The Dutch cable operator Ziggo and Sony will broadcast the first live programme in 3D to the living room this coming Sunday, June 6. Famous Amsterdam venue Paradiso, will play host to the leaders of the major political parties in their final meeting before the General Election on June 9.
Harrods Sony Centre takes first 3D TV pre-orders
Harrods has announced that the very first 3D TVs in the UK are now on public display and available to pre order in the shop’s Sony Centre in Knightsbridge.
PlayStation 3’s Vidzone proves popular
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has said its VidZone application has been downloaded by two million PlayStation 3 users from 18 different countries after six months. Together they are responsible for streaming more than 200 million music videos.
Sony to back 3D World Cup coverage
Up to 25 matches from next year’s World Cup are to be captured in 3D following an agreement between Sony and the tournament organiser FIFA.
PlayStationNetwork video delivery launches in Europe
Sony has launched its PlayStationNetwork video delivery service in France, Germany, Spain and the UK, with other countries to follow in 2010.
NOS launches catch-up TV for PlayStation 3
The Dutch public broadcaster NOS is making their catch-up TV service for news and sports available on the PlayStation 3 platform. The move follows similar agreements in other countries including the BBC in the UK and Netflix in the US.
Vevo sets launch date for online web TV
The Vevo premium online music service service from YouTube.com will go live in coordination with a launch event in New York on December 8th, the company announced today.
Five to join Sony internet TV platform
Five has become the first British broadcaster to agree to have its TV programmes carried on an internet TV platform operated by a receiver manufacturer.
3D TV is the name of the game
IFA 2009 – BERLIN. Visitors to this year’s consumer electronics show, which opens today (Friday, September 2), can see live 3D TV demos at the stands of Panasonic, Sony and Philips.
Sony brings connected TV to Europe
IFA 2009 – BERLIN. Sony is bringing its Bravia Internet Video connected TV service to Europe on Bravia TVs, Blu-ray players and home theatre systems.