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CEA Announces 2011 Hall of Fame Inductees
Thu Oct 27, 2011 at 02:00 PM ETTags: Ralph Baer, CEA (all tags)
New members of the Hall of Fame include the father of videogames, the man who helped launch satellite television, and the founder and CEO of Runco.
The list of inductees to the Consumer Electronics Association hall of fame is always an impressive one, but this year's list features some really big names.
Among them is Ralph Baer, who we all have to thank for the creation of the first videogame console - the Magnavox Odyssey. Without him, we might have to go outside for our entertainment. It's nice to live in a world where that's not the case.
The contributions of Sam Runco are, as you might imagine, all related to his company, Runco. They were the first to bring a line doubler with a multi-frequency projector to market in 1990 and have been instrumental in shaping the high-end home theater market.
Stanley S. Hubbard may not be a household name, but his company Hubbard Broadcasting was among the first to launch a digital satellite system for home television usage. Also on the list are Dr. Fujio Masuoka who created flash memory and Dr. Robert Metcalf, co-inventor of Ethernet.
Source: TWICE
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CEA is Starting on a 21:9 Standard for TVs
Thu Sep 01, 2011 at 02:00 PM ETTags: 21:9, CEA (all tags)
More 21:9 TVs are coming out, which means standards are soon to follow.
Alright, so you've got yourself a fancy new 21:9 display and you're enjoying it like crazy for watching your Blu-rays on, but not every disc is set up to handle it properly and God help you if you want to watch TV in full screen. Here's a hint: don't stretch it.
The folks at the CEA are working on a standard for these new sets which will help provide content makers with the tools to cater specifically to the new aspect ratio. You'll hopefully start getting some 21:9 TV or at least On Demand movies that conform to the 21:9 aspect ratio.
"As video displays with the 21:9 aspect ratio are now appearing in the marketplace, adding this feature to the standard can more efficiently deliver such video to DTV receivers with native 21:9 displays," says the CEA.
Source: Twice
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3D Glasses Standard is in the Works
Thu Mar 10, 2011 at 12:00 PM ETTags: 3D Glasses, CEA, 3D (all tags)
The Consumer Electronics Association has started work on a new standards project.
With every new technological advance comes a divergence in methods, and 3D is no different. The potential advantages of being the number one source for 3D has spurred on competition, but in some cases it also caused big problems, such as a lack of compatibility.
"The expanding presence of 3DTV in the home makes the need for interoperable 3D glasses more urgent than ever," says CEA's research and standards VP Brian Markwalter. "Industry participation will help meet consumer demand and expectations regarding 3D interoperability in the home."
The CEA is accepting proposals until March 31, after which the basis for standardization will be determined.
Source: TWICE
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CES Opens Doors to Consumers
Thu Oct 21, 2010 at 02:00 PM ETTags: CES, CEA (all tags)
You can get in for the last day of the show, but you'll need a CEA membership to get past the door.
CES is the biggest electronics event of the year. It's where we see the debut of new televisions, speakers, Blu-ray players and get sneak peeks at the latest innovations. It's also relatively exclusive. To get in, you have to work in the industry or be a member of the press. At least, that's been true up until now.
The CEA announced today that it will be accepting regular consumers as members starting on November 9th. Consumers that register will be referred to as Consumer Technology Enthusiasts, or CTEs. Along with the benefits of beta testing new products and getting insider information on the industry, the first 1,000 CTEs will be able to attend CES in Las Vegas this January.
There's no word on pricing for CEA membership yet – all that will be revealed in November – but tech savvy consumers and enthusiasts will certainly want to check out what the show has to offer. Plus, it's a nice excuse for a little time in Vegas.
Source: TWICE
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CEDIA and CEA Announce New Home Theater Guidelines
Wed Oct 13, 2010 at 02:00 PM ETTags: CEA, CEDIA (all tags)
The new guide updates suggestions for current equipment and adds information on 3D TVs.
While most amateurs simply set their systems up based on rule of thumb, the pros tend to do things a bit more by the book. That book is the new CEB-23 that was released by CEA and CEDIA today.
"CEA projects more than 31 million HDTV sets and more than 2 million 3DTVs will be sold in 2010," says CEA's Brian Markwalter. "With increased consumer adoption of HD and 3DTV, accurate home theater design parameters are essential to provide consumers with a high-quality viewing experience."
The CEB-23 details information such as optimal screen sizes, lighting conditions, and other issues that crop up when installing televisions and projectors. It's also designed as an assist for those prepping for certification exams.
Source: CE Pro
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Consumer Electronics Spending Hits Two Year High
Wed Nov 25, 2009 at 12:00 PM ETTags: CEA, CNET (all tags)
Even during a post recession economy with incredibly high unemployment rates, spending on consumer electronic devices manages to soar.
The Index of Consumer Expectations (ICE) is one of those strange terms that just floats around without ever really being explained. Essentially, it’s just what it sounds like. It measures consumer confidence in the economy, and is used to predict consumer spending patterns. If people are pretty confident they’ll still have a job next year, they’ll spend more.
The ICE is down again this month, to the lowest level since summer of 2008. However, the Index of Consumer Technology Expectations (ICTE) – created in 2007 to specifically track tech spending – has reached an all time high.
The increases in the ICTE have been significant, climbing over 14 points from October’s numbers for a 93.5. Around 80% of consumers are looking to receive consumer electronics as gifts this holiday season, the highest number in the survey’s history.
Partnered with CNET, the CEA runs this index monthly, and the results of this month’s survey is particularly heartening to both. “This holiday shopping season is shaping up to be a digital one with consumers looking to purchase technology gifts,” says CEA’s Shawn DuBravac. “November’s index results show consumers are eagerly anticipating purchasing electronics on Black Friday and during the rest of the holiday shopping season even with a difficult overall economic picture.”
Source: CEA/CNET (pdf)
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