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Sony demos Ultra HD whoppers plus prototype 4K media player

, Jan 9th 2013 Discuss [0]

Sony hasn't been left behind in the Ultra HD gush, with its own oversized 4K TVs as well as a concept Ultra HD media player which we're hoping spawns a commercial version. The company announced a line of up to 84-inch Ultra HD sets at CES this week, including the X9000A series with its prominent speakers taking pride of place around the bezel. Read The Full Story

Netflix launches Super HD and 3D; Reveals Ultra HD trial with Samsung

, Jan 8th 2013 Discuss [1]

Netflix has launched Super HD, offering a new top-tier of streaming video quality for those on select ISPs, but there's Ultra HD content in the pipeline thanks to a special partnership with Samsung. Funneled out through Netflix's Open Connect delivery network direct to ISPs, the Super HD video is even higher quality 1080p than the streaming company offers as standard, with certain 3D titles available in the US. Meanwhile, at CES, Netflix is demonstrating the fruits of its 4K resolution experiments with Samsung. Read The Full Story

Vivitek announces Qumi Q7 HD pocket projector, we go hands-on

, Jan 8th 2013 Discuss [1]

If you're into the portable projectors, Vivitek might be a name you're familiar with, and they just announced a new "pocket protector" called the Qumi Q7. We ended up getting our hands on the new device, and while the mini projector isn't really worthy of fitting in a pocket, it's still small enough that you can easily take anywhere without hassle. Read The Full Story

Thought Samsung’s 85-inch Ultra HD TV was huge? Wait ’til you see the 110-incher…

, Jan 8th 2013 Discuss [11]

Samsung's Ultra HD TV reveal at CES yesterday was certainly impressive, but the company only brought out its "smallest" set to show on stage - there's a 110-inch behemoth waiting in the wings. Having joked that the larger model - which sits at the top of a three set line-up, with a 95-incher in-between - wouldn't fit through the doors of the conference hall where it held its opening presentation, Samsung saved the largest Ultra HD for an eye-searing display on its stand. Read The Full Story

Netflix and Warner Bros. sign deal bringing new shows exclusively to Netflix

, Jan 8th 2013 Discuss [0]

Netflix is constantly working to increase the size of its streaming media catalog. Currently, Netflix is one of the largest video streaming sites in the world. Netflix and Warner Bros. Television group have announced a new deal that will bring several new serialized dramas from Warner Bros. to the Netflix streaming network exclusively. Read The Full Story

Opera updates TV Store and Devices SDK at CES 2013

, Jan 7th 2013 Discuss [0]

Opera is best known for its excellent mobile web browser, but they've recently been shaking things up in the TV industry with their newer TV web app store. Today at CES 2013, the company announced an updated version of the store as well as a new Devices SDK. Both have a new framework and offer several new features that users will seriously enjoy. Read The Full Story

Sony One-touch Remote adds NFC for easy Xperia screen-sharing

, Jan 7th 2013 Discuss [0]

What's in a remote? If you're Sony, it's an opportunity to pack in some extra connectivity: select models (read: the more expensive sets, from the W800 range and above) from the company's 2013 line-up will come with a new, NFC-capable clicker, perfect for hooking up your Xperia device for straightforward video and audio streaming. Read The Full Story

Samsung: 3-5 years for mainstream Ultra HD TV

, Jan 7th 2013 Discuss [0]

Samsung's S9000-series Ultra HD TVs are two things: impressive and not cheap. We caught up with Samsung's Joe Stinziano, EVP of Samsung America, to talk about the new set, some of the design and hardware decisions behind it, and - perhaps most importantly for the mass market - when we can expect to see 4K multimedia and cheaper models to reach the shelves of your local Best Buy. Head on past the cut for the full video. Read The Full Story

Samsung 85-inch Ultra HD UN85S9000 TV eyes-on

, Jan 7th 2013 Discuss [4]

Samsung certainly knows how to grab attention, and the freshly announced Ultra HD UN85S9000 shown off at CES today is hardly shy and retiring. A whopping 85-inches of 4k-resolution screen, the vast TV – with a 110-inch version also in the pipeline – is incredibly bright and detailed, and even at a distance the quality and crispness is eye-catchingly impressive.

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Samsung Multi-View: No more “I want to watch something else” arguments

, Jan 7th 2013 Discuss [2]

Samsung wants to put an end to lounge arguments, adding a new feature to its latest TVs that allow two people to watch different shows - in up to Full HD resolution - simply by putting on a special pair of 3D glasses. Samsung Multi-View displays two different pictures on-screen simultaneously, each video stream being filtered out by one pair of glasses; meanwhile, speakers in the frames pipe through the correct audio. Read The Full Story

Samsung Smart Evolution Kit, TV Camera and Multi-View 3D Glasses revealed

, Jan 7th 2013 Discuss [0]

Samsung knows there's more to a home entertainment room than a big screen TV alone, and the company has a bevy of new A/V kit including the much-anticipated Smart Evolution Kit. The latter - slotting into the dedicated bay on the back of high-end 2012 Samsung sets - adds the new 1.35GHz A15 quadcore processor that features in Samsung's UN85S9000 and other 2013 models, powering the latest Smart TV functionality and natural-language voice control. Read on for all the details of the new A/V range. Read The Full Story

Netgear NeoTV PRIME with Google TV and NeoTV SlingPlayer deal revealed

, Jan 7th 2013 Discuss [2]

Netgear has pushed out a new Google TV box at CES 2013 this week, the NeoTV PRIME (GTV100), as well as new home streaming to its NeoTV range thanks to a deal with Slingbox. The PRIME supports all the usual Google TV apps, as well as playback of local media via its USB port. Read The Full Story
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