Optical Disc Drive Producers Could Face Fines in Brazil

Brazil’s antitrust watchdog announced that it is recommending fines be imposed on six optical disc drive producers for allegedly participating in a price fixing cartel.

Media Piracy in Emerging Economies

The Social Science Research Council announced that it has published its Media Piracy in Emerging Economies report, with a focus on Brazil, India, Russia, South Africa, Mexico and Bolivia.

LCD TV Panel Manufacturers Target Emerging Markets

DisplaySearch announced that LCD TV panel manufacturers have developed cost-conscious product designs with lower specifications to target emerging markets.

Panasonic to Double Production of DVD Lasers

Panasonic Corporation announced it will double its current production of dual-wavelength high-power lasers for DVD recorders to 25 million units per month. According to the statement, a dual-wavelength high-power laser offers several advantages over a single-wavelength design as it combines two light wavelengths (780 nm infrared for CD and 650 nm red for DVD) in …

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