Entertainment technology firm Dolby Laboratories announced this week that Sony Corporation has licensed its local-dimming high dynamic range (HDR) image display patents, which will be deployed on selected high-end Bravia LED-backlit LCD TV models to improve picture quality. Given the timing of this revelation, it seems highly unlikely that the imminently forthcoming Sony HX923 series will be HDR-equipped, but maybe ... Read More »

BBC – the UK’s public broadcaster – has announced that it will show the Wimbledon finals in glorious 3D this year, which promises to be an immersive viewing treat for tennis fans who have the necessary equipment. The finals will represent the very first 3D broadcast from the Beeb, making them an even more important and iconic event than normal. ... Read More »

When 3D TVs were first launched in the not too distant past, a huge number of households and individuals decided right away that they would never be able to afford the luxury of having one of these devices in the home. Many were only just getting around to being able to afford HDTV and replace their older CRT televisions with ... Read More »

Consumers that are looking for a new HDTV – be it a plasma television, an LCD TV or a 3DTV – certainly do not have to worry about a shortage of choice these days. There are many high quality, advanced flat-screen televisions available from a wide range of TV manufacturers, which means that viewers are able to find a television ... Read More »

Many households these days have what they describe as a home cinema system, which usually involves a pretty decent sized HDTV set, surround sound speakers for authenticity, and a high-specification media player. However, a new range of high-definition televisions could bring whole new meaning to the term “home cinema”. According to reports from the United States, Mitsubishi has announced a ... Read More »