Time Warner Cable’s new long term deal with Disney/ABC and ESPN will bring two new sports networks to TMC’s HD channel lineup. ESPN 3D will be added to Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks’ hi-def lineup. And, Spanish language ESPN Deportes HD will also be added to TMC’s larger markets. Full Story
Haven’t seen 3D television yet? The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is launching a nationwide program with retailers to get 3D programming viewable to consumers. National 3D Demo Days will start on Friday, Sept. 10 and extend through the weekend. As part of the programming, ESPN 3D will broadcast live coverage of the Miami vs. Ohio State football game in 3D on Sat., Sept. 11 at 3:40 p.m. ET. Best Buy, CompUSA, and Fry’s Electronics are among the stores participating. For a listing of retailers who will be participating visit the retailer locator page at digitaltips.org.
Here’s a video run-through of the new Sony Bravia NX810 series 3D TVs. (Provided by Sony.)
Sony has announced three new BRAVIA 3D TVs in 60, 55 and 46-inch models. The NX810 series feature DynamicEdge LED backlighting, MotionflowPRO 240Hz frame rate, built-in Wi-Fi, 1920×1080 resolution, and LightSensor technology for automatically adjusting backlight. Full Story
This Labor Day weekend DirecTV will broadcast select US Open tennis matches in 3D on n3D (channel 103) powered by Panasonic. The men’s and women’s third and fourth rounds will air daily in the afternoon from Sept. 4 through Sept. 6, and be available to customers who have a 3D TV system and have received the 3D software upgrade. Full Story
Thursday, Sept. 2 will mark the end of preseason NFL games as well as a broadcasting milestone. The New England Patriots vs. the New York Giants will be broadcast in 3D from New Meadowlands Stadium in New Jersey. This will be the first time an NFL game is broadcast in 3D, and Verizon customers in local markets will be able to watch the broadcast on channel 834. Of course, a 3D TV and glasses will be required. Full Story
According to The Associated Press Sony is now developing 3D television technology that does not require wearing 3D glasses. The news comes just days after former high-def disc rival Toshiba announced it was working on no-glasses 3D technology. Full Story
This news trending today Toshiba says it is developing technology for 3D televisions that won’t require 3D glasses. The Associated Press reports on a Yomiuri newspaper article which confirms the company’s development intentions but declines to comment on whether or not a 3D TV utilizing the technology will be released by the end of the year. Full Story
Fujifilm’s latest gadget is a 3D-capable digital camera with two separated lenses that make it look like a cross between a hammerhead shark and Wall•E. Dubbed the FinePix REAL 3D W3 (almost a tongue twister) this lightweight pocket camera shoots high-rez 3D stills or 720p video to two 10 Mega-Pixel internal CCDs. Full Story
Later this month Panasonic will make available two new Viera series 3D plasma HDTVs. The 42-inch TC-P42G25 and 50-inch TC-P50GT25 expand Panasonic’s Viera GT25 line, which won Best in Show at CES 2010. Both models will feature Panasonic’s VIERA CAST, allowing access to Netflix, Amazon Video on Demand, and Twitter among other online services. Full Story
Talk about immersive…the 65-inch Samsung UN65C8000 is the largest 3D LED TV for home use on the market. The 1080p TV features 240Hz refresh rate, 8,000,000:1 contrast ratio, and Precision Dimming technology. Full Story
Verizon has announced they will produce and broadcast the first NFL game in 3D for a limited audience who subscribe to FiOS TV. The pre-season game between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots (who met up in Superbowl XLII) will broadcast in 3D for FiOS customers in parts of New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Full Story
The 92nd PGA Championship will be produced by Turner Sports and the PGA of America and broadcast in 3D on Time Warner Cable. The production will combine footage from eight 3D cameras strategically placed around the Par 3 holes. The 3D broadcasts will be available for viewing on Thursday, Aug. 12 and Friday, Aug. 13. Full Story
I love the looks of this new camera from Panasonic. It’s a consumer level camcorder that records in full HD 1080p but when a 3D conversion lens is used records left and right eye images simultaneously at 960 x 1080 pixels each. The HDC-SDT750 uses Panasonic’s pro broadcast technology developed through Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory and makes 3D image creation affordable. Full Story
Verizon has added video-on-demand content from WealthTV in 3D throughout its FiOS service network. The channel, called “the premier luxury lifestyle and entertainment network,” has launched its first 3D content with an episode of “Wealth on Wheels Classic.” Full Story
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