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  Apple has released a new software update for its Apple TV device. The Apple TV 3.0 software features a totally redesigned main menu that allows for easier navigation and faster purchase of content from iTunes. Also, the new software brings in compatibility with iTunes Extras, iTunes LP and Genius Mixes. iTunes Extras gives the [...]

  Samsung has pulled off another world’s first by developing the slimmest LED LCD TV panel. The 40-inch Needle Slim LED TV panel is just 3.9mm thick, which is about 7mm slimmer than Samsung’s full production LED TV panel or 46mm thinner than conventional LCD panels. Samsung’s ultra slim panel uses new optical film manufacturing [...]

  Looking for an affordable solution to play movies and other multimedia content from your USB drive on the TV? Well, Amkette has heard you and have rolled out affordable Flash TV in the Indian market. Its priced at a modest Rs. 2,995 and allows users to play various audio, image and high-definition video files [...]

  Sony’s pre IFA conference is scheduled for today and Financial Times claims that Sony’s conference will include a mention of bringing 3D TVs to the retail market. Sir Howard Stringer will announce Sony’s plans to bring 3D TVs by end of 2010 and also launch other 3D technology compatible products like VAIO PCs, PS3 [...]

  Just as per LG’s plans, they have decided to sell its first AMOLED equipped TV this year. The 15-inch OLED TV will go on sale in November in South Korea followed by the international launches in 2010. OLED TVs are far more superior than the current generation of LCD TVs but the expensive price [...]

  Samsung India today added new LED TVs to its existing television lineup. One of the TVs hail from the 8000 Series that brings a lot of new features as compared to previous LED TV Series. The 55-incher 55B8000 model boasts full HD resolution support, refresh rate of 240Hz and super-high contrast ratio. The feature [...]

  Samsung has announced the 8500 Series LED TV, its new flagship model of the HDTV lineup. Coming in sizes of 46- and 55-inches, the Touch of Color (ToC) painted TVs pack a lot of features, better picture quality and connectivity options. The feature set boasts a full HD playback, 7,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 2ms response [...]

  Asus has announced new T1 Series monitors that also couples as a LCD TV that comes with the wide array on input options. The T1 Series varies in size from 22- to 27-inches and will allow users to watch DVB-T and/or analog PAL/SECAM channels with the integrated TV Tuner. In addition to this, the [...]

  LG has announced two new ultra-slim LED TVs in Seoul, marking their official entry in the full LED-backlit LCD TV arena. The 55-inch models – 55LH95 and 55LH93 are touted to offer a clearer and brighter picture quality than the competition, thanks to its 3,360 LEDs, which are seven times more than the current [...]

  LG is reluctant to ship OLED equipped phones but the TV market is a different ball game. LG’s Won Kim confirmed to OLED-info that their prototype will be realized to a commercial product and will start shipping by December 2009 in Korea while other regions will get after that. LG had showcased a prototype [...]

  Sharp released DX Series of LCD TVs in Japan that boast to be the world’s first TV with integrated Blu-ray players. This means a user can insert a BD disc into the TV and enjoy the movie right away without the need to own an additional Blu-ray player for it. It sure is nifty [...]

  UPDATE: It will sell for Rs. 1,99,900. Ouch. First seen in August last year, Sony has brought its thin wonder to India. The 40-inch Bravia ZX1 LCD TVs’ (KLV-40ZX550A) thickest part measures 9.9mm and weighs 15kg. The TV’s picture quality is enhanced by Bravia Engine2 which supports full HD (1920×1080) resolution, Edge LED, 100MHz [...]

  UK citizens will finally be able to snag Sony’s OLED XEL-1 TV provided you have pile of cash lying with you, just like Uncle Scrooge. The set is just 3mm thick and boasts HD resolution, contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1 and a 178o viewing angle. Everything’s nice except the price. The set goes for £3490 [...]

  Sharp Electronics latest creation is a head turner. They revealed the new DX range of Aquos TVs which are touted to be the world’s first TV sets to sport an integrated Blu-Ray recorder. The DX series spans six different sizes starting from a decent 26-inch to go up to 52-inch. For later viewing pleasure, [...]

  The world knows the Jazz LCD TV better by the name of LG80. LG Electronics announced the 32-inch and 42-inch full HD Television sets which has some nice features on the audio front. First and foremost is its peculiar auto sliding speakers which automatically spurts out to make you hear the audio. Other things [...]