October 28, 2010 By Mark Elson Click here to view the full article http://www.hemagazine.com/node/22014 Crestron recently announced the arrival of their new TPMC-4SMD – a 4″ widescreen, designer touch panel that installs with a single wire via PoE (Power over Ethernet), delivering control, video, intercom, and power over a single high-speed Ethernet connection, no electrical outlets or control wire needed. “The TPMC-4SMD is designed to simultaneously run multiple formats and media players, including Flash®, HTML5…

November 1, 2010 by HDGuru Click here to view the full article http://hdguru.com/connected-tvs-explained-what-you-need-to-know-about-google-tv-netflix-hulu-and-other-services-before-you-buy/2674/ The latest trend in HDTVs, other than 3D, is for Internet connectivity. This started as mundane weather and news items, little more than snippets of the web. Now, with the release of Google TV, full Internet surfing from your TV is possible. In between are numerous content providers, all with different content and quality, and all looking for your entertainment dollar. The…

Logitech has taken the next step in wireless peripherals, introducing a solar keyboard. The Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K750 has an ultra-slim 1/3-inch profile and a full slate of laptop-style chiclet keys. The ambient light solar panels installed on the top of either side should mean you’ll never need to plug it in to recharge. The company says the low-power integrated circuits can theoretically run for three months even if you leave it in a…

Powerline Media and Intercom System Collage Powerline Media and Intercom system distributes networked accessed music and intercom communication over a home’s residential electrical system. The flexible, expandable system provides access to two-way transmission of audio, video, data, and internet media with metadata feedback without the need of running new zone-to-zone wiring. The Collage system uses Powerline Carrier technology to establish an IP data network over a residential electrical system. This decentralized design allows system components…

Sony has announced plans to release “The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Film in 3D” on Blu-ray 3D. The Blu-ray 3D will hit retail shelves starting November 16, 2010. Here is the studio’s synopsis: “Experience the journey of the most-watched sporting event in the world as it was meant to be seen: in dynamic and vibrant 3D on Blu-ray. Relive the action and intensity of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa as though you…

Stewart Filmscreen announced the release of Silver 5D, a new screen fabric that works with both 2D and 3D projection. Stewart Filmscreen Corporation, industry leader in precision projection screen technologies for the residential and commercial markets, announces Silver 5D (3D + 2D), an innovative fabric that offers industry leading passive 3D polarization while maintaining outstanding performance for 2D sources. It preserves the performance of Stewart’s leading Silver 3D fabric while improving uniformity, reducing hot spotting…

Classy new SoundFrame in-wall or on-wall speakers by Monitor Audio are available with “picture” frames in Black Lacquer, White Lacquer, or even paintable versions. The “pictured wall art” itself may be any high-resolution image the client or interior decorator desires.The art is of the customer’s choosing…an unlimited selection! CE Pro & Electronic House were so impressed their panel of industry integrators and editors selected the SoundFrame SF1 in-wall as CEDIA’s 2010 Best Award in the…

by Jeremy Hill on Oct 14, 2010 Click here to view the full article http://www.gamertell.com/gaming/comment/disc-free-netflix-coming-to-ps3-october-18/ Netflix on PS3 was a great addition, but it had one inconvenience. The application could only be run if a Netflix disc was in the console. These discs would also mysteriously stop working without warning. Netflix promised the PS3 wouldn’t need a disc by October. The Netflix application will be a free download that will appear under the video section…

This Anthem’s a major hit, as the LTX 300v LCoS projector delivers true colors and easy setup. Click here to view the full article https://www.electronichouse.com/article/review_anthem_ltx_300v_projector/ October 18, 2010 by Arlen Schweiger If you heard rumbling last summer, it may have been the collective applause from loyal fans of sister brands Anthem and Paradigm. In July 2009, the Canadian manufacturer announced its first front projectors, the LTX 300 and LTX 500, under the Anthem logo, thereby…

Samsung Smart TV, Apps Built for Your TV Discover a new dimension in TV with Samsung Smart TVs and the Samsung Apps platform. Samsung Apps are a growing collection of web-connected apps specifically built for your TV that connects you to your favorite digital content like videos, sports, games, social networking and much more. With web-connected apps on your Samsung Smart TV, you can stream movies from Netflix or Blockbuster, TV shows from Hulu, videos…