Review: New Roku Ultra Makes Streaming Faster
With the seven-model 2019 Roku media player line shipping this month, we were eager to test the new flagship Roku Ultra model (4670x) and after using it for a couple of days now we weren’t disappointed. The latest version of the Roku Ultra retains the…
TiVo’s New Edge Series DVR Pair Is Available Now
TiVo officially introduced through a blog posting Tuesday its new TiVo Edge DVRs available in two versions — one optimized for cable users and one for over-the-air (OTA) cord-cutters — called “the Edge for cable and the Edge for antenna,” respectively. As we reported back…
Review: LG 8K 88Z9 OLED TV Delivers Big-Screen Punch
LG’s 88-inch 8K OLED and 75-inch 8K “Nano Cell” LED-LCD TVs are finally here and after a recent review of the 8K 88Z9 8K OLED model we can say we’re mightily impressed. The jewel of the pair is the world’s first giant-screen 8K OLED set…
Review: Samsung HW-Q80R Soundbar Is A Room Filler
Samsung has been introducing truly impressive soundbars in recent years and this year’s Q series lineup is no exception. For this review we received the 2019 Samsung Harman/Kardon HW-Q80R Soundbar ($997.99 retail price), which slots just below the top of the line HW-Q90R ($1,397.99) and…
Denon Unveils IMAX Enhanced 9.2-c X3600H AVR
Denon has introduced the latest update to its high-performance network X-Series AV receiver line, in IMAX Enhanced certified, 9.2-channel Denon AVR-X3600H. The Denon AVR-X3600H ($1,099 suggested retail), features IMAX Enhanced certification out-of-box and supports a full suite of 3D and object-based audio formats, including Dolby…
Marantz SR AVR Pair Brings Latest Connectivity Features
Sound United’s high-performance home theater brand Marantz introduced two new units to its 2019 SR network AV receiver line Thursday, including the SR5014 and SR6014, both with advanced video connectivity and HEOS wireless multi-room music distribution. The new high-power models, which are scheduled to hit…
Apple Replaces iTunes For The Streaming Age
Apple revealed at WWDC 2019 in San Jose, Calif. this week that it is ending the iTunes software program as its been known and shifting emphasis to more streaming friendly segregated content-type entertainment apps, like Apple TV. Apple executives revealed the company will be phasing…
LG Starts Taking Pre-Orders In Korea On 88″ 8K OLED TV
LG Electronics (LG) has started pre-order sales of the first 8K OLED television set in its native South Korean market and announced expected availability of the 88-inch set in North America and Europe beginning in the third quarter. The company made the announcements through a…
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