Archive for September, 2009

Akamai Brings HDTV-Like Experience Online

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009


Akamai Technologies has launched the Akamai HD Network, its next generation video delivery offering and the first platform to deliver HD video online to viewers using Adobe Flash technology, Microsoft Silverlight, and to the iPhone, at broadcast-level audience scale.

The new HD Network combines Akamai’s patented HD EdgePlatform, adaptive bitrate streaming and DVR technology. It supports live and on-demand HD streaming.

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Originally appeared on HDTV.biz-news.com :: Latest HDTV Business News on 30/09/2009

Original post by tomek@biz-news.com (Tomasz Czech)

Panasonic Develops 50-inch Full HD 3D PDP

Monday, September 28th, 2009


Aiming to bring Full HD 3D TVs to the market in 2010, Panasonic steps up its efforts in developing the related technology. The company has just developed a 50-inch Full HD 3D compatible plasma display panel (PDP) and high-precision active shutter glasses that enable the viewing of theater-quality, true-to-life 3D images in the living rooms.

The new PDP and glasses evolved from Panasonic’s Full HD 3D Plasma Home Theater System that was developed in 2008 and comprised of a 103-inch PDP and a Blu-ray Disc player. The prototype PDP has a 50-inch screen, which is expected to become the most popular size for home theaters.

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Originally appeared on HDTV.biz-news.com :: Latest HDTV Business News on 28/09/2009

Original post by tomek@biz-news.com (Tomasz Czech)

IFA 2009: Philips Launches Wireless HDTV Link

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009


Today at IFA 2009, Philips presented Wireless HDTV Link that allows to connect TV to set top box and AV components without any cable.

Wireless HDTV Link transmits 1080p/30 HD signal up to 20 meters, making it possible e.g. to stream devices like a Blu-ray player to a TV from the other side of the room.

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Originally appeared on HDTV.biz-news.com :: Latest HDTV Business News on 03/09/2009

Original post by tomek@biz-news.com (Tomasz Czech)

First Portable 3D Monitor for Viewing Without Glasses

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009


The Swiss brand nvp3D introduced the FreeD Multi-Media Player – the first portable autonomous 3D monitor for viewing without glasses.

The device is autonomous, that means there is no need of a computer connection to view. The content – videos and photos – is displaying on 7-inch monitor from the SD card. Autonomy of the player is limited by the battery to approx. 2 hours.

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Originally appeared on HDTV.biz-news.com :: Latest HDTV Business News on 01/09/2009

Original post by tomek@biz-news.com (Tomasz Czech)