New Broadcast TV System Might Be Coming Soon
If all continues to move smoothly, the United States could see a new digital television broadcasting system in as little as five years, eventually bringing with it up to 8K resolution images, high-dynamic range, a wide color gamut, 3D video, 3D object-based immersive audio, interactivity…
Comcast To Bring 4K Service To Set-top Box
Cable TV giant Comcast said it is about to take the next step into delivery of 4K Ultra HDTV, by rolling out later this year its Xi4 set-top box (pictured above, right) that will add Xfinity 4K UHD services for subscribers with supporting TVs. The Cisco-made…
Closeouts on Remaining 2014 4K UHD and HDTV Models Can Save You Thousands + the First Price Breaks on the 2015s
This week marks the point when the final closeouts prices are appearing on the remainder of 2014 4K UHD and HDTV models, with savings up to 66% off retail. In addition, the 2015s dealer inventories are beginning to build, resulting in the first discounts…
Yamaha Rolls Out HDMI 2.0/HDCP 2.2 A/V Receiver
Yamaha introduced Tuesday its first A/V receiver offering 4K Ultra HD video pass-through with support for the HDMI 2.0 with HDCP 2.2 connection and copy protection standards. Model RX-V379 (available in May at a $299.99 suggested retail price), which is the new entry level model…
Sony Spotlights HDR In 2015 4K UHD TVs
Sony gave its 2015 4K Ultra HDTV products a formal sendoff by unveiling six new series of UHD LED LCD TVs, highlighted by XBR65X930C and XBR75X940C models offering enhanced performance dynamics, including the ability to display a wide color gamut and high dynamic range. The…
Vizio Launches M-Series 4K UHD TVs, Demos Dolby Vision
Vizio first showed prototypes of its Reference Series Ultra HDTV line more than a year ago, but it still wasn’t ready to reveal release plans for the high-end enhanced 4K UHD sets at its New York City press conference Monday evening. Instead, the company worked with Dolby to…
Netflix’s Mirer: We Are Always Trying To Deliver The Best Possible Picture
During LG’s 2015 spring television line send off this week, Netflix device partner ecosystem VP Scott Mirer was very candid about his company’s expectations for the delivery of next-generation enhanced 4K Ultra HD content. Both in his panel discussion and in follow up questions after…
Netflix Video Maker Shoots For Highest Common Denominator
In recent days we’ve witnessed a lot of chest pounding from different manufacturers who are beginning to roll out their spring 2015 TV model lines. Most recently, LG brought a pair of experts from Netflix to its 2015 spring TV launch review to discuss their…
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