Samsung Electronics America, a provider of consumer electronics, has kicked off its Free the TV Challenge to find the most innovative applications for IPTV s, Blu-ray players and Blu-ray Home Theater Systems. With a total prize value of half a million dollars, the Challenge is open to all developers in the US.  Read More →

Panasonic, a provider of Full HD 3D technology, has announced the expansion of its line of Full HD 3D VIERA Plasma TVs with the launch of the Panasonic VIERA GT25 Series of Full HD 3D Plasma TVs. The series will feature Panasonic’s first 42-inch class (41.6″ measured diagonally) Full HD 3D Plasma TV, broadening Panasonic’s range of Full HD 3D TV offerings and addressing consumer requests for a smaller 3D set for video gaming.... 

3D TV: Traditional film/television content is viewed in two dimensions (height and width). Three-dimensional content adds a depth dimension that more closely mimics what we see in real life. While a traditional 2D television can display 3D content (viewable with passive 3D glasses), the quality of the image tends to suffer. A 3D TV uses the process of stereoscopy (see below) to produce a higher-quality, more immersive 3D experience. (Stereoscopy... 

Yes, we’re still in the early-goings of the 3D TV era, but it’s never too early for a top-five list, right? This list includes the most compelling offerings that are currently available from each TV camp: plasma, LCD and DLP. In each case, the TV is a top-shelf model that, in addition to 3D capability, uses the company’s most advanced 2D performance technologies and includes desirable features like video-on-demand streaming... 

Samsung Electronics America, a provider of consumer electronics, has announced that it is the exclusive HDTV partner for the invitation-only preview of Hulu Plus on connected devices, expanding the amount of premium HD content that is available to Samsung consumers. Hulu Plus, the first ad-supported subscription service to offer full current season runs of hit TV programs from ABC, FOX and NBC across …  Read More →

SRS Labs, a provider of surround sound, audio and voice technologies, announced today that Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of HDTV s, will be the first flat panel TV manufacturer to ship TVs equipped with SRS TheaterSound, an all-in-one HDTV audio solution. “We designed SRS TheaterSound to set a new standard of excellence for HDTV audio performance and we’re thrilled to…  Read More →

Samsung Electronics America, Inc., a provider of consumer electronics, has announced the availability of the Samsung Product Support TV (SPSTV) channel on Samsung Apps, the world’s first HDTV-based application store, according to the company. The SPSTV App allows users to stream Samsung product support content 24 hours a day, 7 days a week directly to their living rooms. It is now available for download on all 2010 Samsung TVs that feature…  Read More →

When I think of a sunset I think of the pink and orange hues as the sun drops below the Pacific Ocean here in California. What I don’t think about is my trusty 34 inch Sony XBR CRT HDTV being rendered useless because it only has analog video inputs but guess what – starting in 2010 it’s looking like consumers with legacy HDTVs like …  Read More →

Sony Electronics has announced that it will showcase its 3D solutions at CEA Line Shows, June 22-23, 2010 in New York. Sony’s exhibit will include live 3D feeds of matches from the FIFA World Cup in South Africa, which is being produced with Sony’s professional 3D broadcast technology. Each day at 2 p.m. ET, Sony 3D televisions at the CEA Line Shows will offer live feeds from the FIFA World Cup in South Africa via the new ESPN 3D... 

You’ve heard me take Silicon Image out to the woodshed more than once about their lack of conformity or upgradability and I am likely not done with them as they just launched HDMI 1.4a, but I am about to tee off on another topic – 3D glasses. I know 3D is the “It” technology right now and that the best HDTVs on store shelves that are being installed by today’s top integrators are also 3D capable, but I am just not... 

Rumor has it that Apple’s next version of Apple TV will take the big boys’ battle for control of home entertainment to a whole new level. First, it will offer 1080p capability right out of the box. Second, although it will have 16GB of memory on board and optional external storage, it will strongly leverage cloud-based streaming. Third, it will be based on an iPhone platform and OS (which begs the question: Are iPhone apps for the... 

Runco, a provider of luxury video solutions, announces its FrameGallery and FrameGallery with SilverSheen custom framing options. FrameGallery allows unique custom framing of Runco Crystal Portfolio (CX) LCD flat panel displays. With different frame options to choose from, it has never been easier to make a flat panel display complement the unique aesthetic of any room’s decor. Six unique frame options and finishes are available, ranging... 

Also announces ESPN using TelePresence to help broadcast 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa. As part of its evolving efforts to market its popular TelePresence video conferencing technology into the lives of consumers, Cisco Systems recently announced home and internal trials of a consumer version of its popular TelePresence videoconferencing system. The company expects to introduce the product late in 2010 starting at around $500. Deriving from... 

World’s First TV Incorporating ‘Google TV’ Platform, Delivering Unprecedented TV-Internet Integration Sony Corporation (hereafter “Sony”) today announced the launch of “Sony Internet TV,” the world’s first TV to be based on the “Google TV” platform announced by Google Inc. (hereafter “Google”), Sony, Intel Corporation and Logitech today at Google I/O in San Francisco. “Sony... 

Sanus Systems just announced the latest addition to its VisionMount Super Slim TV wall mount category. The new VLT15 Super Slim Tilting Mount places ultra-thin LCD, plasma and LED TVs just .82″ from the wall and allows up to 10° of tilting capability.

Sanus VisionMount Super Slim mounts are ideal for placing the thinnest flat-panel TVs as close to the wall as possible, yet still allowing easy installation and exclusive features for...