Samsung has confirmed that it will not support 3D in any of its 2016 TVs. The company revealed the news to FlatpanelsHD at its European Forum in Monaco after rumours arose from Korea. Similarly, Philips has said that its 2016 TVs will not use the format.. LG has announced that it will cut the proportion of 3D TVs in its line-up this year from 40% to 20%. The technology will mainly be used in premium products.
Analyst Comment
This is hardly a surprise. 3D TV in the home has been dead in the water for some time, to the extent that ‘3D TVs’ aren’t being advertised in stores any more – they’re just TVs that support 3D. The need to wear special glasses, lack of content and inability for some people to see a significant difference in the 3D effect – I am one of them – killed the 3D format. Of course, like Stream TV, some companies are still making progress in the space. (TA)
