SNL Kagan announced that the U.S. multichannel market delivered its worst performance on record in the second quarter, losing 216,000 customers compared to a 378,000 gain in the same period last year. According to the statement, SNL Kagan data shows that full subscriber counts for cable, Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) and telco video dropped to …
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The Pew Research Center announced that US adoption of broadband internet access slowed dramatically over the last year. According to the statement, two-thirds of American adults (66%) now have a broadband internet connection at home, a figure that is little changed from the 63% with a high-speed home connection at a similar point in 2009.
Nintendo announced that its internal sales figures show that the Wii video game system has sold 30 million units in the United States. According to the statement, this milestone was reached in 45 months and establishes Wii as the fastest-selling console in the history of the industry, reaching this milestone 15 months faster than the …
Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. announced that it will bring the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final between Netherlands and Spain to a select group of Cinedigm Certified theatres in the United States and Canada. According to the statement, the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final takes place on July 11, 2010, at 2:30pm EDT and will be …
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In-Stat announced that by 2013, one in five new HDTVs sold in the US will be 3D. According to the statement, year-over-year shipment growth will be 231% between 2010 and 2011, resulting in a doubling of the US installed base of units for 3D HDTVs from 2010 to 2011.
Apple announced that it sold its three millionth iPad, 80 days after its introduction in the US. According to the statement, “people are loving iPad as it becomes a part of their daily lives,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “We’re working hard to get this magical product into the hands of even more people around …
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Spectra Systems Corporation announced that it has received a Notice of Allowance from the Japanese Patent and Trademark Office for a new patent, “System for Applying Markings to Optical Media,” related to the Company’s MediaCoat technology, which allows the graphical labeling of optical media across the entire play side of a disc (CD or DVD).
The Congressional International Anti-Piracy Caucus announced that it has unveiled its “2010 International Piracy Watch List.” According to the statement, in an effort to combat international copyright piracy by calling attention to countries where piracy has reached alarming levels, the Caucus announced it will closely monitor the serious problems of copyright piracy in China, Russia, …
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Sony announced that owners of the company’s Internet connected BRAVIA HDTVs and Blu-ray Disc players in the United States will be able to access performances of the Berliner Philharmoniker through the BRAVIA Internet Video platform. According to the statement, in addition to the US, the performances will also be available to Sony customers in Japan, …
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Redbox Automated Retail, LLC and the Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) announced they will expand the availability of redbox DVD rental kiosks at Navy Exchanges located on U.S. Naval installations.
PLR IP Holdings, LLC, the owner of the Polaroid brand, announced the signing of a 6-year licensing agreement with consumer electronics manufacturer and distributor, Starlight Marketing Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Starlight International Holdings Limited.