Monthly Archives: July 2013

Samsung UK Prices 55″ & 65″ F9000 Ultra HD 4K TVs At £4k & £6k

Samsung UE55F9000

Following our report a few days ago of corresponding ultra high-definition (UHD) models being released in the States and also in France, Samsung UK has officially announced the launch of its 55-inch and 65-inch F9000 series of ultra HD 4K TVs in the United Kingdom. The Korean brand had previously launched the 85-inch S9 UHD television for the UK market ... Read More »

BBC To Launch 5 New HD Channels Incl. BBC News HD & BBC3 HD

BBC HD

If you’re still up in arms over the BBC’s decision to sound the death knell for 3D television, maybe you’ll be able to find solace in its latest announcement. The publicly paid-for UK broadcaster has just revealed plans to roll out all five of its main channels on HD, meaning that BBC News, BBC3, BBC4, Cbeebies and CBBC will all ... Read More »

LG’s 55LA970W & 65LA970W Full-Array LED 4K TVs Decode HEVC

LG LA970W

Not to be outdone by Samsung’s launch of its first smaller, more affordable ultra HD 4K TVs, LG Electronics has gone one step further with the release of its own 55-inch and 65-inch 4KTVs, which come with the added bonus of being the first ultra high-definition (UHD) televisions to include a built-in decoder for the new HEVC video codec. LG’s ... Read More »

Samsung Launch UE55F9000 & UE65F9000 4K TVs In US & France

Samsung UE55F9000

If you’re desperate to experience the wonders of 4K in your own living room but feel that Samsung’s 85-inch Ultra HD S9 TV is a little beyond your budget, you’ll be glad to know that it looks like a cheaper option could be winging its way to a retail outlet near you soon. Samsung’s 55-inch and 65-inch F9000 LED-based 4K ... Read More »

Sky Not Quitting 3D; Claims Glasses-Free Tech Will Mature In 2-4 Years

Sky glasses-free 3D

So if you want to continue watching 3D TV in the comfort of your own home, you’re going to have to pay for the privilege. With BBC and ESPN calling time on their experiments with the technology, British Sky Broadcasting (BSkyB) has announced that it remains committed to delivering a tri-dimensional experience to its viewers, at least for the big ... Read More »