Samsung has launched it’s new iPhone killer, the Omnia HD and the handset’s official specs reveal it to be the first phone capable of recording video in high definition. The South Korean company’s smartphone captures images at 24 fps at a resolution of 720p, and with a 3.7 inch AMOLED screen the Omnia HD will also be perfect for viewing your footage.

 

Despite a rather forgettable 2008, Andy Bass, Managing Director of Toshiba UK has announced that the manufacturer is now second only to Samsung in the PC monitor and TV marketplace in the UK - taking Sony’s number-two slot. “In the last month, our figures show that we are now bigger than Sony in the UK, and we hope to keep this going.” Bass said.

 

Criterion has announced plans to release Benjamin Button as part of its hallowed collection. Hitting shelves in conjunction with a DVD version with  Paramount’s blessing, this development begs a few questions; with Europe not privy to Criterion’s catalogue bar the import route, does this mean Benjamin Button will merely receive a standard BD release? Or is this sparkling US release from Criterion simply going to be mirrored in the Euro edition?

The specs are below - we’ll bring you all the news on this upcoming release when we have it.

-    5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
-    MPEG-4 video track
-    Commentary With Director David Finch
-    The Curious Birth Of Benjamin Button: A Four-Part Documentary

 

LG has released details of its new range of LCD TVs with integrated Freesat receivers. The 1080p displays will come in sizes of 32, 37, 42, and 47 inches and feature 3 HDMI and 2 Scart connections, VGA and composite in as well as Ethernet and USB ports. It’s as yet unclear if the range matches up to the Digital Television Group’s recent specifications to receive the future Freeview HD DVB-T2 transmissions.

As of Monday the BBC has been broadcasting nine hours of HD content on a daily basis. Originally running on a half a day schedule, this increase signals a firm intent on the broadcaster’s part to keep way ahead come the digital switch. Speaking about this development, Channel head Danielle Nagler said the following. “With a new scheduling team on board we will be making some changes over the coming months, which I would hope can plan your time with the channel”.