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| Apple Squares up to Google in Battle for the TV Screen
by Matt Morgan on May 31st 2010 May 31, 2010 — Online reports claim that Apple is soon to introduce the next version of Apple TV, a platform designed to bring online video streaming to your TV. This news comes just a week after Google TV was officially announced. |
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Sky App and BBC iPlayer Launch for the iPad
by Matt Morgan on May 28th 2010 May 28, 2010 — With Apple's iPad officially going on sale in UK stores today, we can expect a flood of apps and services tailored to the device to appear in the coming weeks. First up: Watch TV on your iPad, courtesy of BBC iPlayer and Sky. But is the iPad really suited to TV viewing? |
| In the red corner: BSkyB; and in the blue corner: Auntie Beeb
by Matt Morgan on May 27th 2010 May 27, 2010 — BSkyB has delivered a sharp response to the BBC Trust’s latest strategy review, accusing the Trust of an unwillingness to serve the interests of licence-fee payers. |
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| Regular Eurosport 3D channel could arrive next year
by Matt Morgan on May 26th 2010 May 26, 2010 — Eurosport's director of distribution and development has discussed plans to begin regular 3D broadcasts, according to a report by Broadband TV News. Eurosport is currently broadcasting the French Open in 3D and could launch a full service as early as next year. |
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| Canon halts development of SED TV
by Matt Morgan on May 25th 2010 May 25, 2010 — It was meant to be the successor to LCD; to be a revolutionary display technology that gave perfect blacks and ultra-thin casings. But now SED TV’s chief proponent, Canon, has cancelled development of the budding technology. So what can fill its shoes? |
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Google TV will launch in the US this autumn
by Matt Morgan on May 21st 2010 May 21, 2010 — Google has announced plans to launch a “Google TV” internet platform this autumn. So far, only Sony has said it will integrate the technology into its TVs. |
| Samsung TVs follow Sony to offer LOVEFiLM access
by Matt Morgan on May 19th 2010 May 19, 2010 — Samsung's latest HDTVs now offer access to the movie-rental service LOVEFiLM, allowing subscribers to stream movies via the internet directly to their TV screen. |
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Loewe announces new LED-LCD TVs in its “Individual” series
by Matt Morgan on May 14th 2010 May 14, 2010 — German luxury manufacturer Loewe has announced details of a new range of LED-backlit LCD TVs that are expected to go on sale in the coming months. A host of new features guarantee users will get the latest in TV technology. |
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South Korea presses ahead with terrestrial 3D TV
by Matt Morgan on May 11th 2010 May 11, 2010 — Never a country to be left in the dust, South Korea now plans to begin 3D TV broadcasts using terrestrial transmissions, as opposed to the digital satellite approach favoured elsewhere. According to a report in The Korea Times, four of the country’s TV stations will begin terrestrial 3D broadcasts this month. |
| German university pioneers DVB-C2 broadcasting
by Matt Morgan on May 7th 2010 May 7, 2010 — Scientists at a German university have tested broadcasts using the next-generation digital cable TV standard DVB-C2, according to a report by Broadband TV News. |
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| Sky News HD to launch today, just in time for the election
by Matt Morgan on May 6th 2010 May 6, 2010 — The galvanising effect of the UK prime-ministerial debates has given TV a bigger part to play in this general election than ever before, and Sky has jumped on the opportunity to launch a new channel: Sky News HD begins broadcasting today. But how can you make sure you enjoy the election coverage in high definition? |
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Panasonic G20 series: Technology and features
by Elmar Salmutter on Apr 21st 2010 April 21, 2010 — Panasonic’s G20 TV series consists of both LCD and plasma TV models. The G20 LCDs come in 32-, 37-, and 42-inch screen diagonals and are fitted with features like DLNA, VIERA Cast as well as a Wireless USB function. |
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Samsung warns of 3D side effects
by Elmar Salmutter on Apr 15th 2010 April 15, 2010 — It’s reminiscent of the leaflets you find in a pack of paracetamol: Samsung Australia has warned of the possible side effects of watching 3D at home; particularly at risk are young children, the elderly, and pregnant women. |
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Sony: 3D TVs will be available in time for the World Cup
by Matt Morgan on Apr 15th 2010 April 15, 2010 — Sony’s HX800 series of 3D TVs will be available for the start of this year’s World Cup, according to an official statement by the Japanese manufacturer. But will UK broadcasters secure access to 3D transmissions from the tournament in time? |
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Humax Freeview HD receivers bring access to Sky Player
by Matt Morgan on Apr 14th 2010 April 14, 2010 — In addition to a range of other top features, Humax’s new HD-FOX T2 will be able to access Sky Player, BSkyB’s video-on-demand service. The HD set-top box wars are really hotting up. |
| Price increase for TVs with an LED backlight?
by Elmar Salmutter on Apr 12th 2010 April 12, 2010 — According to a report by industry publication Digitimes, problems in the supply chain for light-guiding plates could cause an increase in the cost of edge-lit LED TVs, in which the plates play an essential role. |
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| Sharp’s first 3D TVs in Japan
by Elmar Salmutter on Apr 12th 2010 April 12, 2010 — Electronics manufacturer Sharp will release its first 3D TVs on the Japanese market this summer. They’ll only reach Europe and the US, however, at the end of 2010. |
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| Mitsubishi to release 3D DLP TVs
by Matt Morgan on Apr 9th 2010 April 9, 2010 — First there were 3D LCDs, now we’ve got a 3D plasma in the lab, and yesterday Mitsubishi announced the arrival of 3D DLP TVs with huge screen diagonals. Although the prices vary widely depending on the exact size, some models are surprisingly cheap. |
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| UK HDTV owners (still) fail to make the most of high-definition content
by Matt Morgan on Apr 9th 2010 April 9, 2010 — Figures reported by the Press Association show that, although more than half of UK households now have an HDTV, millions of viewers are still failing to use their TVs to their full potential. |
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LG OLED TV set for UK launch this April
by Matt Morgan on Apr 8th 2010 April 8, 2010 — LG Electronics has said its new 15-inch OLED TV, the 15EL9500, will go on sale in the UK this April. Eager OLED fans can check the TV out at Gadget Show Live this week in Birmingham. |