RCA is releasing a new line of portable digital TV receivers designed to give viewers instantaneous access to local TV news and weather broadcasts in a small, affordable package. Available in models that offer either rechargeable built-in batteries or easily-replaceable AA batteries, the new sets are designed to receive local news broadcasts, emergency information, and […]
At the currently ongoing IFA 2011, Samsung said it will begin offering a 3D video-on-demand service in May. It will also include free streaming 3D content that includes IMAX movies only seen on Blu-ray in the past. The service will be restricted to Europe for the time being, however. It’s the same version of the […]
Sharp has showed off the largest LCD HDTV on the market with the 70-inch LC-70LE732U. The company was quick to point out the set is 62 percent larger than 55-inch TVs, and it offers the company’s signature Quattron four-color pixels with yellow to improve some scenes. It centers on a 120Hz, LED-backlit panel with a […]
“CALM” will be in focus at NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) this year with demonstrations on the latest method of addressing a persistent viewer complaint: the commercials are too loud! The Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) is offering the “CALM Place” at the 2011 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) show for attendees to see how […]
Samsung today announced new promotions to lower the cost of 3D glasses when buying a 3D TV. Beginning April 24, Samsung will provide two pairs of 3D active glasses for its entire 3D TV lineup at no additional cost with the purchase of any Samsung 3D LED TV or 3D Plasma TV. Active Shutter 3D […]
Toshiba has shown off new HDTVs in Europe, along with a new content platform for connected TVs and computer. Toshiba Places The service, which is called Toshiba Places, will be available via a web browser on a PC or laptop and through a dedicated user interface on Toshiba Regza TVs. Once connected to the portal […]
Panasonic announced today the activation of professional sports apps for baseball and basketball on its 2011 line of VIERA Connect-enabled HDTVs. The planned addition of interactive sports apps including professional baseball, basketball, hockey and soccer was initially announced in January at the International Consumer Electronics Show. VIERA Connect, a significant enhancement of Panasonic’s connected IPTV […]
Amazon is now letting buyers pre-order Vizio’s 3D-capable 32-inch E3D-series TV priced at $499.99 and the 42-inch set that’s priced at $699.99. The two are part of a wider E3D-series release introduced at this year’s CES show and very nearly mirror the prices that Walmart will charge when they arrive sometime in April. The and […]
Now Super Bowl weekend has been one of the best events for selling and watching TVs in the US. The fine folks over at Samsung sent along some tips to us here at TOT to get the most out of your set for the final Four. Oh yeah, they also sent over some info on […]
Samsung announced on Thursday that its Samsung Apps mobile and TV application store has seen 100 million downloads since the service launched in June. This milestone was reached in 10 months, and the store now offers more than 13,000 apps for the company’s hardware offerings. I Samsung Apps are available in 120 countries, with the […]