Samsung Electronics announced that it will show off a slate of 3D products at the IFA trade show being held in Berlin, Germany from September 3-8, 2010. According to the statement, this includes full HD 3D LED HDTVs as well as a 3D video projector, Blu-ray 3D player and 3D home theatre system.
NETGEAR, Inc. announced the NeoTV 350 HD and NeoTV 550 Ultimate HD Media Players. According to the statement, the NeoTV 350 HD and NeoTV 550 Ultimate HD Media Players enable users to play their digital videos, photos, or music directly on their HDTVs and offer access to media collections, whether stored on USB storage devices, …
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Widevine announced that Best Buy has chosen Widevine to be a preferred provider of adaptive streaming, virtual DVD-like controls and digital rights management (DRM) on Insignia connected products such as Blu-ray Disc (BD) players, televisions and media devices.
Napster announced its new application for Samsung Apps. According to the statement, U.S. customers with select 2010 Samsung TVs 40-inches and above, as well as select 2010 Blu-ray players and Blu-ray home theater systems on the Samsung Apps platform can enjoy Napster’s music service.
STMicroelectronics announced a new TV System-on-Chip (SoC) IC offering 3D TV support and 120Hz MEMC (motion estimation, motion compensation). According to the statement, designed for next–generation 1080p full-high-definition (FHD) integrated Digital TVs (iDTVs), ST’s new FLI7525 SoC enables a new class of mid-range, 3D TV-enabled, 120Hz Internet TVs.
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.
J.D. Power and Associates announced that according to research contained in its 2010 Television Mystery Shopping Report, the proportion of salespeople who discuss 3D television technology with shoppers at major electronics retailers has increased substantially during the first six months of 2010 but the rates of growth vary widely by retailer.
Hillcrest Labs announced that LG Electronics is using Hillcrest Labs’ Freespace in-air pointing and motion control technology for LG’s first 3D-ready, Internet-connected HDTVs that are currently shipping in the Korean market and will be available globally. According to the statement, LG and Hillcrest have entered into a world wide license agreement for LG to use …
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Sensio Technologies Inc. announced that Trident Microsystems Inc. will integrate Sensio 3D technology into its system-on-chip (SoC) and discrete semiconductor solutions targeted at the digital home entertainment environment.
Shaw Communications Inc. announced the launch of its new Advanced HDPVR, available September 1, 2010. According to the statement, the new Advanced HDPVR allows Shaw customers to view up to 175 hours of recorded programming, customize series recordings with Smart PVR Technology and find out what’s on 14 days in advance with the new interactive …
Samsung Electronics America, Inc. announced the lineup of speakers for its upcoming “Free the TV Developer Day,” to be held on August 31 at the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose, CA.