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Thomson unveiled Thursday a new online retail initiative that calls for the manufacturer to sell RCA-branded products direct to consumers via a newly revamped...

Despite the consolidation that has left the direct-to-home satellite industry with only two major direct broadcast satellite platforms, the industry infighting was as severe...

Samsung and Panasonic in recent days each made HDTV programming announcements aimed at making more HDTV content available for dealers to generate interest in...

Philips said it has reached an agreement with the licensing administrator for the “5C” digital television copy protection system, clearing the way for its...

Although it has still not shipped a set-top DTV decoder, Sony continued to emphasize HDTV-capable video displays for the custom installed market at this...

Sony unveiled a new use for its MiniDisc media format Tuesday when it introduced its first digital camcorder based on the tiny optical disc...

Royal Philips Electronics said it will spin off its TriMedia processor division into an independent company based in Silicon Valley, and will accept an...

INDIANAPOLIS — Thomson Multimedia will begin U.S. production of a new line of flat-faced color TV tubes based on a new tension mask technology...

Looking to capitalize on the expanded services and technological capabilities of the DirecTv satellite platform, Thomson used the recent Satellite Broadcasting & Communications Association...

INDIANAPOLIS — Mini LCD- and DLP-based video projectors, progressive-scan DVD players that also play DVD-Audio or Super Audio CDs, and various flavors of HDTV...

LAS VEGAS – Claiming the top market share position in digital television sales, Mitsubishi unveiled the next phase of its digital rollout plans at...

NEW YORK – Speaking at the Museum of Television and Radio here, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairman William Kennard blasted broadcasters that have been...

NEW YORK – As a preemptive strike to the launch of Sony’s PlayStation2 game console this October, Sega staged a Christmas-in-July event here to...

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — VM Labs, developer of the NUON processor for interactive A/V entertainment devices, announced that Paul Culberg has left his position...

NEW YORK — Sony Electronics used the recent PC Expo here to formally introduce its new integrated Personal Network Solutions Company. “To further capture...

Looking to fortify its competitive position, DirecTv announced at the SBCA show several programming exclusives designed to make the satellite platform more attractive to...

The verbal fistfight over the U.S. digital television transition hit the floor of the House Telecommunications Subcommittee yesterday, as feuding factions appealed to congressional...

IBARAK CITY, Osaka, Japan — Matsushita and Japanese synthetic fiber producer Toray Industries have formed a joint venture here to produce plasma display panels,...

New federal legislation that gives satellite services the right to carry local TV stations to eligible viewers is expected to pass a Senate vote...

Having run television spots for the product during the recent Academy Awards telecasts, Panasonic formally announced pricing and shipping plans on two Replay hard...

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – DirecTV and Blockbuster announced a joint marketing venture that will give the video rental chain a co-branding opportunity on the...

Wink Communications, developer of an interactive data-enhanced programming service, said it has reached a multi-year agreement with Sony Electronics to have Wink Enhanced Broadcasting...

As personal video recorder developers TiVo and Replay stare down the barrel of Gemstar patent infringement suits over the use of electronic program guides,...

Loewe, the high-end German TV line introduced by Sensory Science here last year, announced major price reductions for its three 4:3 SDTV-capable digital televisions....