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BBC America, IFC, Funny Or Die, & other new Roku channels
September 15, 2017 | contributor
Roku is always adding new channels so we want to make sure you’re aware of the latest additions. One of the most significant updates is The Roku Channel now offers hundreds of ad-supported movies with no log-in or fees required. The channel … Read More
What’s different about Apple TV 4k?
September 15, 2017 | hdreport
Apple announced their new 4k Apple TV on Sept. 12, 2017 and most of what was expected held true: an improved A10X processor, Bluetooth 5.0, support for 4k video with HDR, and of course HDMI 2.0a to support the 4k/HDR upgrade.
What wasn’t expected … Read More
Star Trek: Discovery will launch to global audience, unscathed
September 14, 2017 | Jeff Chabot
The premiere of CBS’s Star Trek: Discovery is just days away from launching to what could be the biggest audience ever for the TV show franchise.
That’s because as ‘Discovery’ premieres its first episode on the network’s internet-delivered CBS … Read More
AT&T launching “Free HBO” for more customers
September 14, 2017 | Sam Donaldson
The incentives from telecoms just keep coming. AT&T is going to offer free HBO to Unlimited Choice customers starting on Sept. 15th.
This expands the free premium channel promotion that was launched back in April for customers with the AT&T Unlimited … Read More
Apple TV 4k is a game changer, but not why you would expect
September 12, 2017 | Jeff Chabot
Tim Cook primed the new Apple TV at the Apple event, but when he brought on Eddy Cue to announce the details it almost seemed as if we traveled back in time. 4k, High Dynamic Range — these are … Read More
Apple needs to redeem itself with an affordable 4k/HDR Apple TV [Updated]
September 11, 2017 | Jeff Chabot
Call it being conservative or scatterbrained, but any way you look at it Apple is far behind competitors in the streaming media player department. The 4th-generation Apple TV was an upgrade from previous models, for sure, with improvements like 60fps, Dolby Digital … Read More
The Newest Movies in 4k & HDR on Netflix
September 10, 2017 | hdreport
Looking for something to watch on a weekend night in 4k? Here’s an overview of the newest movies on Netflix offered in Ultra HD, including those with HDR (High Dynamic Range) color enhancements. (For more on this, read How to Stream … Read More
Blade Runner: The Final Cut code redeems in 4k with Dolby Vision & Atmos
September 7, 2017 | Jeff Chabot
This week’s release of Blade Runner: The Final Cut on Ultra HD Blu-ray not only presents the film in 2160p for the first time at home, it also offers a Digital UHD copy from UltraViolet.
What’s more, the 4k format … Read More
Roku launches free ad-supported movie channel
September 6, 2017 | Jeff Chabot
Roku has started rolling out a new ad-supported movie channel that’s free for any Roku owners with internet access. Owners don’t even need to be logged-in to view the channel that is currently offering feature films such as Ali, Legally Blonde, The Karate Kid, and Zookeeper.
Like … Read More
The Newest Netflix Series in 4k UHD
September 4, 2017 | hdreport
Netflix never stops adding new content every month, and much of that new content is available in 4k UHD. There are plenty of new movies and TV shows coming to Netflix this month, but here’s a look the newest Netflix Original Series available to … Read More
New On Netflix This Month & What You Can Download
September 1, 2017 | hdreport
Want to know what’s coming to Netflix in September and what can be downloaded? Here’s a look at the new movies, TV shows, Netflix Original Series, Netflix Films, and other titles coming the world’s most popular streaming service. The schedule indicates … Read More
‘Narcos Season 3’ premieres on Netflix in 4k UHD
September 1, 2017 | contributor
Narcos has been one Netflix Original Series you can always look forward to entertaining, and with a mix of spoken English and Spanish languages, the show captures a multi-national and multi-cultural audience. In Season 3, the DEA puts its focus … Read More
Microsoft quietly adds 4k UHD movies for Xbox One S
August 30, 2017 | Jeff Chabot
Microsoft has quietly started offering feature films in the high resolution 4k UHD format with High Dynamic Range (HDR) specifications. On Tuesday, the Movies & TV section of the Microsoft Store started selling Warner Bros.’ summer blockbuster Wonder Woman in … Read More
‘Rememory’ starring Peter Dinklage is free on Google Play
August 28, 2017 | Jeff Chabot
Game of Thrones just finished its epic seventh season, but if you just didn’t get enough of Peter Dinklage the actor stars in the Lionsgate Premiere thriller Rememory. Google has partnered with the distributor to bring Rememory to digital platforms, including PCs and … Read More
Marvel’s The Defenders now streaming in 4k HDR
August 26, 2017 | contributor
The new Netflix Original Series Marvel’s The Defenders is now available to stream in full, and subscribers with 4k TVs and sufficient bandwidth can get the show in 4k. What’s more, customers with HDR TVs can view the series with deeper … Read More
Flixster video closing shop end of the month
August 25, 2017 | Jeff Chabot 2
The US video service Flixster has announced closing on August 28, 2017. In effect, the company will no longer accept UltraViolet redemption codes, offer downloads, or stream purchased titles to members.
Flixster says the ending of their video service is due to … Read More
Vudu app launches for Apple TV, finally
August 22, 2017 | Jeff Chabot
The Vudu app is now available for Apple TV owners, allowing access to entire UV collections and Vudu’s ad-supported “Movies On Us” selections.
Although Vudu content was previously accessible on Apple TV via AirPlay from an iPhone or iPad, the native app provides … Read More
Sling launches Chrome in-browser player with basic features
August 15, 2017 | Jeff Chabot
Sling has launched a new in-browser media player for Google Chrome that doesn’t require an app, plug-in or soon-to-be-extinct Flash application. The player works in the latest versions of Chrome for Windows and Mac PCs, and watching content is as … Read More
Vudu 4k now features over 30 Dolby Vision / Atmos titles
August 14, 2017 | hdreport
Vudu has been a bit of a pioneer when it comes to digital movie distribution, first offering 4k UHD movies with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos almost two years ago. The dual combo allows for greater color depth (via HDR) and multichannel immersive surround … Read More
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is cheapest new 4k digital release yet
August 11, 2017 | hdreport
Fandango, Google Play, and Vudu are a few of the services that offer digital movies in 4k Ultra HD. New releases, however, are usually quite expensive — even more than some Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc titles. A new Digital 4k movie typically … Read More
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New on Blu-ray: Wonder Woman, The Big Sick, Arrow S5 & more
September 19, 2017 | hdreport
Want to know what’s new on Blu-ray today? Here are our top picks for the week followed by an extended list of all new movie and TV series titles.
DC’s Wonder Woman was last summer’s blockbuster film, earning over $400M … Read More
House of Cards Season 5 Blu-ray/DVD release date & details
September 18, 2017 | hdreport
The fifth season of the Netflix Original Series House of Cards is available for pre-order, set to release on Blu-ray and DVD on Oct. 3. The 4-disc set from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment packages all discs in a nicely designed … Read More
Game of Thrones Season 7 official Blu-ray package revealed
September 17, 2017 | contributor
Season 7 of Game of Thrones is getting released to Blu-ray Disc and DVD on Dec. 12, a lot quicker than it’s taken previous seasons to get to disc formats. So while fans wait for Season 8 to arrive (slated for sometime next year), there … Read More
How Much Do The SNES Classic Edition Games Really Cost?
September 17, 2017 | Matthew Byrd
The inarguable success of the NES Classic Editon – as well as the presumed success of the upcoming SNES Classic Edition – has taught some casual consumers something that long-time gamers have long known:
There are few things in … Read More
Serenity (Firefly film) releasing to 4k Blu-ray with HDR & DTS:X
September 17, 2017 | contributor
Universal Studios Home Entertainment has dated the movie Serenity for release on 4k Blu-ray on Oct. 17. The release will come one month after Firefly The Complete Series gets released to a 15th Anniversary Blu-ray Edition on Sept. 19.
On Ultra HD … Read More
Three Lessons The Nintendo Switch Has Taught to the World
September 16, 2017 | Matthew Byrd
A recent report revealed that the Nintendo Switch was the best-selling console fo August – in the United States – and has been the best-selling console for four of the last six months.
Even though the Switch’s “new kid … Read More
BBC America, IFC, Funny Or Die, & other new Roku channels
September 15, 2017 | contributor
Roku is always adding new channels so we want to make sure you’re aware of the latest additions. One of the most significant updates is The Roku Channel now offers hundreds of ad-supported movies with no log-in or fees required. The channel … Read More
What’s different about Apple TV 4k?
September 15, 2017 | hdreport
Apple announced their new 4k Apple TV on Sept. 12, 2017 and most of what was expected held true: an improved A10X processor, Bluetooth 5.0, support for 4k video with HDR, and of course HDMI 2.0a to support the 4k/HDR upgrade.
What wasn’t expected … Read More
Star Trek: Discovery will launch to global audience, unscathed
September 14, 2017 | Jeff Chabot
The premiere of CBS’s Star Trek: Discovery is just days away from launching to what could be the biggest audience ever for the TV show franchise.
That’s because as ‘Discovery’ premieres its first episode on the network’s internet-delivered CBS … Read More
AT&T launching “Free HBO” for more customers
September 14, 2017 | Sam Donaldson
The incentives from telecoms just keep coming. AT&T is going to offer free HBO to Unlimited Choice customers starting on Sept. 15th.
This expands the free premium channel promotion that was launched back in April for customers with the AT&T Unlimited … Read More
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Best Ways To Save Battery Life On iPhone & iPad
August 16, 2017 | hdreport
Is your iPhone battery getting older? Or do you just run too many apps to maintain decent battery life on your phone or tablet? The reality is apps can demand a lot of battery power, especially ones that stay in … Read More
How To Cut-the-Cord and Watch Free HD Channels Over-the-Air
August 12, 2017 | hdreport
Have you been thinking about “cutting the cord” and going with internet-only based programming from a service such as CBS All Access, Sling TV, or Hulu? There sure are many options out there, but what about local channels? And what … Read More
How to Download Movies & Shows from Netflix
July 30, 2017 | hdreport
Netflix first started offering downloads at the end of 2016, and since then has greatly increased the number of eligible titles you can save to a mobile device for offline viewing. And, updates to the Android, iOS and Windows apps … Read More