Yamaha YSP-2200 digital sound projector
Thursday, 26 May 2016
Like other YSP soundbar systems, the Yamaha YSP-2200 offers the illusion of speakers all around without the associated boxes and wires. In essence, the Yamaha bounces sound off the walls, from just two sources (including the subwoofer) to give a room filling sound that could easily convince you in to thinking there're many more speakers in the room.
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Technics releases new OTTAVA SC-C500 all-in-one
Thursday, 26 May 2016
The new compact OTTAVA SC-C500 system from Technics combines an all-in-one network CD stereo amplifier and speakers. It’s perfectly suited to homes with limited space, and delivers an audio experience more typically associated with larger amps, or so Technics claims. Digital input formats include PCM (24-bit/96kHz); FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC (24-bit/192kHz); MP3, WMA; AAC and
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The new HT-NT5 2.1ch Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer
Thursday, 26 May 2016
Today, Sony Electronics announced new products that support a more enhanced, connected, and immersive listening experience for the consumer. Building on Sony’s wireless multi-room experience, Sony is introducing new audio functionality that will provide the freedom to use various new audio products – sound bars, A/V receivers and wireless speakers and even a new Blu-ray
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Samsung launches checkout feature on its smart TVs
Wednesday, 25 May 2016
Samsung has rolled out a new payment option that’s built into the brand’s smart TV sets called Checkout on TV. Owners of Samsung internet-connected smart TV models from 2014 to present can now connect their PayPal accounts to their Samsung TVs to make purchases directly from their TV set. The payment system allows for purchases
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Why Quantum Dot Technology Is Great for HDR (High Dynamic Range)
Wednesday, 18 May 2016
We love TV. And as technology has evolved, the collective industry has come up with ways to present better picture quality to make the final viewing experience more lifelike. Some of the improvements came through upgraded industry standards. For example, the entertainment industry has gradually increased screen resolution to make clearer images; from Standard Definition
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Samsung’s UBD-K8500 Ultra HD Blu-ray Player Earns UHD Alliance Premium Certification
Wednesday, 18 May 2016
Samsung Electronics announced today that its UBD-K8500 Ultra HD Blu-ray player has been certified as ‘UHD Premium’ by the UHD Alliance (UHDA). Now a part of Samsung’s total UHD ecosystem, the UBD-K8500 joins the 2016 Samsung SUHD TV lineup in UHDA Premium Certifications. Samsung’s recently released HDR-compatible UBD-K8500 Ultra HD Blu-ray player offers four times
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Samsung Unveils First Commercial Installation of Its Mirror Display
Wednesday, 18 May 2016
Samsung Electronics, a worldwide leader in innovative display solutions, announced that its mirror display has been commercially installed for the first time in a LEEKAJA HAIRBIS salon in Seoul, Korea. Using Samsung’s 55-inch mirror displays, LEEKAJA HAIRBIS’ Jamsil salon will now provide a customized experience to their clients – they can consult different styles and
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SONY INTRODUCES NEW ADDITIONS TO PROFESSIONAL BRAVIA DISPLAYS LINE-UP
Saturday, 30 April 2016
In response to the rapid growth of 4K within the professional and consumer markets, Sony has today announced the introduction of six new 4K BRAVIA Professional Displays. This new offering further demonstrates Sony’s industry leading combination of professional and consumer features;
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HDMI CABLES: WHICH ONE FOR ME?
Thursday, 28 April 2016
HDMI 2.0: NEXT GENERATION In 2013, HDMI LLC released NEW specifications for the HDMI version 2.0 standards. This new specification provides for the following additional functionality: Increased bandwidth to 18Gbps for HDMI Cables designated, and passing ATC testing as a “High Speed HDMI Cable” 4K@50/60 Cycles (2160P), which is 4 times the clarity of previous
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LG’s 2016 OLEDs will now come with Dolby Vision HDR
Thursday, 14 April 2016
LG is going all-out for HDR support this year and has just announced that all of its 2016 OLED 4K TVs are going to straight out of the blocks supporting the advanced Dolby Vision HDR technology. LG’s current range of Ultra HD OLEDs already support the HDR10 standard used by Amazon Prime Instant Video’s HDR
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