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<title>Wal-Mart testing iPhone-assisted self-checkout technology</title>
<link>http://www.electronista.com/articles/12/08/31/test.limited.to.rogers.ar.no.immediate.plans.for.expansion/</link>
<description>&#60;img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/article_images/article_thumbnail/1346457313_walmartstore-sm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' /><![CDATA[Wal-Mart is in the process of testing an iPhone checkout system. The technology allows shoppers to scan items using their iPhones and pay at a self-checkout counter, a procedure that could reduce checkout times and reduce associated labor costs. A Wal-Mart super center in Rogers, AR near the company's headquarters was selected for employees to participate in the test. Wal-Mart is hoping that the m...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Apple takes 55th place in updated Fortune Global 500</title>
<link>http://www.electronista.com/articles/12/07/09/shell.exxon.wal.mart.take.top.three.spots/</link>
<description>&#60;img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/article_images/article_thumbnail/1341844073_applelogo-rain.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' /><![CDATA[Apple has slotted into 55th place in an annual update of Fortune's Global 500 list.  The ranking is based on data from the 2011 fiscal year, which in Apple's case includes $108.249 billion in revenue, with a profit of $25.922 billion.  Notably Apple has risen a massive 56 spots, having held 111th place last year.  Apple is also said to have achieved $116.371 billion in assets, and $76.615 billion ...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2012 14:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Nintendo Wii on sale for $170</title>
<link>http://www.electronista.com/articles/11/04/18/major.retailers.drop.price.wii.with.specials/</link>
<description>&#60;img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1104/nintendowii-sm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' /><![CDATA[This week, major retailers including Best Buy, Toys Us and Amazon are selling Nintendo Wii bundles for $170. The going price for these packages had been $200 at retail stores. In most instances, this new price is touted as a ìspecialî, however, given rumors of a more permanent price drop to $150, it may remain at this level, especially if other retailers jump in to match this price....]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Best Buy to launch Blue Sky video downloads soon</title>
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<description>&#60;img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/bestbuy-sm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' /><![CDATA[Electronics retailer giant Best Buy announced on its Twitter page that it will offer a video-on-demand service dubbed Blue Sky for its Reward Zone Premium Silver members. Unlike a similar promised service that was announced last year, this one will be offered to the store chain's Reward Zone Premium Silver members. These members will be able to rent one movie every month....]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>MPEG LA group sues Haier over TV patents</title>
<link>http://www.electronista.com/articles/09/08/18/mpeg.la.sues.haier/</link>
<description>&#60;img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0908/haiertv.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' /><![CDATA[Key digital video architect MPEG LA has filed a lawsuit against Haier America for allegedly infringing on patents it holds for technology used in digital TVs. The complaint was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, and maintains Haier's TVs in the US are sold without the needed patent licenses for the country....]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>PC maker Everex closes shop in North America</title>
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<description>&#60;img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0801/everexcloudbook-2.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' /><![CDATA[PC maker Everex has ceased business operations in North America, and is now in the process of liquidating its assets, according to a Tuesday report. The company's US website simply states "Everex US now closed" and doesn't provide an immediate reason for the closure.  Japanese and Taiwanese domains appear to be fully operational, however. Company officials haven't commented on the shutdown to, whi...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Walmart begins iPhone advertising ahead of schedule</title>
<link>http://www.electronista.com/articles/08/12/18/walmart.iphone.ads/</link>
<description>&#60;img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0812/iphonewalsml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' /><![CDATA[A day after the leak of alleged internal Walmart memo detailing its iPhone 3G launch, an image has surfaced that suggests the company has begun marketing the device ahead of schedule, according to AppleInsider. The poster appears to be wrapped around an anti-theft sensor and reads simply "iPhone 3G. Now at Walmart." The memo suggested that a pilot program would allow Wal-Mart employees to purchase...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 01:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Report: $99 iPhone is inevitable, maybe a new model</title>
<link>http://www.electronista.com/articles/08/12/05/99.dollar.iphone/</link>
<description>&#60;img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0806/iphone3g-2.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' /><![CDATA[Amidst the rumors of a $99 4GB iPhone that might be sold after the holidays at Wal-Mart, analyst firm Kaufman Brothers has reported that a $99 device is inevitable. The exact timing of the discount remains unclear, although Apple could be developing a strategy to expand the range of iPhone products to include a low-end, mid-range, and high-end device. The new products are likely to offer feature d...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 21:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Wal-Mart confirms G1 price reduction</title>
<link>http://www.electronista.com/articles/08/10/28/wal.mart.sells.g1.cheaper/</link>
<description>&#60;img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0810/t-mobileg1-wal-martleak.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' /><![CDATA[Wal-Mart on Tuesday confirmed earlier rumors that it would undercut T-Mobile's price for the Android-powered G1 by $30, according to confirmation obtained by Reuters. The news arrives one day before the retail chain will sell the device at 550 stores throughout the country, priced at $149 with a two-year contract. The T-Mobile G1 was launched last week for $179 when purchased directly from the wir...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Wal-Mart may carry T-Mobile's G1 for $149</title>
<link>http://www.electronista.com/articles/08/10/27/wal.mart.may.get.t.mo.g1/</link>
<description>&#60;img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0810/t-mobileg1-wal-martleak.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' /><![CDATA[Wal-Mart may soon carry T-Mobile's G1 at a significantly lower price than T-Mobile itself, a slip to Engadget shows.  The Android-powered smartphone is reportedly set to ship to the retailer about a month after its official debut and would cost just under $149 on a two-year contract, or at least $30 below the official $179 price point.  It's not clear whether Wal-Mart would carry all colors, thoug...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 20:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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