Sony’s four model Internet TV line, powered by Google TV, will be in the shops next week, according to the company. The TVs run Google’s Android platform and will be loaded with apps from CNBC, the NBA, Twitter, YouTube and more. The models also feature Dual View, allowing users to watch television while tweeting about […]
DisplaySearch forecasts that 3.2 million 3D TVs will be shipped in 2010, with growth to over 90 million in 2014. Based on this forecast, 3D will grow from 2 per cent of all flat panel TVs shipped in 2010, to 41 per cent in 2014. “While TV manufacturers have bold plans and a lot of […]
UK retailer Curry’s has announced it is selling Samsung 50 inch 3DTV package for £999.99, (E1,137) taking the price of 3DTVs to their lowest level so far. Launched in over 450 Currys and PC World stores nationwide, the retailer is also giving away a free 3D Blu-ray player and two free pairs of 3D glasses […]
Thomson Video Networks (formerly the digital headend division of Grass Valley) has revealed that Canal Satélite Digital, a division of Sogecable and Spain’s leading provider of satellite broadcasting services, has expanded its installation of Thomson Video Networks infrastructure to support the addition of two new HD transponders. Canal Satélite Digital, which broadcasts more than 100 […]
In 2013, according to ABI Research, market growth will start to accelerate, and shipments of 3D TV sets will approach 50 million in 2015. “The 3D TV market is moving faster than expected,” notes industry analyst Michael Inouye. “There was widespread skepticism that production models would be available so quickly. But by June this year […]
Toshiba has launched what it claims are the first 3D television sets that do not require special glasses. The two sets are able to create 3D effects in real time from standard film and television pictures. The sets use a special lenticular sheet to create an array of nine overlapping images. A viewer sees different […]
Samsung UK has announced a collaboration with Virgin Media to bring its 3D TV viewing experience to the public, as Virgin Media launches 3D Movies On Demand, the first widely available 3D on demand TV service to launch in the UK. As part of the relationship, Samsung will provide Virgin Media retail stores across the […]
Oregan Networks, a developer of media browsing technologies for television, has announced imminent launch of the Onyx STB manufactured by Korea-based Consumer Electronics brand Digital Streams. The new device offers a simple way for consumers to stream UK’s popular Internet video services and music, as well as accessing photo sharing and social networking sites on […]
Technicolor has won a further contract from Astro, Malaysia’s leading integrated cross-media group. Already an established supplier of MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 STBs for standard definition broadcasting, Technicolor is now to supply HD MPEG-4 STBs with local recording capability to support Astro’s move to offer more technology-adapting services and products to its near 3 million customer […]
American consumers like the immersive feeling of watch 3-D television, but are put off by having to wear special glasses because they restrict multi-tasking at home, according to US report on attitudes to TV. High costs and lack of 3D content are also among factors causing Americans to hesitate in buying the latest generation of […]