Gizmodo: Those crunched for space (and keen on looks) might consider Panasonic’s SC-BFT800, a wall-mountable, all-in-one Blu-ray affair. Packing speakers, 3D Blu-ray playback, WiFi connectivity, and iPod support into one bar, the unit also offers virtual 7.2 support with wireless subwoofer. Read more »

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Akihabara News: Onkyo is now expanding its product line to include upscale separate components. With its announcement today of three new THX Certified components, Onkyo is now offering the higher levels of performance, quality, and capabilities typical of separates. These new products include Onkyo’s first A/V preamplifier/processor that is both 3D-Ready and THX-Certified, a powerful 150-watt nine-channel amplifier, and a full-featured Blu-ray Disc Player. Read more »

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Techradar: YouTube has announced improvements to its free on-demand movie service, after signing deals with a number of major distributors. Read more »

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Techradar: 3D TVs and connected TV looks set to dominate IFA 2010 – the biggest consumer technology show in Europe.

Why does it matter? Because unlike Las Vegas’ CES, where the focus is on the US market, all the major launches at IFA 2010 are likely to make their UK release dates very soon. Read more »

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Engadget: Marantz has unveiled its 2010 line of high end receivers, amplifiers, pre amplifiers and Blu-ray players, and naturally the headlining upgrades have to do with streaming internet video access, Blu-ray 3D and HDMI 1.4 compatibility. Read more »

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Engadget HD: You’d be hard pressed to find a TV without some sort of extra box attached to it these days — and with each box comes another remote. The sad part is it doesn’t have to be this way, nope, the necessary interaction between devices really isn’t that complicated. The problem is the devices just aren’t designed to work together, but that isn’t because the industry hasn’t tried. All the political reasons aside the technology to let your cable box carry on a two way conversation with your TV and other equipment does exist. So we’re going to explain what’s out there. If you’ve ever wondered how you can gain more control over your gear using everything from an IR blaster to sending TCP commands via IP, then read on. Read more »

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