Archive for the ‘News’ Category

Virgin Brings Tivo to the UK With Promises Promises…

Tuesday, November 9th, 2010

British television viewers may finally be able to get their hands on a TiVo service before the end of 2010.  (more…)

Samsung and Yahoo Expand Social Networking TV

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010

Following Google and Sony’s recent announcement of a partnership in internet television, Samsung and Yahoo are planning to expand their own version of television and web access in one. (more…)

British Households Invest in Multiple TVs

Thursday, October 21st, 2010

Recently conducted reports have shown that families are spending more time watching television. However, it seems that an increasing amount of these viewing hours are happening in separate rooms as more and more households are investing in additional TVs. (more…)

Four Colours are Better than Three

Wednesday, October 20th, 2010

Sharp’s newly unveiled ‘Quattron’ LCD TV is capable of producing yellow in addition to the usual red, blue and green  in their quest to deliver a more realistic, and aesthetically pleasing TV viewing experience. (more…)

Google TV Blends Internet and TV Channels Seamlessly…But Not in the UK!

Thursday, October 14th, 2010

The merger of television and internet services has long been just around the corner.  Live content from television channels is viewed on the internet by a large proportion of web-users, to such a point that a television licence is now needed for households that do not possess a television, but do have a PC, laptop or internet-enabled mobile phone. (more…)

YouView to Revolutionise the Future of TV!

Tuesday, September 21st, 2010

A new set top box, that manufacturers are hoping will revolutionise the way we watch TV, is currently under development and will hopefully be available to buy early next year. (more…)

Glasses Free 3D TV Under Development

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

One of the largest setbacks for 3D TV, aside from the high cost, is that viewers are required to wear specially designed shutter glasses to watch 3D content. These glasses are expensive, uncomfortable and often present problems for people who have to wear prescription glasses. (more…)

Free TV Channels a Blessing

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

Good news for the religiously inclined users of Freesat. The UK’s premier Christian TV channel, God TV is now available on Freesat channel 694, and promises to delivery high quality Christian programming to it’s viewers. (more…)

Buy a New TV Now and Beat the VAT Increase!

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

It’s quite unlikely that you’ve not heard about the governments plans to increase the rate of VAT from 17.5% to 20%. Like most people, you’re probably not too enthused about the prospect as this will increase the price of almost everything, including many essential items that we need to use each day. (more…)