Apple may run into trouble with rumored ‘iTV’
Anthony DiClemente, a media analyst for Barclays, said in a recent note to investors that he doesn’t believe Apple will be able to change the …
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Apple patent reveals advanced universal remote, possibly for upcoming ‘iTV’
A recently-published Apple patent has revealed that the Cupertino-based company is contemplating new technology surrounding an advanced TV remote, that could work alongside its rumored “iTV”, …
Apple’s ‘iTV’ to launch in Q4 according to report
Apple’s rumored iOS-powered high-definition television will enter production in May or June ahead of a launch slated for the fourth quarter this year, one analyst …
Apple’s upcoming streaming TV service again tipped by CBS CEO
Apple CEO Steve Jobs approached CBS approximately one year ago in an attempt to secure a content deal for a streaming television service that was …
Comcast will not offer Netflix to subscribers
On Tuesday, a report surfaced claiming Netflix was in talks with some of the largest cable companies in the U.S. to discuss integrating the company’s streaming …
Netflix adds iTunes sign up and 1080p HD support to Apple TV
Netflix on Wednesday announced that users can now sign up for the service directly through Apple TV, and pay for it with their iTunes account. …
Apple announces 1080p Apple TV, available March 16th for $99
Apple on Wednesday unveiled an updated Apple TV with a new streamlined user interface during the company’s press conference in San Francisco. The iOS-based set top …
Amazon reportedly working on original TV content
As Amazon continues to expand its business into new areas, the company reportedly plans to follow Netflix’s lead and introduce original TV content in the …
Samsung announces pricing and release dates for 2012 HDTVs
Samsung on Tuesday announced the pricing and release dates for its 2012 lineup of LED and Plasma TVs. The company will begin shipping new HDTVs this …
Apple to launch subscription TV service by Christmas, content talks going downhill
Apple has plans to launch a subscription television service by Christmas this year, according to a recent report from the New York Post. The paper …
Google TV is still a flop, report claims
As Google’s vendor partners prepare renewed efforts to push HDTVs and accessories that showcase Google TV, a new report suggests that they have their work …
Samsung to pay millions in class-action settlement over faulty TVs
A settlement has been reached in a class-action lawsuit filed against Samsung over a number of its television sets. The company is offering free repairs …
Half of all smart TVs sold aren’t even connected to the Internet
Internet-enabled televisions have become the next big thing. LG, Sony, Panasonic, Samsung and Sharp, among others, offer TV sets with apps and Wi-Fi connectivity. Just …
Google developing Siri-like voice commands, proximity-based controls for Google TV
A patent filed by Google showcases a new technology that could enable users to control Google TV-equipped devices using their voices, reports Patently Apple. Using …
BitTorrent inventor’s new p2p tech could ‘kill off television’
BitTorrent inventor Bram Cohen took the stage at the San Francisco MusicTech Summit on Monday and gave onlookers a live demonstration of his new peer-to-peer …
Samsung exec: Apple’s ‘iTV’ is nothing to worry about
Samsung was the No.1 flat panel TV vendor in 2011 and despite a seemingly imminent threat from Apple, the company is not concerned much about …
Apple could be in hot water over ‘iTV’
Apple hasn’t even announced the HDTV that has been rumored for months, but it is already the most talked-about television in the world. While the …
Growth of global TV shipments to slow in 2012
The growth of global LCD TV shipments is expected to fall in 2012, according to market research firm GfK. The company believes that in 2012, …
Samsung plans to offer low-end TV models as sales grow stronger
With Samsung’s high-end TV sales doing well, the company is now looking to launch cheaper television sets according to Reuters. Demand for lower-end TVs has …
Apple’s Siri-enabled iTV already being tested by potential partners, report claims
Prototypes of Apple’s upcoming HDTV are already being tested by multiple potential carrier partners Apple is trying to woo, The Globe and Mail reports. The …
Apple may partner with Verizon, AT&T and others for iTV content
Apple will launch its own HDTV called the “iTV,” analyst Peter Misek of Jefferies & Company said on Monday. We’ve written dozens of reports on …
Best Buy leaks possible Apple iTV details; 42-inch display, $1,499 price tag
Best Buy has reportedly been testing the waters for a possible “iTV” offering from Apple. According to The Verge, the retail giant has been circulating …
Apple’s iTV launch reportedly hampered by display availability
Apple has been widely rumored to be readying a Siri-enabled television for release this year, but a new report claims component availability issues will prevent the highly …
Hands on with Cablevision’s upcoming Optimum App for Laptops
Last summer, Cablevision was one of the first cable providers to release an app for watching live TV on mobile devices. The Optimum App for …
Boxee Live TV tuner to ship this week
Boxee will begin shipping its new Boxee Live TV tuners this week according to a post on the company’s blog. The new device is a …
Google and LG may partner on Nexus TV
LG had a number of gorgeous HDTVs on display at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, and apparently we aren’t the only ones …
OnLive streaming game service to be preloaded on all Google TV devices
Google TV continues to make a decent impact at the Consumer Electronics Show. On Wednesday, Google and OnLive announced that the company’s streaming game service …
Lenovo introduces new tablets, first Android 4.0 smart TV
Ahead of the company’s Consumer Electronics Show keynote, Lenovo announced a flurry of Android-based devices on Sunday evening. First up is the new S2 smartphone, …
Marvell’s ARMADA 1500 CPU to power next-gen Google TV
Google has teamed up with Marvell for the next-generation Google TV platform. Marvell’s ARMADA 1500 dual-core chipset will be featured within future products and will …
Apple’s iTV could offer dynamic backlighting for improved picture quality
Apple recently filed for a patent called “Dynamic Backlight Adaptation for Black Bars with Subtitles” that may be used to provide improved picture quality in …
