Nokia, Samsung, Silicon Image, Sony and Toshiba announced a consortium of mobile connectivity of high-definition (Mobile High-Definition Link, MHL). The aim of the new organization will create a new standard for video and audio from mobile devices to television sets and monitors high-definition format to 1080p.

The main difference with the new specification from the existing would be the possibility of transferring power from the cable with the data. In the connector pins will be less than that would make it more compact. It will be supported by protected mode HDCP.

The consortium has already prepared a draft version of the specification, which can be found on the official site .

Via WMPoweruser

Nokia, Samsung, Silicon Image, Sony and Toshiba announced a consortium of mobile connectivity of high-definition (Mobile High-Definition Link, MHL). The aim of the new organization will create a new standard for video and audio from mobile devices to television sets and monitors high-definition format to 1080p.

The main difference with the new specification from the existing would be the possibility of transferring power from the cable with the data. In the connector pins will be less than that would make it more compact. It will be supported by protected mode HDCP.

The consortium has already prepared a draft version of the specification, which can be found on the official site .

Via WMPoweruser

Samsung announced a new CMOS-sensor – S5K5B3, – able to provide this HD-quality (1080p) images at a resolution of the matrix in 2.1 megapixel camera, and speed of recording video at 30 frames per second. Auto Focus, by itself, is present. According to Engadget, the supply of new sensors will begin in the second quarter of this year. It must be the first devays them appear this fall.

Via Engadget

The company demonstrated the OO concept of wireless projector with an original design by David Rizenberga (David Riesenberg). The projector is capable of projecting video with a resolution of 1080p, it has its own decoder, Wi-Fi module and SSD-drive unnamed volume. The three legs of the projector completely move up into the cabinet. Lithium-ion battery provides up to three hours of battery life. The set includes a remote control based on the touch screen. While this is only a concept, and when it will be sold (and whether in general) is unknown.

Via Electronista

Gmini Company announces the beginning of its activities on the territory of Russia in the segment of consumer electronics-class HD-media players and represents a new solution MagicBox HDR1000D, designed to be a key element of home theater system.

To prepare such a serious product, it would be simply impossible without a team of professionals working in the Gmini since the founding of the company. The symbiosis of creative ideas and excellent knowledge of the needs of the market – these are traits possessed by members Gmini. Since all products Gmini focused on end users, the company pays the maximum attention to other aspects of that influence loyalty. In addition to producing Gmini offers customers an excellent after-sales service, including a convenient plan and warranty service, responsive technical support, as well as regularly updated firmware products which adds some features to the previously released models. In Russia market, the company Gmini starts with a new device, multifunction networking HD-Media Player magicBOX HDR1000D. More information about the player on the manufacturer's website.

based on the press release Gmini

A small company Renesas Technology, is producing chipsets, announced that its engineers have developed a new chip for HD TV, which is the code name – R8J66957BG.

The new chipset area of only 23 mm in the production of cheap and does not require the Renesas Technology to seek assistance from other companies.

Savings in memory

R8J66957BG requires only one block of DRAM-memory, while its competitors – two or more.

As a result, Renesas Technology will be able to produce more of these chips, and sell at lower prices to companies, collectors, which will affect for the better on the cost of the device carrier.