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3D Movies Cause More Discomfort, Yet Are Not More Enjoyable Than 2D

Researchers at California State University have recently carried out a study, the results of which have led them to conclude that watching 3D movies is not as great as it is cracked up to be. It has previously been suggested that watching 3-dimensional movies can really enhance one’s enjoyment, delivering a real sense of being in the thick of the ... Read More »

Panasonic, Samsung & Sony Unite On Active-Shutter 3D Glasses Standard

Three major TV manufacturers have come together in agreement on a new standard relating to the communication protocols that is used to connect active-shutter 3D glasses to their 3D TV models. The project was initiated by Japanese consumer electronics giant Panasonic in collaboration with tri-dimensional technology specialist xPanD, and now both Sony and Samsung have decided to come on board. ... Read More »

Sony To Rehaul Loss-Making TV Business As Sales Forecast Slashed

Japanese consumer electronics giant Sony is set to launch a major rehaul of its TV operations after the company’s television sales forecast for its financial year to March was slashed. Its TV business has faced tough competition from rival manufacturers over recent years, leaving Sony trailing behind the likes of Samsung as far as the flat-screen HDTV market is concerned. ... Read More »

Samsung UE46D8000 Active 3DTV Awarded “Full HD 3D Tested” Certificate

The back-and-forth one-up contest between the active and passive 3D TV camps is showing no sign of abating any time soon. Having seen an LG Cinema 3D LED LCD model scoop up a “Full HD 3D” certification from German technical-scientific association VDE last month, Korean TV maker Samsung moved swiftly to announce this week that its UE46D8000 active-shutter 3DTV has ... Read More »

Sky Wins Full Formula 1 Coverage Rights; BBC To Air Half Of F1 Races

UK fans of F1 racing who have enjoyed watching the races live on free-to-air television will be disappointed to learn that the BBC has relinquished its exclusive rights to show all Formula 1 Grand Prix races. From next season onwards, the full rights to live F1 coverage will go to subscription-based digital satellite TV company British Sky Broadcasting (BSkyB), although ... Read More »