Google TV to see a ‘big update’ at developer conference
Despite Google TV’s shortcomings, the Internet giant is still fully dedicated to the platform and will announce an update at its annual developer conference this …
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Sony and Panasonic to announce an OLED partnership next week
Rival Japanese television makers Sony and Panasonic will reportedly announce a new partnership next week to mass produce OLED televisions, according to Reuters. The two …
Vizio tops U.S. LCD HDTV shipments in Q1
Vizio on Wednesday announced that it had shipped more LCD HDTVs than any other vendor in the first quarter of 2012. The company captured an …
Global LCD TV shipments fall for the first time ever
For the first time ever, shipments of LCD TVs fell year-over-year, declining just over 3% to 43 million units. The decline had a noticeable impact on the …
Apple’s HDTV tipped for Q4 2012 launch
Apple’s highly anticipated high-definition television may launch ahead of the holidays this year, according to a new report. Topeka Capital Markets analyst Brian White on …
Apple ‘iTV’ to feature ‘special’ motion controls and touch panel remote, report claims
We do not expect Apple to announce the high definition television it is widely rumored to be working on during the annual Worldwide Developer Conference later today, …
Big Brother is watching, and he wants to sell you a new car
Steven Spielberg’s “Minority Report” painted a scary picture of the future in a number of ways. For privacy advocates, one of several nightmarish technologies used …
Apple to introduce TV SDK at WWDC
We have heard from a source that Apple will be introducing a TV SDK at WWDC next week. This would enable third-party developers to create …
Hulu Plus hits 2 million subscriber milestone
Hulu Plus now has more than 2 million subscribers just 21 months after first coming online. Hulu CEO Jason Kilar announced the milestone at an …
Apple 'iTV' intro set for WWDC, report claims
Rumors surrounding Apple’s entrance into the television market continue to gain steam, and a recent report suggests that Apple plans to unveil its debut HDTV …
Qualcomm looks to expand beyond mobile
Qualcomm on Tuesday revealed that it is expanding beyond mobile devices with new variants of its Snapdragon S4 processor. The company announced chips that will …
OnLive cloud-based gaming to be pre-loaded on LG's Google TV
OnLive on Tuesday during the E3 conference in Los Angeles demonstrated its cloud-based gaming service on LG’s G2 Google TV sets. The company announced OnLive …
Apple to demo new TV OS at WWDC in two weeks
BGR has learned from a trusted source that Apple is planning to demonstrate a brand new version of the Apple TV operating system next week …
Foxconn reportedly begins taking orders for the Apple TV
Apple’s Chinese manufacturing partner Foxconn has reportedly begun accepting orders to build an Apple TV set, according to Chinese news website Sina. The publication’s sources …
Apple's 'iTV' might not be a TV at all
For all the rumors surrounding Apple’s upcoming HDTV, very few well-sourced reports have emerged regarding the high-definition flat-screen television that has market leaders responding even …
Samsung and Sony put an end to deep discounts on HDTVs
Both Samsung and Sony, two of the world’s largest television makers, have begun enforcing minimum prices on their HDTV sets, in an effort to preserve …
Microsoft leading Apple and Google in TV race
According to a new report from Forrester Research, Microsoft is leading both Apple and Google in the TV and home entertainment sector, The New York …
Sony and Panasonic in talks to make OLED TVs
Sony and Panasonic are reportedly in talks to develop the technology needed to mass produce next-generation OLED televisions, according to Reuters. The two companies would …
Analysts back away from Apple's 'iTV'
Despite a slew of rumors and speculation that Apple plans to enter the TV business, analysts are beginning to back away from the idea of an “iTV,” Fortune reported. Richard Gardner, …
The Holy Grail of TV: Dish's automatic commercial skipping angers networks
Dish Network made no friends among the major television broadcasters last week, but it will likely pique the interest of tens of thousands of consumers …
Apple 'iTV' confirmed by Foxconn boss [updated]
Foxconn Technology Group founder and chief executive Terry Gou has reportedly gone on record in stating that his company will soon begin manufacturing a television …
Samsung to sell ultra-thin $9,000 OLED HDTV in second half of 2012
Samsung on Thursday announced plans to launch its new flat-panel OLED TVs during the second half of this year, according to The Washington Post. OLED …
LG to launch new Google TV this month
According to an LG executive, the South Korean firm plans to launch an Internet-enabled Google TV in the United States the week of May 21st, Reuters …
Apple 'iTV' details emerge from source claiming to have seen a prototype
Apple’s upcoming high-definition television is real, and it will reportedly feature an aluminum construction, Siri, FaceTime video calling and more. An anonymous source speaking with …
Apple's 'iTV' might not launch until 2014
Rumors surrounding the imminent launch of an Apple-branded HDTV have been swirling for the better part of a year, and while some industry watchers expect …
More than one in five U.S. households have a TV connected to the Internet
Approximately 27 million U.S. households, more than one in five, have either an Internet-ready TV, game console, standalone Blu-ray player, and/or smart set-top box connected …
Apple’s ‘iTV’ to dominate high-end TV market while other vendors are in ‘crisis mode’
Apple’s upcoming entry into the high-definition television space is set to blow the high end of the TV market wide open while current market players …
Samsung to showcase flagship OLED HDTV at IFA in August
Samsung confirmed on Friday that its 55-inch OLED HDTV will be shown at Berlin’s IFA trade show in late August, according to a report from SlashGear. …
Samsung HDTVs most popular among consumers
U.S. consumers are more interested in Samsung HDTV models than any other brand, according to a recent study from ABI Research. The South Korean manufacturer captured …
Over 1 million U.S. cable subscribers cut the cord in 2011
More than 1 million cable television subscribers in the United States canceled their service in 2011, opting instead for online films and TV shows available …
