Mar 28, 2012

VIZIO announced that Westinghouse Digital has become a licensee under VIZIO’s QAM patent portfolio by virtue of a cross-license between the two companies. VIZIO, a leader in the American LCD HDTV market, owns a substantial worldwide patent portfolio directed to digital television technology. The parties have not disclosed financial terms of the agreement under which Westinghouse has agreed to make royalty payments to VIZIO for sales of licensed products.
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Jan 11, 2012

Toshiba announced a totally revamped HDTV line-up for 2012. New LED TV models feature key enhancements including a stylish new Aero Family Design, improved picture quality, enhanced sound quality and new 50-inch class size models. Toshiba’s latest televisions are designed to offer more of what consumers really want.
New Features:
Dynamic Picture Mode
Toshiba TVs include multiple picture mode options including Standard, Movie, PC, Native Mode and Expert Mode. Toshiba’s 2012 line adds a …
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Jan 11, 2012

Toshiba announced its 2012 lineup of Smart Blu-ray Disc players1, featuring an all new Aero Design and new capabilities that allow consumers to directly stream A/V media services and also connect to a home network. With 2D, 3D and Wi-Fi connectivity options, Toshiba offers Blu-ray Disc player options to meet all home entertainment needs.
New Features
Aero Design: Toshiba’s new Blu-ray Disc players share the new Aero family design with Toshiba LED TVs. …
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Jan 11, 2012

NETGEAR unveiled two products that make it easier than ever to connect Ethernet-enabled gaming and home theater devices to your home network. For consumers who want simple plug-and-play networking for a single device, such as a TV or a game console, NETGEAR’s new Powerline Nano 500 (XAVB5101) instantly converts a standard electrical wall outlet into a high-speed network connection that easily accommodates the most demanding multimedia tasks. For consumers …
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Jan 11, 2012

NETGEAR announced the worldwide launch of the Universal Dual-Band WiFi Range Extender (WN2500RP). The WN2500RP was designed specifically to extend the wireless range and optimize performance of any existing home network.
NETGEAR’s Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender extends the coverage of both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi signals from an existing wireless router or gateway, providing consumers with the convenience of a flexible and improved WiFi connection. The …
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Jan 11, 2012

ORIGIN PC starts off 2012 with three major announcements. The award-winning GENESIS desktop has been overclocked to a record 5.7GHz with the exclusive new ORIGIN PC Phase Change cooling system. The Phase Change cooling system will be available in late Q1. ORIGIN PC launches free U.S. based lifetime 24/7 technical support on all desktops and laptops starting today. The award winning EON17-S and EON15-S laptops both receive an upgrade with the …
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Jan 11, 2012

SteelSeries introduced a new line-up of gaming peripherals. Kicking off the mouse category for SteelSeries in 2012 is the SteelSeries Kana, also known as the Designed by Gamers mouse; and two editions of the new version of the SteelSeries Kinzu, the SteelSeries Kinzu v2 and SteelSeries Kinzu v2 Pro Edition. The SteelSeries Kana mouse was introduced to SteelSeries fans in the Designed by Gamers Campaign as Mouse 1.1, which gave more …
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Jan 10, 2012

Eastman Kodak announced today that it has filed lawsuits against Apple Inc. and HTC Corporation, alleging the infringement of certain Kodak patents relating to digital imaging technology.
“As we have stated before, Kodak is the leader in digital imaging innovation and we have invested hundreds of millions of dollars creating our pioneering patent portfolio”
A complaint filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) specifically claims that certain of Apple’s iPhones, iPads, and …
Jan 10, 2012

ViewSonic announced three new products for 2012 that will showcase the future of workplace computing. This includes innovative displays of all sizes and seamlessly integrated connected devices. In addition to new touch screen products to further drive the company’s innovation, ViewSonic will reveal a new 27″ active 3D display unit that augments its current 3D display lineup and leadership.
The ViewSonic display products showcased during the event include:
ViewSonic’s TD2220 multi-touch monitor: This …
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Jan 10, 2012

ViewSonic and EXOPC, today announced the EXOdesk, an interactive touchscreen desk. The companies will showcase the technology demonstration at CES 2012 as part of a strategic partnership.
Built by ViewSonic, the EXOdesk is a 32″ 10-point touch tabletop that uses an HTML5 powered user interface created by EXOPC. The EXOdesk demonstrates an intuitive design aesthetic and supports gesture-based control of applications including productivity tools, social networking and games. The desk will be …
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Jan 10, 2012

Roku announced the company’s launch in Europe with the first of its streaming players now available for purchase in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Consumers living in those two countries can choose from two of Roku’s best-selling models in the U.S. – the Roku LT and the Roku 2 XS – with both now available for pre-order at Amazon.co.uk.
Roku currently features more than 40 channels of content in the U.K. and …
Jan 10, 2012

DIRECTV and Samsung unveiled their plans to offer DIRECTV’s more than 19.7 million customers the ability to watch live broadcast and stored content from a compatible DIRECTV DVR on Samsung’s 2012 line of Smart TVs without the need for additional set-top boxes. This newly enabled feature will also provide the same seamless user experience and replicate the full User Interface (UI) of a DIRECTV DVR set top box. Installers and homeowners …
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Jan 10, 2012

Sony unveiled a lineup of Handycam camcorders that make it easy to capture your precious memories in high-quality full HD video and still photography.
Topping Sony’s industry-leading high definition lineup are the video enthusiast-level consumer camcorders, HDR-PJ760V and HDR-CX760V, which capture full HD 24p and 60p recording with 24.1-megapixel still images. A new standout feature is the world’s first Balanced Optical SteadyShot image stabilization which controls the entire optical path, including …
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Jan 10, 2012

Samsung unveiled its 55-inch Super OLED TV, a masterpiece that will be acclaimed by home entertainment and design enthusiasts alike. The OLED TV will be produced from a single pane of glass and uses Samsung’s Super OLED technology to deliver the ultimate in picture quality and thinness.
Super OLED technology eliminates the need for a color filter as the OLED pixel unit comprises self-emitting RGB sub-pixels laid directly on the display panel, …
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Jan 9, 2012

Introducing more than 20 large screen 60-inch plus class TVs, Sharp today announced its new line of AQUOS LED TVs, featuring picture quality enhancements, advanced smart connectivity and new designs. Serving as its flagship model, Sharp unveiled the first 80-inch (80” diagonal) screen size class Quattron 3D LED TV, available in April 2012.
The New 2012 Line-Up
Sharp will expand upon its market-leading selection of large-screen LED TVs in 2012 by offering a …
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