In-Stat research forecasts that the number of Blu-ray player units shipped will reach 105 million in 2015. “DVD players and recorder shipments will decline over the next five years for most regions. By 2015, DVD recorders will be essentially phased out entirely, with only negligible shipments to Japan,” says Norm Bogen, VP Digital Entertainment. “Blu-ray […]
Video technology solutions company Grass Valley has revealed a strategic alliance with the Cameron-Pace Group to raise further the profile of 3D technology in broadcast. James Cameron, director of Avatar, announced the company with his long-time special-effects partner, Vince Pace, with the aim of developing, selling and leasing 3D production technology to film-makers, broadcasters, game […]
Polaroid Eyewear has confirmed the launch of the first two styles in its Professional 3D Eyewear Collection. The Polaroid Professional 3D Collection, which uses passive circular polarisation, has been specifically created for 3D professionals and producers of 3D content. These first two styles both have interchangeable lenses, meaning that after work, professionals can simply change […]
Toshiba Europe has unveiled the world’s first large-screen glasses-free 3DTV. The 55ZL2 has a screen of 139cm (55”) in diagonal and does not require glasses to experience 3D. In addition, the 55ZL2 is the world’s first TV targeted at consumers that comes with a Quad Full HD screen. This enables the 55ZL2 to offer a […]
While salespeople at major electronics retail chains in the US tend to demonstrate familiar TV technology fairly frequently, they are less inclined to demonstrate newer technologies, according to the JD Power and Associates 2011 Television Mystery Shopping Report. When it comes to explaining overall differences and features between various TV models, brands and technologies, more […]
Sony has unveiled a new 3D visor aimed at video gamers and film fans. The Sony HMZ Viewer is a personal 3D viewer that is worn on the users head, delivering the ‘immersive experience of a home cinema’. The visor comes complete with all-in-one goggles and earphones and Sony believes it provides the same experience […]
Shipments of 3D-capable large-area TFT LCD panels increased to 5.2 million units in Q2, growing by 124 per cent Quarter v Quarter. Shipments of 3D panels were primarily for LCD TVs, reaching 4.9 million units in Q2 2-11, 118 per cent Q/Q growth, and pushing the 3D penetration in LCD TV panels from 4.5 per […]
US consumers who expect to buy a 3DTV during the next year plan to spend 56 per cent more than those buying a regular HDTV, according to the latest research from the Strategy Analytics Connected Home Devices service. The report – 3DTVs: Buying Intentions and Early Adopter Feedback – finds that the average expected price […]
Watching television shows in 3D has become a regular activity for the majority of 3DTV owners, according to report by the Strategy Analytics Connected Home Devices service. According to the report, two-thirds of 3DTV owners across the US and Europe are watching at least one show in 3D on a weekly basis. Forty-one per cent […]
Panasonic Corporation, Samsung Electronics, Sony Corporation and X6D Limited (XPAND 3D) have announced their intent to collaborate on the development of a new technology standard for consumer 3D active glasses, under the name, ‘Full HD 3D Glasses Initiative’. The companies intend to work together on the development and licensing of radio frequency (RF) system 3D […]