Sherwood Launches Blu-ray 3D Player

Sherwood America Inc. announced its new BD-876 Blu-ray 3D player ($399.95) and R-876 network audio/video receiver ($1199.95) at CES 2011 in Las Vegas.

Nero Unveils Latest Creative Software Suites

Nero announced its Nero Multimedia Suite 10 Platinum HD and Nero Video Premium HD creative software. According to the statement, Nero Multimedia Suite 10 Platinum HD will be available October 14, 2010 for $129.99 and Nero Video Premium HD for $69.99.

Integra Launches THX Certified Blu-ray Player

Integra announced a pair of Blu-ray Disc players at the CEDIA Expo, including the DBS-50.2, which is the company’s first THX certified model. According to the statement, the DBS-50.2 ($700) and DBS-30.2 ($500) feature an Ethernet port for BD-Live (Profile 2.0) as well as access to video on-demand services such as Netflix, CinemaNow and Blockbuster …

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First Annual TTG Blu-ray Player Award Winners Announced

The Testing Group announced that it assembled a selection of Blu-ray Disc (BD) players, placed each in one of three categories (budget buy, family friendly, feature rich) then evaluated each player for outstanding performance in that category. According to the statement, the units were judged on audio/video quality, compatibility, user interface and added features using …

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Clearleap and RCDb Turn Blu-ray Players into VOD Cable Boxes

Clearleap and Related Content Database, Inc. (RCDb) announced a joint solution that will give pay TV operators the ability to deliver their full VOD libraries to any subscriber with an internet connected Blu-ray Disc (BD) player. According to the statement, the offering enables pay TV operators to extend the reach of their service offering beyond …

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Socialbomb Connects BD-Live to Facebook and Twitter

Socialbomb announced the launch of the Socialbomb Live Platform, a BD-Live technology connecting Blu-ray audiences with Facebook and Twitter. According to the statement, the Live Platform seamlessly connects Blu-ray Discs (BD) with social networks, allowing viewers to interact in real-time through on-screen menus and share content with friends directly from their remote.

Deluxe Exceeds 100 Million BD-Live Disc Inserts

Deluxe Digital Studios announced that it has registered over 100 million BD-Live disc inserts and forecasts this number to nearly double by the end of 2010. According to the statement, the actual usage data of the BD-Live disc inserts shows 60% were from North America, 35% from Europe and 5% from the rest of the …

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