Ultra HD Forum Updates HDR, Next Gen Audio Guidelines
The television industry’s Ultra HD Forum released this week Version 2.4 of its guidelines offering updated recommendations and specifications for over-the-top (OTT) distribution of Ultra HD content. At the same time, The Forum said it has upgraded its UHD service tracker giving more attention online…
Review: Roku Ultra 2020 Gets Snappier, Brings Dolby Vision
Today, Roku is making available the 2020 version of its flagship premium Roku Ultra HDMI-connected set-top media streamer, and we believe many people dissatisfied with the way they get streaming apps and content will find this a good add-on solution. The good news is that…
HD Fury Unveils `World’s First HDMI eARC Adapter’
AV compatibility solutions developer HD Fury has introduced a new workaround for eARC issues called the HD Fury Arcana. Owners of non eARC-supporting source devices with eARC supporting TVs will now be able to enjoy some of the feature benefits of the new eARC system….
LG Unveils GX Soundbar As An OLED Gallery Series Complement
LG introduced Tuesday a new “GX” soundbar featuring enhanced spatial and cosmetic stylistic integration with LG’s premium TVs, especially its ultra-thin GX Gallery series OLED TVs. Available in stores the week of July 20th, the LG GX soundbar ($999 suggested retail) produces a 3.1-channel presentation…
Sony Adds HT-G700 Soundbar With Atmos, DTS:X
Sony Electronics recently launched a new mid-range addition to its soundbar lineup in the 3.1-channel HT-G700 soundbar, offering enhanced vocal clarity, powerful sound and Dolby Atmos and DTS:X object based surround sound support. The overall sound of HT-G700 (available now at a $599.99 suggested retail)…
TiVo Releases TiVo Stream 4K OTT Media Dongle With Dolby Vision
Legendary DVR-resource TiVo launched this week its TiVo Stream 4K media streamer dongle that is designed to bring a mini version of the company’s popular remote and unifying easy user-interface that will help users easily find favorite movies and programs from disparate content sources. The…
LG Launches 2020 Sound Bar Line With Meridian Audio Technology
LG USA formally launched Monday its 2020 sound bar lineup that was developed in consultation with precision U.K.-based high-fidelity resource Meridian Audo Technologies, bringing advanced, immersive surround sound capabilities to flat-panel TV owners. This year’s lineup features eight models ranging in on-board power from 380…
Samsung, LG TVs Updated To Relieve COVID-19 Cabin Fever
As the COVID-19 pandemic increases reliance on digital streaming entertainment to help weather the viral storm, two of the world’s largest television manufacturers announced this week additional new capabilities now available to owners of some of their smart TV sets. On Wednesday, Samsung revealed that…
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