The 'dual camera' Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG100 has its fair share of flaws, but it's not a bad compromise for people who don't want to carry two separate devices around. Don't expect to get broadcast ...

Panasonic said Thursday that it has secured a 50.2 percent majority ownership of Sanyo, as it moves to turn Sanyo into a subsidiary and create one of the world's largest electronics makers.

Japan's Panasonic Corp <6752.T> said it would buy out subsidiaries Sanyo Electric <6764.T> and Panasonic Electric Works <6991.T> for up to $9.4 billion in cash and shares to accelerate its push ...