UX (User Experience, User Interface, EPG) News

3DTV Shipments Set to Reach 46 Million by 2013
Oct 5, 2009 – While 3DTV has its sceptics, the giants in the consumer electronics industry see huge potential, according to GigaOM Pro. While the market is only in its infancy today, by 2013 up to 46 million 3DTV capable flat-panel HDTVs will head to consumer homes.
News categories: GigaOM, Digital TV, Market Research, Metaverse, Smart TV

SENSIO and Sagem Showcase a 3D Digital Terminal at IBC
Sep 11, 2009 – SENSIO Technologies (TSX VENTURE:SIO) and Sagem Communications have joined forces to premier a new 3D video solution at IBC. Sagem's set-top box, with integrated SENSIO® 3D technology, will enable consumers to view 3D content at home in full HD.
News categories: Sagem, Digital TV, IBCShow, Metaverse, Set Top Box

Sony brings 3D Home in 2010
Sep 2, 2009 – Sony (Tokyo: 6758; NYSE: SNE) has announced that it will introduce a 3D compatible BRAVIA LCD TV in 2010. Incorporating frame sequential display and active-shutter glass systems, Sony's technology will enable the reproduction of full HD 3D images.
News categories: Sony Electronics, Digital TV, IFABerlin, Metaverse, Smart TV

3D to be incorporated into the Blu-ray Disc format
Sep 1, 2009 – The Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) has announced its plans for incorporating 3D into the widely successful Blu-ray Disc format.
News categories: Blu-ray Disc Association, Blu-ray, Digital TV, Metaverse

Sky to launch 3D TV in 2010 following record Sky+HD growth
Jul 30, 2009 – BSkyB (LSE:BSY) has announced that the number of customers choosing Sky+HD has increased to 1.313 million following record growth. In the next step in the Sky+HD journey, Sky has announced that it will launch the UK's first 3D channel next year.
News categories: BSkyB, Digital TV, DVR, Ireland, Metaverse, Satellite, Set Top Box, Subscribers, UK

SENSIO Signs Licensing Agreement With Hyundai IT
Jul 21, 2009 – SENSIO (TSX Venture Exchange: SIO) has announced that it has signed a licensing agreement with manufacturer Hyundai IT for integration of SENSIO's technology into Hyundai IT's LCD HD 3D televisions, developed for the consumer electronics market.
News categories: SENSIO, Hyundai IT, Digital TV, Licensing, Metaverse, Smart TV

NDS @ IBC 2009: Delivering the Future of TV
Jul 17, 2009 – NDS has announced that its activities at this year's IBC will reaffirm its commitment to helping pay-TV operators become and stay market leaders NDS will showcase the industry's most comprehensive range of proven and innovative new technologies.
News categories: NDS Group, Conditional Access, Content Protection, DRM, IBCShow, Metaverse, Middleware, Set Top Box

3D Screens now number over 5,000 Worldwide
Jun 15, 2009 – According to DIGDIA, there are over 5,000 digital 3D screens worldwide. Now the rest of the value chain is taking notice. There are at least 16 standards, coordinating organizations and national research labs working on bringing 3D to the home.
News categories: DIGDIA, Digital TV, Market Research, Metaverse

CyberLink Unveils High-Definition 3D Movie Playback on PCs at Computex
Jun 2, 2009 – CyberLink (5203.TW) is showcasing for the first time its high definition 3D movie playback technology using PowerDVD at Computex 2009. 3D cinemas will soon come to a PC near you.
News categories: CyberLink, Digital TV, Media Player, Metaverse, Streaming