Dolby opens 100th Dolby Cinema location

Today, Dolby announced the opening of their 100th Dolby Cinema today at AMC South Bay Galleria 16 in Redondo Beach, California.

Dolby Cinema utilizes Dolby Vision and the Dolby Vision projection system to deliver high dynamic range (HDR) images with enhanced color depth and … Read More

Google Announces 360-degree Video at Home

Among the many other announcements Google made at the annual Google I/O developers conference today is the addition of 360-degree video for home. The feature should work with any current YouTube apps for Smart TVs as well as media players … Read More

Element 4k TVs with Amazon Fire TV Ship in June

Amazon is taking pre-orders on a new Element 4k LED TV that comes with an integrated Fire TV platform. The Element TVs are available in 43″ ($449), 50″ ($549), 55″ ($649), and 65″ ($899) sizes and will start shipping on June 14, 2017.

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Comcast Launches Home Network Control with Xfinity xFi

Yesterday, Comcast and Charter announced a partnership that would allow them to expand into the wireless sector while protecting their core, cable TV business. Today, Comcast launched a new Wi-Fi product called Xfinity xFi that provides customers with an easy-to-use, … Read More

Apple May Announce Echo-like Siri Device

Contrary to past statements, Apple may be developing an Amazon Echo-like device that runs on iOS and utilizes the Siri AI for voice commands. The device may also integrate AirPlay and Beats audio technology, according to a source.

The rumor comes via Melbourne-based … Read More

Google Launches New Google Earth Experience with 3D Button & More

Google has launched an improved Google Earth that takes you around the world with new and enhanced features such as Voyager, Knowledge Cards, Postcard Share, search queries, and a 3D button to tilt the map.

With 3D (when available), places … Read More

Samsung Debuts World’s First HDR LED Theater Display

Forget those inflatable screens. If you’re looking to build your own movie theater, Samsung has the answer.

The newly unveiled Samsung Cinema Screen is being billed as the world’s first High Dynamic Range LED theater display, promising stellar picture quality … Read More

Leaked CIA Docs Include Samsung Smart TV Hack

It’s like something out of George Orwell’s “1984.” New purportedly leaked C.I.A. documents obtained by WikiLeaks reveal thousands of pages of software that can be used for surveillance, cyber warfare, anti-virus, and more. The leak may be the largest yet, … Read More

Twitter Now Live Streaming 360-Degree Video via Periscope

Today, Twitter’s Periscope made its first 360-degree live stream from user @Alexpettitt. The web broadcast was taken at sunset in Florida with Twitter [email protected]_anthony.

For now, the 360 broadcast privileges are only enabled for select “well-known personalities” and partners, but Periscope’s … Read More

Verizon Launches 5GB & 10GB Pre-paid Data Plans

Verizon has launched two new pre-paid data plans for mobile phones starting at $50 per month. The plans include Verizon features such as Carryover Data (for customers making on-time, regular payments), Mobile Hotspot, International Messaging, and Always-On Data (at 128 kbps).

The $50 … Read More

Giant Panasonic 4k Display Debuts At Kings’ NBA Opener

This 4k display probably won’t fit in your living room, or many homes for that matter, but is the perfect size above the court at the Sacramento Kings’ new Golden 1 Center. The giant, 24-foot tall video board displays 13,000 … Read More

Vine Shutting Down, No Longer Accepting Uploads & Discontinuing App

When Vine launched in 2013 it bet on a user base that would want to create, publish and share short form, 6-second videos and animations with other users. The platform was, although riddled with adult content for much of its … Read More

Samsung Recalls All Galaxy Note7 Devices Including Replacements

Samsung’s voluntary recall of Galaxy Note7 devices has been expanded to include replacement models sold before and after the original recall on September 15, 2016. [Update: The FAA has now banned all Galaxy Note7 devices on US flights.]

The recall … Read More

GoPro Reveals Hero 5 Black & Hero 5 Session Action Cams

GoPro has a new flagship camera and it’s the Hero 5 Black, replacing the Hero 4 that long-served as the company’s top-of-the-line model. The camera shoots up to 12-megapixel photos and can also capture in RAW mode with Wide Dynamic … Read More

Panasonic’s GH5 Camera Captures 4K 60p/50p Video & 6k Photos

Panasonic is developing a new DSLM (Digital Single Lens Mirrorless) camera that will capture 4k video and extract 18 megapixel (6k) still images. The Lumix GH5 is scheduled for release worldwide in early 2017, and according to the company is … Read More

Google Chromecast 4k Headed Our Way, Sources Say

According to sources a 4k Chromecast dongle will be coming our way, AndroidPolice reports.

Google has an announcement planned for October 4th (subject to change) during which a new Chromecast would be revealed that supports 4k Ultra HD video. The 4k Chromecast would be … Read More

Best Buy Launches 50th Anniversary Deals Through Saturday

Best Buy is currently having a 50-hour sale that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the founding of the company in 1966. The sale began late Wednesday evening and will continue through Saturday, August 20th at 11:59 p.m. Central Time.

Among … Read More

Comcast Launches 1Gbps Internet In Chicago Area

Comcast has begun a trial of its Gigabit internet service in the Chicago area, providing up to 1 Gigabit-per second internet download speed to customers.

The MSO is delivering the Gigabit service over their existing network infrastructure using DOCSIS 3.1 … Read More

Free Microsoft Windows 10 Upgrade Ends July 29th

Anyone who’s been putting off upgrading to Windows 10 for free, or just hasn’t heard about the free upgrade, has until July 29th to do it. To be precise, the upgrade will be available until Saturday, July 30 at 5:59 … Read More

Paramount Home Media Titles Will Feature DTS:X Audio

Paramount Home Media and DTS have announced a partnership that will bring DTS:X audio to home media releases. The first titles to feature the immersive sound format include Daddy’s Home, The Big Short, Zoolander No. 2 and Whiskey Tango Foxtrot.

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