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3D TV Sales At Currys & PC World Saw 500% Annual Growth: Dixons Retail

Dixons Retail Group this week revealed that sales of 3D TV displays in its network of stores have increased dramatically over the last quarter. The British consumer electronics retailer, who owns Currys and PC World, said that 3D-capable HDTV sets accounted for 20 percent of all televisions sold between April and June this year. 3D TV sales at Currys and ... Read More »

Switching On Bedroom TV & Internet Can “Switch Off” Your Relationship

These days, having gadgets and devices for entertainment purpose in the bedroom is nothing new for most people. A huge number of us have access to HDTV, internet and games consoles in our bedrooms, enabling us to enjoy a variety of entertainment whilst relaxing in bed. However, recent research has suggested that tuning into these various forms of entertainment in ... Read More »

German TV Buyers Value Image Quality & Screen Size Over 3D & Internet

A recent report has revealed that German consumers who purchase flat-panel televisions are more concerned about the image quality and screen size of the HDTV sets that they are buying than they are with advanced features such as 3D capability or internet connectivity. These new technologies are said to be relatively insignificant for German buyers when it comes to the ... Read More »

Sony PS3 Debuts New TV-Friendly Version Of BBC iPlayer With HTML5

The popular Sony PlayStation 3 video game console has debuted the new BBC iPlayer which has been redesigned to operate better on televisions. This is the first consumer electronics device to sport the latest iPlayer service from the Beeb, and may prove to be a welcome addition to the PS3 amongst UK consumers. Sony PS3 debuts new BBC iPlayer with ... Read More »

Hitachi Plans To Up Outsourcing & End Domestic TV Production In Japan

Consumer electronics manufacturer Hitachi is planning to halt its domestic television production in Japan, where it is based, in order to outsource to overseas locations, in particular Taiwan. The company has been facing increasing financial pressures as well as intense competition from South Korean TV makers like Samsung and LG. Hitachi ending domestic TV production Hitachi has said that it ... Read More »