Tag: televisions
France’s plan to switch to 4K HDR TV broadcasts is what I want the US and UK to do
There’s nothing better than watching major sporting events in 4K ultra high definition (UHD) resolutions, and France’s authorities appear to agree. According to FlatpanelsHD, the country is set to broadcast the Summer Olympics in crisp 4K next year and plans to switch off its HD signal completely by 2029, with…
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Optoma’s new triple laser home cinema projectors are so portable they’ll fit inside a small bag
If you’re looking for big projector pictures without big projector prices or sizes that are most often found among the best 4K projectors, Optoma has just launched two super-compact projectors that deliver seriously big features without a similarly serious price tag. The new ML1080 and ML1080ST are premium triple-laser projectors…
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Your Apple TV can now make FaceTime calls and play karaoke – if you update to tvOS 17
Your Apple TV is getting more personal. The promised tvOS 17 update is finally dropping on Apple TVs and brings with it changes that include FaceTime integration and karaoke. Apple unveiled the update in June at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), and tvOS 17 is a significant update that…
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Watch out Roku, Comcast and Charter’s new streaming box is out – and it actually looks good
It’s taken a year to arrive but Xumo, the streaming box from Charter and Comcast, is here – and it looks pretty good. The Xumo Stream Box is a one-box system for Spectrum customers, with Xfinity customers also getting it in the near future. The device is powered by Comcast’s Entertainment…
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Your Roku TV just got a great free update to make it easier to find the movies and shows you love
We’ve been following the leaks about Roku’s smart TV upgrades for some months, but now it’s official: Roku‘s rolling out a free upgrade to compatible devices like the Roku Streaming Stick 4K that introduces some useful new features to deliver better sports streaming, make it easier to find great shows…
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Roku Express 4K bundle arrives to tempt you away from the Fire Stick 4K
Roku has quietly revealed a new, affordable streaming bundle called the Roku Express 4K with Voice Remote Pro. The devices themselves aren’t anything new as they’ve both been around for several years, albeit sold separately. The Express 4K box, as the name suggests, can output video up to 4K resolution…
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