BSKYB has announced that its first 3D channel, aptly named Sky 3D will launch on the 3rd of April with a Premier League football match between Manchester United and Chelsea. BSKYB also state that there have been over 1000 clubs and pubs that have signed up to the service and have bought 3D-ready TV sets [...]
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30th April 2009
Sky HD demand shows sharp rise
BSkyB has announced that demand for its High Definition service has been higher than expected during Q1 of 2009. In a push to sell its HD service, Sky cut its prices in January; this added more than 243,000 new customers to the service in the first three months of this year. The number of Sky [...]
18th February 2009
BSkyB announce that they will be replacing 90,000 High Definition boxes
BSkyB has announced that 90,000 of its Sky+ HD customers will have their set top boxes replaced due to a manufacturer fault. BSkyB said that the fault is with HD boxes that are manufactured by Pace and involves faulty internal cabling, but it is not a safety risk. About one in ten HD customers will [...]
4th February 2009
Phillips Cinema 21:9 super widescreen TV
Phillips has announced a new TV that could revolutionise the way we watch films in the future. The TV, called the Phillips Cinema has a super widescreen display with a 21:9 aspect ratio; this is the first ever cinema proportioned LCD TV. Combining a massive 56 inch screen and Phillips Ambilight technology, the Phillips Cinema [...]
3rd January 2009
Sky tests broadcasting of 3D TV programs
Sky Television has announced that it has made significant steps towards broadcasting 3D TV programs to the British public. Over the last six months Sky have been recording a number of events using special 3D cameras, and has successfully transmitted the recordings to a domestic Television through its High-Definition set-top box. 3D TV programs are [...]
22nd October 2008
Sharp introduces new AQUOS DX TV’s with integrated Blu-ray recorders
Sharp has announced that its new range of AQUOS televisions will have integrated Blu-ray recorders in them. Named the AQUOS DX series, the range includes 16 models in a variety of sizes from 26 inch to 52 inch and including three colour variations. Best of all, the AQUOS DX range will have built-in Blu-ray recorders, [...]
23rd August 2008
Sony Play TV – Available on the 19th September
Sony will release their new accessory for the Playstation 3, Play TV on September the 19th in the UK. Play TV is a Freeview box that connects to your Playstation 3 and allows you to watch and record your favourite TV programs onto the PS3’s hard drive. Play TV will also allow you to watch [...]
30th July 2008
Ixos HDMI Adapters
Ixos have extended their HDMI range with the introduction of their new HDMI Adapters the XS118 and XS218 adapters. The XS118 and XS218 are ideal for side mounted HDMI inputs and keeps wires out of sight due to its 90 degree angle. Both adapters feature Ixos’ patented 4 layer PC board that minimises FEXT (Far [...]
27th July 2008
Panasonic TH-42PX80 Plasma TV
The TH-42PX80 is the first of Panasonic’s new 2008 Viera high-definition TV’s to hit the UK market and promises to create a bit of a stir. This 42 inch TV features Panasonic’s Viera V-Real technology that effortlessly provides a superb picture quality. The TH-42PX80 also features an advanced 3D colour management system that processes colour, [...]