2014 marks 152 years since the first flickers of the commercial giant we now call a television, first made an appearance in the mid-19th century. Since then, it has not only won itself status as an unparalleled source of entertainment but has also emerged as one of contemporary society’s favourite mediums for advertising, information and news. Read on for a ...
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7 Netflix Shows To Make You Feel Better About Your Life
Sometimes, we all need a reminder that we're not quite as crazy or as unfortunate as we think we are. Netflix has some great shows for this very purpose.
Read More »10 Mad Men Epic Quotes
Whether you're a fan of the TV show Mad Men or not, you will find plenty of inspiration in these 10 Mad Men quotes to live by.
Read More »8 Reasons Reading Books is Better than Watching TV
Over the years as technology has become more prevalent, there is an increasing number of people glued to the TV and a decreasing number of people reading books. While there is something to be said for the "miracle" that is TV, there are far more reasons why you should spend more time reading. Take a look at 8 reasons why reading books is better than watching TV.
Read More »The Evolution of Dr Who
If you are a true Whovian, then you should already know all of the Dr's from Dr. Who. If, however, you are a newcomer to the world of Dr. Who then you may be a little behind in the evolution of the good Doctor. Let's take a look at the evolution of Doctor Who.
Read More »Technology Continues to Make TV Better
The remote control may soon be obsolete if the latest technology for TV has anything to say about it. The days of browsing through hundreds of channels or flipping through the weekly TV Guide are long gone for those who embrace technology. Here are just a few ways that DirecTV and other apps are working to make watching TV even easier.
Read More »Sony Posts Financial Loss of $1.2 Billion Dollars This Year
Sony has been hit pretty hard this past year, which is finally evident in their financial forecast. The company has modified its forecast for its financial losses for the fiscal year, raising it to $1.2 billion dollars.
Read More »Amazing 85″ Sharp HDTV Displays in 7680×4320 Resolution
At the IFA trade show, Sharp displayed an amazing 85" prototype HDTV that displays in 8K4K resolution. That's an amazing 33 million pixels of high-def picture, around 16 times more than the 1080p HDTVs currently available on the consumer market.
Read More »Six Hours of TV Could Shorten Your Life by 5 Years
Research published in the "British Journal of Sports Medicine" has provided evidence that six hours of television daily could cut five years off of your life.
Read More »Is 3-D TV A Passing Fad?
In 2010, 3-D TV was cited as being the "next big thing" in home entertainment. Why hasn't it caught on with consumers?
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