Category: TV’s
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Sony HDR 4K Bravia TVs available for pre-order today
Sony released two new 4K TVs in its Bravia range today, available for pre-order as you read this, they aren’t just your normal 4K though. The new 4K Bravia TVs come with a high dynamic range, HDR is a relatively new addition that in theory adds to the already extensive range of brightness levels on […]
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New Apple TV will support 4K!
Apple TV has been increasing in popularity and in March, at the “spring forward” event, it was revealed that there was a new one about to be released that will support 4K resolution. Selling for a retail price of $69 (or £46) it’s actually cheaper than the previous variations. No doubt in an attempt to […]
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Samsung Updates Worrying Smart TV Policy
Yesterday we reported on Samsung’s questionable privacy policy for their smart TV’s, which had some users up in arms as the company revealed that voice input data collected by the television sets would be passed on to a mysterious third party once gathered. “Please be aware that if your spoken words include personal or other […]
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Samsung Smart TVs Raise Spying Concerns
There’s a current climate of suspicion in the tech world right now around the way companies use our data. Whilst the governments of the world are notorious for their spying, snooping and general shiftiness online, other concerns have been raised around the way devices handle our personal information and other private data. Whilst mobile phone […]
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Firefox OS Powers New Panasonic 4K TVs
Firefox is most commonly known as a web browser, indeed one of the most popular in use at the moment. But did you know that like Google’s Chrome OS, Mozilla has also developed a miniature operating system based off their web browser? The Firefox OS supports a host of apps and is a lightweight operating […]
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Netflix Admits Offline Viewing is “Never Going to Happen”
Netflix has been about for a while now and has left people wondering when on Earth are they going to add an offline viewing feature?! Well never, to put it bluntly. So get over it. Netflix’s director of corporate communications and technology, Cliff Edwards, said to TechRadar that it is literally “never going to happen”. […]
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BT in Talks to Acquire EE
BT are looking to spread their wings and venture into the realms of mobile network domination, broadening their packages to include TV, internet, phone and soon mobile too. The news came when the traditionally telephone communications company rejected a cheaper offer to take over the mobile network O2, owned by Telefonica. However, BT had their sights […]
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Sainsbury’s Introduce Streaming Service to Roku – Sainsbury’s Entertainment
Streaming services are on the rise and the number of UK households owning a TV has dropped for the first time in a while; this means there is a new opportunity for businesses to spread their wings and broaden their horizons into the ever growing streaming world. Sainsbury’s has a streaming service. Yes, it came […]
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Currys Black Friday Deals – Get Your Voucher Codes!
It’s that time of year again – Yes, the pre-Christmas cash spending carnage known as Black Friday hits stores today. But wouldn’t it be nice if you could avoid the stores and the queues and pick up some great deals on gadgets and tech online instead? Well the Gadget Helpline has got your back, Jack. […]
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Sony to Cut Back Xperia Range to Save Profits
Sony will look to streamline its smartphone and TV range moving forward in an attempt to rake back the dwindling profits of the past year. The Japanese company, which acquired and merged with Swedish mobile partner Ericsson in 2012, will address a $2.1-billion loss in the past year by trimming back on its range of […]
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Currys Black Friday Deals All This Week – Get Your Voucher Codes!
It’s almost that time of year again – Yes, the pre-Christmas cash spending carnage known as Black Friday hits stores this week. But wouldn’t it be nice if you could avoid the stores and the queues and pick up some great deals on gadgets and tech online instead? Well the Gadget Helpline has got your […]
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How to Check for Offers on Chromecast
These days, most streaming devices come with offers to entice you into buying their product over the many others on the market – Google Chromecast is no different. Some promotions include 3 months entertainment pass free Now TV subscriptions or 90 days of unlimited music free from Google Play. Whatever your offer is, you wouldn’t […]