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Google Launches Pre-Orders for Daydream View VR Headset, Price Set for $79[teaser]The first Daydream headset is now available for pre-order. [/teaser] Google has launched pre-orders for its first Daydream-ready headset and controller, the Daydream View, in the US, UK, and DE. The device has been designed with comfort in mind, offering a simple and intuitive virtual reality experience. Unlike most VR headsets, the Daydream View is made with flexible and soft breathable fabrics, allowing the device to be 30% lighter than similar products while providing added comfort. Likewise, the headset can also fit over glasses. To use the Daydream View, customers simply need to drop in a Daydream-ready smartphone (like the Google Pixel) and lock it into place. From there, the phone and headset connect wirelessly with an auto alignment system. In addition, the product includes a compact controller packed with sensors, letting customers interact with content through movements and gesture. And when not in use, the controller can slide right inside the headset for easy storage. When it comes to content, the Daydream VR platform will offer a large collection of virtual reality apps from over 50 partners, including support from Netflix, HBO, Hulu, Google Play Movies, Google Photos, Street View, and YouTube -- providing a growing collection of VR experiences, big-screen movies, and 360-degree videos. Likewise, Daydream will offer numerous virtual reality games like Wonderglade, Gunjack 2, LEGO® BrickHeadz, Mekorama, Need for Speed, EarthShape, Danger Goat, Home Run Derby and Hungry Shark World. Google's Daydream View is now available for pre-order through Verizon and the Google Store for $79. Shipments are expected to go out by November 16. Style options currently include Slate, but Snow and Crimson versions will be available in the US, UK, and Australia after launch. Source: Google (Twitter), GooglePosted Thu Oct 20, 2016 at 02:45 PM PDT by: -
Netflix Reveals Teaser for 'Barry,' Streaming Premiere Set for December 16[teaser]A pivotal year in the life of a young Barack Obama will be explored on Netflix in December.[/teaser] Netflix has released a teaser for its upcoming original film, 'Barry.' The movie will start streaming through Netflix on December 16. A young Barack Obama, known to his friends as 'Barry,' arrives in New York City in the fall of 1981 to begin his junior year at Columbia University. In a crime-ridden and racially charged environment, Barry finds himself pulled between various social spheres and struggles to maintain a series of increasingly strained relationships with his Kansas-born mother, his estranged Kenyan father, and his classmates. Barry is the story of a young man grappling with those same issues that his country, and arguably the world, are still coming to terms with 35 years later. Check out the teaser below! The movie stars Devon Terrell, Ashley Judd ('Divergent,' 'Double Jeopardy'), Jenna Elfman ('Friends With Benefits,' 'Big Stone Gap'), Anya Taylor-Joy ('The Witch'), Jason Mitchell ('Straight Outta Compton'), Ellar Coltrane ('Boyhood'), and Avi Nash ('Learning to Drive,' 'Silicon Valley'). 'Barry' is directed by Vikram Gandhi and written by Adam Mansbach. Gandhi also serves as a producer along with Dana O’Keefe, Teddy Schwarzman, and Ben Stillman. Daniel Steinman is on board as an executive producer as well. Other upcoming Netflix premieres include 'Black Mirror' on October 21, 'Into the Inferno' on October 28, 'The Crown' on November 4, 'Lovesick' on November 17, 'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life' on November 25, 'David Brent: Life on the Road' on February 10, and 'Iron Fist' on March 17. A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: NetflixPosted Thu Oct 20, 2016 at 12:45 PM PDT by: -
Sling TV Adds NHL Network to "Sports Extra" Streaming Package[teaser]Another sports channel has been added to the streaming TV platform. [/teaser] Sling TV has announced the addition of NHL Network to its Sports Extra package. This marks the first time that the channel has been made available by an over-the-top provider. "With hockey season already in full-swing, diehard fans are donning their jerseys and Sling TV makes it easy and affordable to watch NHL Network wherever they are, so they don't miss a single slap shot," said Roger Lynch, CEO of Sling TV. "As the premier streaming destination for sports, we continue to offer fans nationwide the games they can't live without, whether they love soccer, college football, pro football, MLB playoffs, the NCAA basketball tournament and now NHL hockey." NHL Network features live hockey games, special on-site coverage of NHL events, signature studio shows, interviews, highlights, expert analysis, behind-the-scenes features, player profiles, and international and amateur hockey competitions. With that said, as with standard NHL Network telecasts, games watched through Sling TV will still be subject to local blackouts depending on a user’s location. NHL Network is now part of the Sling TV Sports Extra option, which is available for $5 per month with a Sling Orange subscription, or $10 per month with a Sling Blue subscription. The base Sling TV Orange plan costs $20 per month and features more than 25 channels, including Disney/ESPN stations. Meanwhile, the base Sling TV Blue plan costs $25 per month and features more than 40 channels, including FOX and NBC stations. Finally, customers can also opt to combine both plans for $40 per month. In addition to the launch of NHL Network, Sling TV also recently announced plans to offer NFL Network and NFL Redzone. Source: Sling TV via Business WirePosted Thu Oct 20, 2016 at 11:15 AM PDT by: -
Netflix Sets February 10 Premiere for 'David Brent: Life on the Road' Starring Ricky Gervais[teaser]The feature film spin-off of 'The Office' will hit Netflix in February. [/teaser] Netflix has announced a premiere date for Ricky Gervais's 'David Brent: Life on the Road.' The movie will start streaming through Netflix worldwide (excluding the U.K., Ireland, Australia and New Zealand) on February 10, 2017. "We are thrilled to welcome the iconic character of David Brent back to Netflix, as we were the home to the first digital deal for The Office, starring Ricky Gervais. Our existing collaborations across series, for Derek, and in film, with Special Correspondents have been fruitful, and it’s only fitting for us to have Ricky’s upcoming feature film available to as many of our viewers as possible," said Ted Sarandos, Netflix chief content officer. The feature length film sees a documentary crew catching up with David Brent twelve years on from the BBC2 documentary The Office. When audiences were first introduced to Brent, the self-proclaimed "Friend first, boss second. Probably an entertainer third" dreamed of becoming a rock superstar. Twelve years on, Brent is now a traveling salesman chasing the dream with his band, 'Foregone Conclusion'. Assembling a group of session musicians who are just in it for the money, and a talented rapper Dom (Ben Bailey Smith) in an attempt to gain street cred, Brent cashes in his pension and takes unpaid leave in pursuit of his dream and one last shot at fame and fortune. Gervais is uproarious reprising his role as the unwittingly offensive, but often endearing character. Check out the trailer below! 'David Brent: Life on the Road' is written and directed by star Ricky Gervais. The film features original music and lyrics by Gervais, and musical arrangement by Andy Burrows of Razorlight and We Are Scientists. Other upcoming Netflix premieres include 'Black Mirror' on October 21, 'Into the Inferno' on October 28, 'The Crown' on November 4, 'Lovesick' on November 17, 'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life' on November 25, and 'Iron Fist' on March 17. A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: NetflixPosted Thu Oct 20, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Amazon Offers First Episode of 'Goliath' for Free on YouTube & Facebook[teaser]The first episode of David E. Kelley's latest series is now available on YouTube & Facebook. [/teaser] Amazon is now streaming the premiere episode of its newest original show, 'Goliath,' for free on YouTube and Facebook. The series is created by David E. Kelley ('The Practice,' 'Ally McBeal,' 'Boston Legal') and stars Billy Bob Thornton. Once a powerful lawyer, Billy McBride (Billy Bob Thornton) is now burned out and washed up, spending more time in a bar than a courtroom. When he reluctantly agrees to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit against the biggest client of Cooperman & McBride, the massive law firm he helped create, Billy and his ragtag team uncover a vast and deadly conspiracy, pitting them all in a life or death trial against the ultimate Goliath. Check out the debut episode below! The cast also includes Tania Raymonde, William Hurt, Maria Bello, Olivia Thirlby, and Sarah Wynter. The remaining 7 episodes of 'Goliath' season one are now available exclusively through Amazon Prime Video. Other upcoming Amazon premieres include 'The Man in the High Castle' season two on December 16. In addition, Amazon also recently renewed 'Bosch' for a fourth season, greenlit full season orders for its 2016 Comedy Pilot Lineup, announced a new series titled 'Britannia' for 2017, started development on 'Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan,' ordered a 13 episode documentary series called 'American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story,' announced an additional docuseries titled 'Novak' about tennis player Novak Djokovic, revealed plans to develop a series inspired by 'The Departed,' and renewed 'Catastrophe' for a third and fourth season scheduled for 2017 and 2018 respectively. A current Amazon Prime subscription costs $99 per year or $11 per month. Likewise, Prime Instant Video is available as a standalone service for $8 per month. Source: YouTube, FacebookPosted Wed Oct 19, 2016 at 04:15 PM PDT by: -
LeEco Announces 4K Ultra HD TV Lineup for US Market, Prices Start at $649[teaser]The global tech company is bringing its TVs to the US. [/teaser] LeEco has revealed its first lineup of Ultra HD TVs for the US market. The new ecotv collection includes the flagship uMax85 85-inch Ultra HD TV and the Super4 X Series 43-inch, 55-inch, and 65-inch Ultra HD TVs. The displays are part of the company's larger ecosystem of smart devices and streaming content. "We have created a new business model that will lead the next era of technology – the ecosystem era. We are disrupting several categories and changing the paradigm by breaking down barriers and boundaries between industries and screens to create a better experience and more value for both individuals and industries," said YT Jia, Founder, Chairman and CEO of LeEco. "I know the road ahead is long and arduous but life is about constantly exploring the unknown, and I believe that if you dare to dream what 99% believe is impossible you’ve earned the right at that 1% chance to be successful." The premium uMax85 is an 85-inch Ultra HD TV with a slim industrial design and a full array LED panel with 448 active local dimming zones. In addition, the display supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision, along with Fluid Motion 1920 Display Technology and Harmon Kardon speakers. Under the hood, the smart TV is powered by a quad-core ARM Cortex CPU and quad-core ARM Mali-T820 GPU, 4GB of DDR3 RAM, and 64GB of internal SSD (Solid State Drive) storage. Meanwhile, the Super4 X Series displays use ultra-slim frames and ultra-narrow bezels. The Ultra HD TVs feature LCD LED panels with HDR support. Under the hood, the displays are each powered by a quad-core ARM Cortex CPU, a quad-core ARM Mali-T820 GPU, and 3GB DDR3 RAM. The 43-inch model includes 16GB of internal SSD storage, while the 55-inch and 65-inch models include 32GB. In addition, the 55-inch and 65-inch models also feature Harmon Kardon speakers. Finally, all four displays incorporate "eui," LeEco's fully native Android TV interface. The uMax85 85-inch Ultra HD TV ($4,999) and the Super4 X Series 43-inch ($649), 55-inch ($899), and 65-inch (1,399) Ultra HD TVs will be available through www.lemall.com starting November 2. In addition to their own display models, LeEco also recently acquired VIZIO. Source: LeEcoPosted Wed Oct 19, 2016 at 01:15 PM PDT by: -
Netflix Preps Two New Comedy Specials from Chris Rock[teaser]The celebrated comedian is heading to Netflix. [/teaser] Netflix has announced plans to debut two new original comedy specials from Chris Rock. The shows will mark Rock's return to stand-up after an eight-year absence. "Chris Rock is a beloved actor and director, and his remarkable stand-up makes him comic royalty. There is no one like him, and Netflix offers the global platform and creative freedom that will serve as a perfect home for someone with his incredible talent," said Ted Sarandos, Netflix Chief Content Officer. The first stand-up special is scheduled to tape in 2017 following a new world tour. Beyond the new shows, Chris Rock recently directed the HBO comedy special 'Amy Schumer: Live at the Apollo,' guest-starred on 'Empire,' and made an appearance in the Netflix holiday special 'A Very Murray Christmas.' Likewise, Rock also wrote, directed, and starred in the critically acclaimed film, 'Top Five,' in 2014. "Increasingly, Netflix is becoming the preeminent destination for stand-up comedy, partnering with top-tier talent across a wide variety of styles and humor, enabling them to bring their fresh, distinctive and hilarious voices to our members in 190 countries around the world. Our members discover every day that we truly offer something for every comedy fan, and the comedians we partner with understand the power of having a direct line to our ever-growing global audience. Coming on the heels of our first Emmy win in the category (Patton Oswalt: Talking for Clapping), now is the perfect time to take things to the next level with Chris Rock," said Lisa Nishimura, VP of Original Documentary and Comedy. Other upcoming Netflix premieres include 'Black Mirror' on October 21, 'Into the Inferno' on October 28, 'The Crown' on November 4, 'Lovesick' on November 17, 'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life' on November 25, and 'Iron Fist' on March 17. A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: NetflixPosted Wed Oct 19, 2016 at 12:30 PM PDT by: -
Amazon Reveals Official Trailer for 'The Man in the High Castle' Season Two[teaser]A full trailer for the show's upcoming second season has been released. [/teaser] Amazon has debuted an official trailer for the second season of its original series, 'The Man in the High Castle.' The new season is set to premiere on December 16 exclusively for Amazon Prime Instant Video members. Based on Philip K. Dick's award winning novel, and executive produced by Ridley Scott (Blade Runner), and Frank Spotnitz (The X-Files), 'The Man in the High Castle' explores what it would be like if the Allied Powers had lost WWII, and Japan and Germany ruled the United States. Starring Rufus Sewell (John Adams), Luke Kleintank (Pretty Little Liars), and Alexa Davalos (Mob City). The show has been nominated for four Emmy awards, including Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary or Fantasy Program (One Hour or More), Outstanding Cinematography for a Single Camera Series, and Outstanding Special Visual Effects. Check out the official season two trailer below! All ten episodes of 'The Man in the High Castle' season one are now available to stream exclusively though Amazon Prime Instant Video. In addition to 'The Man in the High Castle' season two, Amazon also recently renewed 'Bosch' for a fourth season, greenlit full season orders for its 2016 Comedy Pilot Lineup, announced a new series titled 'Britannia' for 2017, started development on 'Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan,' ordered a 13 episode documentary series called 'American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story,' announced an additional docuseries titled 'Novak' about tennis player Novak Djokovic, revealed plans to develop a series inspired by 'The Departed,' and renewed 'Catastrophe' for a third and fourth season scheduled for 2017 and 2018 respectively. A current Amazon Prime subscription costs $99 per year or $11 per month. Likewise, Prime Instant Video is available as a standalone service for $8 per month. Source: Amazon (YouTube)Posted Wed Oct 19, 2016 at 08:15 AM PDT by: -
VUDU Introduces "Movies On Us" Free Streaming Collection with Limited Commercials[teaser]The streaming platform now offers a growing collection of free titles. [/teaser] VUDU has announced the launch of its "Movies On Us" selection of free, ad-supported digital movies and TV shows. The current library includes content from Paramount, WB, Lionsgate, MGM, Anchor Bay and others. VUDU Movies On Us offers thousands of streaming movies and TV shows for free with limited commercials. Films available to stream now include 'True Grit,' 'A Walk to Remember,' 'Abduction,' 'Escape from Planet Earth,' 'School of Rock,' 'Winter's Bone,' 'Margin Call,' and more, along with several documentaries and anime titles. Free content is available to stream in up to 1080p with Dolby Digital sound when available. The Movies On Us selection is supported across many media devices, including Android and iOS products, Internet-enabled TV and Blu-ray players, PlayStation, and streaming players like Roku. To access the VUDU Movies On Us library users need to: - Sign in/Sign up at Vudu on your desktop, mobile or living room device- Click on the "New" tab on your desktop, or "Spotlight" tab on your living room or mobile device- Then click on "Movies On Us" to access thousands of free movies with limited ads In addition to its new free selection of Movies On Us titles, VUDU also recently announced the addition of 'Star Trek Beyond' to its library of 4K Ultra HD premium titles with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. The film is now available for sale and download directly from vudu.com or from the app on mobile devices, set-top boxes, and nearly all Smart TV's. Other VUDU Dolby Vision titles include 'Mad Max: Fury Road,' 'The Man from U.N.C.L.E.,' 'The Gallows,' 'Entourage,' 'San Andreas,' 'American Sniper,' 'Man of Steel,' 'Jupiter Ascending,' 'Pan,' 'We Are Your Friends,' 'Pacific Rim,' 'Edge of Tomorrow,' 'Into the Storm,' 'The Legend of Tarzan,' 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,' 'Warcraft,' 'Lucy,' 'Oblivion,' and more. Source: VUDUPosted Tue Oct 18, 2016 at 11:45 AM PDT by: -
Klipsch Unveils Limited Edition Cornwall and La Scala 70th Anniversary Heritage Series Speakers[teaser]Two more limited edition Heritage Series speakers have been detailed. [/teaser] To celebrate its 70th anniversary, Klipsch is releasing two more limited edition speaker models. The new collection includes the Cornwall and La Scala speakers. Both models feature an exotic Australian Walnut wood veneer, a unique silver luster grille cloth, special edition logos, and a signature 70th Anniversary plaque identifying their numbered sequence in the series. The Cornwall speaker was first introduced in 1959 and was the first Klipsch loudspeaker designed to work from a corner or against a wall -- hence its name. The Cornwall III uses a three-way design with horn-loaded compression drivers for the midrange and treble, and a direct-radiating 15-inch woofer for the low frequencies. Meanwhile, the La Scala speaker was first introduced in 1963 when it was designed for Arkansas gubernatorial candidate Winthrop Rockefeller to use as a public address speaker. The fully horn-loaded, three-way speaker can generate 105 decibels of sound pressure on a single watt. The 70th Anniversary Cornwall ($6,000 per pair) and La Scala ($14,000 per pair) speakers will be available at authorized retailers and at Klipsch.com in October 2016. The limited edition 70th anniversary run will include 70 handcrafted pairs of each model. In addition to the newly announced Cornwall and La Scala speakers, the company also previously released limited edition 70th Anniversary Heritage Series versions of its Klipschorn ($16,000 per pair) and Heresy ($3,200 per pair) speakers. Both models feature design enhancements, exotic wood veneer finishes, special edition logos, and unique grille cloths. The Klipschorn speaker was first developed in 1946 and is the only speaker model in the world to remain in continuous production for over 70 years. The current model features a newly enhanced rear low frequency horn that is now fully enclosed. Meanwhile, the Heresy speaker was originally released in 1957, and was designed to serve as a compact center channel speaker to be used with the Klipschorn in three speaker stereo setups. For its current third generation model, the Heresy was upgraded with a more powerful woofer, bi-wire network, and midrange and tweeter compression drivers with a titanium diaphragm. Source: KlipschPosted Tue Oct 18, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by:
