• Samsung Chip Business Cuts 4th-Qtr. Profits
• CES Draws Cadre Of Industries, Issues
• Good Q4 Sales, Net Income For LG.Philips
• Audiovox Posts Q3 Sales, Income Gain

• By The Numbers
• CEA Forecasts 6.1% Growth In CE Sales In 2008, To $171B

• Custom Networking
• Wireless, Powerline Technologies Debut For Cable Replacement, A/V Distribution
• Wireless Theater In B&W Debut
• Cable-Cutting WiHD Spec Finalized

• Digital Imaging
• Epson Goes Wide With New Printer
• Int'l CES Put Spotlight On High-End Digicams
• Lexar Partners With Eye Fi

• Major Appliances
• LG Adds Allergen-Reduction Cycle To Steam Washer; Rolls Out Steam Dryer
• Whirlpool Shows 'Connected' Fridge At CES

• Mobile Electronics
• Ford Expands Successful Sync Car A/V System
• Brand Source Launches Car Buying Group At International CES

• News
• Gates Forecasts 2nd Digital Decade At CES
• Samsung Supplies Its Video Road Map
• MacBook Air Tops Apple's Introductions
• CEA's Shapiro:Free Trade KeyTo Digital Age
• Sharp, Pioneer: No Joint SKUs Slated In 2008
• Matsushita Will Take Panasonic Name Worldwide
• Blu-ray Shifts Promo Plans

• Portable Digital Devices
• New iPods, Systems Are Video Compatible
• New Docks That Don't Block Video Shown At International CES

• Retailing/E-tailing
• Retailing Briefs
• Retail Panelists Predict Tough Times Ahead
• Amazon, Pepsi Partner On MP3
• December Retail Sales Were Not Merry
• CES Panel Outlines Challenges Of Recycling
• CES Panel Sees Audio's Growth Potential
• Retailers Look At Alternative SKUs In 2008

• Video/Home Satellite
• Toshiba Strikes Back With Major HD DVD Promo
• Mobile DTV Systems Square Off At CES

• Viewpoint
• TWICE.com
• CES Is A Kaleidoscope