Samsung Electronics Canada announced the Canadian launch of its new 9000 series television, a full HD, 3D, LED-backlit TV. According to the statement, equipped with Samsung’s custom-designed 3D chip from its semiconductor division, the 9000 series boasts superior 3D image quality. At 7.98 millimetres thick, it also features the world’s slimmest panel alongside a high-class, …
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The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) announced that the consumer electronics industry will exceed initial revenue projections for 2010, with growth of 3% over 2009 and overall shipment revenues of $174.9 billion in the United States. According to the statement, the CEA’s semi-annual U.S. Consumer Electronics Sales and Forecast (July 2010) also projects that industry shipment …
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Integrated Device Technology, Inc. announced two new motion-compensated frame rate conversion processors with an integrated resolution-enhancement engine for use in 120Hz and 240Hz televisions and high-definition video projectors. According to the statement, the 3D-capable VHD1200 and VHD2400 devices feature IDT HQV MotionSMART technology, which provides smooth motion and full-detail images while minimizing side effects.
DisplaySearch announced its latest Quarterly TV Design and Features Report reveals that internet connectivity has emerged as a key feature in TVs this year. According to the statement, the report, which surveyed 2010 product ranges from leading brands, notes that 55% of TV models available across Japan, North America, Europe, China and India have Digital …
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The Digital Entertainment Content Ecosystem LLC (DECE LLC) announced its UltraViolet consumer brand and logo. According to the statement, UltraViolet will allow consumers to watch their digital entertainment across multiple platforms, such as connected TVs, PCs, game consoles, smartphones and tablet PCs, in an easy, consistent way. Since all UltraViolet offerings will work together, consumers …
Toshiba Corporation announced that it will reinforce its sales and marketing capabilities in the Chinese market for LCD TVs by collaborating with TCL Corporation (TCL Group). According to the statement, the companies have agreed to form a joint venture, Toshiba Visual Products (China) Co., Ltd., which will start operation in China in September 2010. The …
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ABI Research announced that it expects worldwide Blu-ray Disc (BD) player shipments to more than double between 2009 and the end of 2010 and total more than 62.5 million in 2011. According to the statement, in North America standalone Blu-ray players are expected to reach almost 18% penetration among TV-owning households, up from just over …
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Sonic Solutions announced that Haier has chosen the RoxioNow platform to provide its customers access to a broad library of Hollywood entertainment. According to the statement, as part of the agreement, entertainment services powered by the RoxioNow platform will deliver movies and TV shows over the web to a new line of Haier-branded Blu-ray Disc …
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LG Electronics announced that is has introduced a full suite of 3D technology products for consumers. According to the statement, by pairing LG’s new top-of-the-line Infinia LED HDTVs with its first-ever 3D-capable Network Blu-ray Disc player, consumers can now enjoy superior picture quality and the immersive 3D experience of their favorite sporting events and Hollywood …
Sonic Solutions announced the availability of its RoxioNow entertainment platform on the latest System LSI in the UniPhier series from the Panasonic Corporation.
MHL, LLC announced the availability of the Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) specification version 1.0 and Adopter Agreement. According to the statement, the MHL standard defines a new mobile interface to directly connect mobile phones and other portable consumer electronics devices to high-definition televisions and displays. One of the key advantages of the MHL specification is …
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