HD NEWS JUNE 2010

Demonstrating that a well organized user pressure group can actually make a difference, the BBC HD campaign has realised its goal of compelling the BBC to increase the broadcast bit rate of its HD channel. >> Full Story

Panasonic's latest Blu-ray recorder gets a large 500GB for PVR (personal video recorder) functionality with the added benefit of twin HD Freeview+ tuners and more >> Full Story

With Flash 10.1 compatibility, the BBC's hugely popular video on demand service, iPlayer, is now available on Google's Android 2.2 mobile operating system. >> Full Story

The BBC trust has given the go ahead for project Canvas, the BBC led IPTV (Internet Protocol TV) initiative >> Full Story

In the BD-C8500, Samsung have created a multi purpose box of tricks that provides Freeview HD, PVR and Blu-ray functionality and more >> Full Story

With 3D broadcast cameras, digital 3D projectors, editing and processing systems, TV and Blu-ray hardware, along with a range of 3D software, Sony are aiming to cover the 3D life cycle with their 'lens to living room' philosophy >> Full Story

Special occassions require the best in home entertainment kit and here at HDTVorg we have compiled the top ten LCD and Plasma TVs for watching England triumph over Germany in the first knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 2010 >> Full Story

With what is arguably the ultimate in home entertainment one upmanship, Panasonic are planning to introduce a 103in 3D enabled plasma TV >> Full Story

With just under 25,000 units sold up to May 2010, the take up of 3D enabled TVs in Europe has been a little disappointing. >> Full Story

Despite a rather sluggish consumer response to 3D TVS, Panasonic will expand its VT20 range by adding a 42in and 46in model later this year >> Full Story

With a new 'Monolithic' design to complement their range of 3D enabled TVs, Sony have introduced the BDP-S570 and BDP-S470 3D enabled Blu-ray players >> Full Story

Selected cinemas across the UK will be showing the last six games of the 2010 FIFA World Cup from 2nd July >> Full Story

The TV regulator OFCOM has given the go ahead for Sky Sports 1 and 2 to be made available through the Freeview platform. >> Full Story

With the arrival of Freeview HD the majority of us will be able to receive subscription free high definition TV through our existing aerials. >> Full Story

With the introduction of their handheld DS games console, Nintendo has given us a glimpse of the future with 3D TV and movies without the need for glasses. >> Full Story

As an incentive for those consumers who are thinking of buying one of their 3D TVs, Sony are offering free downloads of four 3D stereoscopic PS3 games via the PlayStation Network. >> Full Story

Although Sony's EX703 range of LCD TV's are part of a new 'Essential' series, with LED backlighting, Freeview HD and Wi-fi capability, they are surprisingly well equipped. >> Full Story

The huge success of films like Avatar in 3D are prompting many UK Cinema chains to go digital and become 3D ready. >> Full Story

OFCOM has concluded that the BBC's wish to protect some of its HD programmes on the Freeview platform from multiple copying is justified. >> Full Story

As part of their 'lens to living room' approach to delivering 3D technology, Sony have introduced their flagship 3D enabled LX903 TVs >> Full Story

As a result of the recent deal with Sky to sell of their TV channels, Virgin Media have indicated that increased cooperation will result in significantly lower subscription costs for Sky sports and movie channels >> Full Story

In an effort to combat online piracy, major Hollywood film studios are giving UK movie fans a chance to watch a selection of blockbusters free of charge for a week. >> Full Story

As a result of Virgin Media's deal with Sky to sell off its TV channels, VMs cable subscribers will enjoy the likes of Sky Movies and Sky Sports 1 in High Definition and more >> Full Story

As part of their 'Cinematic' range of LED TV's, the HX803 3D enabled screens from Sony are now available in the UK. >> Full Story

The widespread availability of 3D enabled Blu-ray players is set to become a significant driver for the adoption of 3D TV >> Full Story