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 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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NETGEAR, Inc. announced that Panasonic has selected NETGEAR as the only third-party brand to support its VIERA line of TVs, commencing with its NETGEAR N600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA3100).
Panasonic announced a digital interchangeable twin-lens, making it possible to shoot 3D with an interchangeable lens system camera. According to the statement, as part of Panasonic’s LUMIX G Micro System (compatible models to be announced at a later date), the twin-lens will allow high-quality shooting in 3D. Panasonic plans to release this new lens for …
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Sky announced that it will launch Sky 3D, Europe’s first 3D channel, to millions of Sky homes on Friday 1st October 2010. According to the statement, the announcement coincided with the filming of a dance routine at St Pancras station, where Bollywood dancers performed in front of 3D cameras as part of a new SkyArts …
DisplaySearch announced that it forecasts 3.4 million 3D TVs to be shipped in 2010, with the market expected to reach 42.9 million in 2014. According to the statement, based on this forecast, 3D TV market penetration is expected to grow from a 5% share of total flat panel TVs in 2010 to 37% in 2014. …
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Panasonic announced its HDC-SDT750 consumer camcorder, which includes a 3D conversion lens that enables the unit to shoot 3D video content. According to the statement, in addition to shooting 3D, the Panasonic HDC-SDT750 can record full 1080p High Definition (HD) in AVCHD, when the 3D conversion lens is unattached, and includes powerful features such as …
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Panasonic announced that it has expanded its line of Full HD 3D Blu-ray Disc players to include the new DMP-BDT100. According to the statement, the DMP-BDT100, available in August, joins the DMP-BDT300 and DMP-BDT350 in providing superior 2D and 3D picture quality, as well as innovative features such as VIERA CAST internet functionality.
DIRECTV and HISTORY announced that they are taking viewers on a 3D tour of the solar system. According to the statement, beginning Friday, July 30, HISTORY will deliver its first 3D broadcast on DIRECTV’s new 3D channel, n3D powered by Panasonic, with the season 5 premiere episode of its series, THE UNIVERSE. On the same …
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WealthTV announced that it and Country Music Television (CMT), in conjunction with Corkscrew Media, on July 20, 2010 recorded the first exclusive 3D concert of country music artist Doc Walker, in Kelowna, Canada.
Panasonic Corporation announced that, with two years to go until the London 2012 Olympic Games, the company will host a one day event called “Get Ready for London 2012” in Trafalgar Square on July 27, 2010. According to the statement, the event highlights include a “3D Future Zone” featuring six special pods that include Panasonic’s …
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