HDTV UK

Panasonic and Sony teaming up for cheaper OLED TV mass production

geraldlynch — Tue, 15 May 2012 10:18:00 GMT

Sony and Panasonic are rumoured to be joining forces for a new OLED TV venture, looking to share resources in order to cut consumer costs for the must-have latest technology in home entertainment. Nikkei reports that the two tech giants...

Echostar launch Ultra Slim Box, world's slimmest PVR

geraldlynch — Thu, 03 May 2012 10:37:00 GMT

With analogue TV signals dying the death, now's the perfect time to grab a digital set-top box if you didn't already have one. Which means it's also the perfect time for Echostar to launch the HDT-610R, what they're claiming is...

Sharp to focus on mobile display production after posting huge losses for 2012

geraldlynch — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:41:00 GMT

Sharp have posted a gigantic loss of 117.1 billion yen ($1.4 billion) for the financial year ending March 2012. Citing restructuring costs and inventory losses as the key reasons for the dramatic figures, Sharp have also stated that they expect...

Sony PlayStation 3D TV with "SimulView" tech hits the UK

geraldlynch — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:56:00 GMT

Sony's PlayStation branded 3D TV has finally made its way to UK shops. Originally meant to land back at the tail end of 2011, the 24-inch TV uses active-shutter 3D "SimulView" technology to allow two gamers to each view a...

Sony cut 6% of workforce as TV production slows

geraldlynch — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:55:00 GMT

Sony have confirmed rumours of major restructuring plans that will see 10,000 jobs lost and TV production slow 40%. The news of job cuts was leaked last week, and now Sony CEO Kaz Hirai has confirmed that downsizing plans are...

Philips stop making TVs, but brand lives on through TP Vision

geraldlynch — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:09:00 GMT

Philips Lifestyle will no longer make televisions, an announcement from the Dutch electronics giant has today revealed. After 87 years of dipping in and out of the TV market, the company are finally calling it a day, handing over duties...

3D TV being ruined by poor 2D conversion, glasses-free tech?

geraldlynch — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:01:00 GMT

It's an acquired taste for many, but the magic of 3DTV may be being spoilt before consumers can try it in its optimal state, according to a key executive from Twentieth Century Fox. Speaking at the PEVE conference in London,...

LG 55-inch OLED to hit the red carpet for Cannes launch in May?

geraldlynch — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:36:00 GMT

LG's fancy 55-inch OLED sets are lining themselves up for a red carpet launch at the Cannes film festival in May, according to new reports. LG's 55-inch 55EM9600, first revealed at CES 2012 back in January was first expected...

Sky Anytime+ expands list of compatible ISPs

geraldlynch — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:37:00 GMT

Sky Anytime+, the broadcaster's video-on-demand offering that opens up a massive catalogue of shows and movies to be streamed whenever a viewer chooses, is now available to users connecting to the internet over a far broader range of ISPs. Initially,...

NOW TV: Sky's Netflix, LoveFilm rival revealed

geraldlynch — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:33:00 GMT

Sky are to launch a brand new video on-demand offering called Now TV, which will open up their catalogue of shows and movies on pay monthly and pay as you go deals. Though details are scarce at the moment, Sky's...

REVIEW: Roku 2 XS streaming player (UK)

geraldlynch — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:14:00 GMT

Already holding the title of the most popular TV streaming box in the US, Roku are now setting their sights on the UK market. The Roku 2 XS, with its Bluetooth motion controlled gaming capabilities and access to Netflix movie streaming, is their top of the line streaming box. Read on for our verdict.

YouView now set for May 14th launch date

geraldlynch — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 11:40:00 GMT

YouView, the long-delayed TV catch-up streaming box that pulls together online TV content from all the major terrestrial broadcasters in the UK, may finally have a launch window. The Freeview-based TV-on-demand system is now expected to launch on May...

Passive 3D and OLED TV push for Sony in 2013

geraldlynch — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 11:16:00 GMT

Sony are looking to expand their 3DTV offering in 2013 by shipping Passive 3D TVs as well as the Active 3D sets they've championed since the dawn of the 3DTV push, according to a new report from The Register....

Dixons team up with Rovi for KNOWHOW Movies store

geraldlynch — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:32:00 GMT

Rovi and Dixons have announced a partnership that will see the Rovi Entertainment Store white-label digital storefront power the electrical retailer's KNOWHOW Movies digital store. The KNOWHOW Movies store will offer an "extensive catalogue" of film and TV video content...

7.2 and Spotify squeezed into Onkyo 2012 entry level receiver range

geraldlynch — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:41:00 GMT

Onkyo have revealed their 2012 entry-level AV receiver range, packed full of enough bells and networked whistles to rival other brands higher-end gear, such as Spotify streaming. Kicking off with the cheapest model, you've got the £299.99 5.1 Onkyo TX-NR313....

Philips reveal 2012 Smart TV range, 7000 Series tops the bill

geraldlynch — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:48:00 GMT

Philips have revealed their 2012 Smart TV line-up, pushing web connected online content into screens as small as 19 inches. Top of the range is the 7000 Series, available in 40, 46 and 55-inch sizes. The screens use active shutter...

LG bringing 84-inch "Ultra Definition" 3DTV to CES 2012

geraldlynch — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:01:00 GMT

As well as a stonking 55-inch OLED display, LG will be using CES 2012 to show off their giant 84-inch "Ultra Definition" 3D TV. That's right, not HDTV, but UDTV, running at 3840x2160 resolution. First hinted at during last year's...

Apple struggling to secure TV rights for their rumoured HDTV?

geraldlynch — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:57:00 GMT

The long-awaited Apple TV seemed a dead-cert to make an appearance at some point in 2012, rumoured to be putting iOS and it's famous App Store front and centre in the living room. However, a new report from USA Today...

LG BH9420PW 9.1 home cinema system headed to CES 2012

geraldlynch — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:48:00 GMT

LG are already expected to wow home cinema fanatics at CES 2012 by revealing the world's biggest OLED display, and now they're ready to tout a speaker system to bring the audio/visual thrills onto an even footing. LG's BH9420PW 9.1...

Enjoy the best television in style this Christmas

shinychris — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:40:00 GMT

var noskimwords = 'true'; Sponsored post Christmas television is as much a staple of the festive diet as crackers, eating too much and board games with the family. The viewing is often nothing short of an absolute treat for...

Virgin Media Tivo boxes now pack Spotify music streaming

geraldlynch — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:34:00 GMT

Spotify, the world conquering music streaming service, is now available through the Virgin Media Tivo set-top box. Great news for folks planning on blasting out their favourite tunes in their living rooms (particularly if they've got home cinema set-ups sorted)...

Martin Scorsese considering ditching 2D after success of Hugo 3D

geraldlynch — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:58:00 GMT

3D cinema has many detractors, calling out the discomfort of the glasses and the inflated ticket prices. They once had a high-proflie supporter in the shape of directorial legend Martin Scorsese, who had stated jsut a few short years ago...

REVIEW: Samsung UE60D8000 3D TV

geraldlynch — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:16:00 GMT

When it comes to 3D TV, bigger is always better. At 60 inches, Samsung's UE60D8000 is one of the largest screens you can get in your house before going into 3D projector territory, and is backed by an impressive array of connected TV features. However, it's also one of the most expensive sets we've ever tried, nearly £1,000 more than its 5-inch smaller stable-mate at around a whopping £3,350. Does the TV perform well enough to justify the price tag?

LG and Samsung lining up 55 inch OLED screens for CES 2012

geraldlynch — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:42:00 GMT

OLED screens have seemed the TV technology of the future for all too long now, but expensive production costs and diminutive screen sizes have kept the displays out of the mainstream. This may all change come CES 2012 next...

Peek around the edges of objects with world's largest galsses-free 3D screen

geraldlynch — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:05:00 GMT

Glasses-free 3D tech seems sure to be the direction that home entertainment set-ups are headed towards. However, apart from a so-so offering from Toshiba in the shape of the 55-inch ZL2 TV, it still seems a long way off...