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Amazon Expands Lineup of Unlocked Prime Exclusive Phones with New Alcatel A30 and Moto G5 Plus[teaser]Two smartphones have been added to the discounted Prime Exclusive collection.[/teaser] Amazon has announced the launch of two more smartphones in its lineup of Unlocked Prime Exclusive handsets. The Alcatel A30 is now available for pre-order for $59.99 for Prime members ($40 off the full retail price), and the Motorola Moto G5 Plus is up for pre-order starting at $184.99 for Prime members ($45 off the full retail price). "Prime Exclusive Phones consistently rank in our best-sellers list, and are some of the most highly rated unlocked phones available on Amazon—the program has exceeded expectations," said Laura Orvidas, Vice President, Consumer Electronics, Amazon.com. "Our goal is to give Prime members a wide variety of offers on unlocked phones at affordable prices, so we are thrilled to welcome a new manufacturer, Alcatel, to the program. As we continue to expand Prime Exclusive Phones with the launch of the Alcatel A30 and the Moto G5 Plus, Prime members now have more options to choose from, with a range of prices starting at $49.99." The Alcatel A30 features a 5-inch HD 720p display running Android 7.0. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by a 1.1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 quad-core processor, 16 GB Internal memory, and 2 GB RAM. An 8MP rear camera is included as well along with a 5MP front camera. Meanwhile, the Moto G5 Plus features a 5.2-inch Full HD 1080p display running Android 7.0. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by a 2.0 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 octa-core processor, along with either 2 GB of RAM with 32 GB of internal storage, or 4 GB of RAM with 64 GB of internal storage. A 12MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera are integrated as well. As part of the Unlocked Prime Exclusive lineup, both phones are available with discounted pricing, supported by personalized offers and ads, including deals and product recommendations, displayed on the phones' lock screens. Both models are also available to all Amazon customers without offers and ads for their full retail price. Source: AmazonPosted Fri Mar 24, 2017 at 03:15 PM PDT by: -
Hulu Debuts Full Trailer for 'The Handmaid's Tale,' Streaming Premiere Set for April 26[teaser]A new trailer for the upcoming streaming series has been released.[/teaser] Following several teasers, Hulu has revealed a full trailer for The Handmaid's Tale. The streaming show is based on the novel of the same name by Margaret Atwood and is being produced by MGM Television. The Handmaid's Tale is the story of life in the dystopia of Gilead, a totalitarian society in what was formerly part of the United States. Facing environmental disasters and a plunging birthrate, Gilead is ruled by a twisted religious fundamentalism that treats women as property of the state. As one of the few remaining fertile women, Offred (Elisabeth Moss) is a Handmaid in the Commander's household, one of the caste of women forced into sexual servitude as a last desperate attempt to repopulate a devastated world. In this terrifying society where one wrong word could end her life, Offred navigates between Commanders, their cruel Wives, domestic Marthas, and her fellow Handmaids – where anyone could be a spy for Gilead -- all with one goal: to survive and find the daughter that was taken from her. Check out the official trailer below! In addition to Moss, the cast also includes Joseph Fiennes, Yvonne Strahovski, Samira Wiley, and Alexis Bledel. The drama series is created, executive produced, and written by Bruce Miller (The 100). Daniel Wilson, Fran Sears, and Warren Littlefield (Fargo) also serve as executive producers. The 10-episode first season is set to premiere through Hulu on April 26. Other upcoming Hulu series include Marvel's Runaways, a reimagining of Foxy Brown starring Meagan Good, Castle Rock from J.J. Abrams & Stephen King, and Future Man from executive producers Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Matt Tolmach, and James Weaver. A current Hulu subscription starts at $8 per month with commercials. In addition, ad-free playback is available for $12 per month. Source: Hulu (YouTube)Posted Fri Mar 24, 2017 at 09:25 AM PDT by: -
VUDU Adds Mobile Disc-to-Digital Feature for DVDs & Blu-rays[teaser]Users can now convert their discs into digital copies by scanning them with their mobile devices.[/teaser] VUDU has announced the launch of its new Mobile Disc-to-Digital feature. With Disc-to-Digital, customers can now turn their DVDs and Blu-rays into digital versions by simply scanning them through the VUDU mobile app. "The average movie collector owns nearly 100 DVDs and Blu-rays. We know these customers have invested a lot into building their physical movie collections," said Jeremy Verba, general manager, Vudu. "As more and more customers create digital libraries, we are constantly looking for ways to help them unlock additional value from the movies they already own." Mobile Disc-to-Digital is compatible with iPhones and Android products and includes support for around 8,000 titles from Lionsgate, Paramount Home Media Distribution, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. Customers can convert a DVD to SD or a Blu-ray to HDX for $2. Likewise, users can also convert a DVD to HDX for $5. Here's a rundown of the how the simple process works: - Scan: Navigate to Disc-to-Digital in the Vudu app and scan the barcode on the physical disc case.- Convert: Choose SD or HDX. Submit one title or scan all of your movies before submitting.- Watch: Watch your movies on any Vudu-enabled device. In order to use Mobile Disc-to-Digital, customers will need a free UltraViolet account. And as a special promotion, all Vudu users can receive one complimentary first-time mobile conversion. "Like Walmart, at Vudu we're always striving to save our customers time and money," added Verba. "Our Mobile Disc-to-Digital service is a key part of Vudu's broader effort to make digital entertainment access simple and convenient." Source: VUDUPosted Thu Mar 23, 2017 at 01:30 PM PDT by: -
Comcast Announces Fifth Annual Watchathon Week With Unlimited Access to Netflix & More Than 50 Networks[teaser]The upcoming binge-watching event will provide Xfinity TV customers with unlimited access to thousands of shows and movies.[/teaser] Comcast has announced its fifth annual Xfinity Watchathon Week. The promotional marathon will run from April 3 - 9, giving Xfinity users an all access pass to content from Netflix and over 50 broadcast, cable, and premium networks -- regardless of their specific subscription tier. "We know consumers love to binge watch new shows and old favorites, and this is the biggest binge-watching event of the year with so many networks involved," said Bill Holmes, global head of business development, Netflix. "Whether customers are eager to start Stranger Things or catch up on Orange is the New Black, Watchathon Week is a great time for Xfinity customers to see for themselves what the buzz is all about." Your browser does not support iframes. In addition to unlimited, seamless access to Netflix content for all X1 users, the Watchathon Week will also include access to shows and movies from A&E, ABC, AMC, Animal Planet, BBCA, BET, Bravo, Cartoon Network, CBS Broadcast, CMT, CNBC, CNN, Comedy Central, Crackle, The CW, Discovery, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, E!, ESPN, Food Network, FOX, FreeForm, FX, FXX, FYI, GSN, HGTV, HISTORY, ID, IFC, Lifetime, Logo, MLB Network, MTV, National Geographic, NBC, OWN, Oxygen, PBS, Science, Showtime, Spike, Sprout, STARZ, STARZ ENCORE, Syfy, TBS, TLC, TNT, Tru TV, TV Land, USA, VH1, Viceland, We TV, and WGNA. "With more than 50 participating networks and the addition of Netflix, we are thrilled to bring Xfinity TV customers the biggest and best binge watching event for the fifth year in a row," said Andy Hunter, Vice President, Programming, Comcast Cable. "The focus of Xfinity Watchathon Week is to provide complete, unlimited access to the best programming and give our customers the ability to sample, binge and explore everything our content partners have to offer." Source: ComcastPosted Thu Mar 23, 2017 at 08:30 AM PDT by: -
Denon Details New Sleek Wireless HEOS AVR, Price Set for $999[teaser]The new receiver offers a stylish design and wireless surround sound capabilities.[/teaser] Denon has announced the latest addition to its HEOS line of multi-room entertainment devices. The HEOS AVR offers 5.1 channel support, wireless connectivity, and a slimline design. The HEOS AVR features a sleek form factor along with 5.1-channel surround sound playback and HEOS wireless multi-room music streaming. Likewise, the device uses powerful built-in Class D amplification and can even be used with wireless HEOS speakers for the surround channels, allowing customers to use a mix of both wired and wireless speakers. In addition, the receiver includes four HDMI 2.0a/HDCP 2.2 inputs for 4K Ultra HD video passthrough. Here's a full rundown of key specs and features per the press release: - Combines up to 5.1ch top-class surround sound with the ease-of-use of a soundbar- Wireless surround channels using a pair of any HEOS speakers- Unique industrial design with dark silver chassis and HEOS family style- 5x 50W powerful class D amplification capable to drive your favorite speakers- Latest HDMI and 4K UltraHD compatibility with 4 HDMI inputs- HEOS music streaming and multi-room technology built-in- Intuitive app-based set-up and operation; additional compact remote control- Supports all major streaming formats, including high resolution audio: DSD (2.4, 5.6 Mhz), FLAC, WAV, ALAC (192 / 24), MP3, WMA, AAC File Playback (USB / Network)- Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio- Control basic functions of the HEOS AVR with a remote- Bluetooth streaming The HEOS AVR is expected to start shipping in April for a suggested retail price of $999. In addition, the company also recently announced its new S-Series line of Network AV receivers as well -- including the upcoming AVR-S530BT ($279), AVR-S730H ($479), and AVR-S930H ($579). Source: DenonPosted Thu Mar 23, 2017 at 07:30 AM PDT by: -
Hulu Renews 'Shut Eye' for Second Season[teaser]The streaming series starring Jeffrey Donovan will return for a second season.[/teaser] Hulu has greenlit a second season of its original show, Shut Eye. The new season will see John Shiban (Hell on Wheels) take over showrunning duties from David Hudgins, who served as the showrunner during the first season. Shut Eye takes a darkly comedic look at the world of Los Angeles storefront psychics and the organized crime syndicate that runs them. Former magician Charlie Haverford (Jeffrey Donovan) oversees a number of fortune telling parlors on behalf of his violent and domineering Romani kingpin boss, until a blow to the head jars him into a new mindset, making him question everything he has ever believed. The show's first season premiered through Hulu on December 7, and all ten season one episodes are now available to stream. A release date for the second season has not been announced yet. Other upcoming Hulu series include The Handmaid's Tale on April 26, Marvel's Runaways, a reimagining of Foxy Brown starring Meagan Good, Castle Rock from J.J. Abrams & Stephen King, and Future Man from executive producers Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Matt Tolmach, and James Weaver. A current Hulu subscription starts at $8 per month with commercials. In addition, ad-free playback is available for $12 per month. Likewise, Hulu is also preparing to launch a live streaming service with content from networks like CBS, CBS Sports Network, POP, TNT, TBS, CNN, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, truTV, Boomerang, Turner Classic Movies, FOX, ABC, Fox Sports 1, Fox Sports 2, BTN, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPN-SEC, ESPN 3, Fox Regional Sports Networks across dozens of key national markets, Disney Channel, Disney XD, Disney Junior, Fox News, Fox Business, Freeform, FX, FXX, FXM, National Geographic, Nat Geo Wild, A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime, LMN, FYI, and VICELAND. Source: DeadlinePosted Thu Mar 23, 2017 at 06:30 AM PDT by:
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Netflix Unveils Trailer for New 'Mystery Science Theater 3000,' Streaming Premiere Set for April 14[teaser]The cult favorite show is returning for new episodes in April.[/teaser] Netflix has released a trailer for its upcoming reboot of Mystery Science Theater 3000. The show will debut exclusively through the streaming platform on April 14 Mystery Science Theater 3000's national broadcast life began in 1989. Set on the Satellite of Love where a human host is trapped by mad scientists with his two robot sidekicks and forced to watch an endless run of B movies. The format proved to be popular, and during its eleven years and 198 episodes on the Comedy Channel and Sci-Fi Channel, it attained a loyal fan base and critical acclaim, including a Peabody Award and two Emmys® nominations. Check out the trailer below! The Netflix reboot was initiated by a successful, record breaking crowdfunding campaign by creator Joel Hodgson and Shout! Factory through Kickstarter. Original creator Joel Hodgson will be joined by comedian Jonah Ray ("Jonah Heston") as the new host and Felicia Day (Geek & Sundry) as "Kinga Forrester." Elliott Kalan (The Daily Show) will serve as the head writer for the reboot, with Joel McHale and Dan Harmon also listed as additional writers. Mary Jo Pehl ("Pearl Forrester"), Bill Corbett ("Crow T. Robot") and Kevin Murphy ("Tom Servo") from the original cast will reprise their roles in the new show as well. The series is executive produced by Joel Hodgson, Richard Foos, Bob Emmer, Garson Foos, Jonathan Stern, Harold Buchholz and Elliott Kalan, along with Satellite of Love, LLC, Alternaversal Productions and Abominable Pictures. Other upcoming Netflix premieres include Grace and Frankie season three on March 24, The Discovery on March 31, 13 Reasons Why on March 31, Sandy Wexler on April 14, Girlboss on April 21, Bill Nye Saves the World on April 21, Dear White People on April 28, Casting JonBenet on April 28, Master of None season two on May 12, Anne on May 12, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt season three on May 19, War Machine on May 26, House of Cards season five on May 30, Orange is the New Black season five on June 9, GLOW on June 23, Naked on August 11, Death Note on August 25, and Stranger Things season two on October 31. A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: Netflix (YouTube)Posted Wed Mar 22, 2017 at 04:15 PM PDT by: -
BenQ Releases GL2706PQ and GC2870H Monitors, Prices Start at $189[teaser]Both displays feature BenQ's Eye-Care technology.[/teaser] BenQ has announced the launch of its latest display models. The GL2706PQ and GC2870H monitors are both available now. "With the right monitor, users can really amp up their experience, no matter if it's better productivity at work, or clearer cinematic details for digital entertainment at home," said J.Y. Hu, vice president, business line management at BenQ America Corp. "Our latest monitors strengthen our broad portfolio, allowing users to select the features and requirements they need for their application, all without sacrificing quality or value." The GL2706PQ features a 27-inch TN panel with a QHD resolution of 2560x1440, a 16:9 aspect ratio, and an LED backlight. In addition, the monitor offers 1000:1 native contrast ratio, a 1ms (GtG) response time, and integrated speakers. Meanwhile, the GC2870H features a 28-inch VA panel with a FHD resolution of 1920x1080, a 16:9 aspect ratio, and an LED backlight. In addition, the display offers a 3000:1 native contrast ratio, a 5ms (GtG) response time, 85% NTSC color gamut coverage, and 178°/178° wide-viewing angles. Likewise, both models include BenQ's Eye-Care technology with ZeroFlicker and Low Blue Light. The GL2706PQ is now shipping for a suggested retail price of $299, and the GC2870H is now shipping for a suggested retail price of $189. In addition to the company's new Eye-Care displays, BenQ also recently released its PV270 monitor geared toward photographers looking for a display with reliable color performance to edit stills and video. The display features a 27-inch LED IPS LCD panel with a QHD resolution of 2560 x 1440, a 16:9 aspect ratio, and a 1000:1 native contrast ratio. Likewise, the monitor offers robust color space coverage with support for 99% of the Adobe RGB color gamut, 100% of the Rec. 709 color gamut, and 96% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. Source: BenQ via TWICEPosted Wed Mar 22, 2017 at 04:00 PM PDT by: -
Sony Adds MLB Network to PlayStation Vue Channel Lineup[teaser]The baseball focused station is now available through PlayStation Vue.[/teaser] Sony has announced the addition of MLB Network to its PlayStation Vue channel lineup. With MLB Network, subscribers can now watch MLB Tonight, live regular season and Postseason game telecasts, original programming, and highlights, along with insights and analysis from various industry experts. The PlayStation Vue service provides live and on demand content from a growing collection of channels. The platform enables viewers to easily search through available programming with an intuitive interface and convenient personal recommendations. In addition, if customers tag a favorite series they will be given cloud access to episodes of that show for 28 days with no storage restrictions. Likewise, PlayStation Vue offers up to five simultaneous streams across different devices, including up to three mobile devices outside of the home. MLB Network is now available starting with the platform's Core package. Here's a rundown of current plans: - Access: 45+ channels, including live cable TV, movies, and sports channels for $29.99 per month ($39.99 in cities with major live local broadcast stations*). - Core: 60+ channels, including all the channels from Access with the addition of live national and regional sports networks for $34.99 per month ($44.99 in cities with major live local broadcast stations*). - Elite: 90 channels, featuring all the channels from Core with the addition of top movie and entertainment channels for $44.99 per month ($54.99 in cities with major live local broadcast stations*). - Ultra: HBO and SHOWTIME, plus all 90 channels from Elite for $64.99 per month ($74.99 per month in cities with major live local broadcast stations*). Beyond the addition of MLB Network, Sony also recently announced a new multi-view option for PlayStation Vue users with a PS4. With multi-view, customers can watch up to three live channels all on one screen. Source: EngadgetPosted Wed Mar 22, 2017 at 01:20 PM PDT by: -
Netflix Reveals Teaser Trailer for 'Death Note,' Streaming Premiere Set for August 25[teaser]The live action adaptation of the popular manga series will hit Netflix in August.[/teaser] Netflix has released the first teaser trailer for its latest original film Death Note. The movie comes from director Adam Wingard and producers Roy Lee, Dan Lin, Jason Hoffs, and Masi Oka. What if you had the power to decide who lives and who dies? We suggest you obey the rules. Based on the famous Japanese manga written by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, Death Note follows a high school student who comes across a supernatural notebook, realizing it holds within it a great power; if the owner inscribes someone's name into it while picturing their face, he or she will die. Intoxicated with his new godlike abilities, the young man begins to kill those he deems unworthy of life. The Netflix original film is directed by Adam Wingard (Blair Witch) and stars Nat Wolff (Paper Towns), Margaret Qualley (The Leftovers), Lakeith Stanfield (Get Out), Paul Nakauchi (Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End), Shea Whigham (American Hustle) and Willem Dafoe (Spider-Man). Check out the teaser trailer below! Death Note will premiere exclusively through Netflix on August 25. Other upcoming Netflix premieres include Grace and Frankie season three on March 24, The Discovery on March 31, 13 Reasons Why on March 31, Mystery Science Theater 3000 on April 14, Sandy Wexler on April 14, Girlboss on April 21, Bill Nye Saves the World on April 21, Dear White People on April 28, Casting JonBenet on April 28, Master of None season two on May 12, Anne on May 12, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt season three on May 19, War Machine on May 26, House of Cards season five on May 30, Orange is the New Black season five on June 9, GLOW on June 23, Naked on August 11, and Stranger Things season two on October 31. A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: Netflix (YouTube)Posted Wed Mar 22, 2017 at 09:45 AM PDT by:
