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Blu-ray

Redbox Launches Blu-ray Rentals

By Shane Sturgeon • 18 hours ago

Redbox, the popular DVD rental kiosk provider, and wholly-owned subsidiary of Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSTR) , today announced it has started rolling out Blu-ray(TM) titles with availability at approximately 13,300 kiosks nationwide. Redbox will rent Blu-ray Discs® at $1.50 per night plus tax and the company expects to have availability across its network of approximately 23,000 kiosk locations by the fall.

Each fully automated redbox kiosk holds...

HD Camcorders & Cameras

Samsung Introduces Pocket-Sized, Full-HD Camcorder with Swiveling Lens

By Shane Sturgeon • Jul 28, 11:48pm

Samsung HMX-E10 HD CamcorderSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, today added to its point-and-shoot camcorder lineup with the introduction of the innovative HMX-E10. Offering full-HD resolution, the Samsung HMX-E10 is highlighted by a versatile, 270-degree swiveling lens that enhances consumers' creativity and allows them to add their own unique views to their video by being able to record from just about any angle. The HMX-E10's swiveling lens also brings a new sense of fun to recording video, and gives consumers the ability to step out from behind the camcorder and put themselves in the frame with their friends and family.

Samsung has also strived to simplify the way consumers share content with others through the HMX-E10, with the innovative built-in...

Blu-ray3D HDTV

Panasonic Expands Its Award Winning Line of Full HD 3D Blu-ray Disc Players

By Shane Sturgeon • Jul 28, 3:08am

Panasonic, an industry leader in Full HD 3D technology, announced today the expansion of its line of Full HD 3D Blu-ray(TM) Disc players to include the DMP-BDT100. The DMP-BDT100, available in August, joins the DMP-BDT300 and DMP-BDT350 in providing superior 2D and 3D picture quality, as well as such innovative features as VIERA CAST(TM) internet functionality. Pricing will be announced at a later date.

The BDT100 continues the commitment to excellence established by...

HD Camcorders & Cameras3D HDTV

Panasonic Unveils the World's First 3D Consumer Camcorder, Complete With a 3D Conversion Lens

By Shane Sturgeon • Jul 28, 2:57am

Panasonic HDC-SDT750Panasonic today announced the launch of the Panasonic HDC-SDT750, the world's first consumer 3D camcorder, which includes a 3D conversion lens1 that enables the camcorder to shoot powerful and true-to-life 3D video content. The Panasonic SDT750 is a user-friendly consumer 3D camcorder that makes experiencing 3D at home easy and affordable2. In addition to shooting 3D, the SDT750 can record full 1080p High Definition (HD) in AVCHD, when the 3D conversion lens is unattached, and includes powerful features such as a 3MOS system, a Leica Dicomar lens and a 12x optical zoom.

To shoot 3D video with the Panasonic HDC-SDT750 camcorder, the user needs to attach...

Satellite HDTV3D HDTV

DIRECTV and HISTORY(TM) Offer 3D Tour of 'THE UNIVERSE'

By Shane Sturgeon • Jul 28, 2:16am

DIRECTV and HISTORY are taking viewers on an exclusive 3D tour of the solar system. Beginning Friday, July 30, HISTORY will deliver its first 3D broadcast on DIRECTV's new 3D channel, n3D(TM) powered by Panasonic, with the season 5 premiere episode of its popular series, THE UNIVERSE. On the same day, DIRECTV will also offer a 2D version of this episode on The 101(R) Network.

The season 5 premiere of THE UNIVERSE, titled 7 WONDERS OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM...

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PlayStation®3 System the First and Only Console to Offer Hulu Plus(TM) in 2010

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By Shane Sturgeon • Jul 14, 9:17pmSatellite HDTV

LG Electronics Brings Content to Life With Suite of 3D Technology

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DISH Network Launches New Satellite to Boost Industry's Largest HD Offering

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By Shane Sturgeon • Jul 13, 4:30amSatellite HDTV