Microsoft Teases Upcoming Xbox Code Named `Scarlett’
Microsoft used an E3 2019 press event to announce basic plans to launch a next-generation video game consoles under the code named Xbox Project Scarlett. Plans in play under Scarlett include multiple consoles Microsoft’s next generation video game hardware offerings. Phil Spencer, Microsoft gaming executive…
Google’s Stadia 4K Gaming Gets November Launch
Google announced Thursday that its “Stadia” streaming service for video gaming will start rolling out to 14 countries including the United States beginning in November. The internet media giant made the launch announcement for the service, which will combine a subscription service with game purchase…
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…
Onkyo Adds IMAX Enhanced AV Receiver
Onkyo USA introduced Wednesday a pair THX Certified Select network A/V receivers including Onkyo’s first IMAX Enhanced Certified 9.2-channel model, the TX-NR797. The Onkyo TX-NR797 ($699 suggested retail) and Onkyo TX-NR696 ($599) both support the Dolby Atmos and DTS:X object-based surround sound formats, 3D sound…
ATSC 3.0 Test For HDR Deemed `Immense Success’
Tests of broadcast transmissions carrying upconverted High Dynamic Range (HDR) information over the new ATSC 3.0 television broadcasting platform conducted in an urban Cleveland testbed two weeks ago were deemed an “immense success” by engineers engaged in the project. According to a report posted Thursday…
New Fox Disc To Support Dolby Vision And HDR10+
Now under control of Disney, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment this week played Switzerland in its handling of the dynamic metadata HDR profile competition by announcing the upcoming release of the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc of Fox’s CGI animated sci-fi title Alita: Battle Angel….
Hisense Pushes Out ULED 4K TV Series Offering High Performance At A Value
Hisense is kicking off its 2019 4K “ULED” TV model year with stepped-up picture and sound performance in its H8F and H9F model series that are now or will soon be hitting store shelves at aggressively competitive prices. The company is trying to expand awareness…
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