JVC over the last few months has released a range of wireless sound bar home theatre systems. The first set I came across were the TH-BA3 and TH-BS7. JVC said “These are the world’s first dual wireless soundbar system that features a wireless subwoofer and wireless surround speakers”. The second set were the TH-BA1 and TH-SB100 Like the TH-BA3 and TH-BS7 these offer the same low-profile front surround sound bar and wireless subwo
Customers of subscription television that is powered by Microsoft Mediaroom 2.0 are to receive a host of additional services. In this new version, the concept of the 3 screens (PC, TV and mobile phone) becomes a reality. Mediaroom 2.0 supports whole-home digital video recording, on-demand capabilities, access to both operator-hosted content and Internet TV, and interactive applications.
SimpleHomeNet, a provider of home and building automation solutions and a division of Compacta International announced that its ZBLC30 and ZBCID products were awarded the ZigBee PRO HA certification. The ZBLC30 is a versatile Dual-relay Load Controller capable of making high current appliances smarter buy allowing you to control and monitor your ZigBee PRO network from network gateways and PCs.
BridgeCo announced that they will be investing $7.5 million to support the growth of the connected home audio and entertainment sector. According to a report by Eureca Research, the market for Consumer Electronic (CE) connected home appliances and devices is set to grow by over 300% in 2010*
PacketVideo (PV) today announced that its award-winning TwonkyMedia™ server software has successfully completed the highest standards of compatibility, reliability and performance testing to obtain the “Compatible with Windows 7” logo from Microsoft Corp.
Sony 3D Gaming community received an extra boost last week with the launch of Sodium One, a new and evolving massively multiplayer online (MMO) game space. The released of Sodium One has increased the PlayStation Home gaming world to offer more than 100 games and 50 spaces. Sodium is the first MMO for PlayStation Home and is available in 3D for the ultimate gaming experience.
Some of the consumer electronics industry’s big players (Sony Pictures Entertainment, Samsung Electronics, Valens Semiconductor and LG Electronics) have come together to form an alliance around HDBaseT technology.
ZyXEL today announced the ZLR-2070S, the world's first fixed LTE (Long Term Evolution) CPE/SOHO router. The ZLR-2070S is an all-in-one, multi-service gateway that leverages compact, system-on-a-chip (SoC) technology to deliver cost-effective, non-FPGA-based LTE connectivity.
Thinkflood announced the availability of the RedEye personal remote control for iPhone and iPod touch. The RedEye universial remote control is easy to use, and set up is simple; from it you can control virtually any home entertainment device from any room in your home (see video below).
In a move that is poised to elevate the Blu-ray(TM) Hi-Def format and provide consumers with the ultimate in convenience and viewing flexibility, Universal Studios Home Entertainment (USHE) announced the introduction of groundbreaking dual-format discs containing both Blu-ray(TM) Hi-Def and DVD versions of some of Hollywood's most iconic films.