Samsung Shows Off at CEDIA Expo 2010

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. announced that it will showcase the company’s latest 3D LED and plasma TVs, Blu-ray Disc (BD) players, home theater systems, receivers and Sound Bar technology at the CEDIA Expo, Sept. 23-26, 201 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Life in the Wi-Fi Fast Lane

In-Stat announced that Wi-Fi chipsets will pass a billion units shipped annually by 2012 and devices with the largest revenue growth rate over the next five years will include mobile Internet devices, automotive applications, E-readers and DVD/Blu-ray Disc players.

Panasonic Develops New LSI for Blu-ray Players

Panasonic Corporation announced that it has successfully developed a new mass-production technology for 32-nm system LSIs and plans to ship system LSIs based on this technology for use in Blu-ray Disc (BD) players. According to the statement, this technology enables system LSIs with higher performance and lower power consumption well suited for use in consumer …

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Toshiba Launches Latest LCD HDTV Line-up

Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. announced two new LCD LED HDTV Series for 2010, the UL605 Series with NET TV and the compact SL400 Series. According to the statement, the UL605 Series is available in 55-inch ($2,499), 46-inch ($1,699), and 40-inch ($1,399) screen sizes and the SL400 Series comes in 32-inch ($699), 26-inch ($499), 22-inch …

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Toshiba Offers Yahoo! Connected TV

Yahoo! and Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. announced that Yahoo! Connected TV is now available on several new models of Toshiba 46″-55″ HDTVs, including the WX800 Cinema Series 3D LED.

Renesas Integrates RoxioNow into Chips

Sonic Solutions announced that Renesas Electronics Corporation will include Sonic’s RoxioNow entertainment platform in Renesas’ upcoming system-on-chips (SoCs), which will be used in next-generation connected HDTVs and Blu-ray Disc (BD) players.

Nielsen and CTAM Focus on the 3D TV Experience

The Nielsen Company and the Cable & Telecommunications Association for Marketing (CTAM) announced the release of their latest research report, Focusing on the 3DTV Experience. According to the statement, although most consumers love the experience of 3D TV, this research has uncovered concerns that suggest the technology faces some early challenges, including issues with the …

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Panasonic 3D Gets the Star Treatment at TIFF

Panasonic Canada announced that it is the official 3D HDTV provider for the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). According to the statement, as part of its association with TIFF, Panasonic will allow festival attendees to experience the red carpet action in 3D at Roy Thompson Hall. In addition, street teams will set up at …

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