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Electronic Gas Pump Skimmer Gets 20 Years

A judge in Fort Worth has sentenced a man identified as a member of a California-based gang of electronic thieves to 20 years in prison for putting devices inside gasoline pumps to steal customers’ debit and credit card information.

2012/12/17

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E-Reader Sales Plunge As Tablets Take Over

Sales of dedicated e-reading devices like the Kindle are in an “alarmingly precipitous decline” this year after five years of rapid growth, a research firm said.

2012/12/12

Consumer Confidence Index Hits Lowest Level Since Record Began In 1967

Retailer Circuit City’s Website Going Away

The last remnant of electronics retailer Circuit City is going away. Systemax has announced it is merging the CircuitCity.com website with its TigerDirect.com brand.

2012/11/15

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Apple Sells 3 Million iPads After Mini Launch

Apple said that it sold 3 million iPads of all kinds in the first three days it sold the new Mini model. Apple started selling the iPad Mini at $329.

2012/11/05

RadioShack Reports $21 Million Q2 Loss

RadioShack reported a $21 million loss for its second quarter on Wednesday, surprising Wall Street as sales of consumer electronics and personal computer accessories dropped.

2012/07/25

RadioShack Reaches Chinese Expansion Deal

Radioshack has reached a deal to expand in Asia. The Fort Worth company announced a joint venture to open consumer electronics stores in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau.

2012/06/08

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Amazon Accepting CD Trade-Ins For Store Credit

Amazon announced that their trade-in program will now accept CDs. Previously, customers were only able to trade in electronics, books and games.

2012/04/12

RadioShack Expanding Into Asian Markets

A Malaysian company plans to open at least 1,000 new stores in southeast Asia from Texas-based consumer electronics retailer RadioShack.

2012/03/23

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Doctor Discusses Computer Vision Syndrome

As users spend more time gazing into computer screens of all sizes during their waking hours, doctors say they’re seeing more patients complaining of what’s known as Computer Vision Syndrome.

2012/03/16

Radio Shack Profit Drops 79%

The Fort Worth-based electronics retailer was hurt by sales of less-profitable smartphone and tablets.

2012/02/21

Home Burglarized While Child At Chemo Treatment

It was a crushing blow for Linda Diaz. She didn’t know how she was going to tell her 12-year-old son, Christopher, he had cancer. Just days later she had to try and explain why someone burglarized their home. Burglars

2012/02/21