Animators Envision 3-D TV at Home†

Wall Street Journal, January 5, 2009 — Animation giants have vowed this year to turn three-dimensional technology from a curiosity to a fixture in theaters. Now comes the attack on homes.

The quest to deliver 3-D versions of television shows, movies and videogames to the living room will be a hot topic at this week's Consumer Electronics Show, which kicks off Wednesday night in Las Vegas. The offerings face some big challenges — including a grim economy and the difficulty of persuading users to wear special glasses associated with most 3-D technologies.

Battery Deal Takes On Green Hue†

Boston Power's Devices for Laptop Maker H-P Won't Be Replaced as Often

Wall Street Journal, December 10, 2008 — A small Boston-area company backed by venture capitalists won a contract from Hewlett-Packard Co. to make batteries that will be sold as so-called green power supplies for laptop computers.

The contract awarded to Boston Power Co. marks a rare inroad for a U.S. company in the rechargeable-battery business for consumer electronics. Japan's Sony Corp., Sanyo Electric Co. and Panasonic Corp. dominate the world-wide market.

Dr Pepper Puts Gamer Star's Face On Bottles

Marketing Daily, November 19, 2008 — In a consumer promotion that is being billed as one of the largest not only in video gaming but professional sports, Dr Pepper will kick off its second year as a sponsor of the Major League Gamer (MLG) Web sites by featuring an MLG gaming star player on more than 175 million 20-ounce bottles of the regular and Diet Dr Pepper.