With consumers planning to staycation and take more vacations at home this year, Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. is re-coining Black Friday, “KURO Friday” to celebrate the unsung heroes in Hollywood who help deliver amazing entertainment, rich with color and dynamic sound…

Panasonic, the consumer electronics industry leader in the development and application of tru2way technology, and Comcast Corporation, the nation's leading provider of entertainment, information and communications today announced the arrival of the first tru2way VIERA HDTVs at Abt Electronics in Glenview, IL and officially declared the tru2way platform active in Chicago and Denver.

Tru2way technology is being used to create a common software platform that will enable cable companies, consumer electronics companies, content developers, network programmers and others to extend interactivity to the TV set and other kinds of devices…

JVC today released additional technical information and revised specifications for four recently announced D-ILA home theater projectors to be available this fall. Among the four new full high-definition front projectors are two THX® Certified* models that offer a native contrast ratio of 50,000:1, the industry’s highest. The other two models achieve native contrast ratios of 32,000:1 and 30,000:1. Like current highly-acclaimed JVC projectors, all four new models achieve high contrast ratios without the use of an auto iris…

Sony Electronics today announced the availability of three new BRAVIA® Link modules including the Wireless Link, DVD Link, and Input Link. The new devices attach to the back of compatible BRAVIA HDTVs and integrate directly into the television’s menu system…

Sony today announced that Amazon Video On Demand is now available live through the Sony® BRAVIA® Internet Video Link, offering tens of thousands of premium movies and TV shows.

Amazon Video On Demand offers immediate access to premium, commercial-free movies and television shows purchased or rented by users who stream them directly to compatible Sony BRAVIA televisions equipped with the optional BRAVIA Internet Video Link through an in-home broadband service.

Sony also announced that streaming high-definition content is now available on the service from Dailymotion and other providers at no additional cost…

Sharp, a worldwide leader in flat-panel Liquid Crystal Display Televisions, announced today an agreement with NBC Universal to bring NBCU content in the form of text and pictures to AQUOS Net connected TVs. Consumers using Sharp AQUOS HDTV LCD TVs equipped with AQUOS Net capability will have access to a variety of web-based content from NBCU’s broad portfolio. AQUOS Net is a gateway, available through the Ethernet jack on the television, to several unique services including independently supplied Web-based content…

Sharp Electronics continues to play a leading role in the industry transition to digital television by showcasing a new 19-inch (18 ½" diagonal) screen class widescreen AQUOS model, the LC-19D45U LCD TV. Boasting a true 16:9 aspect ratio, 1366 x 768 resolution and a distinctive small footprint, the LC-19D45U delivers a stunning high-definition picture in a screen size that’s perfect for secondary viewing spaces including kitchens, bedrooms and offices…

Sharp, a worldwide leader in flat-panel Liquid Crystal Display Televisions (LCD TV), expands its widescreen, Full HD 1080p line of AQUOS LCD TVs with the stylish D65U series. Featuring a slim design and breathtaking picture quality that is second to none, this line of AQUOS LCD TVs provides the ultimate home entertainment experience with the perfect balance of style and function. The series, including the LC-52D65U 52-inch class (52 1/32" diagonal), LC-46D65U 46-inch class (45 63/64" diagonal) and LC-42D65U 42-inch class (42 1/64" diagonal) reinforces Sharp’s LCD leadership and innovation.

The D65U models also reflect Sharp’s efforts to be an environmentally advanced company…

Strengthening its position as a worldwide leader in flat-panel Liquid Crystal Display Televisions (LCD TV), Sharp today introduces the AQUOS D85U series, bringing more consumers a paramount high-definition viewing experience with premium features and high-style design. The D85U series, available in 52- (52-1/32" diagonal), 46- (45-63/64" diagonal) and 42-inch (42-1/64" diagonal) screen class sizes, uses 120Hz Fine Motion Enhanced technology for an exceptionally clear and crisp picture. Additionally, these Full HD 1080p sets feature a sophisticated new design with angled edges that reflect the surrounding décor, allowing it to blend fluidly into the ambiance of any room…

Sharp Electronics unveils, for the first time in the U.S., a next-generation LCD TV Series that combines unprecedented image quality, the ultimate in thin design and advanced environmental performance. This Full-HD 1080p Limited Edition LCD TV Series, available in 65- (LC-65XS1U-S) and 52-inch (LC-52XS1U-S) screen class sizes (64 33/64" and 52 1/32" diagonals respectively), utilizes a newly-developed 10-bit Advanced Super View (ASV) LCD panel that enables an extremely slim profile of only one inch at its thinnest part, to achieve unmatched design and picture quality…