DVB Approves 3D Television Specification

Posted by Hugh Bennett on 22 February 2011, 3:00 pm

Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) announced that the industry consortium’s steering board has approved the DVB-3DTV specification for frame compatible plano-stereoscopic (left/right) 3D television services.

Global TV Shipment Growth Improves

Posted by Hugh Bennett on 22 February 2011, 9:00 am

DisplaySearch announced that global TV shipment growth improved in the fourth quarter of 2010 after falling sharply in Q3, rising 15% year-over-year to a record 77.6 million units.

Panasonic Unveils Latest VIERA HDTVs

Posted by Hugh Bennett on 16 February 2011, 11:30 am

Panasonic UK announced that it is launching its new lineup of 3D, LED-LCD and Plasma VIERA flat-panel HDTVs.

3D TV Series Shot With Panasonic AG-3DA1 Camcorder

Posted by Hugh Bennett on 11 February 2011, 9:00 am

Panasonic Solutions Company announced that Vertical Ascent is developing and producing an original 3D TV series that is being shot with AG-3DA1 Full HD 3D camcorders from Panasonic.

3net 3D Television Network Ready to Launch

Posted by Hugh Bennett on 10 February 2011, 12:06 pm

Sony, Discovery and IMAX announced that their joint venture 3net 3D television network will be available through DIRECTV in the U.S. beginning February 13, 2011.

I3DS Uncorks 3D Creative Arts Awards

Posted by Hugh Bennett on 10 February 2011, 9:00 am

The International 3D Society 3D (I3DS) held its second annual 3D Creative Arts Awards on Feb. 9, 2011.

Qualcomm Unveils 3D Snapdragon Processor

Posted by Hugh Bennett on 10 February 2011, 8:14 am

Qualcomm announced that its latest Snapdragon processor for tablets and smartphones is designed to enable 3D gaming as well as autostereoscopic and stereoscopic 3D viewing.