BlackBerry PlayBook Certified for US Government
Research In Motion (RIM) announced that its new BlackBerry PlayBook tablet has received FIPS 140-2 security certification.
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Integra AV Receivers Offer Spotify Digital Music Service
Integra announced that Spotify is now available through Integra’s home theater receivers in the U.S.
ASCAP Inks Agreement With Spotify
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) announced that it has signed a licensing agreement with Spotify.
Spotify Takes America
Spotify announced that its digital music service is now available in the United States.
Onkyo AV Receivers Offer Spotify Digital Music Service
Onkyo USA announced that Spotify is now available through Onkyo’s home theater receivers in the U.S.
Toshiba Licenses Rovi TotalGuide
Rovi Corporation announced that Toshiba Corporation will use Rovi TotalGuide in its Toshiba televisions, Blu-ray Disc (BD) players and recorders, as well as mobile and tablet devices in the United States and Europe.
Netflix Splits DVD and Streaming Plans
Netflix announced that it is launching new unlimited DVD-only plans in the U.S. as well as separating its unlimited streaming and unlimited DVD plans.
US Consumers Spend $5.9 Billion on Video Games
The NPD Group announced that U.S. consumers spent $5.9 billion on video game hardware, content and accessories the first quarter of 2011.
US Consumers Scoop Up 3.5 Million Blu-ray 3D Discs
IHS Screen Digest announced that U.S. consumers purchased roughly 1.75 million Blu-ray 3D discs at retail during the format’s first 12 months on the market and brought home another 1.7 million units as part of hardware/software bundling deals.
Samsung Enjoys 3DTV Success
Samsung Electronics America announced that it has a commanding lead in the U.S. 3DTV market.
American Television Viewers Slow to Cut the Cord
J.D. Power and Associates announced that, according to its latest survey, only 3% of U.S. pay-to-view TV customers report having cut the cord in favour of other viewing options.