LG unveils gorgeous new HDTV models with Google TV 3.0
Google TV 1.0 and Google TV 2.0 haven’t drawn much attention in the marketplace at this point, but that won’t stop Google TV 3.0-packing HDTVs …
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Apple reportedly testing 46 to 55-inch HDTV models, 2013 launch unlikely
Apple (AAPL) is reportedly testing a number of HDTV prototypes with manufacturing partner Hon Hai, though a launch in the coming year is said to …
TVs heat up as panel shipments hit record in November
Global shipments of LCD TV panels reached an estimated 22.09 million units in November, hitting an all-time record. Market research firm WitsView found that television …
Samsung Smart TVs: The next frontier for data theft and hacking [video]
Smart TVs, particularly Samsung’s (005930) last few generations of flat screens, can be hacked to give attackers remote access according to a security startup called ReVuln. …
WSJ: Apple is developing a TV
Following more than a year of rumors suggesting Apple (AAPL) is working to develop an own-brand television, The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday reported that …
Apple’s HDTV could include game-changing 3D imaging tech
So, how could Apple (AAPL) “revolutionize” the television? How about by providing full three-dimensional projections in your living room? StreetInsider reports that Morgan Stanley analysts Katy …
Survey reveals 47% of U.S. households are interested in an HDTV from Apple
A new survey by AlphaWise and Morgan Stanley polled 1,568 heads of U.S. households and found 11% are “extremely interested” and 36% are “somewhat interested” in …
Apple TV to finally get apps and Bluetooth keyboard support
In light of CEO Tim Cook’s newfound “intense interest” in fixing up today’s backwards TV experience, Apple (AAPL) is reportedly preparing to update its second- and third-generation Apple TV …
Google is selling off Motorola’s TV unit, deal likely to be announced by the end of the year
It was reported in March that Google (GOOG) was looking to sell the set-top box business it stood to inherit from Motorola Mobility as part of …
Desperately seeking Siri
Let’s face it — TV is boring. Not the 57 Channels and Nothin’ On kind of boring, the kind of boring you experience when you’ve …
Sony will give free 4K content that isn’t ‘goofy’ to everyone who buys its $25,000 4K TV
If you’re one of the few privileged enough to be able to afford Sony’s (SNE) $25,000 84-inch 4K resolution LED TV, you can probably buy a few …
Apple HDTV’s ‘imminent’ release shot down in new report
On Thursday, Barron’s reported Jefferies analyst James Kisner labeled Apple’s (AAPL) rumored HDTV launch as “imminent” based on his talks with various cable industry sources. AllThingsD’s John Paczkowski isn’t buying the rumor, though. Paczkowski says …
Apple HDTV announcement said to be ‘imminent’
It looks like Apple (AAPL) really might be cooking up its biggest screen yet. Via Barron’s, Jefferies analyst James Kisner released a research note today claiming …
Foxconn could build 130-inch Ultra HDTV panels for 2013 launch
Sony’s (SNE) $25,000 84-inch Ultra HDTV with 4K resolution might soon look puny compared to flatscreens that have even larger displays, according to a DigiTimes report. The report …
Startup may beat Apple in race to revolutionize the remote control
Industry watchers have been waiting for Apple (AAPL) to burst into living rooms around the world for more than a year now. Either on an …
LG may keep webOS alive with new Smart TV next year
WebOS’s transition from being HP’s (HPQ) failed mobile operating system to open source has been nothing short of strange. After HP killed webOS, consumers and developers were …
Google accidentally reveals voice-control for updated Google TV
Google TV was a bold endeavor for Google (GOOG). It was supposed to pick up where Microsoft’s (MSFT) WebTV failed in the 1990s. First launched …
Google TV updated with support for Movies, Music and TV Shows
Google (GOOG) on Monday announced an update to its Google TV platform that will allow users to finally be able to buy and rent movies, …
Logitech announces new Harmony Touch universal remote with 2.4-inch touchscreen [video]
Universal remotes are finally getting touchscreens. Logitech (LOGI) said on Wednesday its new Harmony Touch remote will come complete with a built-in 2.4-inch touchscreen. The Harmony …
FAVI SmartStick can turn any HDTV into an Android-powered smart TV for $50
If you thought smart TVs were only for the privileged few, think again — a technology that once cost hundreds of dollars can now be …
Televisions now used to watch online videos more than computers
Tech companies’ vision of transforming the television set into yet another device that streams content from the Internet may finally be becoming a reality. The …
Google Fiber adds ESPN, Disney to its TV lineup
The big knock on Google’s Fiber TV service is that it wouldn’t have some key cable channels such as ESPN and Disney. Well, that’s no …
LG to launch cheaper 84-inch 4K TV two months before Sony
Sony (SNE) made some waves last month when it announced its stunning 84-inch LED TV with 4K resolution that also featured a whopping $25,000 price tag. …
Sony’s 84-inch LED TV with 4K resolution costs $24,999, ships in November
As if there was any doubt Sony’s (SNE) giant 84-inch 4K resolution LED TV would be expensive, Sony has finally priced its upcoming XBR-84X900 TV. The flat screen …
Cable providers aren’t that interested in a new Apple TV
There have been numerous reports regarding Apple’s (AAPL) rumored high-definition television set. Some analysts have claimed that the Cupertino-based company would announce a self-branded HDTV …
Netflix, Freesat team to drive another nail in pay-TV’s coffin
Here’s a good reason to envy of your friends across the pond: They’ll soon have a free satellite television service that will come integrated with …
Beats is building its own smartphone, TV and iTunes-killer to compete directly with Apple
Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre’s company has really taken off since launching the original Beats by Dr. Dre headphones. BGR has learned that while music is still …
Sony announces 84-inch LED TV with 4K resolution
Sony (SNE) on Wednesday unveiled a massive 84-inch Bravia TV with 4K resolution, known as the XBR-84X900, during its press conference at the IFA trade …
Apple exec reportedly suggests no Apple HDTV is coming any time soon
Rumors surrounding the launch of an own-brand HDTV from Apple (AAPL) heated up earlier this year, and a number of reports suggested the device might launch …
Apple is the only company that can save TV
Apple (AAPL) rocked the smartphone industry when it launched the iPhone in 2007 and it built an entirely new market when it released the first …
