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The latest data from Freesat shows that sales of the subscription-free satellite service doubled in the run-up to Christmas. Over 200,000 boxes have now been sold.

Dolby has been showing off a couple of exciting new technologies at CES this week, with both Dolby Volume and Dolby Vision set to improve the TV experience in 2009.

LG is launching 12 HDTV lines at this year's CES – 30 new LCD models and seven fresh plasmas, with screens as small as 19 inches and as gloriously large as 60.

DivX has announced the latest version of DivX 7, featuring enhanced support for high definition video output and surround sound audio.

The discs that should be in every collection

The Blu-ray Video Association is celebrating what they are seeing as a "breakthrough year" for Blu-ray, with November's disc sales up 165 per cent from October.

Virgin Media has announced that it is to launch up to four new HD channels in the coming months.

Will high-def Freeview need yet another set-top box?

The BBC will be extending its HD hours this Christmas – with Auntie unveiling a whole raft of high definition content to run from midday until early morning for the festive period.