Sky, the first company to cook up a 3D TV channel in the UK, has announced a nifty competition for its new and existing customers.
Via the contest, Sky aims not only to raise awareness about the Digital Switchover but also to reward its customers.
The UK’s 3D channel pioneer has also put together an informative page to help customers learn more about the switchover.
In addition, there are prizes Londoners can win:
The first place will gobble up rent or mortgage paid for…
Edita Lozovska - 17 February 2012 | comments. Read more
We might as well admit it, we had a feeling this was coming – lucky 3D TV owners will be able to view some parts of the London 2012 Olympics in the crystal clear tridimensional format.
It was the BBC’s director of the London games, Roger Mosey, who spilled the beans saying that the opening and closing ceremonies, daily sporting highlights and a few other live broadcasts will be aired in 3D.
Mr Mosey was quoted as saying:
“We’ve chosen these events partly…
Geoff Slaughter - 16 February 2012 | comments. Read more
3DTVwatcher has spoken to a lot of 3D TV owners discussing the pros and cons of the tridimensional format.
Most were not against the fact that viewing content in 3D was more of an event rather than a ye olde casual TV-watching experience. But what everyone seemed to mind was that there was not enough content to justify the handsome price tag that comes along with 3D televisions.
Of course, viewers got an amazing 3D documentary from time to time – but consumers deemed it was not…
Edita Lozovska - 14 February 2012 | comments. Read more
Good news comes to the Middle East as Abu Dhabi based channel, YahLive, pens papers with High TV 3D in order to provide tridimensional entertainment all day every day.
This means that the region along with some part of North Africa will be able to feast their eyes on some sweet 3D programmes, films, shows on topics such as travel, fitness, fashion, reality TV – anything you’d expect from a regular channel, only in glorious 3D.
Mohamed Youssif, CEO of YahLive, commented on the news:
“I am delighted to bring our viewers…
Edita Lozovska - 7 February 2012 | comments. Read more
The US will soon be able to get 3D on demand as Sensio Technologies will help to add this capability in the coming spring.
The purpose of this is to help customers adopt a 3D TV more eagerly, as the format has been plagued by lack of content.
Sensio is committed to creating a user-friendly 3D on demand system that will require no subscription and no additional equipment.
It said that it would be offering customers a large range of 3D programs from…
Anna Sheldrick - 27 January 2012 | comments. Read more
A couple of months ago I started to wonder why more people haven’t embraced the 3D TV market and all rushed out to get a 3D television set.
I don’t know about you but I personally love the immersion and suspension of disbelief that comes as part of the 3D experience – the flora and fauna are more real, the wind blowing through the trees makes you shiver, and the action is explosive.
My first 3D cinema experience was watching Avatar, which…
Claire at eBuyer - 20 January 2012 | comments. Read more
The next country to give a 3D TV channel a go seems to be Sweden, as HIGH TV 3D continues its growth in Europe.
Canal Digital, Sweden’s Pay TV provider, has decided to hop on the 3D bandwagon, launching the 3D channel for viewers to enjoy all of their favourite content with a little help from the tridimensional format.
Among the videos, customers will find comedy shows, hyped about dramas and sports features which are sure to please fitness lovers.
In addition, quite a few live events…
Geoff Slaughter - 16 January 2012 | comments. Read more
If there is any tech giant that you want to take tips on slimming down from, it might as well be LG which has announced a new range of 1mm thin bezel 3D TVs.
These have been displayed along with the firm’s freshest 3D cinema displays during the annual CES 2012 show.
Havis Kwon, President and CEO of LG Home Entertainment Company, was quoted as saying:
“The 3D experience is still evolving and we at LG intend to push the limits of…
Geoff Slaughter - 10 January 2012 | comments. Read more
Some of you might remember that China has been very keen on launching a 3D TV channel – a plan which has become a reality.
As a quick reminder, the channel will broadcast almost everything in 3D, including the 2012 Olympic Games in London, films, cartoons, soap operas, news as well as sports.
Meanwhile, France has announced exactly the opposite, having been running a 3D TV channel and deciding to close it down.
Vivendi’s Canal+ has been broadcasting content…
Edita Lozovska - 6 January 2012 | comments. Read more
If you are fanatical about 3D TV and just happen to be thinking about moving to China anytime soon, you will be pleased to know that a 3D TV channel service is going to be trialled there as soon as the Spring Festival kicks in.
Shows and programs in 3D will be offered from morning to midnight on a whole spectrum of channels including China Central Television, Beijing Television, Tianjing Broadcasting TV, Jiangsu TV and Shenzhen TV.
In fact, all is saved for those who want…
Edita Lozovska - 4 January 2012 | comments. Read more
