Panasonic chooses Smarts over size, no mention of OLED or Ultra HD
Panasonic's 2013 TV line up will focus not on OLED, Ultra HD or enormous sizes but on creating the most intuitive and user friendly Smart TV experience possible
Tue 08/01/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Foxtel on Samsung Smart TV interface revealed
Samsung has released some images showcasing the Foxtel interface on its Smart TVs. Announced just in time for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Samsung TVs can now show selected Foxtel programming for an additional fee.
Mon 16/07/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Sony finally launches Google TV as free bonus with Olympic TV sales
Sony Australia lit its metaphorical Olympic Flame today, announcing a special gift with purchase for its high-end Bravia TVs: the long-awaited Google TV.
Mon 25/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Panasonic launches 23 new TVs: passive 3D, BigPond Movies & Quickflix
Panasonic Australia today unveiled its 2012 range of plasma and LED LCD TVs, with 23 models across both technologies. Features of selected products include active and passive 3D, improved internet connectivity and a greater focus on design.
Wed 11/04/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »IPTV on the rise as consumers favour broadband over subscription TV
A new study shows 10% of Australian subscription TV services are delivered via IPTV, as opposed to services such as Foxtel. This figure is expected to rise to 1 in 3 by 2015 as consumers discover the power of fast broadband.
Wed 08/02/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Optus plays Fetch with new MeTV IPTV service
Optus today launched its new IPTV service, known as Optus MeTV with Fetch. The PVR and digital tuner lets customers record live TV, stream movies on demand and use a range of digital apps and games for under $10 a month.
Mon 24/10/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Panasonic expands IPTV offering for Viera TVs
Thanks to an upgrade to Panasonic's Viera TV IPTV service, consumers will now have access to more content including IPTV channels, games, video-on-demand and free app downloads.
Tue 11/10/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Sony blitzkrieging media with new Bravia campaign
Sony will tomorrow kick off its self described "media blitz" to promote the latest range of Bravia TVs. Unlike its rivals, such as Panasonic yesterday, which have talked up IPTV, Sony is focusing on the basic function of the TV: picture quality.
Thu 12/05/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Panasonic's 2011 AV range image gallery: check out some of the highlights
Panasonic launched a whole new range of audio visual products today, with new models across its TV, home theatre, Blu-ray and audio lines. Here are some of the new models that grabbed our attention.
Wed 11/05/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »IPTV relegates 3D as Panasonic launches Smart Viera platform on 26 new TVs
IPTV has now fully eclipsed 3D as Panasonic's key television technology, with all 26 new models in the Panasonic range containing some form of internet connectivity.
Wed 11/05/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »LED backlighting and 3D gain market share: report
While the overall flat panel market plateaus in 2011, LED backlighting and 3D technology is expected to experience strong and steady growth, an international supply chain report has found.
Tue 03/05/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Samsung Smart TV and accessories image gallery
Take a look at the new TVs, accessories and applications announced by Samsung today at their Smart TV launch.
Wed 06/04/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Samsung Smart TV has BigPond, NRL and social media across 22 models
Samsung this morning set a very high bar in the brutal flat panel TV battle, launching a complete range of 3D, IPTV, LED/LCD and plasma units.
Wed 06/04/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Hisense to release 3D TV with open internet browsing, more LED and LCD TVs
Hisense has revealed that the premium model in its impending 2011 LED TV release will also feature an internet browser. There's also 3D, stacks of LED TVs and a handful of new LCD models.
Fri 01/04/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Samsung to release TVs with internet browsers, more 3D and Smart models
Samsung will next week begin the next TV revolution, releasing panels that not only have internet connectivity for widgets and apps, but also an open internet browser for consumers to surf the web.
Wed 30/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Toshiba to grow 3D range in 2011, glasses-free panel in production
Toshiba will be gradually expanding its 3D TV range throughout 2011, with the Japanese supplier looking to grow its 3D story from a simple two product portfolio up to a more considerable, more connected range.
Mon 28/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »LG and Samsung launch new channels on BigPond TV
On the back of an IPTV-oriented Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Samsung and LG have today announced seven new TV channels with the launch of BigPond TV to their range of connected TVs.
Wed 12/01/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Best of 2010: Biggest Digital Stories of the Year
When it comes to online news, nothing can satisfy the public's hunger for information on new technologies. Mobile phones, TV, media streaming and telecommunications were oh so hot in 2010. Read on to discover the most read story of the year.
Wed 22/12/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Panasonic IPTV to get Plus7 catch up TV soonish
Panasonic will soon be offering the Plus7 catch up TV service from Yahoo!7 on its Viera Cast IPTV platform. This will bring it into line with LG and Sony, which already offer Plus7.
Thu 18/11/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »LG now offering Channel 7 catch-up TV
Peter Griffin would be a happy man today - if he owned an LG TV that is - as he can now watch Family Guy episodes through LG's NetCast video content stream: LG and Yahoo!7 are now partners.
Wed 17/11/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »IPTV is the "market trend to watch"
The reinstatement of the television as the hub of the living room combined with changing viewing habits, most notably surrounding downloaded content is increasing the popularity of IPTV, according to leading suppliers.
Mon 25/10/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »YouTube and Google tipped to drive IPTV sales
Australian IPTV sales could benefit from a surge of interest if the recent live broadcasting trials by YouTube and the launch of Google TV are successful in the United States, according to a Harvey Norman salesperson.
Tue 28/09/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Retailer says Gillard's promise "will definately drive IPTV sales"
After 17 days of uncertainty the Coalition has been pipped to the post by the Australian Labor Party, now back in position to uphold its election promise of a National Broadband Network (NBN).
Wed 08/09/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »IPTV phishing too much effort for hackers: Trend Micro pro
Internet security experts agree that at the moment there is little incentive for hackers to spam, spoof or steal content via IPTV connections.
Tue 17/08/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »No point in IPTV and smartphone security protection: AVG security pro
Security risks for smaller internet platforms like IPTVs and smartphones, are not being catered to by security companies, leaving consumers vulnerable to attack.
Mon 16/08/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »LG and Telstra set to deliver BigPond Movies to TV
LG Electronics today entered the IPTV market with the announcement that its latest range of flatscreen TVs will offer access to BigPond Movies.
Fri 09/04/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Sony content to be king with IPTV, and 3D pricing all but revealed
In a remarkable switcheroo, Sony made IPTV the centrepiece of its 2010 Bravia range, with 21 of its 26 new TVs ready for action with some good content partners. But 3D is still a drawcard, and it's coming in July.
Tue 23/02/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »IPTV steals 3D TV's thunder at Sony BraviaFest (first photos)
Sony Australia has this morning unveiled its latest range of Bravia LCD TVs, which consists of 26 models to suit the needs of every consumer. The most notable developments for the range were 3D TV, IPTV and a new monolithic design.
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