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RIP, rear

Rear-projection TV is dead, and there’s little reason to think the technology will pull a Lazarus anytime soon. On Monday Mitsubishi confirmed it has already ceased production of its last RPTVs, and told Twice.com that inventory is almost gone. “The decision to exit the category was based on lack of profitability in the big-screen TV business,” according to Max Wasinger, …

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TV price fixing in Europe: companies hit with AU$1.8bn fine

LG, Panasonic, Samsung and more have found themselves in hot water over cathode ray tube price fixing for TVs and monitors. Joaquín Almunia speaks to the press about the ruling. (Credit: EC) Yes, cathode ray tubes. The wheels of justice may turn slowly, but they keep on turning, apparently. The European Commission (EC) has levelled a record €1.47 billion (AU$1.8 …

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