Consumer Electronics Association News

Consumer Confidence in Technology Increases in March to Highest Level in 2012

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:04:24 UTC

Consumer confidence in technology reached 88.9, its highest level since setting an all-time high of 93.6 in December 2011.

Research: Consumer Outlook Research on Tablets

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:00:26 UTC

The Consumer Outlook on Tablets reports provide trend information on consumer behavior and sentiment, enabling the industry to track developments in the tablet market over time.

CEA's Concerns About ENERGY STAR Program Direction

Tue, 6 Mar 2012 16:31:38 UTC

Not only is EPA losing its focus with the ENERGY STAR program, but it is also alienating industry partners who have repeatedly voiced opposition to proposed changes.

Consumer Confidence in Economy, Technology Down in February

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 08:44:23 UTC

The CEA Index of Consumer Expectations (ICE), which measures consumer expectations about the broader economy, dropped 2.6 points from its all-time high in January to 174.7, nearly three points higher than this time last year.

CEA Applauds Inclusion of Voluntary Incentive Spectrum Auctions

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:58:23 UTC

CEA applauds the Conferees for inclusion of language authorizing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to hold voluntary incentive spectrum auctions in the final conference report.

New Working Group Launched: Device, Apps and Content working group to Unite Content and CE

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:53:14 UTC

The Device, Apps and Content working group (DAC) will create a forum for collaboration among device manufacturers, content creators, aggregators and app developers to increase and enhance consumer availability of content and apps on CE devices.

Innovation Movement Reaches 200,000 Members

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:25:44 UTC

Today CEA announces that more than 200,000 people have joined its grassroots Innovation Movement in support of technology and and innovation. More than 5,300 signed the 'Declaration of Innovation' at the 2012 International CES.

Romney Touts Innovation at CEA-NVTC Presidential Series

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:56:32 UTC

If we tasked headhunters with selecting a president based on relevant management and government experience, financial and budgeting acumen, leadership and integrity, they would identify Mitt as a top candidate.

Consumer Confidence in Economy Highest in Four Years

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:06:09 UTC

Consumer confidence in the overall economy is the highest it's been since February of 2008. Consistent with post-holiday results in previous years, consumer confidence in technology spending fell this month.

Gary Shapiro on Forbes: Want Innovation? Go to a Tradeshow

Thu, 5 Jan 2012 15:14:40 UTC

Bill Gates once told me that Microsoft was made by trade shows like CES. Indeed, every large company started as a small company that needed to attract investors, partners and customers quickly and efficiently.

Webinar Jan. 5 - Furthering the Drive towards In-Vehicle Connectivity

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:08:45 UTC

This webinar, presented by Rhonda Daniel, CEA manager of Market Research, will present the findings of a qualitative research study which examines consumer views on the nature of connectivity and how it's developing with regard to vehicles.

Consumer Electronics Account for Small Share of Residential Energy Consumption

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:04:06 UTC

There are nearly 2.9 billion CE devices in U.S. households and an average of 25 devices per household, including battery-operated CE devices.

CEA's Petricone: SOPA 'Not Ready for Prime Time'

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:15:29 UTC

We urge all members to support the Issa-Lofgren authored Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade (OPEN) Act when it is introduced.

Electronics Among Most Popular Purchases During Black Friday Weekend, CEA Survey Finds

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:45:17 UTC

Of those who shopped, 69 percent rated the deals and sales as good or excellent. When it comes to electronics, 61 percent said the deals and sales were good or excellent. More consumers also said the deals they found in stores were better than online.

CEA, Environmental Defense Fund Launch Eco-Challenge on Legacy TV Glass

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 08:36:57 UTC

"The Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) Challenge: New Uses for Recycled Glass" has launched to develop a solution for the challenge posed by recycling old CRTs that have been phased out.

Win a CEA tablet sleeve and other cool prizes!

Tue, 8 Nov 2011 16:57:38 UTC

Next week starts the Twitter scavenger hunt with CEA's yellow book to the CE industry, the Electronics Industry Business Directory.

Webinar Nov. 7 on CEA's 18th Annual Holiday Purchase Patterns Study

Wed, 2 Nov 2011 05:48:08 UTC

It's beginning to look a lot like the start of the Holiday shopping season. As consumers begin making their lists and checking them twice, Santa won't be the only wondering what's on those lists. Which products are on consumers' wish lists?

Renew your CEA membership by Dec. 31 and save!

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:19:10 UTC

Save 10% on your dues if you renew by December 31!

CEA Wins "Show Photography" Award from IAEE

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:44:40 UTC

CEA recently won the "Show Photography" award in the International Association of Exhibitions and Events' (IAEE) 2011 Art of the Show Competition. The award recognizes promotional images used to market the International CES.

Learn to Develop TV Apps!

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:11:39 UTC

CEA is hosting its first-ever TV Apps Developer University event on Sept. 29 in partnership with Flingo, LG and Panasonic.