Panasonic, the industry and technology leader in HDTVs, has developed new thin-profile display panel technologies for both Plasma (PDPs) and LCD HDTVs, achieving further advancements in picture quality and environmental performance. These prototypes will be featured at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this week.

The newly developed NeoPDP technology has been incorporated into two types of PDPs. The first is a super high-efficiency 42-inch PDP that achieves triple luminance efficiency, while reducing the power consumption to 1/3 of the 2007 models*1 yet achieving the same brightness…

Panasonic, the industry leader in the development and application of tru2way technology, will feature demonstrations of its new High Definition DVR set-top box (TZ-PCH2180) and the world’s first tru2way VIERA Plasma HDTVs with a live tru2way signal provided by Comcast at its booth (#937) at the National Cable & Telecommunications Association’s (NCTA) Cable Show on April 1-3 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

“Panasonic takes great pride in leading the way in the development of tru2way technology,” said Dr. Paul Liao, Panasonic’s Chief Technology Officer…

On the heels of the successful retail launch of the first tru2wayTM –ready VIERA® HDTV, Panasonic, the market and technology leader in HDTV, and Comcast Corporation, the nation's leading provider of entertainment, information and communications, today announced that they are collaborating to bring HDMI-CEC technology to the latest generation of digital cable set-top boxes.

HDMI-CEC is the technology underlying Panasonic’s VIERA LinkTM technology, which enables single remote operation of Panasonic VIERA HDTVs and connected home entertainment components, such as Blu-ray Disc Players and Home Theater Systems…

Panasonic today announced the launch of a new Internet Social Network application, Social TV, that will be available on VIERA Connect-equipped 2011 VIERA HDTVs and subsequent models. The app allows one to access social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook while also enjoying programming simultaneously on their VIERA HDTV. Panasonic also announced the addition of a new gaming application from PlayJam and a movie/video channel dedicated to Bollywood, called BigFlix.

These three applications come with no additional fee…

Panasonic announced today pricing and availability of its much-anticipated 2013 Smart VIERA ZT60 Series Plasma HDTVs which will be available exclusively through approximately 400 Magnolia locations inside Best Buy beginning on May 20 through July 31.

The ZT60 Series is available in two screen sizes - the TC-P65ZT60, 65-inch class (SRP $4099.99) and the TC-P60ZT60, 60-inch class (SRP $3499.99).

The Smart VIERA ZT60 Plasma Series, Panasonic’s new flagship series, features a “Beyond the Reference” Studio Master Panel which produces deep black levels for stunning picture quality…

Continuing its history and tradition of producing award winning Plasma HDTVs, Panasonic introduced the company’s 2012 Smart VIERA line of HDTV Plasmas defining the core of a new IPTV lifestyle at the Consumer Electronics Show. The advent of Smart VIERA HDTV centers on five main points: Networking, Easy Operation, Picture Quality, Eco and Design elements. With 17 new models, ranging in screen sizes from 42-inches to 65 inches, Panasonic expanded its 3D line-up for 2012…

Panasonic announced today that Amazon Video On Demand is now available on its full line of 2009 VIERA CAST-enabled Blu-ray Disc Players. Current owners of Panasonic’s 2009 Blu-ray Disc players automatically received a free software update today and can begin enjoying the service immediately when they register their VIERA CAST Blu-ray Disc Player with Amazon Video On Demand.

Panasonic introduced Amazon Video On Demand on VIERA CAST-enabled Plasma HDTVs in April 2009…

Driving the resurgence of Plasma HDTVs, Panasonic Corporation of North America, the industry and technology leader in High Definition and Full HD 3D televisions, recently announced pricing and availability for its award winning 2011 Viera Plasma line-up. 

Panasonic’s 2011 Plasma line-up features TVs in the following screen sizes- 42-inch class (41.6” measured diagonally); 46-inch class (46” measured diagonally); 50-inch class (49.9” measured diagonally); 55-inch class (55.1” measured diagonally); 60-inch class (60.1” measured diagonally) and 65-inch class (64.7” measured diagonally)…

Panasonic, a leader in Full HD 3D technology and built-in TV web entertainment and movie streaming service, VUDU announced that Panasonic’s 2010 line of VIERA CAST™-enabled Blu-ray Disc™ Players will offer instant streaming of VUDU’s huge high definition movie library, including more than 4,000 Full HD (1080p) movies, beginning on November 24.

VUDU is a video-on-demand service offering instant streaming (no download time) of movies and TV programs through IPTV-enabled HDTVs and Blu-ray Disc Players with no computer or cable/satellite TV service required, and no subscription or monthly membership fees…

Panasonic unveiled today at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) Life+ Screen — a new category of television designed to take consumers beyond Smart TV to a new level of personalization and interaction. 

Building on the success of Panasonic’s ‘My Home Screen’ personalization features introduced last year, Panasonic Life+ Screens completely overhaul the user interface and implement dramatic enhancements regarding learning the content preferences of individual users, breaking different content out of its silos and making navigation far easier and more intuitive…