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Mark Craven  |  May 07, 2013  |  0 comments

The goggle-eyed boffins at Sharp have today announced the launch of new flagship 80in and 70in TVs, making the Japanese brand the go-to option for ultra-bigscreen fanatics not interested in an Ultra HD display.

Team HCC  |  Apr 30, 2013  |  0 comments

Ad-funded video-on-demand service Viewster is offering wrestling and mixed martial arts fans the chance to relive their favourite fights for free after signing deals with the TNA (Total Nonstop Action) Wrestling and UCMMA (Ultimate Challenge Mixed Martial Arts) organisations.

Mark Craven  |  Apr 30, 2013  |  0 comments

AV retailer The Perfect Signal (TPS) is holding a plasma showcase event on June 1 that will pit the last-generation Pioneer Kuro against Panasonic's new 'beyond reference' ZT65 and Samsung's F8500.

Mark Craven  |  Apr 29, 2013  |  0 comments

The next generation of PVR is already here in the shape of Humax's DTR-T1010. Using the new subscription-free YouView platform, it mixes regular over-the-air HD programming with Catch-Up and On-Demand services, meaning you'll never miss your favourite shows.

Team HCC  |  Apr 23, 2013  |  0 comments

YouView has announced that a new software upgrade for the Humax DTR-1000 set-top box will be rolled out to all retail and BT customers over the next two weeks. The software will also be made available for Talk Talk YouView customers shortly afterwards.

Anton van Beek  |  Apr 22, 2013  |  0 comments

Calling all footballers, property tycoons and die-hard AV fanatics! Samsung has confirmed that it delivered its first S9 Ultra HD (4K) TV to Selfridges earlier today. The awe-insping 85inch screen will be sold in both the flagship Oxford Street store as well as Selfridges Birmingham.

Mark Craven  |  Apr 19, 2013  |  0 comments

Home cinema stalwart Yamaha has announced its entry-level 2013 AVR series, and introduced a DAB model to its stable for the first time.

Mark Craven  |  Apr 18, 2013  |  0 comments

Sony's new 2013 Full HD LED TVs are finally available for pre-order in preparation for their arrival at the end of April. Interestingly, the pricing sees the top-flight KDL-55W905A, a 55in W9 series model, tackle the £2,500 price point so beloved of rivals Samsung, Philips and Panasonic. Last year, the brand's most expensive screen, the KDL-55HX83, was launched at a mere £1,800. 

Mark Craven  |  Mar 28, 2013  |  0 comments

Sky is today adding another HD movie channel to its slate with the launch of Sky Movies Disney. The service will begin tonight at 6pm with the UK premiere of Pixar's Brave.

Mark Craven  |  Mar 26, 2013  |  0 comments

LG has today confirmed that the digital music streaming service Spotify will be available on some of its 2013 range of Blu-ray players and home cinema systems from April.

Mark Craven  |  Mar 15, 2013  |  0 comments

Onkyo has unveiled the first three models in its 2013 AVR range, claiming its new TX-NR727, TX-NR626 and TX-NR525 models push 'standards for performance and value to unprecedented heights in the home cinema arena.'

 |  Mar 07, 2013  |  0 comments

LG has today confirmed that wealthy AV enthusiasts in the UK only have to wait to July to finally get their mitts on its groundbreaking 55in OLED TV. Those with a spare £10,000 just need to pop down to Harrods Technology and put in a  pre-order.

Mark Craven  |  Mar 07, 2013  |  0 comments

Paradigm Electronics is introducing a trio of new products to its Shift series in the shape of two 2.1 systems and a soundbar/subwoofer combi. Available to buy soon in the UK, each aims to give buyers a step-up sonic performance over their flatscreen TV's speakers.

 |  Mar 07, 2013  |  0 comments

With the UK premiere of HBO's Game of Thrones: Season Three due to broadcast on Sky Atlantic on April 1, the satcaster has announced that it will make the first two seasons available through its On Demand platform from the same day.

Anton van Beek  |  Feb 04, 2013  |  0 comments

The Phantom, the latest book in Jo Nesbro's phenomenally popular Harry Hole crime series, was released in paperback in the UK at the start of January - and features a surprise reference to Pioneer's much-loved Kuro TV technology.

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