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UK public the most savvy online but Smart TVs a turn off
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The UK is filled with tech-savvy individuals who find getting online a doddle, according to new report by Ofcom, but another study reveals that Brits aren't that enamoured with Smart TVs.
The Ofcom study found that the UK is "leading the way" in using the internet, citing the fact that 79 per cent of people with internet access managed to order goods online, while the British were the most likely to visit retail websites online, with 89 per cent claiming to have done this in the past year.
And the UK's passion for the web isn't just computer-based, smartphones are also a web browsing device of choice with nearly half (46 per cent) of people with internet access using their phones to go onlin...
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Chumby arrives on LG Smart TV platform
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Those who have bought into LG's line of Smart TV connected devices have access to more content with today's announcement that Chumby has brought its app suite to the platform. Over 1,000 Flash-based applications are now available to those with a compatible set, and Chumby promises an experience optimized for LG viewers. This continues the company's recent push to expand its reach to new devices in the living room — similar integration can be found with Best Buy's Insignia-branded Connected TV series, and Chumby intends to offer its app ecosystem to virtually any device with an HDMI input by way of the upcoming NeTV. Existing LG Smart TV owners have access to the new Chumby functionality imme...
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Sony BRAVIA smart TV adds YouTube HD, Facebook, Twitter
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Sony has updated its smart TV range with new social networking integration, high-definition YouTube video support and remote control from VAIO or other computers. The new firmware for the 2011 BRAVIA line-up brings Facebook galleries, messages, status updates and links to the internet-connected HDTVs, while a new Twitter ticker scrolls updates across the bottom of the screen. Meanwhile, it’s possible to share Track ID results – Sony’s song identifying technology – on Twitter too.
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Ubuntu May Be Coming to a TV Near You
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According to Canonical founder Mark Shuttleworth, there are a few developers who want to develop such a platform and have met in a chat to nail down some of the priorities of a Ubuntu-TV project.
There are no surprises in the first batch of ideas or initial mockups that may blow your socks off. Shuttleworth noted that it will have to be a 10-foot interface for watching media with remote control support, cloud and/or server storage, physical media playback, Ubuntu One accounts, installable image, easy configuration, integration with other Ubuntu devices, portable devices control, as well as media sharing and the option for media purchases.
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Lenovo LeTV smart TV coming Q1 2012
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Lenovo is the latest company to plan a smart TV push, with the Chinese firm announcing it plans to unveil the first “LeTV” – along with a cloud service for shared multimedia – in Q1 2012. The company declined to detail the LeTV technically, the WSJ reports, leaving questions around whether it will be another win for Google TV or instead run a home-grown OS.
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Vizio's M-Series Theater 3D TVs are officially available, at last
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Last CES Vizio announced a slew of new LCD HDTVs with its passive glasses-compatible Theater 3D capabilities and Vizio Internet Apps built in, and now it's finally ready to announced the M-series midrange lineup is shipping nationwide. M3D models in various 40- and 50-inch sizes have been popping up over the last few weeks, featuring edge LED backlighting for between $1,039 (42-inch) and $1,649 (55-inch). Need something bigger on your wall? There's also a 65-inch version on the way in 2012, with a pricetag of $2,099. As usual, Vizio's displays bring a rather complete line of features without an ultra-high price tag, but there'd be more reasons to share the included four pairs of 3D glasses w...
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BPI asks BT to block Pirate Bay or go back to court
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BT has been asked to block access to The Pirate Bay after a court recently ruled that the ISP must cut off its users' access to file sharing site Newzbin2.
The British Recorded Music Industry (BPI) made the request, along with assorted film studios and music labels which all want to see the notorious filesharing site starved of users.
The letter asks BT to block The Pirate Bay voluntarily – if not, the industry bodies involved will pursue a court order to force its hand.
A letter of musical note
A BT spokesman explained that it is "in receipt of a letter from the BPI" and went on to explain, "BT is considering its response. In line with the Newzbin judgment, a court order will be needed befo...
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LG Releases 42LD6DDH HDTV
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LG Electronics is the long-time leader in the hospital TV market. Today, the company unveiled their latest addition to their collection, the 42LD6DDH. This screen is a 42 LCD model that features HD (1920 x 1080) resolution and an 800:1 contrast ratio. The high resolution allows for text to show better and on screen menus to be visible from farther distances. The screen comes with a unique connection panel that includes dual HDMI ports, a RGB, composite, and more. There is also a pillow speaker port for good measure. “LG’s new 42-inch class health-care HDTV will provide hospitals with a large format display solution for patients who read and navigate on-screen menus and text from near their h...
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Apple will 'absolutely' launch a TV, Siri to replace remote according to report
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Apple has been planning to redesign the television since 2007 and when it finally launches the new set, it will replace the age-old remote control with Siri voice commands, The New York Times reported on Thursday. A recent quote from Steve Jobs’s biography — “I finally cracked it” — began circulating recently and, for many, it seemed to solidify rumors that Apple was going to enter the television market. The New York Times believes that quote was actually in reference to Jobs’s realization that Siri could be used to control a TV much better than a remote or a combination of a mouse and keyboard. You might be able to say “Play Arrested Development,” or “turn on the weather” from the comfort ...
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New Apple TV: Jobs says he’d “cracked” Apple flatscreen TV
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Steve Jobs’s biography is out today. And the stories about just what Apple’s late CEO had planned and who he wanted to take down just keep on coming. Today’s most telling tidbit, though, concerns Apple TV.
Not the set top box but a flatscreen Apple TV that Jobs claimed to have “cracked” before his death earlier this month. Read on to find out just what he had to say about this unreleased Apple gadget.
Speaking to his biographer Walter Isaacson, Jobs said, “I’d like to create an integrated television set that is completely easy to use. It would be seamlessly synced with all of your devices and with iCloud.’No longer would users have to fiddle with complex remotes for DVD players and cable c...
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OLED HDTVs Reduce in Price
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The biggest problem with OLED HDTVs is that they rather expensive for their screen sizes. Fortunately though, that is starting to change. Today it was unveiled that the OLED screens available in the UK are not starting to plummet in price. The only two available models are the LG 15EL9500 and the Sony XEL-1. The 15EL9500 dropped 50% in price and features a 15 inch screen, WXGA (1366 x 768) resolution, and a 10000000:1 contrast ratio. The XEL-1 is an 11 inch screen and comes with a 1000000:1 contrast ratio and a native 960 x 540 resolution. The reduction in price is to help clear stock in order to make room for the upcoming OLED models that are expected to come next year.
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Sharp 80-Inch LED LCD HDTV Annouced
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If bigger is better, Sharp beats the competition over the head with the introduction of the first 80-inch consumer HDTV, the LC-80LE632U. The largest screen size offered by competitors is 65-inches. Features include thin bezels, Internet connectivity, 1080p resolution, 120 Hz, Full Array LED backlighting and Sharp’s own 10-bit X-Gen LCD panel.
This huge HDTV also features streaming net services including Cinema Now, Netflix, and VUDU. In addition, there is live customer support accessible through the 80LE632′s built-in Wi-Fi connectivity. There is a large array of inputs including 4 HDMI, 1 component video, 1 composite video (with associated audio inputs), a 15-pin RGB PC input, and an R....
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Sony issues recall on 1.6 million LCD TVs
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Sony Corp. on Wednesday confirmed that it is recalling approximately 1.6 million Bravia-branded LCD televisions. Sony said it has received 11 reports to date, all from within Japan, from customers complaining that their TVs have overheated or begun to smoke. The problems are caused by a defective inverter transformer used with the LCD backlighting assemblies in the Bravia TVs, and the part is found in televisions sold both locally in Japan and overseas. Sony told the Associated Press it will issue local recall information in each market that sells the affected television models, which include the Bravia KDL-40X5000, KDL-40X5050, KDL-40W5000, KDL-40V5000 and KDL-40V3000.
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Consumers Show Interest in Smart TVs
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Smart TVs have been a recent addition to the consumer market. They provide internet access to users without the need for an external computer or having only limited access to websites. Today, a study conducted by the Consumer Decision Process stated that 10% of the broadband households that they reviewed stated that they plan to purchase a new Smart TV before the end of 2011. This number has grown from the 6% of households who stated they would in the first half of the year. The households interviewed represent about 50% of the nearly one-fourth of U.S broadband households planning to purchase a flat-panel TV. “Advertising campaigns from manufacturers such as Sony, Samsung, and VIZIO have bo...
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Sceptre X425BV-FHD HDTV Released
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Sceptre is proud to announce today the release of their latest LCD HDTV, the X425BV-FHD. This screen measures 42 inches, diagonally, and is capable of displaying full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution and a 50000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. The device has also been fitted with a 5ms response time and a wide color pallet in order to create the best viewing experience possible. As like all Sceptre TVs, this device has been fitted with the SRS TruSurround HD technology and has dual 10-watt speakers. The connection panel includes four HDMI ports as well as the typical assortment of analog connections. The X425BV-FHD is available now through certified retailers and retails for just under $600.
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