Smart TV news

Sales have almost doubled compared to fiscal 2011. Apple now calls it a “beloved hobby”. It is now a half billion dollar hobby

LG is working on a webOS based Smart TV platform that will be shown off at CES 2013 in January. A separate company is developing apps

The Amazon Instant Video app open today on Samsung’s 2012 Smart TVs. If you own a 2010 or 2011 model you are out of luck

SmartGlass can stream video, music & photos from a smartphone or tablet onto the TV screen via Xbox 360. You can also surf webpages on your TV

JVC is trying to differentiate their latest 55-inch BlackSapphire LCD-TV. It comes with 45W “virtual surround sound” and SlingPlayer TV

Goodbye Boxee Box. Welcome Boxee TV. The new Boxee TV come with built-in TV tunes and cloud-based PVR. It also has internet apps

Yesterday, Sweden gained access to Netflix and today Denmark is live. Norway and Finland should follow shortly hereafter

We had a chance to experience the TV over two days and share with you our hands-on impressions regarding picture, sound, functionality

Samsung and Spotify announces a new global partnership to bring Spotify to Samsung’s Smart TVs, Blu-ray players and more

BeoVision 11 is available in 40, 46 & 55" with updated picture technology, Smart TV, Apple TV integration, 3D & an impressive sound system

It has been confirmed that Google TV devices now have access to Google Play movies, music and TV shows. Finally, you might say

The BeoPlay V1 Havana comes in an all-new Havana color & with a wheeled stand to match. It will be available in select markets in October

Logitech’s latest universal remote offers a combination of physical buttons and a touch screen. It can control 15 devices at the same time

New models will be introduced in the M series and E series – most with built-in WiFi and Smart TV internet apps - some with passive 3D

Remember the date. On October 16 Netflix's Reed Hastings will reveal all the details about their latest adventure into the Nordic countries

Of those who own a smartphone or tablet over 80 % use it while watching TV. Do you? TV companies aim to create a second screen experience

All major TV providers in the US are working on cloud gaming. The first products could be available as early as next year

Stream audio wirelessly to AirPlay speakers. The update also includes Shared Photo Streams & support for multiple iTunes accounts

The plan was to launch IKEA's Uppleva TV internationally in 2013 but the launch has been moved to 2013. Demand is higher than anticipated

Bang & Olufsen is entered the Smart TV alliance with Philips and LG. If that is true B&O could also release their first Smart TV soon

The DesignLine has been designed like a piece of furniture, Philips says. Philips’ other features such as Ambilight Spectra 2, Smart TV & 3D

AirPlay streams video, music, photos & games between devices. But how? And what about loss of quality? We examine how AirPlay works

Succesful music service Spotify is planning to enter the TV business and offer TV shows/movies. Spotify has hired former-Comcast executive

Grundig’s TV division has been sold. The new owners are keen to rebuild the once renowned TV brand. FlatpanelsHD had a talk with Grundig

Loewe unveils Reference ID, which is more beautiful than ever. The simplistic design is combined with the freedom to individualize

Chinese Hisense has announced the Hisense Pulse; a small Google TV box priced “below $99 USD”. It will be available from November

LG and Philips’ (TP Vision) Smart TV alliance grows and at IFA 2012 new initiatives will be demonstrated. Toshiba has joined

LG has announced that the SP820 is now available throughout Europe. The media box upgrades every TV to a LG Smart TV

Samsung’s Google TV will launch in late 2012 - says Google. Samsung plans to add a skin on top of the Google TV platform

Samsung once again brings attention to the new OLED technology. The TV is now called ES9500 and the design has changed