Target Launches Family-Friendly Digital Video Service

Target Corporation announced the U.S. launch of its new “family-friendly” Target Ticket digital video service, which is currently available on PC, Mac, Android, iOS, Roku and Xbox 360, as well as Samsung televisions and Blu-ray players.

Samsung to Discuss Future of LCD and 3D TV

Parks Associates announced that Scott Birnbaum, Vice President, Samsung LCD Group, will deliver the morning keynote, “TV Technology in the New Age of Consumer Buying,” at CONNECTIONS on June 9, 2010. According to the statement, CONNECTIONS: The Digital Living Conference and Showcase, in its 14th year, will take place June 8-10, 2010, at the Santa …

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Technicolor Streams Video for LOVEFiLM UK

Technicolor announced that it is providing an online streaming service for LOVEFiLM.com, a European film and TV subscription service, delivering film and TV shows instantly to subscriber’s PC’s and in the living room to their TV’s, as well as through its postal DVD rental service.

Samsung Unleashes 3D HDTVs in Canada

Samsung Electronics Canada announced it will make its 3D televisions available to consumers beginning March 26, 2010. 3D technology will be available in the LED 9000, 8000, and 7000 series models, as well as the 750 series LCD televisions, plasma 7000 and 8000 series televisions and the BD-C6900 3D Blu-ray Disc (BD) player.

Seagate Ranks Number One in HDD Shipments

iSuppli Corp. announced that Seagate Technology LLC in the fourth quarter of 2009 maintained its lead as the world’s largest manufacturer of Hard Disk Drives (HDD), fending off a strong challenge by perennial second-ranked Western Digital Corp.

Blockbuster and Warner Bros. Agree on DVD and Blu-ray

Blockbuster Inc. announced a new agreement that continues to provide immediate availability of Warner Bros. titles in BLOCKBUSTER stores and by-mail. The digital agreement already in place remains unchanged.

Samsung Blu-ray Players and HDTVs Feature BLOCKBUSTER On Demand

Blockbuster Inc. announced that BLOCKBUSTER On Demand will reach millions more homes across America through the latest models of Samsung connected HDTVs, Blu-ray Disc (BD) players and Blu-ray integrated home theater systems. According to the statement, BLOCKBUSTER On Demand is part of the newly-launched Samsung Apps, the first HDTV-based application store where users can download …

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WD Launches My Passport AV Portable Media Drives

Western Digital (WD) announced that it has introduced its new My Passport AV portable media drives. According to the statement, designed specifically for video storage and playback, the new My Passport AV portable media drives deliver a plug-and-play experience for digital media enthusiasts. Available now at select retailers and WD’s online store, the My Passport …

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