R&D Blog - TV

SPARK: BSkyB to Launch Europe's First 3D TV Channel Next Year

By Paulina Modlitba Söderlund on 2009-09-22
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Photo by: Karl Baron

BSkyB is to launch Europe's first 3D TV channel offering movies, entertainment and sports programming in the UK next year, reports the Guardian. In addition to a Sky+ HD set-top box, watching 3D programming will require a new "3D ready" TV set, which is expected to be on sale in the UK next year, and special glasses.

Web Videos vs. TV

By Catrin Myhrman on 2009-05-06
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Is online video a threat to TV? Business Week/Gigaom says don't worry, the question is irrelevant

Online videos, especially premium full-episodes, are increasing in popularity. Consumers are setting up computers in their living rooms and co-viewing online clips with their friends. Will online video steal TV share? Business Week/Gigaom says the question is irrelevant, since the line between traditional TV and online video is blurring.