Technicolor announced the signing of a three year contract extension to provide a wide range of SD and HD set-top boxes to DIRECTV.
According to the statement, Technicolor has provided more than 48 million set-top-boxes to DIRECTV. The contract extension will allow the two companies to further develop their collaboration in new areas such as 3D, [...]
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DIRECTV Extends STB Contract with Technicolor
Sky to Launch 3D Channel in October
Sky announced that it will launch Sky 3D, Europe’s first 3D channel, to millions of Sky homes on Friday 1st October 2010.
According to the statement, the announcement coincided with the filming of a dance routine at St Pancras station, where Bollywood dancers performed in front of 3D cameras as part of a new SkyArts 3D [...]
3D TV Shipments to Reach 43 Million in 2014
DisplaySearch announced that it forecasts 3.4 million 3D TVs to be shipped in 2010, with the market expected to reach 42.9 million in 2014.
According to the statement, based on this forecast, 3D TV market penetration is expected to grow from a 5% share of total flat panel TVs in 2010 to 37% in 2014. The [...]
Panasonic Unveils HDC-SDT750 Consumer 3D Camcorder
Panasonic announced its HDC-SDT750 consumer camcorder, which includes a 3D conversion lens that enables the unit to shoot 3D video content.
According to the statement, in addition to shooting 3D, the Panasonic HDC-SDT750 can record full 1080p High Definition (HD) in AVCHD, when the 3D conversion lens is unattached, and includes powerful features such as a [...]
Most TVs Sold in US in 2014 Will Be 3D-Ready
Parks Associates announced a modest increase in awareness of 3D TV among U.S. broadband households in 2010, but the mainstream viability of 3D depends on availability of premium video content and not one-off events such as the World Cup.
According to the statement, the firm’s latest report, Trends in 3DTV, finds 13% of households are familiar [...]
Panasonic Unveils DMP-BDT100 Blu-ray 3D Player
Panasonic announced that it has expanded its line of Full HD 3D Blu-ray Disc players to include the new DMP-BDT100.
According to the statement, the DMP-BDT100, available in August, joins the DMP-BDT300 and DMP-BDT350 in providing superior 2D and 3D picture quality, as well as innovative features such as VIERA CAST internet functionality.
DIRECTV and HISTORY Take 3D Tour of Solar System
DIRECTV and HISTORY announced that they are taking viewers on a 3D tour of the solar system.
According to the statement, beginning Friday, July 30, HISTORY will deliver its first 3D broadcast on DIRECTV’s new 3D channel, n3D powered by Panasonic, with the season 5 premiere episode of its series, THE UNIVERSE. On the same day, [...]
DXG Releases 3D Pocket Camcorder and Media Player
DXG USA announced its DXG 3D pocket camcorder (DXG-5D7V) and 3D 7-inch media player bundle, allowing for filming and playback of 3D video and pictures.
According to the statement, with the camcorder’s compact pistol-grip design and playback options, consumers can instantly view, record and playback 3D videos or photos directly on the 3.2-inch LCD camcorder display, [...]
WealthTV Shoots Doc Walker Concert in 3D
WealthTV announced that it and Country Music Television (CMT), in conjunction with Corkscrew Media, on July 20, 2010 recorded the first exclusive 3D concert of country music artist Doc Walker, in Kelowna, Canada.
Panasonic to Highlight 3D at London 2012 Olympic Event
Panasonic Corporation announced that, with two years to go until the London 2012 Olympic Games, the company will host a one day event called “Get Ready for London 2012″ in Trafalgar Square on July 27, 2010.
According to the statement, the event highlights include a “3D Future Zone” featuring six special pods that include Panasonic’s Full [...]
Onkyo Debuts HT-S9300THX 3D-Ready THX Certified HTiB
Onkyo announced that it has introduced the world’s first THX I/S Plus Certified (Integrated System) and 3D-Ready packaged home theater system. The HT-S9300THX will be available at the end of July for $1,099.