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3D TV Shipments to Approach 50 Million in 2015
Oct 6, 2010 – The 3D TV market will spend the next couple of years establishing itself and accumulating a base of content and devices (both TVs and Blu-ray players). In 2013, according to ABI Research, market growth will start to accelerate.
News categories: ABI Research, Blu-ray, Digital TV, Market Research, Metaverse, Smart TV

Zoran Demonstrates New 3D, IPTV and Blu-Ray Technologies at CEATEC 2010
Oct 5, 2010 – Zoran (NASDAQ: ZRAN) is demonstrating its latest 3D, Internet Connected DTV and Blu-ray platforms for global consumer electronics manufacturers at CEATEC 2010, Makuhari Messe, Hall 2, Booth 2A21 in Tokyo from October 5 to 9.
News categories: Zoran, Blu-ray, Metaverse, Semiconductor, Smart TV

Cavium Introduces PureVu-3D, the World's First Standards Based, Low Latency 3D Wireless Display Solution
Oct 5, 2010 – Cavium Networks (NASDAQ: CAVM) has announced sampling of a new family of PureVu-3D 1080p H.264 video processors. The PureVu-3D CNW53XX SoCs bring 3D wireless display functionality over standard Wi-Fi to a variety of consumer electronic devices.
News categories: Cavium Networks, ICs, Metaverse, Semiconductor, Smart Home

SENSIO Licenses Its 3D Technology to Top Semiconductor Manufacturer for CE Applications
Oct 4, 2010 – SENSIO® Technologies (TSX VENTURE:SIO) has announced that a global leader in semiconductors is integrating SENSIO® 3D technology into its products to offer its customers premium-quality 3D capability.
News categories: SENSIO, Licensing, Metaverse, Semiconductor, Silicon IP

Toshiba Unveils World First 3D LCD TVs without Dedicated Glasses
Oct 4, 2010 – Toshiba (TOKYO: 6502) has unveiled the world's first LCD TVs that offer comprehensive 3D capabilities without any need for dedicated glasses. The new 'Glasses-less 3D REGZA GL1' series offers two models with screen sizes of 20-inches and 12-inches.
News categories: Toshiba, Digital TV, Japan, Metaverse, Smart TV

Free adds 4 channels and 2 VOD services in 3D
Sep 30, 2010 – Iliad has announced the introduction of 4 new channels and 2 new video on demand services (VOD) exclusive to its 'Free' IPTV offer and broadcast in 3D. Free is the first in France to broadcast genuine 3D channels.
News categories: Iliad, Digital TV, France, IPTV, Metaverse

Virgin Media brings 3D TV to UK living rooms
Sep 28, 2010 – Virgin Media (NASDAQ:VMED, LSE:VMED) has announced the launch of 3D Movies On Demand - the first digital TV service to bring cutting edge 3D straight to UK TV screens - for all Virgin Media TV customers, with a 3D-ready set top box, TV and glasses.
News categories: Virgin Media, Cable TV, Digital TV, DVR, Metaverse, Set Top Box, UK

FOXTEL 3D to launch November 1st, 2010
Sep 20, 2010 – FOXTEL has announced additions to its suite of channels including four new HD channels and Australia's first dedicated 3D channel - launching November 1, 2010.
News categories: FOXTEL, Australia, Cable TV, Metaverse, Satellite

Parks Associates Predicts Latin America Poised for TV-Services Gold Rush
Sep 14, 2010 – Television services in Latin America will grow by double digits over the next five years, outpacing service growth in Asia and other emerging markets, according to international research firm Parks Associates.
News categories: Parks Associates, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, IPTV, Market Research, Metaverse