Toshiba Releases WX800 Cinema Series 3D HDTV

Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. announced that it has released its premier Cinema Series line for 2010, featuring the WX800 3D series and 2D VX700 series, LED backlit HDTVs. According to the statement, the WX800 Cinema Series (55WX800, 46WX800) is available in 55-inch ($3,299.99) and 46-inch screen sizes ($2,599.99) and the VX700 Cinema Series (55VX700, …

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Vestel to Deliver Yahoo! Connected TV

Yahoo! and Vestel Group announced that consumers across Europe will soon be able to access thousands of content sources, movies, TV shows, social networks, videos, and other kinds of Internet content through Yahoo! Connected TV. According to the statement, Vestel and partner OEM brands will ship Yahoo! Connected TV to consumers in more than 40 …

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Sony UK Launches NX713 and NX813 BRAVIA 3D HDTVs

Sony UK announced that it has launched its new BRAVIA NX713 and NX813 3D HDTVs. According to the statement, the units feature a new slim and stylish monolithic design, BRAVIA Internet Video for on-demand online entertainment, full high definition 3D capability (by adding a 3D Sync Transmitter and eye glasses) as well as Dynamic Edge …

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Socialbomb Connects BD-Live to Facebook and Twitter

Socialbomb announced the launch of the Socialbomb Live Platform, a BD-Live technology connecting Blu-ray audiences with Facebook and Twitter. According to the statement, the Live Platform seamlessly connects Blu-ray Discs (BD) with social networks, allowing viewers to interact in real-time through on-screen menus and share content with friends directly from their remote.

Rdio Unveils Social Music Service

Rdio announced its plans to change the way people access, discover and pay for music. According to the statement, designed as a highly social experience, Rdio improves the discovery and sharing of music and the way music can be accessed through a Web browser and on smartphones. Rdio will offer unlimited, on-demand access to five …

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ViewSonic Embraces Sigma Media Processors

ViewSonic and Sigma Designs announced that ViewSonic’s new VMP74 and VMP75 Media Players are based on Sigma’s SMP8650 series media processor System-on-Chip (SoC) products. According to the statement, ViewSonic’s new media players allow consumers to surf the web, watch television programs from around the world and tap into online video sources.

CyberLink PowerDVD Receives Blu-ray 3D Certification

CyberLink Corp. announced that PowerDVD is the first Blu-ray 3D player software to achieve certification from the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA), under the new Blu-ray 3D standard (profile 5.0). According to the statement, the certification ensures consumers that PowerDVD provides the full benefits of Blu-ray 3D on the PC. Consumers can enjoy the entire range …

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CyberLink PowerDVD 10 Enables Blu-ray 3D Playback

CyberLink Corp announced its release of CyberLink PowerDVD 10, a universal media player for the PC. According to the statement, enabling Full HD and Blu-ray 3D playback (via summer upgrade to Ultra 3D version), CyberLink PowerDVD 10 features TrueTheater 3D technology, upgrading the movie experience with 3D movie playback for DVD discs and video files. …

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