Telenor Satellite Broadcasting (TSBc) has commenced its first live 3D transmissions in the Nordic region –providing the “Panasonic 3D experience” with live coverage by Eurosport of Roland-Garros, the French Open tennis tournament, which runs from May 24th to June 6th. This first Nordic 3D transmission is the result of co-operation between Nordic pay-television operator Canal […]

Worldwide shipments of 3D TVs introduced to the market for the first time in March are expected to reach 4.2 million units in 2010, thanks to increasing traction and acceptance from enthusiastic early adopters. Global 3D TV shipments will then triple to 12.9 million units in 2011 and then more than double to 27.4 million […]

In 2009, there were no stereoscopic 3D TV sets on the market. By 2015, there will be over 78 million sold, according to a report from iSuppli. The analyst predicts that 4.2 million 3D sets will be sold this year. However, although iSuppli is bullish on 3D sales, it notes that the standard has several […]

From David Del Valle in Paris Mobile operator Movistar is launching HD TV services through Apple’s iPhone at a fee of E4 to E5 a month. There will be four HD TV packages available: the first, called Futbol will include Gol TV and Tribuna’s six channels and Multigol; other thematic packages will be Musica, composed […]

French broadcaster TF1 is to broadcast five FIFA World Cup games in 3D joining Orange TV's previously announced test broadcasts from Roland Garros tennis tournament next week. The channels are available free-to-air in the Hot Bird footprint. The signals – as well as an encrypted Eurosport channel – will be used for testing and in-store […]

DisplaySearch has increased its worldwide TV market forecast for 2010 by more than 10 million units to 228 million units, given the strong result in 2009 and the positive influence of new technology introductions such as 3D and LED. “The rapid transition to flat panel technologies in emerging markets and the robust level of growth […]

Zoran, a global specialist in semiconductors for consumer electronics, and RealD, a leading 3D technology provider, have announced that Zoran has licensed the stereoscopic RealD Format and will incorporate support for 3D content delivery and display technology into its TV, STB and Blu-ray products. Zoran’s TV reference design with integrated RealD 3D support is available […]

From David Del Valle in Madrid Spain has paved the way for the launch of HDTV on DTT with Government approval of a Royal Decree to govern the new services using the standard H.264/MPEG 4. To promote HDTV, the law obliges manufacturers to equip TV sets of more than 21 inches with an integrated HDTV […]

Sony’s chief executive is set to meet rival Samsung Electronics, for possible alliances, as the Japanese consumer electronics maker aims to turn its TV business profitable with aggressive sales targets. The meeting between Sony CEO Howard Stringer and Samsung’s Lee Kun-hee, is the first since Lee returned as chairman of the South Korean technology company […]

Sony is launching a marketing campaign using a “fake” 3D TV ad in which all the images are blurred as part of a push to convince consumers to trade up to 3D sets. The campaign, which will run across Europe features a bizarre montage that includes the footballer Kaka, a sports car doing a burnout, […]