Blu-ray Player Shipments to Reach 105 Million Units

Posted by Hugh Bennett on 27 September 2011, 8:27 am

In-Stat announced it forecasts that the number of Blu-ray Disc (BD) player units shipped will reach 105 million in 2015.

Public Libraries Lend Kindle Books

Posted by Hugh Bennett on 21 September 2011, 10:37 am

Amazon.com announced that Kindle and Kindle app customers can now borrow Kindle books from more than 11,000 public libraries in the United States.

Consumers Reluctant to Purchase Electronics Online

Posted by Hugh Bennett on 15 September 2011, 1:58 pm

The NPD Group announced its latest research suggests that many U.S. consumers remain reluctant to purchase certain consumer electronics (CE) products online.

Pay TV Declines in Q2 2011

Posted by Hugh Bennett on 9 September 2011, 4:08 pm

IHS Screen Digest announced it reckons that the number of U.S. households subscribing to pay television video services declined by nearly 370,000 in the second quarter of 2011, with cable operators taking the biggest hit.

Americans Abandon New TV Dreams

Posted by Hugh Bennett on 30 August 2011, 4:00 pm

IHS iSuppli announced that the results of its latest survey suggest the number of Americans planning to buy a new TV set has plunged to record low levels.

3DTV Commands Price Premium

Posted by Hugh Bennett on 15 August 2011, 1:00 pm

Strategy Analytics announced that, according to its latest survey, U.S. consumers who expect to buy a 3DTV during the next year plan to spend 56% more than those buying a regular HDTV.

3DTV Owners Watch 3D TV Shows

Posted by Hugh Bennett on 9 August 2011, 2:00 pm

Strategy Analytics announced that, according to its latest survey, two-thirds of 3DTV owners across the U.S. and Europe watch at least one show in 3D every week.