Apple Unveils Revamped Apple TV

Apple announced its new Apple TV ($99) which offers a simple way to watch HD movies and TV shows on any HDTV. According to the statement, Apple TV users can choose from a large online selection of HD movies to rent, including first run movies for $4.99 and HD TV show episodes to rent from …

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Key Digital HDMI Gets 3D Ready

Key Digital Systems, Inc announced that it has begun promoting its product compatibility with the latest HDMI features supporting 3D. According to the statement, Key Digital will premiere its 3D ready line-up of HDMI switchers, distribution amplifiers, CAT5 baluns and HDMI cables at CEDIA EXPO 2010, September 23-26 in Atlanta, GA.

Samsung Launches 90 and 30 Series Monitors with HDTV Tuners

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. announced two new lines of multi-function monitors (MFMs) offering a computer monitor and HDTV in one. According to the statement, the Samsung 30 (21.5″, 23″, 24″) and 90 (24”) display series allow viewers to switch from work to play with enhanced 1920 x 1080 picture quality all in one space-saving device.

DXG Releases 3D Pocket Camcorder and Media Player

DXG USA announced its DXG 3D pocket camcorder (DXG-5D7V) and 3D 7-inch media player bundle, allowing for filming and playback of 3D video and pictures. According to the statement, with the camcorder’s compact pistol-grip design and playback options, consumers can instantly view, record and playback 3D videos or photos directly on the 3.2-inch LCD camcorder …

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Sigma Delivers World Cup in 3D

Sigma Designs, Inc. announced that Free Inc. is delivering 3D broadcasts of World Cup soccer and ongoing 3D broadcast content, using Sigma’s SMP8634 Secure Media Processor in its Freebox triple-play set-top boxes. According to the statement, delivered via stereoscopic 3D, this is the first 3D television broadcast in France and one of the first in …

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Sony Elevates 3D AV Receivers and Blu-ray Player

Sony Corporation announced several new Elevated Standard (ES) AV receivers including the STR-DA5600ES, STRA-DA4600ES, STR-DA3600ES and STR-DN2010 as well as a Blu-ray 3D player, the BDP-S1700ES. According to the statement the STR-DA5600ES ($2,000) 7.1 Channel Network Multi-room AV Receiver will be available in September 2010 while the STR-DA4600ES ($1,500) and STR-DA3600ES ($1,100) are planned for …

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Sony Europe Unveils 3D Surround Systems

Sony Europe announced that it has launched three new home theater systems (HT-AS5, HT-AF5, BDV-470SS) featuring 3D pass-through on HDMI and 1000W of S-Master digital amplification hidden away in their compact subwoofers, which also act as the control centre for the units. According to the statement, all three systems will be available in June 2010.