Monthly Archives: January 2012

Demand For 3D LCD Panels Helps LG Display Shrink Losses

Last week saw flat panel manufacturer LG Display post its quarterly results for the final three months of 2011. The figures revealed that the company had seen its second straight quarterly net loss resulting from weak demand for large-screen HDTV displays, which has stemmed from the ongoing difficult financial climate. The drop in demand for larger TVs also saw LCD ... Read More »

New Sizes & Low Prices Boost Popularity Of Large LCD TVs

Figures have shown that there has been rapid growth in the LCD TV market when it comes to sets with screen sizes larger than 40 inches. A shift towards larger-sized LCD TVs was seen towards the end of last year, with data indicating that the introduction of new sizes has contributed to increased popularity of bigger-sized LCDs. New sizes & ... Read More »

Smart TV Uptake Remains Low In The UK: YouGov Survey

A recently released report has revealed that between December 2011 and January 2012 the number of people in the UK who now own a Smart TV has only grown by 1 percent. The growth of Smart TVs – televisions that come with built-in Ethernet or WiFi connectivity which allows users to connect the set to the internet for a variety ... Read More »

CEDIA Home Technology Event Cancelled Due To Low Signups

It has been announced that the Home Technology Event that was due to take place in London later this year has been cancelled by organisers due to a lack of industry support. The event – which was set to take place from the 29th to the 31st of May 2012 at the ExCel exhibition and conference centre in London Docklands ... Read More »

Online Streamed TV Gains Popularity In The UK: Survey

The younger people of today will find it difficult to believe that just a couple of decades ago, home viewing entertainment consisted of a clumpy CRT television with just four or five channels to choose from. These days, viewers have not only the option of hundreds of channels that come with cable or satellite TV, but also the ability to ... Read More »