The New Year is coming and that means new technology. Next week is the Consumer Electronics Show and as expected 3D HD technology will be one of the big topics. In a press release today, DirecTV has announced that in 2010 they will be launching the USA’s first 3D HD broadcast channel. The official announcement will be made next week at the CES show, but the company plans to launch a new satellite into orbit tonight, which will bring several HD channels as well as the new 3D channel. The satellite will be fully operational in March and will begin broadcasting shortly after. The new channel will have an assortment of movies, sports, and other programs in 3D. The company also claims that all broadcasting is with in the 3D standard that was released a few weeks ago. The good news is that current subscribers who have DirecTV’s HDTV box will receive free upgrades to display the 3D channel. The bad news is that in order to watch the 3D HD channel, customers will have to go purchase one of the new 3D HDTVs that are also expected to launch at CES. This is what makes a lot of people concerned, especially since their were record sales this holiday season for HDTV purchases.
“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.”
- Steve Jobs
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