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IN PICTURES: LG NZ launches new 4K Ultra HD OLED TV in Wellington

LG New Zealand unveils the 4K Ultra HD OLED TV in Wellington, with the TV set to be available for sale in selected stores around the country.
In Pictures: Curviest new tech devices

Shape of things to come: Phones, TVs and more are starting to throw us curves
In Pictures: Google Chromecast brings Google into your living room

Google has announced the Google Chromecast, a small device that lets you stream online content and sync your phone, tablet or laptop with your TV.

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Sky gets into IPTV with help from Cisco

Sky is planning to introduce multiscreen IPTV experiences using a cloud-based SaaS delivery model based on the Cisco Infinite Video Platform that will enable its subscribers to watch Sky TV programmes on their phones, tablets and Internet connected set-top boxes/receivers.
Japan gears up for 8K TV broadcasting

If you've bought a 4K television and are disappointed at the lack of content, this might not ease your frustration: Japan has is fast on the way to 8K TV broadcasting with a full service due in the next four years.
Japan starts 8K TV broadcasts in time for Rio Olympics

Japan began the world's first regular 8K television broadcasts on Monday, five days ahead of the opening of the Olympic Games.
Foxconn to pay over $US6bn for a majority stake in Sharp

Sharp has approved an offer from Hon Hai Precision Industry and related companies to acquire over 66 per cent of the company’s voting stock, making the Taiwanese contract manufacturer the new parent of the venerable Japanese firm.
Sky Chief jumps ship to head up Lightbox’s product offering

“We are honoured to have Andy join the team as our new Head of Product."

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