This month saw the launch of a new and innovative app from Korean consumer electronics manufacturer Samsung in the form of the Smart View application which allows users to view content from their Smart TVs on their Galaxy S2 smartphone. In the future they will also be able to stream content from the Smart TV – currently the D7000 and ... Read More »
Monthly Archives: June 2011
Scottish Digital TV Switchover Complete As Analogue Transmission Ends
It has been confirmed that the last analogue transmitters have now been switched off in Scotland, which means that the digital TV switchover in the region is now complete. The switchover has been a gradual one that was carried out over a three year period. The last people to see the digital signals go online were Freeview viewers in the ... Read More »
High Street Misery Hits Electrical Retailers Like Currys & Comet
The difficult financial and economic climate that we have seen over the past couple of years in the United Kingdom has resulted in many problems for retailers, especially brick-and-mortar stores. The High Street has taken a real battering as a result of the downturn, and whilst the recession may officially be over, retailers have continued to see things plummet in ... Read More »
LG Extends DivX Plus HD Licensing Deal For Playback Of 1080p MKV Video
Korean manufacturer LG Electronics is to expand the implementation of DivX video compression codec on more of its devices by equipping them with Divx Plus HD certification, the highest one available which offers the widest range of DivX file compatibility. DivX has featured in a number of storage-based LG products so far, including Blu Ray players. The company has been ... Read More »
Sony Unveils New PS3 In Japan: Trims Weight, Girth & Power Consumption
Sony Computer Entertainment is a name that has become synonymous with high-tech video game consoles that offer a range of advanced features and benefits. Once again, the consumer electronics giant is set to delight consumers with an update to its PlayStation 3 (PS3) console which is expected to be launched in its home country of Japan later this month. The ... Read More »