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Panasonic Viera TX-L55WT50B review
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Top of the range LED-backlit LCD TV
16 May 2012 14:13 GMT
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Panasonic’s top of the range LED LCD TV – the Panasonic TX-L55WT50B 55-inch Smart Viera LED-backlit LCD TV to give its name the full dues – is one grand home cinema screen. And by grand we mean it looks a treat; price wise you’ll...
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BBC Sport iPhone, Android, desktop and connected TV pictures and hands-on
HANDS-ON Olympic overload 15 May 2012 15:02 GMT TweetThe Olympics is coming. Many will be glued to the TV watching as Usain Bolt goes for another world record. Others might be on the edge of their seats as Jamaica's bobsleigh team crashes out dramatically … no wait, that's a movie and the Winter...
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This isn't just a new Samsung TV app, it's an M&S app
Marks & Sparks hits your Smart telly 2 February 2012 9:25 GMT TweetGet ready to get posh shopping on your telly boxes Samsung fans, a Marks & Spencer app is landing on Sammy's Smart TV platform.
But when we say "get ready" that's all we mean, because there's no shopping option just yet - it's just "a snapshot...
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Ubuntu TV pictures and hands-on
HANDS-ON CES 2012: Taking the fight to Google 10 January 2012 22:33 GMT TweetIt was only back at the end of October 2011 that Canonical's founder, Mark Shuttleworth, outlined his plans to stretch the Ubuntu ecosystem out beyond just computers and onto screens everywhere. We've already seen this in action on mobile phones with...
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LG confirms Google TV, UK launch planned for 2013
CES 2012: Samsung and Sony also confirmed 5 January 2012 23:50 GMT TweetEric Schmidt made it clear that 2012 would be the year to watch out for Google TV and now we have some more details from both LG and Google on what is to come.
LG has confirmed that it will be introducing and demonstrating Google TV at its...
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Fetch TV launches pay as you watch Smart TV app
Demand on demand 2 December 2011 14:25 GMT TweetFetch TV has announced an app for smart TVs, one currently live on Panasonic displays, the other coming to Samsung in Q1 2012.
The app builds on a lot of the content already offered by the two television manufacturers, granting access to things...
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Smart TV sales dominate John Lewis
Account for more than half sold 23 September 2011 15:30 GMT TweetIt was supposed to be 3D making all the big waves in the modern TV market but, according to figures released by John Lewis, the big area of growth - at least for its demographic - is web-connected, or smart, TVs.
This is perhaps not surprising...
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Samsung: Explore 3D is only the start for 3D video on demand
EXCLUSIVE: We talk to VP Andy Griffiths 16 May 2011 11:48 GMT TweetAs Pocket-lint told you earlier this morning, Samsung has become the first TV maker to launch a 3D video on demand service. And now we've had an exclusive chat with the company to find out more, including the fact that this is only the beginning phase...
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Samsung Smart TVs bulging with Gameloft and Five on Demand apps
Gaming without a console and more VOD access 13 May 2011 15:00 GMT TweetGameloft has revealed the line-up of games it's bringing to Samsung Smart TVs this year. And the Korean consumer electronics giant has also announced a partnership with UK TV channel Five to add its Five on demand service to the company's television...
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Smart homes not just for entertainment, says Kevin McCloud
FEATURE INTERVIEW: We talk to the star of TV's Grand Designs 5 May 2011 14:50 GMT TweetA mirror that stores health information and keeps you updated with the news, a remote controlled kitchen and a bath that can be filled remotely using an iPhone app - these were just some of the gizmos that made up the House of the Future at the Grand...
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Pollyanna Woodward talks Samsung Smart TV
FEATURE And which Gadget Show host has the best TV set up 29 March 2011 11:55 GMT TweetWhen Samsung announced its Smart TV app competition, the company decided to get somebody to help judge the entries who was making some pretty smart moves on TV themselves. Cue The Gadget Show co-presenter Pollyanna Woodward to step forward and put...
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Samsung Smart TV: The end of console gaming?
EXCLUSIVE: Gameloft games only the start 1 March 2011 10:36 GMT TweetSamsung has confirmed that it is introducing five Gameloft titles, including Asphalt 5, UNO and N.O.V.A., to its 2011 Smart TV range of LED-backlit LCD and plasma flatscreens, each accessible and playable through the company's proprietary Smart Hub...
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Samsung sticks by Blu-ray... but HD video-on-demand growing
EXCLUSIVE: VP of CE UK tells PL 23 February 2011 17:07 GMT TweetBlu-ray is about to have a bumper year, according to Samsung, but mainly because it is being integrated within multimedia, video-streaming Smart devices or bundled with home cinema systems.
Pocket-lint caught up with the vice president of consumer...
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Gameloft developing for Samsung Smart TVs - Virgin Media's TiVo next?
EXCLUSIVE: Senior VP reveals all to Pocket-lint 17 February 2011 15:37 GMT TweetDigital gaming publisher Gameloft is soon to announce a partnership with Samsung to supply titles for the company's Smart TV range of sets. The games will be able to be played through the compatible connected televisions, without the need for a console...
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Google and Intel on course with Smart TV
Announcement for internet TV service could be made on Wednesday 17 May 2010 17:35 GMT TweetThe FT is reporting that Google, working with Intel and Sony, is getting ready to launch its Smart TV service, maybe as early as Wednesday when the Google I/O conference starts.
A set-top box is expected to be announced which runs on an Intel...
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