Tag: home theater
Forget 4K Blu-ray for Alien: Romulus – get it on VHS instead, physical media fans
One of the things I really love about Alien and its sequels is their distinctly low-tech take on high technology: this was a universe of interstellar travel, cryogenic freezing and other wonders run on 1970s computer tech with big clacky buttons and green-hued CRT displays, a design decision that was…
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5 incredible home theater demos at CEDIA Expo 2024
CEDIA Expo provides a unique opportunity for custom installation industry professionals to experience cutting-edge technology via ongoing home theater demonstrations. Attendees line up outside the pre-fabricated booths where these demos take place, eager to sink into the plush home theater seating – another popular product category at the show –…
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I tried DTS Clear Dialogue – following films without subtitles has never been easier
Have you ever struggled to understand what an actor’s saying during a movie, or to follow sports commentary on your TV over the background roar of the crowd? DTS says its new Clear Dialogue tool should solve those problems, and I’ve had the chance to see it in action at…
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The Xgimi MoGo 3 Pro is like a Samsung Freestyle projector for much cheaper
If you like the idea of Samsung‘s cute The Freestyle projector but can’t justify the price (originally $799 / £899, though now available cheaper), Xgimi’s new projector could be just what you’re looking for: it undercuts the Samsung quite significantly and is designed to go pretty much anywhere. The Xgimi…
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Micro-LED TVs: Are they still the next big thing?
Micro-LED TVs are something of a white whale for the biggest TV manufacturers. The display technology has plenty of potential, promising emissive pixels and infinite contrast without sacrificing brightness levels and deep blacks. It also doesn’t suffer from the degradation in performance associated with organic display types like the best…
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Samsung’s new ultra-short throw projectors bring the 4K theater experience to your home
Back during CES 2024, Samsung previewed four tantalizing ultra-short throw (UST) projectors. We’ve heard very little about them since then, however, out of nowhere, the tech giant decided to launch two of the quartet: the Premiere 7 and Premiere 9. To understand what makes these so good (and expensive), you…
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