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Marks & Spencer Launches M&S App for Samsung Smart TV

By Richard Carlton on Friday, 3 February 2012, 11:59 pm GMT

The popular High Street store Marks & Spencer, which is a household name in the UK, has become the first British retailer to partner with Samsung when it comes to the latter's Smart TVs. M&S will bring a taste of the High Street to consumers' living rooms via their Smart TVs, through the creation of a specialist app for these internet-connected HDTV sets. Marks & Spencer launches M&S app for Samsung Smart TV The new app is available for download from the Samsung TV App... 

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Sony’s Free “3D Experience” VoD Service Hits 10m Views

By Richard Carlton on Thursday, 2 February 2012, 11:40 pm GMT

Sony this week announced that its "3D Experience" video-on-demand (VoD) service has smashed the ten million downloads barrier, reaching an important milestone in a relatively short space of time. According to data from the Japanese consumer electronics manufacturer, over ten million pieces of 3D content have been viewed on the "3D Experience" channel in the past six months on a global basis. Sony's free "3D Experience" VoD service hits 10m views 3D Experience is a free on-demand... 

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LG Can Market “Passive” Cinema 3D TVs As Full HD, ASA Rules

By Jonathan Sutton on Thursday, 2 February 2012, 3:06 pm GMT

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) - the independent regulator of media advertising in the United Kingdom - has this week ruled that LG Electronics can market its Cinema 3D TVs as "Full HD", but only if the Korean manufacturer states clearly in its advertisements that the effect is achieved via passive 3D system. The adjudication came about following complaints made by cross-town rival Samsung and a technology journalist. LG can market "passive" Cinema 3D TVs as full HD, ASA rules LG... 

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Sky To Offer Internet TV Service With No Minimum Contract

By Richard Carlton on Wednesday, 1 February 2012, 11:42 pm GMT

An announcement has been made by British media entertainment giant Sky with regards to its plans to allow customers to watch some of its most popular content online. The popularity and growth of internet-connected devices is something that the digital satellite TV broadcaster is keen to take advantage of, and this move will provide benefits and greater choice for customers who do not subscribe to a pay TV service. Sky has a lot of expertise when it comes to multi-platform television, and this will... 

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BBC iPlayer & ITV Player To Join Sky Anytime+ As Usage Grows

By Jonathan Sutton on Wednesday, 1 February 2012, 1:04 am GMT

UK media and entertainment giant British Sky Broadcasting (BSkyB) has this week announced a range of new enhancements that will not only see its Sky Anytime+ on-demand video service reach millions of households across the country, but also provide a much greater choice of programmes for subscribers through the addition of BBC iPlayer and ITV Player. BBC iPlayer & ITV player to join Sky Anytime+ as usage grows With its weekly usage having grown by 80% over the last three months... 

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Demand For 3D LCD Panels Helps LG Display Shrink Losses

By Richard Carlton on Monday, 30 January 2012, 11:50 pm GMT

Last week saw flat panel manufacturer LG Display post its quarterly results for the final three months of 2011. The figures revealed that the company had seen its second straight quarterly net loss resulting from weak demand for large-screen HDTV displays, which has stemmed from the ongoing difficult financial climate. The drop in demand for larger TVs also saw LCD manufacturers cutting production of panels last year. Demand for 3D LCD panels helps LG Display shrink losses However,... 

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New Sizes & Low Prices Boost Popularity Of Large LCD TVs

By Jonathan Sutton on Friday, 27 January 2012, 11:40 pm GMT

Figures have shown that there has been rapid growth in the LCD TV market when it comes to sets with screen sizes larger than 40 inches. A shift towards larger-sized LCD TVs was seen towards the end of last year, with data indicating that the introduction of new sizes has contributed to increased popularity of bigger-sized LCDs. New sizes & low prices boost popularity of large LCD TVs Consumers have been taking advantage of the new sizes that are available, especially in China... 

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Smart TV Uptake Remains Low In The UK: YouGov Survey

By Jonathan Sutton on Thursday, 26 January 2012, 11:30 pm GMT

A recently released report has revealed that between December 2011 and January 2012 the number of people in the UK who now own a Smart TV has only grown by 1 percent. The growth of Smart TVs - televisions that come with built-in Ethernet or WiFi connectivity which allows users to connect the set to the internet for a variety of services - has slowed considerably in recent months. Smart TV uptake remains low in the UK: YouGov survey Only one in every ten people in the UK own a... 

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CEDIA Home Technology Event Cancelled Due To Low Signups

By Richard Carlton on Wednesday, 25 January 2012, 11:07 pm GMT

It has been announced that the Home Technology Event that was due to take place in London later this year has been cancelled by organisers due to a lack of industry support. The event - which was set to take place from the 29th to the 31st of May 2012 at the ExCel exhibition and conference centre in London Docklands - was being organised by Upper Street Events on behalf of CEDIA (the Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association). CEDIA Home Technology Event cancelled due to... 

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Online Streamed TV Gains Popularity In The UK: Survey

By Jonathan Sutton on Tuesday, 24 January 2012, 10:15 pm GMT

The younger people of today will find it difficult to believe that just a couple of decades ago, home viewing entertainment consisted of a clumpy CRT television with just four or five channels to choose from. These days, viewers have not only the option of hundreds of channels that come with cable or satellite TV, but also the ability to stream programmes direct to their HDTV sets, PCs and mobile devices – something that many people are taking advantage of if a recent poll is to be believed. Online... 

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