Samsung and LG to phase out 3D television production in 2016

Two of the world's biggest TV makers LG and Samsung is planning to cut by half the number of TVs with 3D support.

An LG representative is quoted, saying: "Although 40% of all TVs last year had 3D functions, only 20% of TVs this year will have 3D function... because there are still consumers who enjoy 3D movies, we are going to apply 3D mainly to premium products.

Samsung's decision is apparently even more drastic, with reports of no new TVs getting 3D technology