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10% Of LCD TV Panels Shipped In 2011 Were 3D-Capable

A recent report has revealed that there was a spike in the number of 3D LCD TV panels shipped in the final quarter of last year, with the figure reaching 7.8 million units, reflecting a quarter-on-quarter increase of 26 percent. This places the total number of extra-dimensional LCD television panel shipments in 2011 at 21.2 million, which means that 10 ... Read More »

New Apple TV With Full HD 1080p & Updated GUI Unveiled

In its latest keynote speech made this week, Apple made a number of announcements regarding the release of new gadgets and services, one of which pertained to the upgrade of its current Apple TV service to one that offers users better picture quality and a range of other new features, all in the same little black box. New Apple TV ... Read More »

Virgin Rolls Out Sky Sports Red Button Services On TiVo

This year is set to be a very exciting one for Brits when it comes to the world of sports, not least because of the upcoming London 2012 Olympics. Cable television company Virgin Media is hoping to make it even more special by enabling its customers to benefit from enhanced sporting entertainment and extras to make their viewing experience all ... Read More »

Samsung Licenses 3D-To-2D Conversion Tech From Sensio

Samsung Electronics this week announced that it has signed a patent license agreement with 3D image processing specialist Sensio Technologies over the latter’s S2D Switch technology. The deal will allow the Korean TV manufacturer to implement Sensio’s patented S2D Switch innovation – which among other things includes 3D-to-2D conversion – on its 3D-capable HDTV displays. Both companies chose not to ... Read More »

Connect TV Bolsters Freeview With 45 New IPTV Channels

Connect TV, a new IPTV (internet protocol television) service that is bringing broadband TV to the Freeview platform in the United Kingdom, has now launched, bringing with it an exciting lineup of forty-five channels that are delivered via the internet. The new channel lineup will be available for viewers to access from the Freeview menu or electronic programme guide (EPG). ... Read More »