New Sharp Quattron 4 Colour LCD TV A Contender For Best TV In The World
The new Sharp four colours Quattron LCD TV will go on sale in Australia for $7,999 and judging by what I saw in Japan today it could well be in the running for the best TV of the year award in the annual SmartHouse Best of the Best Awards.

Live 3D Sport A Gimmick Say TV Executives
TV stations in Australia are set to pull the plug on live 3D sport after the NRL and AFL grand finals according to sources at the Australian Communication and Media Authority. The move is set to hurt sales of 3D TV?s which have already started to slow after being hyped by vendors earlier this year.

Is This The Ultimate 3D TV? New Sharp 60-inch Aquos
Sharp has finally shown their Aquos Quattron 3D TV which incorporates a new Quattron engine technology which some observers claim delivers the best 3D TV technology seen this year.

Toshiba Pull The Pin On Cell TV 3D Without Glasses By 1Q 2011
Toshiba has pulled the plug on their much anticipated Cell TV which was due to be launched in Australia by Xmas. The device which uses the same processor as the Sony PS3 and the Xbox 360 was capable of delivering 3d without glasses and recording up to 8 HD TV channels at once.

AFL & NRL Finals In 3D After ACMA Backdown
A 3D Grand Final battle is set to take place between the AFL and NRL after Panasonic snared a deal with Channel 7 and the Australian Communications and Media Authority backed down from their recent ban to allow the NRL final to be broadcast in 3D.

No NRL Grand Final In 3D Says ACMA
ACMA has contradicted Nine Network's claim that it will broadcast the NRL grand final in 3D. They say that no trial licence to broadcast the event has been issued. The matter is now subject to negotiations.

Sony OZ Banking On New 3D TVs To Lift Flagging Sales
Sony Australia is banking on a new range of 3D TVs to lift it flagging sales in Australia. The Chinese made Bravia TVs, which will be launched shortly, include a new technology called "Dynamic LED Edge Lighting."

Panasonic Reveals 103-inch 3D Plasma
Panasonic has today unveiled a new 103-inch 3D commercial plasma display that will be sold in Australia next year with retail and hospitality venues being targeted by the Japanese company.

Are Consumers Expecting 3D To Be Standard Or Is IPTV The Big Puller?
The Consumer Electronics Association is predicting a big increase in sales of 3D TVs in 2010 but what is not known is whether consumers are now expecting 3D as a standard feature in their TV along with an IP capability or whether 3D is the sole driving force behind a TV sale.

3D TV A Flop Says Retailer IPTV The Future
A senior executive from a major consumer electronics retailer has said that despite his company investing ?significantly? in 3D TV marketing, the technology is a ?flop?.

3D Toshiba Cell TV Tipped For Xmas In OZ
The launch of a $10,000 LED TV by Samsung has played right into Toshiba?s hands claims company executives who are working on launching their high end 55 inch Toshiba Cell TV by Xmas 2010

First pictures: $10,000 Samsung Premium LED TV
Samsung has today unveiled its new Series 9 LED TV that will be sold for $10000.

LG Looks At Google TV As 3D TV Sales Go Soft
Sony's Google TV efforts are set to be challenged by LG with the Company looking to build a Google TV offering for release early in 2011.

Sony Wakes Up To What Samsung Knew Months Ago
Sony has finally woken up to what Samsung knew months ago with the issuing of a warning about the dangers of watching 3D TV.

3D TVs Suck Up More Power Than 2D TVs
Days after most Australians have been hit by increased power bills and several new 3DTVs appearing in retail stores, researchers have revealed that 3D TVs use more power than conventional 2D TVs.

3D Glasses Around For At Least Five Years Say Experts
The need for 3D glasses could be around for at least five years say experts who met this week in the USA . They also claim that 3D is really taking off with consumers and that several Hollywood studio's are now making 3D movies for release next year.

New Custom Colour 3D TV brand Launched In OZ
A new premium TV brand that allows consumers to choose custom colours such as Ferrari red has been launched at this year?s CEDIA Expo in Melbourne. The NuVision range which is being distributed by Advance Audio Australia comes with a 3 year warranty.

Samsung 65-inch 3D LED TV Revealed
Following the launch of its Series 7 3D LED TV a couple of months ago, Samsung announced that it is expanding its range with the launch of its Series 8 65-inch LED TV.

Sony 3D TV Promo Gets Red Card Along With Tim Cahill
Sony, who is struggling to compete in the 3D TV market despite investing millions, in the 2010 FIFA World Cup, has been forced to pull the plug on their 3D TV bundle, consisting of a free Sony PS3 PlayStation, 3D glasses and a 3D Widget receiver according to retailers.

Foxtel 3D Broadcast Data At Odds With 3D TV Sales
The Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association is claiming that 299,000 people watched last week's FOX Sports? 3D broadcast of the World Cup warm-up match between Australia and New Zealand despite there being only 3,000 3D Sets shipped into Australia according to Australian customs data.

Unresolved Issues Could Hurt 3D TV Sales Claims Expert
According to leading research Company iSuppli Australia is becoming one of the fastest growing regions for 3D TV with demand outstripping supply, however unresolved 3D issues could hurt sales going forward.

Lack of Standards And Dearth Of Content A Problem For 3D Claims Retail Boss
Hours before the first live 3D broadcast of an NRL Rugby game in Australia, the CEO of the world's largest consumer electronics retail group has said that the lack of an industry standard for 3D glasses, and a dearth of content and consumer knowledge are the biggest obstacles to 3D TV adoption.

Sony & Samsung To Talk Common 3D TV Standard
Sony who has realised that they cannot survive without partnerships and alliances, is now trying to court a relationship with Samsung days after announcing a TV deal with Google.

Millions Spent On NRL 3D TV But Very Few Will See It
Harvey Norman, Channel Nine and TV vendors like Samsung, are set to spend millions betting on the the future of 3D TV technology despite their being little 3D content available for viewing other than sporting content put to air on temporary spectrum.

AFL jumps On 3D Bandwagon With Essendon vs Bulldogs Game
First it was NRL, then World Cup soccer, and now the AFL has jumped on the 3D bandwagon with the announcement that an Essendon vs Western Bulldogs will be shot in 3D.

Big 3D TV Shortages Tipped Vendors Forced To Airfreight
Consumer electronics retailers claim that they are expecting ?big demand? and possible shortages for 3D- and IP-enabled TVs after three networks ? Nine, Foxtel and SBS ? announced live 3D TV broadcasts of leading sporting events during May and June.

SBS Confirm Soccer World Cup Live In 3D
As exclusively reported last month by both ChannelNews and SmartHouse, SBS Television last night confirmed that it will broadcast several of the upcoming FIFA 2010 World Cup games in 3D including the opening game between Australia and Germany.

3D TV Trials On The Way
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has issued licences which will allow the Nine Network and the SBS to conduct scientific trials of 3D TV in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Newcastle and Wollongong.

LG Full LED 3D LCD TV On Sale This Month
LG has today launched a new Full LED backlit LCD TV that is able to play 3D movies and provide access to 1300 movies and more than 700 TV shows via BigPond Movies.

Sharp To Launch 4 Primary Colour 3D TV In OZ Soon
Sharp who is set to launch their new LED and 3D TV range in Australia in the second half of 2010, has developed what they are claiming is the world?s first four-primary-colour 3D LCD TV, which they say delivers a superior viewing experience over models currently on sale from Samsung.

Samsung OZ Praised By Experts Over 3D TV Health Warnings
Health experts contacted by SmartHouse have said that Samsung should be ?praised not criticised? for alerting consumers to the potential health issues associated with 3D TV viewing. However they do warn that problems could be identified in the future.

Samsung To Give Away Free 3D Blu-ray Player And Glasses
Samsung announced that it will be giving away a 3D Blu-ray player and two sets of rechargeable 3D glasses to consumers who purchase selected 3D TVs.

LG Scores 3D State Of Origin Deal For 3D TV Launch
LG Electronics, will run a new 3D TV advertisement during the upcoming NRL State of Origin Rugby League series, which is the first sporting event to be broadcast in 3D in Australia.

Apple Set To Cancel All Third Party Orders For iPads
Apple is set to cancel all third party orders for iPads in markets outside of the USA, as the company struggles to meet demand due to touchscreen supply problems. The move could impact retailers and phone carriers in Australia who were expecting shipments of the iPad to boost quarterly sales.

Health Risks Confirmed For People Who Watch 3D TV
Days after Samsung Australia posted a warning on their web site about the potential dangers of watching 3D TV a leading US University has found that watching 3D TV can cause physical strain in viewers and affect eyesight especially in older viewers.

3D TV Now In A Newspaper Complete With 3D Glasses
Panasonic has gone to great lengths to get their 3D message across with the world?s first 3D newspaper advertisement in the Asia-Pacific region.

Panasonic Snares Avatar Deal
Panasonic Australia who thisweek launched their new 3D TV and Blu ray player have snared the rights to give away a DVD version of the Avatar movie following the cementing of a global deal withTwentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.

Panasonic Full HD 3D Solution Coming In June
Panasonic is set to provide Australians with the 'Full HD 3D Solution' in July as it unveiled four new Full HD 3D Neo Plasma televisions, a Full HD 3D Blu-ray Disc Player and 3D Eyewear.

Samsung 3D TV Pricing Attracts Consumers
Samsung announced that consumers who flocked to retailers over the weekend for a first look at its new 3D TVs said that the offer was surprisingly affordable for such innovative technology.

Unprofitable JB Hi Fi Claims They Have Been Unfairly Targeted
The CEO of JB Hi Fi claims that his company has been unfairly targeted by a NZ Union for the simple reason that they are a highly successful Australian retail company.

D Day For Panasonic And 3D Plasma
Panasonic will on Tuesday launch their answer to Samsung's 3D TV offering with a major launch of their plasma offering at the Melbourne Convention Centre that will be attended by hundreds of retailers and media.

Samsung Warn Of Health Risks When Watching 3D TV
Days out from the launch of their new 3D TV Samsung has warned consumers about the health risks of watching 3D TV among them is a warning about drinking grog and watching the tube.

Poor 3D In Clash Of The Titans Hurting Hollywood
The movie ?Clash of the Titans? which is currently showing in Australia, has been described as a "terrible" 3D movie that is damaging the reputation of Hollywood and the industry involved in delivering 3D technology to consumers.

Superior New Sharp LED 3D TV To Go On Sale Soon
Labelled the best manufacturer of LED and LCD TVs in the world, Japanese company, Sharp, is set to start rolling out a new generation of 3D TVs, which it claims are better than those offered by its competitors due to the introduction of new technology that delivers "superior" 3D vision to both eyes.

Samsung Launch Dirt Cheap HD 3D TV Blu-ray Bundle In Oz
Samsung appear to have started a 3D TV price war by launching a new, Internet-enabled, 50?, HD, Plasma, 3D TV, complete with a 3D Blu-ray player and two pair of 3D glasses, plus a 3D Blu-ray movie, Monster vs Aliens for under $3,300.

Samsung 3D TVs Available Next Week
Samsung has announced that it will be the first to sell its 3D TVs in Australia. The new Full HD 3D LED TVs will be available on 19 April 2010 starting from $2899 for a 40-inch model.

Apple Developing 3D Glasses That Dont Need A TV
Apple is developing new 3D technology in the form of a glasses-type device that let users watch content without the need for a TV.

Full List Of 3D World Cup Games Revealed
Following the initial joint announcement to make the world?s first FIFA World Cup? available in 3D, FIFA and the Sony Corporation have officially unveiled the full list of which games will be shown in 3D.

Sony To Show Australia World Cup Game In 3D
FIFA has confirmed that the Germany vs Australia World Cup soccer game will be shot in 3D, with Sony Australia tipped to sponsor the coverage via live events at cinemas across Australia. There is also speculation that SBS will put to air live 3D coverage of the game.

Sony May Bring Forward 3D TV Launch, SBS World Cup Deal Tipped
Speculation is mounting that Sony Australia may launch their 3D TVs in June, weeks out from the 2010 Soccer World Cup. Insiders claim that the Japanese company has already cut a deal with broadcaster SBS to put to air several World Cup games in 3D. One of those games could be Australia's opening game with Germany.