Tag archive: VIERA

Peripheral and accessory maker Logitech is aiming to bring video calling to the living room—at least for owners ov Panasonic's Viera Connect-enabled HDTVs—with its new Logitech TV Cam for Skype. The camera enables users to engage in 720p high-definition video calls right from their Internet-connected televisions, with no PC or software download required. “You shouldn't have to wait for the holidays, a special… Read More

At Panasonic's press conference Tuesday, speakers were somewhat cagey about offering details on any tablets. We got little more than a sideways glance at the devices, learning only that they connect with Panasonic's Viera TVs. Yesterday, we got a closer look at the 10-, 7-, and 4-inch tablets and learned more about their currently limited capabilities. For the moment, the Viera tablets are little more than touch screen remotes. The… Read More

High-definition video streaming service Vudu has been adding a surprising number of partners to its service this year, and it's just landed another: beginning November 24, owners of Panasonic's 2010 line of Viera Cast-enabled Blu-ray players will be able to tap into the Vudu streaming service. There is no separate fee to tap into the Vudu service, although Vudu customers have to pay rental fees for TV and movies they want to stream:… Read More

At a news conference in Japan, electronics giant Panasonic has revealed it plans to get into the Android smartphone business, starting in Japan in 2011 and rolling out to international markets by 2012. The company admits it's getting off to a late start, but forecasts it will be able to sell some 15 million units worldwide in 2015. “We misjudged the speed at which smartphones would be taken up in the Japanese market,” said… Read More

Ever since the movie Avatar went from being merely successful to being wildly successful, manufacturers that have long since had 3D technology at their disposal, have been pushing the introduction of 3D TVs with vigor. And the public seems ready and willing to give it a try. Recently, we have seen new models, new technologies and even heard promises of 3D channels being offered with digital cable packages. The technology is ready, and it is… Read More

Panasonic has introduced three new models in its Lumix camera lineup, the full-size Lumix FZ35 and two new compact point-and-shoot cameras, the Lumix FP8 and the Lumix ZR1. The cameras are designed to appeal to a broad range of consumer photographers, from folks who want substantial zooming capabilities and HD video to folks most concerned about putting a camera discretely in a bag or pocket. First up, the Lumx FZ35 sports a 12.1… Read More

Kodak W820/W1020 Wireless Digital Photo Frame, 8-inch, $219.95; 10-inch, $269.95 This frame grabs pictures from your computer or online accounts like Flickr via WiFi. Or swap out that picture of mom and dad for the latest news, sports, weather, and other RSS feeds. (Check Prices) Smart Home digital mini-fridge/warmer, $120 This 20-liter fridge is small enough to fit under a desk, and lets you set exact temperatures from 39 to 140 degrees.… Read More

Last month, Pioneer announced it would stop production of plasma displays, and instead source plasma panels from Sharp and Matsushita (a.k.a. Panasonic) for use in future Pioneer plasma offerings. Now, the company has announced it had reached a basic agreement with Matsushita on how the two companies will approach the plasma business, and expects to have all the details ironed out in May. In essence, the two companies will combine… Read More

“These TVs, coming in 9 models as a new line of “VIERA”, Matsushita's PDP and LCD TV series, will be available on the market from May 1, 2005. The annual consumption power of the new PDP TVs are 250 kWh/year (about 35% less than the conventional product) by the 37-inch model, 331 kWh/year (about 30% less) by the 42-inch model and 449 kWh/year (about 25% less) by the 50-inch model.” Read more at Tech-On

The VIERA plasma line features new designer cosmetics, a fully integrated ATSC tuner for high definition reception, built-in CableCARDÔ slot - Panasonic was the first manufacturer to receive certification from CableLabsÃ’ for an integrated digital television set (DTV) that connects directly to cable television systems and receives digital services without requiring a set-top box – and HDMI (High Definition and Multimedia Interface)… Read More