HDMI 2.1 Slowly Moves Into The Market
Slowly the next-generation HDMI digital connector interface known as HDMI 2.1 is advancing toward the consumer marketplace, but implementations supporting all of the numerous features the next-generation specification covers are probably at lease a year away, experts say. As a result, some of these features…
Focal Unveils 100 OD Series Outdoor Speakers
Those with outdoor home theaters, or music lovers who like to take their tunes to the patio, renowed French speaker brand Focal has just introduced a pair of new affordable yet high-performing outdoor speaker options. The company introduced Tuesday the weather-resistant 100 OD6 and 100…
Firmware Updates For `eARC’ Begin To Arrive
If you recently purchased a better-performing AV receiver, soundbar and 4K television, there is a good chance a significant boost in performance and convenience is heading your way soon. That’s because manufacturers including Sony, Denon and others have either recently pushed to select step-up products…
TV Shoot Out Experts: Don’t Fret Over Missing HDMI 2.1
A commonly asked question from anyone looking to buy a premium 4K Ultra HDTV today is “will it be compatible with the new HDMI 2.1 input standard.” Experts in the field of home theater installation, and AV testing and calibration technologies who attended last Sunday’s…
Roku Updates OS, Adds Three Upgraded Media Streamers
Roku is adding a new versions of its operating systems for set-top media adapters (OS 9.0) and for its integrated Roku TVs (OS 8.2) that will offer a variety of features to make the Roku experience even easier to use. At the same time, the…
CEDIA Brings Out High-End Surround Sound Solutions
Sound United’s Denon and Marantz brands used CEDIA Expo to unveil the first audio video receivers and a new preamp processor that will carry IMAX Enhanced certification, assuring compatibility with and the ability to match the high-performance standards established for forthcoming IMAX Enhanced content from…
IMAX Enhanced Certification Coming To Your Home Theater
The folks at that giant-screen movie company known as IMAX, used the recent custom electronics “CEDIA” Expo to unveil a new certification program designed to bring the IMAX experience home. Dubbed IMAX Enhanced, the new certification program focuses not only on delivering the big-screen high-resolution…
B&O Upgrades Beosound Speakers With Google Assistant, Airplay 2
Bang & Olufsen, the design-centric Danish high-end AV electronics manufacturer, revealed Thursday it is preparing to release updated Beosound luxury smart speakers based on Google Assistant voice control and Apple Airplay 2. When the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connected speakers arrive in B&O store locations and…
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