BSkyB to launch Europe’s first 3D TV channel next year

Technology.am (July 31, 2009) BSkyB says it will launch Europe’s first dedicated 3D TV channel offering movies, entertainment and sports programming in the UK next year.

To watch 3D programming customers will require a new “3D ready” TV set and special glasses. This service will use standard Sky+ HD set-top boxes.

At a recent demonstration BSkyB used a Hyundai TV which retails at £2,500, although the broadcaster hopes that ultimately 3D TV sets will not cost much more than a standard HD plasma screen.

BSkyB has also confirmed launch of a comprehensive “pull” video-on-demand service using the broadband capability in Sky+ HD boxes. Until now Sky has only been able to offer what is termed “push” VoD services such as the Sky Anytime service – and the Sky+ personal video recorder.

Further Reading

• Microsoft to launch internet TV service in the UK
• ‘Wii-no-Ma’ to be released Outside of Japan
• LG to Launch 15-inch OLED TV
• VUDU 1080p Movie Streaming Goes Live on LG Broadband HDTVs
• Toshiba to Launch World’s First 64GB SDXC Memory Card
• Internet Providers want to Meter Usage
• Conditions Monitoring System: Configure Your Own Operating Software Remotely
• Indian Quality Web Programming Launched Mobile Web Design Service
• Adobe Flash Player from PC to TV
• LG Pop – Price & Features
• PayPal Introduces Student Accounts for Teenagers
• Cancel Your Cable, Watch TV on an Xbox
• Mitsubishi’s i-MiEV Officially Headed to US
• LG Debuts ‘World’s Thinnest’ LCD TV
• Lenovo is Going to Plan NVIDIA Ion More Larger

Stay updated! Follow us on twitter and become our fan on Facebook.

Leave a Reply

Name (required)

Mail (will not be published) (required)

Website