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Report questions Sony's next-gen TV claims

Does OLED technology live up to its performance claims?

12/05/2008 05:11 PM

PS3 bundling could lead to delays

PS3 bundling could lead to delays

Since the PlayStation 3 was released 12 months ago it has been a popular item for promotional bundles, but customers shouldn't pay for one expecting instant gratification.

02/05/2008 01:15 PM

Freeview versus TiVo is just a smoke-screen

If you were confused about digital TV then there's a new word to think about — Freeview — but is this supposed rivalry with TiVo a diversion from the real issue?

07/04/2008 03:09 PM

Australia behind at catch-up TV

Australia behind at catch-up TV

CNET.com.au contributor Bill Dawes joins a select group of Australian broadband users picked to take part in a trial of the ABC's new Playback TV service.

03/04/2008 05:45 PM

BBC and Missy kick goals for 3D TV

BBC and Missy kick goals for 3D TV

With punters now donning special glasses to watch 3D music videos and rugby matches as well as animated movies, is there new momentum behind this old technology?

14/03/2008 05:30 PM

Pioneer to outsource plasma, sell LCDs

Pioneer will stop making plasma display panels in an effort to turn around its money-losing business, the Japanese electronics maker has said.

10/03/2008 03:44 PM

IPTV off the radar in Oz

Although Internet video seems to be going mainstream in the US, the idea of tuning in to IPTV content without needing to connect to a next gen console or home theatre PC is not catching on with Australian vendors, let alone consumers.

07/03/2008 02:17 PM

Pioneer to halt plasma production?

Pioneer to halt plasma production?

Pioneer Electronics is to cease all production of plasma panels and instead source panels from competitor Matsushita, according to Reuters.

05/03/2008 04:14 PM

Seven finally joins Foxtel line-up

After years of resistance, the Seven Network today became the last Australian channel to allow its digital signal to be retransmitted on Foxtel.

14/02/2008 01:10 PM

Hitachi to pull out of consumer market

Hitachi to pull out of consumer market

Hitachi Australia has announced it is pulling out of the consumer market in Australia in a letter distributed to retailers on Friday night.

21/01/2008 10:44 AM

Australia misses out on iTunes movie rentals

Australia misses out on iTunes movie rentals

Apple's iTunes Store in the US now allows users to rent movies rather than purchase them, but there's still no word when a similar service might be available Down Under.

17/01/2008 09:15 AM

Accessories build success for Apple

Accessories build success for Apple

How do you know when an Apple product has been a resounding success? All you really need to do is look at its third-party economy.

16/01/2008 12:24 PM

TV comes to life with gesture technology

TV comes to life with gesture technology

The natural human interface has been a huge theme at this year's CES.

10/01/2008 12:16 PM

Intel: Pervasive Net will change the world

The ability to connect practically all electronic devices to the Internet will unleash a burst of innovation and business opportunities that will rival the impact on personal computers, Intel CEO Paul Otellini has revealed.

09/01/2008 02:47 PM

Samsung introduces 3D plasma

Samsung introduces 3D plasma

Samsung announced a pair of 3D-ready plasma HDTVs at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show.

09/01/2008 09:20 AM

New Philips TVs are what women want

New Philips TVs are what women want

This one's for the ladies: Philips reveals their "emotional" female-focused TV line-up at CES.

08/01/2008 12:50 PM

Manufacturing a challenge for OLED TVs, Sony confirms

Manufacturing a challenge for OLED TVs, Sony confirms

Large OLED screens look great, but making them is not a million laughs. Producing them in large quantities remains a work in progress, executives say.

08/01/2008 12:14 PM

Is Sony stuck in neutral with OLED?

Is Sony stuck in neutral with OLED?

Sony will bring its organic light-emitting diode (OLED) TVs to the US, but the company may be having a size problem.

08/01/2008 10:12 AM

Panasonic to unveil 150-inch plasma TV

Panasonic is expected to unveil a 150-inch plasma television at the Consumer Electronics Show this week.

07/01/2008 10:55 AM

Fuzzy picture for Apple TV

The Internet still isn't the delivery vehicle for TV shows and movies, and that doesn't bode well for a box that Steve Jobs has called a "hobby."

27/11/2007 01:10 PM

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