Apple TV Faces Tough Market

IMS Research announced that Apple’s latest iteration of Apple TV may face a more challenging market than its predecessors. According to the statement, previous versions had difficulties gaining traction and the new and improved Apple TV may encounter a similar fate.

Zoran Demos 3D, IPTV and Blu-ray Technologies

Zoran Corporation announced that it is demonstrating its latest 3D, Internet Connected DTV and Blu-ray Disc (BD) platforms for global consumer electronics manufacturers at IFA 2010 in Berlin from Sept. 3 to 8, 2010.

LG Delivers 3D Experience in the Home

LG Electronics announced that is has introduced a full suite of 3D technology products for consumers. According to the statement, by pairing LG’s new top-of-the-line Infinia LED HDTVs with its first-ever 3D-capable Network Blu-ray Disc player, consumers can now enjoy superior picture quality and the immersive 3D experience of their favorite sporting events and Hollywood …

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thePlatform Expands Video Publishing for OTT Services

thePlatform announced that its video publishing system can enable customers to publish video across a wider range of popular over-the-top (OTT) services and IP-connected set-top boxes, TVs and Blu-ray Disc (BD) players.

Vizio Launches Three Wireless Blu-ray Players

Vizio announced a wireless Internet router optimized for Vizio Internet Apps (VIA) as well as three wireless Blu-ray players with Internet Apps, which offer streaming HD movies, TV episodes, music, photos and social networking. According to the statement, the XWR100 Dual-Band HD Wireless Internet Router ($99.99) prioritizes HD video and audio sent to VIA devices …

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Toshiba Ships Latest BDX2500 and BDX2700 Blu-ray Players

Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. announced the availability of its latest Blu-ray Disc (BD) players, the BDX2500 ($179.99) and BDX2700 ($249.99).

Samsung Announces App Store

Samsung Electronics America Inc. announced that it has launched Samsung Apps, the first HDTV-based application store where users can download applications from select 2010 Samsung HDTVs, Blu-ray Disc (BD) players and home theater systems via the upgraded Internet@TV – Content Service.

Plasma HDTV Entering 2010 Stronger Than Ever

The Plasma Display Coalition announced that plasma television is entering 2010 stronger than ever. According to the statement, LG Electronics and Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company are planning more than 30 new models that offer a wide variety of new technologies and entertainment features, highlighted by ultra-thin designs and 3D capability as well as enhanced Internet …

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VUDU Available on HDTVs and Blu-ray Players

VUDU Inc. announced that it has extended its distribution as an embedded platform to include broadband home theaters, HDTVs and Blu-ray Disc players (BDPs) from LG Electronics, Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Samsung Electronics Co. Inc., SANYO Manufacturing Corporation, Sharp Corporation, Toshiba America Consumer Products L.L.C., and VIZIO. According to the statement, the VUDU Streaming Movie …

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