World Cuppage

This morning ESPN 3Dⁱ broadcast their first real program, the opening match of the 2010 World Cup, a game between South Africa and Mexico.

Using a new Panasonic VT25 series plasma, I take a look at this next generation of television.

+3Dⁱ

Onkyo has announced three new receivers, the top of the line being the TX-SR608, with the latest HDMI 1.4 spec so in addition to all their other features, they'll be able to pass a 3D signal from your 3D capable BD player.

All the specs and details after the jump.

We won't even begin to describe this innovative technology. You'll just have to see it for yourself. Click here:

These existing Mitsubishi TV owners, could be enjoying a fully immersive 3D experience with the simple addition of a Mitsubishi 3D Starter Pack and 3D Source device. An eight-week outreach program and sweepstakes contest was recently concluded to inform the population of Mitsubishi TV owners via Facebook. Says Max Wasinger, Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing at Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America. "Ironically, many current Mitsubishi TV owners may have forgotten or never realized that the TVs they purchased within the past three years are 3D-capable."

MSRP: Starter Pack $449

Receivers, players, separates and more.

Marantz has announced a whole host of new products ranging from high-end separates, integrated amps, networked audio players, and receivers.

All the info after the jump.

Tons of custom features
 
While Sony's ES line has always been the top end of their offerings, the new ES receivers are also extremely custom install oriented with a bunch of features that custom installers (and their customers) will love.

All the info after the jump.

New server and complete line updates

S1Digital has announced the P250, their newest Media Center client.

They've also updated their entire ProLine Series.

All the info after the jump.

Bring on the 3Dⁱ

Anthem has announced four new receivers, the MRX 300, MRX 500, MRX 700, and the MRX 900.

All have at least seven channels of amplification and Anthem Room Correction.

All the info after the jump.