Sky announces launch date for 3D TV channelFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 4:55AMSky will launch its 3D channel for home viewers on Friday 1 October 2010. But this autumn home viewers will be able to watch movies and live sport in 3D including the films Bolt and Monster vs Aliens, and three days of live coverage of the Ryder Cup.
Samsung posts strong 2Q10 profits on memory and LCD salesFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 4:26AMSamsung Electronics has announced net profits of 4.28 trillion won (US$3.61 billion) on consolidated revenues of 37.89 trillion won for the second quarter. Operating profits for the quarter were 5.01 trillion won, topping the previous high of 4.41 trillion won in the first quarter of 2010.
Samsung scores record Q2 profit on chips, LCDsFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 3:57AMSamsung Electronics on Friday reported a record high operating profit and net profit for the second quarter, driven by strong sales of memory chips and LCDs, but it warned that stiff competition in consumer electronics means it may not be able to maintain profitability at current levels.
Hyundai ix35 in depthFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 2:38AMWe take a look over, in and out of the Hyundai's small four-wheel drive, the ix35.
Optus iPhone 4 stock 'all but sold'Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 2:38AMOn the first day of launch, Optus has confirmed it is on the verge of selling out of the iPhone 4.
Dark Crystal 2: meet the makersFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 2:23AMCNET Australia talks to Aussie directors Michael and Peter Spierig about making the Dark Crystal sequel, 3D and the Apple iPad.
Technology › Sharp launches 3D TVs, joining competition with Sony, PanasonicWednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:13PMSharp Corp. on Thursday began selling three-dimensional televisions, joining the competition against Panasonic Corp. and Sony Corp. in the emerging market of TVs that can…
Smart earplugs know when it's too loudWednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 10:53PMNow in use by the military, intelligent earplugs that automatically filter out the clamour when it reaches dangerous levels are being adapted for offshore drilling and other noisy jobs.
BAE, BT Group, Kazakhmys, Shell, Virgin Media: U.K., Irish Equity PreviewWednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 8:06PMThe following is a list of companies whose shares may have unusual price changes in U.K. and Irish markets. Stock symbols are in parentheses and prices are from the last market close.