Smart TV news

Samsung continues to push motion controls and shows off a new, smarter TV guide. The new products will be unveiled at CES 2013

At this year’s CES 2013 show LG will exhibit an updated line-up of Google TVs. 5 models will be available in 42-60" sizes with Google TV 3.0

Hisense's inexpensive Google TV box is now available in the US. It gives access to TV apps, Google services, streaming services and more

TVii is a complete internet-based TV platform with access to Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant Video, Facebook, twitter and much more

At CES 2013, LG will exhibit itslatest Magic remote version with enhanced voice recognition and control. It has also been redesigned

FlatpanelsHD has received Popcorn Hour A-400; a small media streamer box that supports both 2D and 3D. It can stream content from a NAS

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They come in all sizes, shapes and with different features. The small USB dongle-like sticks can add Android functionality to any TV

Apple is expanding aggressively. Last week iTunes Music came to 56 new regions. This week iTunes Movies comes to 42 regions

Redbox will offer unlimted streaming & physical disc rentals for 8 USD per month. It will start out as an invite-only service this month

A total of 40 new services, including CinemaNow, PBS, Vimeo, MTV, Deezer, CNET, SkyDrive, Livesport.tv, Flixster & HBO Nordic

Wall Street Journal says that Apple is currently testing various TV designs with Sharp and Foxconn. But testing is still "in the early phases"

47 % of consumers are interested in a full-fledged Apple television, and buyers are willing to pay a 20 percent premium over existing TVs

Netflix users have noticed that the X-High HD level has disappeared. Netflix says that a more efficient compression has been implemented

Netflix has just inked a deal that will bring Disney, Walt Disney Animation, Marvel and Pixar movies exclusively to Netflix from 2016

Steam wants to conquer the living room. Connect any PC to the TV and enable the Big Picture mode. Enjoy the full experience anywhere

RED, that supplies cameras for The Hobbit, presents the 4K Redray Player with a 1TB HDD and a complete internet platform called Odemax

Asus has just received an FCC approval for a new product called Asus Qube with Google TV. It is said to be no larger than a USB stick

Plex is a media center solution that lets you access your movies and TV shows as well as video & music internet services

Microsoft is working on an Xbox TV device for streaming TV and an Xbox platform. It will take on the Apple TV & also offer casual gaming

The new Xbox is said to be called just Xbox. It will have Blu-ray, Kinect 2.0 motion capabilities and an augmented reality system

The Xbox 360 came first but both consoles have hit sales of around 70 million units. Game consoles are still alive but what about the future?

Here comes voice control. With the new Voice Search feature you can search the content library or open apps by talking to your TV

Stream whatever you are watching on YouTube directly to your TV screen via the Google TV box with the latest update to the YouTube app

The Google Play Movie and Music services are coming to Google TV in UK, Germany and France on November 13th

Hitachi has unveiled new TVs in the UltraVision line. The W8006 is the new high-end model with S606 being a mid-end TV with Roku support

Microsoft has plans to enter the TV industry. It has been revealed that Microsoft is working on a "Cloud TV platform"

Amazon’s Prime streaming is now available on a monthly plan for $7.99. Amazon is ready to take on Netflix - but needs better app support

3 technologies are in the mix and big players are betting money. Will gesture controls, motion remotes or voice control systems win?

Rumors says that Samsung will unveil new OLED-TVs, new Smart TVs based on Bada & a completely new design languange inspired by Apple