Monthly Archives: December 2011

LG To Unveil 84″ UHDTV With Passive 3D At CES 2012

For those who enjoy watching their favourite movies on a huge screen yet want to ensure that they also get excellent picture quality and crystal clear clarity, there has been some good news from Korean television manufacturer LG Electronics. The technology giant is set to unveil the world’s largest ultra-high-definition (UHD) 3D TV at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in ... Read More »

Sony Exits S-LCD Panel Venture After Samsung Buyout

Korean technology giant Samsung has announced that it is buying out Sony’s entire stake in their LCD joint venture, and will pay the equivalent of £600 million for the latter’s share. For the past seven years, Sony’s television business has been making a loss, and the agreement has been reached as Sony restructures its TV operations. Sony exits S-LCD panel ... Read More »

Rovi Signs Up Honda, BT & Ladbrokes For Smart TV Ad Network

US-based digital media management company Rovi Corporation this month announced that it has signed up some major players to develop interactive advertising campaigns to run on the Rovi Advertising Network, which is part of the firm’s Smart TV advertising programme. Some of the illustrious brands that have signed up to develop these ad campaigns through the programme in the United ... Read More »

Netflix To Stream BBC Content Following Licensing Deal

Netflix subscribers in the UK and Ireland will be able to enjoy a great range of BBC content in 2012, following a licensing deal that has been reached between Netflix Inc and BBC Worldwide. The new digital licensing agreement means that viewers will be able to enjoy an enhanced viewing experience through Netflix. Netflix to stream BBC content following licensing ... Read More »