DivX, Inc. announced that Broadcom Corporation’s BCM3549 connected digital television (DTV) system-on-a-chip (SoC) solution is the company’s first platform to complete DivX Plus HD Certification.
Sharp Europe announced that it will introduce two models in its new LE925 Series of AQUOS Quattron 3D LCD HDTVs, featuring Sharp’s four-primary-color technology. According to the statement, along with LE925 series, Sharp will also introduce its latest LE924, LE824 and LE814 series of AQUOS Quattron 2D LCD HDTVs.
DisplaySearch announced that overall Q2 2010 TV shipments continued to show resilience, bouncing back from dismal 2009 levels, but there were some indications of trouble in key markets. According to the statement, DisplaySearch’s latest Quarterly Global TV Shipment and Forecast Report reveals that global TV unit shipments rose 26% year-over-year (Y/Y) in Q2’10 to 56.2 …
CableLabs announced that it has published a new specification as a guide for producers, programmers and aggregators of stereoscopic 3D programming. According to the statement, this new specification, called Content Encoding Profiles 3.0 Specification (OC-SP-CEP3.0-I01-100827), details exact requirements for formatting (panelizing) the 3D content into a frame-compatible format for use by cable television systems.
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 …
Sony Europe announced its first 3D home projector, the VPL-VW90ES. According to the statement, based on the active glasses technology used in Sony’s 3D TV range, the VPL-VW90ES is equipped with Sony’s Advanced Iris 3 technology, enabling a dynamic contrast ratio of 150,000:1.
Sony Corporation announced that its Video On Demand powered by Qriocity, a streaming video service, will be available this fall in five European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the U.K.
DisplaySearch announced that the continuing transition to LED backlights is motivating LCD TV panel manufacturers to develop their supply chains in order to reduce the cost of LED-backlit panels. According to the statement, DisplaySearch’s latest Quarterly LED Backlight Panel Shipment and Forecast Report reveals that 9.5 million (18.5%) of the LCD TV panels that shipped …
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Zoran Corporation announced that it is demonstrating its latest 3D, Internet Connected DTV and Blu-ray Disc (BD) platforms for global consumer electronics manufacturers at IFA 2010 in Berlin from Sept. 3 to 8, 2010.
Trident Microsystems, Inc. announced that it will demonstrate its integrated 2D-to-3D conversion chipset at the IFA show this week in Berlin, Germany.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd announced that it has won five 2010-2011 European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) Awards, including European 3D Solution, European Blu-ray Player, European Social Media Phone, European Smartphone and European Advanced Compact Camera.