TCL Bows `OD Zero’ Ultra -Thin Mini LED, 6 Series 8K TVs
TCL introduced Monday some of its 2021 TV plans including its next-generation of Mini-LED TVs using a new ultra-slim panel technology called “OD Zero.” The company also announced one of the first wireless soundbars bearing the new Roku TV Ready wireless reference design certification for…
Skyworth Slates 16 Model TV Lineup With Affordable 4K OLED Series
Skyworth is using virtual CES 2021 to give an update of its progress in establishing the TV brand in North America, and announced plans as “a tier-two bridge brand” to offer new OLED and LED-LCD TV models with a high-value appeal and an affordable alternative…
Samsung Unveils `HDR10+ Adaptive’ HDR Profile
Samsung announced Tuesday a new extension on its HDR10+ dynamic metadata-based high dynamic range (HDR) profile, called HDR10+ Adaptive, a profile designed to optimize TV picture quality based on a room’s ambient brightness. The new development is said to provide new on-the-fly flexibility in adjusting…
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)…
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