TCL Formally Announces 8K `OD Zero’ X9 Series Mini LED Google TV
TCL formally launched its first TV based on its promised 8K “OD Zero” mini LED LCD TV technology. The China-based TV maker, which first revealed plans for the new flagship OD Zero technology based set back at CES 2021 in January, released pricing and marketing…
Sony Offers $100 Instant Rebate On KD-65X80J 4K/HDR LED-LCD TV
Sony is celebrating Father’s Day starting now by offering a $100 instant rebate promotion on its 65-inch 2021 4K LED-LCD TV, model KD65X80J. The Sony KD65X80J is available now for a limited time at $898. The original unilateral pricing policy tag was $1,149.99. The thin-design…
Yamaha Unveils 3 Aventage AVRs With Extensive HDMI 2.1 Support
Yamaha has introduced three 2021 audio/video receivers in its Aventage RX series, each of which features extensive support for high frame rate HDMI 2.1 gaming, HDR and 3D surround sound. The Aventage models include the RX-A8A, RX-A6A and RX-A4A, each offering some of the most…
TCL Launches 85″ XL TV Collection Trio
TCL revealed Tuesday that it is launching its 85-inch “XL Collection” TVs — the company’s largest TV screen size as well as the largest Roku TVs to date. TCL said the big-screen sets are arriving in time to help pandemic-deprived consumers watch the latest theatrical…
3 AVR Brands Post Workarounds To 4K/120Hz Gaming Issues
Some advanced high bandwidth HDMI 2.1 gaming features are causing growing pains for makers and owners of some 4K/120 Hz and 8K listed audio components. Home theater audio brands Yamaha, Denon and Marantz recently posted notices to users of certain 4/120Hz and 8K AV receiver…
HDR10+ Camp Continues To Add Key Support
Backers of the HDR10+ High Dynamic Range (HDR) profile want you to know that the chief alternative to Dolby Vision HDR is alive and well, and continues to gain key support. The HDR 10+ Technologies LLC issued a status update Wednesday reminding video enthusiasts that…
Hisense TVs Get WiSA Support, 120″ L5 4K UST Laser Projector Arrives
Select Hisense 2021 TVs will add WiSA wireless speaker support for the first time, according to an announcement Thursday by Summit Wireless Technologies, developer of the WiSA standard. At the same time, Hisense announced its 120-inch L5 Ultra-Short-Throw 4K laser projector is now shipping to…
Konka Unveils 2021 TVs With WebOS, Smart Home Devices
In advance of next week’s virtual CES 2021, China-based TV brand Konka, which made its North American debut last fall, announced a range of products for 2021 including an assortment of smart TVs based on a choice of Andriod TV or LG’s popular webOS smart…
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