Netflix Goes Live on Panasonic VIERA CAST
Panasonic Corporation of North America announced that streaming instantly from Netflix is now available to Netflix members via Panasonic’s 2010 VIERA CAST-enabled VIERA HDTVs and Blu-ray Disc (BD) players.
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LG PX950 Plasma Now THX 3D Display Certified
LG Electronics USA announced its first 3D HDTV to be THX certified, the LG Infinia PX950 Plasma HDTV series. According to the statement, to earn the new THX 3D Display Certification, the PX950 passed more than 400 laboratory tests evaluating left and right eye images for color accuracy, cross-talk, viewing angles and video processing performance. …
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Netflix to Stream Nu Image/Millennium Movies
Netflix, Inc and Nu Image/Millennium Films announced a long-term agreement through which first-run theatrical films distributed by the Nu Image/Millennium Group will be licensed to Netflix for streaming over the Internet to its subscribers during the pay TV window.
Apple TV Faces Tough Market
IMS Research announced that Apple’s latest iteration of Apple TV may face a more challenging market than its predecessors. According to the statement, previous versions had difficulties gaining traction and the new and improved Apple TV may encounter a similar fate.
LG to Integrate Plex Into NetCast Devices
Plex announced the newest version of its service and that LG Electronics will be integrating the Plex media server platform technology into its 2011 NetCast enabled HDTVs and Blu-ray devices.
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 …
Panasonic Unveils Blu-ray 3D Home Theater Systems
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company announced the debut of its first Full HD 3D Blu-ray Disc (BD) home theater systems. According to the statement, the top-of-the-line SC-BTT750 features a wireless LAN adaptor and is equipped with sleek Tall Boy speakers, a stylishly slim center channel speaker and a Kelton-type subwoofer. The SC-BTT350 is wireless LAN-ready (requires …
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Netflix Launches App for iPhone and iPod Touch
Netflix, Inc. announced the availability of its free Netflix App for iPhone and iPod touch, allowing Netflix members to instantly watch a wide selection of TV episodes and movies streamed to their iPhone or iPod touch at no additional cost. According to the statement, the Netflix App supports any iPhone or iPod touch device running …
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Panasonic Activates Twitter on VIERA CAST Plasma HDTVs
Panasonic announced that it has activated Twitter on its VIERA CAST enabled HDTVs. According to the statement, Twitter will also be available on VIERA CAST-enabled Blu-ray Disc (BD) Players at a later date. The addition of Twitter, a real-time global information network, was announced in January 2010 at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
Panasonic Launches VIERA GT25 Series 3D Plasma HDTVs
Panasonic announced the launch of its new VIERA GT25 Series of Full HD 3D Plasma TVs. According to the statement, the VIERA GT25 Series features 42-inch class (41.6″ measured diagonally) and 50-inch class (49.9″ measured diagonally) screen sizes. The TC-P42G25 will have an MSRP of $1699.95 and the TC-P50GT25 will have an MSRP of $2099.95. …
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Netflix to Stream EPIX Movies
EPIX and Netflix, Inc. announced an agreement through which Netflix members can instantly watch an array of new releases and library titles from EPIX streamed over the Internet from Netflix. According to the statement, movies from the multi-year deal will begin streaming from Netflix on September 1, 2010 and include titles from Paramount, Lionsgate and …