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Twitter Launches Live Streaming App for Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Xbox One[teaser]The platform's streaming content is now available through several media devices. [/teaser] Twitter has announced the release of its new streaming app for Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Xbox One. The apps offer access to live video content, tweets, and more. "These devices will bring Twitter's live streaming video experience to life on the TV screen," said Anthony Noto, chief financial officer at Twitter. "Twitter has always been a great complement to TV, and now fans can enjoy even more premium video with live Tweets — and the best content on Twitter — right from their TVs. We're excited to introduce this new experience to people, without requiring a paywall or having to log in to Twitter." The new Twitter apps features all of the platform's live streaming content, including 10 NFL Thursday Night Football games, as well as content from MLB Advanced Media, NBA, Pac 12 Networks, Campus Insiders, Cheddar and Bloomberg News. Likewise, users also get access to additional Twitter content like top Tweets, global Vines, and Periscopes. And as an added bonus, the Apple TV app includes an exclusive side-by-side video feature, allowing viewers to enjoy live premium video and check out Tweeted video clips at the same time. Twitter's new app for the Apple TV (4th generation) is now available globally through the App Store. Likewise, the Twitter app for Xbox One is now rolling out to customers in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Finally, the app is also now available for the Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick in the United States and the United Kingdom. The app is free on all platforms and users do not need a Twitter account or a cable or satellite subscription to watch HD streams. Source: Twitter via PR NewswirePosted Fri Sep 16, 2016 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
Sony Unveils VPL-VW675ES Native 4K Home Theater Projector with HDR[teaser]The company's latest 4K HDR projector has been detailed. [/teaser] Sony has announced its newest home theater projector. The VPL-VW675ES is a native 4K projector with high dynamic range support. "Sony is the leader in full native 4K resolution projectors for the home theater market," said André Floyd, Product Manager for projectors at Sony Electronics Inc. "The successor to the award-winning VPL-VW665ES introduced just last year at CEDIA, , the VPL-VW675ES demonstrates our continuing commitment to provide cutting-edge home cinema technology to our customers and the custom install channel." The projector uses native 4K SXRD panels and Sony's proprietary TRILUMINOS engine for color accuracy. Likewise, the device is capable of 1,800 lumens brightness and a dynamic contrast ratio of 350,000:1. In addition, the projector supports HDR10 content from streaming services and Ultra HD Blu-ray players, along with upcoming support (via firmware update) for the new Hybrid Log-Gamma (HyLG) format for HDR broadcasting services and user generated content. A built-in RF 3D transmitter, professional calibration features, and HDCP 2.2 compliant HDMI connections are included as well. Finally, the projector uses a compact size powered 2.06 zoom and wide-angle lens for flexible and easy installation. Sony's VPL-VW675ES 4K HDR home theater projector will be available in November for an MSRP of $15,000. The projector is currently on display at CEDIA 2016 in Dallas, Texas. The VPL-VW675ES will serve as the successor to the previously released VPL-VW665ES. The VPL-VW665ES is a native 4K projector with Sony’s proprietary TRILUMINOS engine, Motionflow picture technology, and a built-in RF 3D transmitter. HDMI connectivity with HDCP 2.2 compliancy and a long-lasting lamp for up to 6,000 hours of performance are featured as well. In addition, the VPL-VW665ES offers HDR (high dynamic range) support and features a 300,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. Source: SonyPosted Fri Sep 16, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
TiVo Details Next Generation User Interface with Expanded Content Discovery[teaser]A new UX design has been announced. [/teaser] TiVo has revealed plans to introduce a next generation user interface. The updated UX has been designed with modern TVs and mobile screens in mind. "Content is paramount to today's TV viewer, but finding what you want to watch has become increasingly difficult with the growing number of video providers. This was the impetus for the design of the new TiVo UX," said Margret Schmidt, Chief Design Officer at TiVo. "We are transforming TV viewing into an easy, personalized experience. The new UX brings the content the viewer wants right up front faster through expanded discovery and predictions from their own cable subscription and the best online video sources. In short, we designed this UX so the viewer spends less time searching channel guides and opening apps and more time enjoying their favorite shows." The new TiVo UX will allow users to easily find content from a variety of sources with personalized recommendations and customizable shortcuts -- all through a visually appealing interface. Here's a rundown of key features for the new UX per the press release: - Visually rich, appealing interface: With a superior new and modern visual display, the new UX puts content front and center, so that users can easily identify what they want to watch. - Predictions: Beyond traditional recommendations, TiVo’s innovative new Prediction technology takes a user’s actual viewing habits and predicts the shows they most likely want to watch at that moment. - Fast access to content: The new experience makes accessing content faster than ever. From Predictions to Recent Activity to What to Watch, TiVo minimizes clicks to content. - Content from multiple sources: TiVo’s UX was designed to accommodate multiple content sources, delivering users abundant entertainment choices from linear, on demand, and streaming apps. - Personalization features: The entire experience is personalized, from recommendations to predictions, TiVo uses past viewing behavior to direct the user to the content they are most likely to enjoy. - Customizable shortcuts: Users now have more control over their viewing experience with customizable shortcuts on the Home screen and the ability to favorite the apps they most frequently visit, giving them quick access to their content across platforms and providers. An exact release date for the new interface has not been announced yet. Source: TiVoPosted Fri Sep 16, 2016 at 09:30 AM PDT by: -
Amazon Announces November 18 Premiere Date for 'The Grand Tour'[teaser]Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond & James May are heading to Amazon in November. [/teaser] Amazon has revealed a premiere date for its new original series, 'The Grand Tour.' The show will premiere exclusively through Amazon Prime on November 18, with new episodes arriving every Friday for a total of 12 weeks. "Customers have been desperate to find out when they can watch their favorite team back on screen, so we are very excited to announce the launch date of one of the most globally anticipated shows of 2016," said Jay Marine, Vice President of Amazon Prime Video EU. "The guys have been having a blast filming the show around the world and we can't wait for fans to see it weekly beginning November 18, only on Amazon Prime Video." The first episode of The Grand Tour will feature Jeremy, James and Richard in their first studio tent recording in California, which is being filmed later this month. Jeremy, Richard and James have committed to three series of 'The Grand Tour' as part of a landmark global TV deal and for the last year, the team have been traveling the world filming this first series in exciting locations across the globe. Their Grand Tour also includes studio audience recordings filmed in front of a live audience in their giant traveling tent. The team has already brought the tent to Johannesburg and will be heading to California later this month. Stay tuned for more worldwide tent locations, coming soon. Other upcoming Amazon shows include 'Transparent' season three on September 23, Woody Allen's 'Crisis in Six Scenes' on September 30, and 'The Man in the High Castle' season two on December 16. Likewise, the studio also recently released its 2016 Comedy Pilot Lineup, announced a new series titled 'Britannia' for 2017, started development on 'Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan,' greenlit 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 Video is available as a standalone service for $8 per month. Source: AmazonPosted Fri Sep 16, 2016 at 08:45 AM PDT by: -
Epson Reveals Pro Cinema LS10500 Reflective Laser Projector with 4K Enhancement and HDR[teaser]The company's latest premium projector model has been detailed. [/teaser] Epson has announced its newest home theater projector. The Pro Cinema LS10500 uses 3LCD Reflective laser technology and accepts 4K UHD input. "Building off the success of Epson's Pro Cinema LS10000, Epson's next-generation 4KE laser projector adds HDR support to display an extraordinary range of brightness, shadow and color that's unlike anything you've seen," said Rodrigo Catalan, senior product manager, Projectors, Epson America. "Epson continues its commitment to manufacturing premium, optimally priced solutions, and the LS10500 integrates the most advanced technology developed by Epson's global research and development teams." The projector offers 1,500 lumens of color brightness and 1,500 lumens of white brightness to create an Absolute Black contrast ratio. Likewise, the device can display the full sRGB color gamut, even in the brightest mode, as well as the entire DCI color gamut (Digital Cinema Mode only). In addition, the projector supports HDR and is capable of playing 4K UHD content through Epson's 4K Enhancement technology. This feature allows the 1080p projector to shift each pixel diagonally by 0.5 pixels to double the resolution and surpass Full HD image quality (resolution remains 1920 x 1080 in 3D Mode). Here's a full rundown of key features per the press release: - 4K Enhancement Technology – Accepts 4K input and supports HDCP 2.2 for truly immersive 4K UHD content - HDR Compatible – Displays an expanded range of contrast and color for images bursting with real-life detail for truly immersive entertainment - Expansive Color Gamut – Brilliant, color-rich performance that displays the entire DCI color space, the digital cinema standard - High-Performance Pro Cinema Lens – Optimized for 4K performance and precision - Instant on and Instant Off – The LS10500 reaches maximum brightness and turns off nearly instantly - ISF Calibration Tools – ISF Certified calibration tools and lockable memory modes ensure accurate performance and provides lockable memory modes - 3LCD Technology – Provides vivid images with high Color Light Output and fast performance for smoother, crisper pictures Epson's Pro Cinema LS10500 will be available this fall for an MSRP of $7,999. The projector is currently on display at the company's CEDIA 2016 booth in Dallas, Texas. Source: Epson via PR NewswirePosted Thu Sep 15, 2016 at 06:45 PM PDT by: -
HBO Streaming Heads to PlayStation Vue, PS4, and PS3[teaser]The premium cable network's standalone streaming platform is heading to PlayStation consoles. [/teaser] Sony and HBO have announced the upcoming launch of HBO Now on the PS4 and PS3. In addition, live HBO and Cinemax packages will soon be available through Sony's PlayStation Vue streaming TV service. HBO Now allows users to watch every episode of every season of HBO’s original programming, hit movies, documentaries, sports and exclusive comedy specials separate from a traditional cable or satellite subscription. The service offers more than 2,000 popular series and movies, including 'Game of Thrones,' 'True Detective,' 'Silicon Valley,' 'Girls,' 'Veep,' 'The Wire,' 'Divergent,' 'X-MEN: Days of Future Past,' 'Neighbors,' and 'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.' Meanwhile, PlayStation Vue offers 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. HBO and Cinemax channels will be available for $15 each per month through PlayStation Vue. Likewise, HBO Now will be available for $15 per month through the PS4 and PS3. An exact release date has not been announced yet, but the PlayStation Vue packages and HBO Now apps will launch ahead of the October 2 premiere of 'Westworld.' Sony's PlayStation Vue service is available on Roku media players, Roku Stick, Roku TVs, Android devices, Chromecast, Fire TV, Fire TV Stick, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, iPad, and iPhone. New customers can sign up for a seven-day free trial option through the PlayStation Vue website. Source: SonyPosted Thu Sep 15, 2016 at 06:15 PM PDT by: -
Spike Lee Readies 'She's Gotta Have It' Streaming Series for Netflix[teaser]The director is adapting his debut feature film into a Netflix series. [/teaser] Netflix has announced its latest original show, 'She's Gotta Have It,' The series will be a contemporary update of the 1986 Spike Lee film of the same name. 'She's Gotta Have It' centers on Nola Darling, a Brooklyn-based artist in her late twenties struggling to define herself and divide her time amongst her Friends, her Job and her Three Lovers: The Cultured Model, Greer Childs, The Protective Investment Banker, Jamie Overstreet and Da Original B-Boy Sneakerhead, Mars Blackmon. The ten-episode series is being created, directed, and executive produced by Spike Lee. In addition, Tonya Lewis Lee will also executive produce. The show is being produced by Netflix. An exact release date has not been announced yet. Spike Lee commented: "SHE’S GOTTA HAVE IT Has A Very Special Place In My Heart. We Shot This Film In 12 Days (2 Six Day Weeks) Way Back In The Back Back Of The Hot Summer Of 1985 For A Mere Total of $175,000. Funds That We Begged, Borrowed and Whatnot To Get That Money. This Is The 1st Official Spike Lee Feature Film Joint And Everything That We Have Been Blessed With In This Tough Business Of Film All Have Been Due To SGHI. Now With The Passing (August 8th) Of The 30th Anniversary, It’s A Gift That Keeps On Giving. We Are Getting An Opportunity To Revisit These Memorable Characters Who Will Still Be Relevant And Avant Garde 3 Decades Later. With All That Said It Was My Wife, Tonya Lewis Lee, Producer In Her Own Right,Who Had The Vision To Take My Film From The Big Screen And Turn It Into An Episodic Series. It Had Not Occurred To Me At All. Tonya Saw It Plain As Day. I Didn’t. We Are Hyped That NETFLIX Is Onboard With This Vision As Nola Darling, Mars Blackmon, Jamie Overstreet And Greer Childs DO DA DAMN THANG Now, Today In Da Republic Of Brooklyn, New York." A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: NetflixPosted Thu Sep 15, 2016 at 06:00 PM PDT by: -
Integra Unveils CEDIA 2016 Lineup of Audio Products, Including New Research Series[teaser]Five new audio products have been detailed. [/teaser] Integra has announced its gear lineup for CEDIA 2016. The collection includes the new Research Series DRX-R1 11.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver ($3,200) and DRC-R1 11.2-Channel Network A/V Pre-amp ($2,500), along with the DRX-7 9.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver ($2400), the DSX-3 5.1-Channel Slim Network A/V Receiver ($600), and the DLB-5 Surround Sound Bar (price TBA). Integra's new Research Series offers many next-gen features, including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, MQA decoding, Tidal, Google Cast for audio, Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry (VLSC) for noiseless signal processing on all channels, and the company's AccuEQ featuring AccuReflex Phase Alignment technology. The DRX-R1 11.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver and DRC-R1 11.2-Channel Network A/V Pre-amp both support up to 7.2.4 channels of immersive audio and are THX Select2 Plus certified. Likewise, both devices include 4K / 60 Hz-capable HDMI terminals supporting High Dynamic Range (HDR), 4:4:4 color space, BT.2020, and HDCP 2.2. In addition, the DRX-7 9.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver offers many of the same features as the Research Series and includes support for a 5.2.4 object-based audio setup out of the box, or a 7.2.4 setup with a secondary two-channel amp. The receiver is rated for 140 watts per channel at 8 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.08% THD, 2 Channels Driven, FTC. Meanwhile, the DSX-3 5.1-Channel Slim Network A/V Receiver offers a space-saving slim design along with 45 watts per channel at 8 ohms and a 384 kHz/32-bit Asahi Kasei DAC. Likewise, the device offers four 4K 60Hz HDMI terminals that support HDR, 4:4:4, BT.2020 and HDCP 2.2, and will be compatible with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X via a firmware update. Finally, Integra is also highlighting its new DLB-5 Object-Based Surround Sound Bar. The low-profile sound bar includes integrated center, left and right speakers, along with two up-firing speakers for DTS:X and Dolby Atmos content. In addition, the unit comes with a separate receiver and a wireless 8" subwoofer. Release dates have not been announced yet, but Integra's new audio lineup is now on display at CEDIA 2016 in Dallas, Texas. Source: IntegraPosted Thu Sep 15, 2016 at 03:45 PM PDT by: -
Pioneer Introduces Elite SC-LX701, SC-LX801 & SC-LX901 Network AV Receivers[teaser]Three new Elite receivers have been detailed. [/teaser] Pioneer has revealed the latest additions to its Elite line of AV receivers. The collection includes the Elite SC-LX701, SC-LX801 and SC-LX901. All three models feature Class D3 (Direct Energy HD) amplifiers and support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X immersive audio formats. Likewise, the receivers include Pioneer's MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration) Pro with Reflex Optimizer for precise audio calibration and maximized performance from Dolby Atmos-enabled speakers. Each component also offers 4K/60p/4:4:4 24-bit video signal transmission with HDCP 2.2 compliancy and support for HDR and BT.2020. In addition, Pioneer's "Super Resolution" is incorporated as well, letting users upscale HD sources to 4K. High-res audio playback is also supported for high-resolution sound sources (192 kHz / 24-bit) in FLAC, WAV, AIFF and Apple lossless file formats, along with DSD (2.8/5.6/11.2 MHz) and Dolby TrueHD files. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and AirPlay connectivity are included as well. Finally, Google Cast streaming and FireConnect multi-room audio technology will be available through a future firmware update. Here's a full rundown of specs and pricing for each model: SC-LX701 ($1,600) - 9.1-channel receiver with 760W multi-channel simultaneous drive (8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1.0 %) / 185W/ch (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1.0 %, 1ch Driven FTC) / 135W/ch (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, THD 0.08 %, 2ch Driven FTC) SC-LX801 ($2,000) - 9.1-channel receiver with 770W multi-channel simultaneous drive (8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1.0 %) / 200W/ch (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1.0 %, 1ch Driven FTC) / 140W/ch (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, THD 0.08 %, 2ch Driven FTC) SC-LX901 ($3,000) - 11.1-channel receiver with 880W multi-channel simultaneous drive (8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1.0 %) / 200W/ch (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1.0 %, 1ch Driven FTC) / 140W/ch (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, THD 0.08 %, 2ch Driven FTC) The Pioneer Elite SC-LX701, SC-LX801 and SC-LX901 are now on display at CEDIA 2016 in Dallas, Texas. The receivers will be available for purchase later this month. Source: PioneerPosted Thu Sep 15, 2016 at 12:15 PM PDT by: -
Amazon Releases Trailer for Woody Allen's 'Crisis in Six Scenes,' Streaming Premiere Set for September 30[teaser]The legendary filmmaker's first TV show will premiere on Amazon Prime in September. [/teaser] Amazon has revealed a full trailer for its upcoming original series, 'Crisis in Six Scenes.' The show comes from writer/director Woody Allen. "Woody Allen is a visionary creator who has made some of the greatest films of all-time, and it's an honor to be working with him on his first television series," said Roy Price, Vice President of Amazon Studios. "From Annie Hall to Blue Jasmine, Woody has been at the creative forefront of American cinema and we couldn't be more excited to premiere his first TV series exclusively on Prime Instant Video [this] year." 'Crisis in Six Scenes' is a comedy that takes place in the 1960s during turbulent times in the United States as a middle class suburban family is visited by a guest who turns their household completely upside down. The show stars Woody Allen, Rachel Brosnahan, Miley Cyrus, and Elaine May. The first season will consist of six, half hour episodes set to premiere exclusively through Amazon Prime on September 30. Check out the official trailer below! Other upcoming Amazon shows include 'The Kicks' on August 26, 'Transparent' season three on September 23, and 'The Man in the High Castle' season two on December 16. Likewise, the studio also recently released its 2016 Comedy Pilot Lineup, announced a new series titled 'Britannia' for 2017, started development on 'Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan,' greenlit 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 Thu Sep 15, 2016 at 11:30 AM PDT by:
