Review: LG 65SM9500 Goes Wide, Bright And Colorful
The LG 2019 flagship 4K Ultra HD LED LCD TV called the “NanoCell” 65SM9500, marks the next evolution in the company’s quest to stretch the brightness and color barriers in home-based LCD displays, and our review of the 65-inch model found some impressive results. Shoppers…
IHS: Voice-Control Popularity Growing For TV, Video
The number of people who use voice control features on their smart TVs and set-top media streamers continues to grow around the world, although the usage percentage remains below 25% of all households, according to a new consumer survey released by IHS Markit this week….
Review: Samsung Q90R 4K TV Goes Ultra Wide
Samsung has introduced 8K Ultra HD as the highlight of its 2019 QLED TV lineup, but at the same time it is making big advancements in its 4K QLED TVs, like the top-end Q90R series, offering excellent picture quality and robust smart TV features. In…
LG Launches 8K TV In 2 Technology Flavors
LG Electronics announced at CES 2019 its new television lines, highlighted by the first consumer 88-inch 8K Ultra HD OLED TV and a 75-inch 8K “Nano Cell” full-array LED-LCD TV. The 8K sets will join expanded lines of large-screen 4K LED-LCD TVs and 4K OLEDs,…
Funai 4K Android TVs Add Google Assistant AI
Funai introduced Wednesday its first Philips-branded 4K Ultra HD LED-LCD TV series incorporating both the Android TV smart TV platform and built-in Google Assistant AI voice control The Philips 4K Android TVs, which will be presented at next week’s CES 2019 in its Renaissance Hotel…
New LG CineBeam DLP Projector Offers Wide Color Gamut
LG said Friday it will bring to CES 2019 the latest in its line of DLP-based CineBeam ultra-short throw (UST) 4K laser projectors, offering a compact form factor and bright 4K images. The LG CineBeam HU85L uses UST technology allowing it to be placed a…
B&O Upgrades Beosound Speakers With Google Assistant, Airplay 2
Bang & Olufsen, the design-centric Danish high-end AV electronics manufacturer, revealed Thursday it is preparing to release updated Beosound luxury smart speakers based on Google Assistant voice control and Apple Airplay 2. When the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connected speakers arrive in B&O store locations and…
Yamaha Unveils Slimline 5.1-Ch. RX-S602 AV Receiver With Wireless Surrounds
Yamaha introduced Tuesday its new 5.1-channel Slimline-designed AV receiver — the RX-S602 — featuring wireless connectivity options and Alexa voice control. The compact Yamaha RX-S602, which will ship in August at a $649.95 suggested retail price, is designed for audiophiles with limited space for AV…
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