March 27, 2008
The BBC is launching an HD trial which will include 2006 World Cup coverage and major Wimbledon matches.
The trial will start with World Cup 2006, including the final on Sunday 9 July. It will be the first major sporting event to be broadcast in HD ...
BBC to broadcast Wimbledon and World Cup in HD
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The BBC is launching an HD trial which will include 2006 World Cup coverage and major Wimbledon matches.
The trial will start with World Cup 2006, including the final on Sunday 9 July. It will be the first major sporting event to be broadcast in HD ...
March 26, 2008
Philips has announced that its new, energy-efficient, Eco FlatTV LCD TV will be available in the UK from June for around £1,100.
The 42 inch, full 1080p set is based on Philips' Ambilight technology, which the company has previously used to add extra lighting effects around the TV.
The Eco ...
Philips announces UK-availability of Eco TV
Story link: Philips announces UK-availability of Eco TV by Jan Harris
Philips has announced that its new, energy-efficient, Eco FlatTV LCD TV will be available in the UK from June for around £1,100.
The 42 inch, full 1080p set is based on Philips' Ambilight technology, which the company has previously used to add extra lighting effects around the TV.
The Eco ...
March 25, 2008
All of us always thinks that bigger is better. At certain times, I would have said no, but this time, I'll definitely say yes. With the Mitsubishi WD73733 LCD Microdisplay HDTV, you will no doubt agree. With this set, you get colors, colors and ever more colors.
Mitsubishi is taking color to a new ...
Mitsubishi WD73733 LCD Microdisplay HDTV
Story link: Mitsubishi WD73733 LCD Microdisplay HDTV by Franz Bicar
All of us always thinks that bigger is better. At certain times, I would have said no, but this time, I'll definitely say yes. With the Mitsubishi WD73733 LCD Microdisplay HDTV, you will no doubt agree. With this set, you get colors, colors and ever more colors.
Mitsubishi is taking color to a new ...Quanta and ooVoo collaborate on HDTV ‘picturephone’
Story link: Quanta and ooVoo collaborate on HDTV ‘picturephone’ by Jan Harris
Taiwan-based Laptop manufacturer, Quanta Computer Inc in entering into a partnership with OoVoo, a maker of video chat software, to bring videoconferencing to HDTVs in the home.
The companies are developing a gadget which plugs into an HDTV and connects it to the Internet, acting like a picturephone. ...
March 20, 2008
Market intelligence company, GfK Asia, reports growing demand for flat-panel Tvs in Asia, driven by falling retail prices, and an increase in consumer spending power.
The firm predicts that over 22 million flat-screen TVs will be sold in the region in 2008.
The research covers China, Korea, Taiwan, ...
GfK Asia announces soaring sales of HDTVs
Story link: GfK Asia announces soaring sales of HDTVs by Jan Harris
Market intelligence company, GfK Asia, reports growing demand for flat-panel Tvs in Asia, driven by falling retail prices, and an increase in consumer spending power.
The firm predicts that over 22 million flat-screen TVs will be sold in the region in 2008.
The research covers China, Korea, Taiwan, ...
March 17, 2008
Pandigital, the leading provider of digital photo frames in the USA, has developed an HDTV designed specifically for the kitchen.
The 1280x720 HD-ready resolution TV supports ATSC/NTSC, composite, S-Video, YPbPr and HDMI.
The HDTV also features a digital cookbook and a photo frame, allowing users to display their own digital ...
Pandigital debuts HDTV for the kitchen
Story link: Pandigital debuts HDTV for the kitchen by Jan Harris
Pandigital, the leading provider of digital photo frames in the USA, has developed an HDTV designed specifically for the kitchen.
The 1280x720 HD-ready resolution TV supports ATSC/NTSC, composite, S-Video, YPbPr and HDMI.
The HDTV also features a digital cookbook and a photo frame, allowing users to display their own digital ...
March 14, 2008
The BBC test-screened the RBS Six Nations rugby match between Scotland and England, in what is believed to be the first-ever live test screening of an international sports event in 3D HDTV via satellite.
The screening, at Riverside Studios in London, was enabled by a joint ...
BBC tests 3D HDTV broadcast of Six Nations rugby
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The BBC test-screened the RBS Six Nations rugby match between Scotland and England, in what is believed to be the first-ever live test screening of an international sports event in 3D HDTV via satellite.
The screening, at Riverside Studios in London, was enabled by a joint ...
March 13, 2008
Londoners will be able to watch the 2012 Olympics in high-definition over Freeview.
The digital switchover for London is scheduled for 2011 and should be completed by April 2012 - in time for the games.
Other areas of the UK will probably have to settle for ...
2012 Olympics to be broadcast in HD over Freeview
Story link: 2012 Olympics to be broadcast in HD over Freeview by Jan Harris
Londoners will be able to watch the 2012 Olympics in high-definition over Freeview.
The digital switchover for London is scheduled for 2011 and should be completed by April 2012 - in time for the games.
Other areas of the UK will probably have to settle for ...
March 11, 2008
The BBC is collaborating with broadcasters in Japan, on Super Hi-Vision technology, which will provide high-definition TV pictures, 33 times more detailed than currently available.
The BBC hopes to broadcast the 2012 Olympics in Super Hi-Vision, on huge screens located in city centres across Britain.
Japanese public broadcaster, ...
BBC and NHK collaborate on Super Hi-Vision technology
Story link: BBC and NHK collaborate on Super Hi-Vision technology by Jan Harris
The BBC is collaborating with broadcasters in Japan, on Super Hi-Vision technology, which will provide high-definition TV pictures, 33 times more detailed than currently available.
The BBC hopes to broadcast the 2012 Olympics in Super Hi-Vision, on huge screens located in city centres across Britain.
Japanese public broadcaster, ...
March 10, 2008
Sony has revealed that it is in talks with Microsoft, about creating a version of the Xbox video game console equipped with a Blu-ray high-definition DVD player.
This has been considered a likely move since Toshiba recently decided to drop the rival HD-DVD format, after which Microsoft ...
Sony and Microsoft in talks on Xbox Blu-ray drive
Story link: Sony and Microsoft in talks on Xbox Blu-ray drive by Jan Harris
Sony has revealed that it is in talks with Microsoft, about creating a version of the Xbox video game console equipped with a Blu-ray high-definition DVD player.
This has been considered a likely move since Toshiba recently decided to drop the rival HD-DVD format, after which Microsoft ...
March 6, 2008
Hitachi is planning to launch a range of ultra slim 'TVs' in the UK called Wooo in Japan.
Technically speaking the Hitachi 32MH70, 37MX70, 42MX70 LCD TV's aren't really TVs at all, as Hitachi has stripped out the TV tuners to help it achieve the slim design.
Hitachi ...
Hitachi Wooo displays coming to UK
Story link: Hitachi Wooo displays coming to UK by Jan Harris
Hitachi is planning to launch a range of ultra slim 'TVs' in the UK called Wooo in Japan.
Technically speaking the Hitachi 32MH70, 37MX70, 42MX70 LCD TV's aren't really TVs at all, as Hitachi has stripped out the TV tuners to help it achieve the slim design.
Hitachi ...
March 4, 2008
Panasonic is launching two new, top-of-the-range, plasma TVs the Viera TH-50PZ800B and TH-42PZ800B.
The PZ800 models are 1080p panels, with 24p support. The TH-50PZ800B is a 42-inch set, while the TH-50PZ800B measures 50 inches.
Both models feature Panasonic's new V-Real PRO 3 technology, which optimises motion and improves fine detail. ...
Panasonic announces Viera TH-50PZ800B and TH-42PZ800B
Story link: Panasonic announces Viera TH-50PZ800B and TH-42PZ800B by Jan Harris
Panasonic is launching two new, top-of-the-range, plasma TVs the Viera TH-50PZ800B and TH-42PZ800B.
The PZ800 models are 1080p panels, with 24p support. The TH-50PZ800B is a 42-inch set, while the TH-50PZ800B measures 50 inches.
Both models feature Panasonic's new V-Real PRO 3 technology, which optimises motion and improves fine detail. ...
March 3, 2008
Following Toshiba's recent decision to halt the production of HD-DVD devices, the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) is calling for the industry to unite behind the Blu-ray high definition format.
The Association is calling for support to persuade HDTV owners to adopt the Blu-ray format, in preference to the dominant ...
BDA calls for industry-wide support for Blu-ray
Story link: BDA calls for industry-wide support for Blu-ray by Jan Harris
Following Toshiba's recent decision to halt the production of HD-DVD devices, the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) is calling for the industry to unite behind the Blu-ray high definition format.
The Association is calling for support to persuade HDTV owners to adopt the Blu-ray format, in preference to the dominant ...
February 29, 2008
Toshiba has announced its new Toshiba Regza CV series of LCD HDTVs, which will replace their C series.
The CV series is designed for customers who want to upgrade to HDTV from an existing high specification CRT or older analog LCD TV. Although the company hasn't revealed the price ...
Toshiba announces Regza CV HDTV series
Story link: Toshiba announces Regza CV HDTV series by Jan Harris
Toshiba has announced its new Toshiba Regza CV series of LCD HDTVs, which will replace their C series.
The CV series is designed for customers who want to upgrade to HDTV from an existing high specification CRT or older analog LCD TV. Although the company hasn't revealed the price ...
February 28, 2008
Sky is extending its HD line-up with three new channels - Sky Sports HD 3, Sky Movies Premiere HD and FX HD. The channels will be launched in March and April this year.
FX HD will be a bespoke channel, as opposed to an FX simulcast, and ...
Sky extends HD offering with three new channels
Story link: Sky extends HD offering with three new channels by Jan Harris
Sky is extending its HD line-up with three new channels - Sky Sports HD 3, Sky Movies Premiere HD and FX HD. The channels will be launched in March and April this year.
FX HD will be a bespoke channel, as opposed to an FX simulcast, and ...
February 25, 2008
Sharp Corporation of Japan is in talks to secure orders for its LCD television panels from Sony Corporation. It is believed that Sony could purchase around 5 million LCDs from Sharp in the year to March 2010.
The news caused Sharp's shares to rise 5.2 percent to ...
Sharp in talks with Sony for LCD Panels
Story link: Sharp in talks with Sony for LCD Panels by Jan Harris
Sharp Corporation of Japan is in talks to secure orders for its LCD television panels from Sony Corporation. It is believed that Sony could purchase around 5 million LCDs from Sharp in the year to March 2010.
The news caused Sharp's shares to rise 5.2 percent to ...
February 22, 2008
Mitsubishi Electric of Japan has developed an innovative technique, which increases the resolution of HD video, by combining shots from multiple cameras into one super HD stream.
Mitsubishi is currently testing the technology at its research facility in Tokyo, using five video cameras capable of shooting high-quality images.
These ...
Mitsubishi uses multiple cameras to enhance HD video
Story link: Mitsubishi uses multiple cameras to enhance HD video by Jan Harris
Mitsubishi Electric of Japan has developed an innovative technique, which increases the resolution of HD video, by combining shots from multiple cameras into one super HD stream.
Mitsubishi is currently testing the technology at its research facility in Tokyo, using five video cameras capable of shooting high-quality images.
These ...
February 19, 2008
The ASUS HDTV Suite-HDMI is ideal for anyone who watches a lot of TV on their monitor. It allows them to watch HDVT, without going to the expense of buying an LCD or plasma TV.
The standalone TV box turns a monitor of 15-inches or bigger into an ...
ASUS HDTV Suite-HDMI turns monitor into HDTV
Story link: ASUS HDTV Suite-HDMI turns monitor into HDTV by Jan Harris
The ASUS HDTV Suite-HDMI is ideal for anyone who watches a lot of TV on their monitor. It allows them to watch HDVT, without going to the expense of buying an LCD or plasma TV.
The standalone TV box turns a monitor of 15-inches or bigger into an ...
February 18, 2008
Panasonic has designed a plasma TV especially for use with a Nintendo Wii games console.
The company designed the set after reports of screens being smashed when the Wii Remote flew out of gamers' hands. The remote features motion-sensing technology which players use as a virtual racket when playing tennis ...
Panasonic Wii-proofs plasma TV
Story link: Panasonic Wii-proofs plasma TV by Jan Harris
Panasonic has designed a plasma TV especially for use with a Nintendo Wii games console.
The company designed the set after reports of screens being smashed when the Wii Remote flew out of gamers' hands. The remote features motion-sensing technology which players use as a virtual racket when playing tennis ...
February 13, 2008
Sharp is planning to launch its AQUOS X Series TVs in the UK, in September. The series was recently launched in Japan.
The ultra slim X Series LCD TV's measure a mere 34mm at their thickest point, and come in three screen sizes — 37, 42, ...
Sharp announces UK launch of AQUOS X Series TVs
Story link: Sharp announces UK launch of AQUOS X Series TVs by Jan Harris
Sharp is planning to launch its AQUOS X Series TVs in the UK, in September. The series was recently launched in Japan.
The ultra slim X Series LCD TV's measure a mere 34mm at their thickest point, and come in three screen sizes — 37, 42, ...