Apple Unveils Television Set -- Oops, I Mean, IKEA Unveils UPPLEVA TV

The fact that 4K is the buzzword at this year’s NAB makes me think about the people I know who are less technically inclined and who, despite having an HDTV, are watching less than HD-quality content on it due to configuration issues. Most people don’t watch HD content even if they have an HDTV. The issue of configuration is one of the issues I believe Apple will try to solve when and if they introduce their own TV (the remote control — or method of input — being another). Turns out there’s another major manufacturer with an eye on the living room entertainment center — furniture maker IKEA. (more…)