In a sign 3DTV hasn't taken off as quickly as some in the industry hoped, DirecTV earlier this month shifted n3D, its 24-hour linear 3D channel originally sponsored by Panasonic, to a part-time special events channel.
However, the satellite operator said, it continues to carry two 24-hour linear 3D networks -- ESPN 3D and 3net, from Discovery Communications, Sony and IMAX -- and will provide NBCUniversal's 3D programming for this summer's 2012 Summer Olympic Games from London.
DirecTV's n3D change was reported Thursday by Consumer Reports.
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"While 3D adoption continues to grow and more programming is being developed, DirecTV has decided to move n3D to a part-time channel," DirecTV said in a statement.
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