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Prime Day: Amazon Fire & Alexa Products up to 53% Off![teaser]Amazon is offering big discounts on select Fire & Alexa products for Prime members today only! [/teaser] As part of its Prime Day sales event, Amazon is running special deals on select Fire TVs, Fire TV Sticks, tablets, and Alexa smart speakers exclusively for Prime members. Amazon Fire TV Stick - Currently $25 (38% off). Certified Refurbished Fire TV Stick with Voice Remote - Currently $30 (33% off). Fire TV Stick with Voice Remote - Currently $35 (30% off). Amazon Fire TV - Currently $70 (30% off). Amazon Fire TV Gaming Edition - Currently $110 (21% off). Certified Refurbished Fire HD 6 Tablet - Currently $40 (53% off). Certified Refurbished Fire HD 7 Tablet - Currently $50 (47% off). Fire HD 10 Tablet - Currently $150 (35% off). Fire Tablet - Currently $33 (33% off). Fire Kids Edition Tablet - Currently $70 (30% off). Amazon Echo - Currently $130 (28% off). Amazon Tap - Currently $100 (23% off). These deals will only be active until 12 AM PT while supplies last. Make sure to stay tuned to High-Def Digest for more Prime Day deals!Posted Tue Jul 12, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Amazon Previews Prime Day 2016 Deals, Sales Event Begins at Midnight![teaser]Several deals have been revealed ahead of the July 12 sales event! [/teaser] Amazon has unveiled select deals set to go live during its second annual Prime Day promotion on July 12. The sales event will offer more than 100,000 deals worldwide exclusively for Prime members. "We are always working to make sure customers find incredibly low prices on Amazon. Prime Day is designed to go above and beyond for our Prime members," said Greg Greeley, Vice President Amazon Prime. "While the inventory behind our Prime Day deals this year is massive, at these prices, we expect many deals will still sell quickly. I am especially excited about the deals on Amazon Devices like Amazon Echo, Amazon Fire TV, Fire TV Stick and Fire tablet – each one helps members enjoy the many benefits of Amazon Prime." Prime members in the US will be able to start shopping Prime Day deals at midnight PT on July 12. New deals will then be added as often as every five minutes throughout the day. Likewise, members can check out amazon.com/primedaytvdeals to shop specifically for TV deals. Here's a sneak peek at some of the upcoming gear deals: - Samsung UN55KU6600 Premium Curved 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart TV for $649.99 (Amazon Exclusive)- Samsung UN55KU6300 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart TV for $549.99 (This is not the 2015 Black Friday model that other retailers are clearing out)- Fire tablet, our best-selling tablet, starting at just $33.33- Save $50 on Amazon Echo- Save $30 on Amazon Fire TV- Save $15 on Fire TV Stick- Save $30 on Kindle Paperwhite- VIZIO 2.1 Channel Sound Stand for $89.99 - VIZIO 5.1 Channel Sound Bar for $199.99 - Samsung Curved 3D Blu-ray Player for $49.99 (exact model not listed yet)- RIF6 Cube 2-Inch Mobile Projector for $189.99 An Amazon Prime membership currently costs $99 per year or $11 per month. Stay tuned to High-Def Digest for more Amazon Prime Day deals and discounts! Source: AmazonPosted Mon Jul 11, 2016 at 07:00 PM PDT by: -
Netflix Debuts Trailer for 'Last Chance U' College Football Documentary Series[teaser]The upcoming documentary series will hit the field later this month. [/teaser] Netflix has released a trailer for its latest original show. 'Last Chance U' will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the world of college football. The six-part series follows a group of young men training to become the future stars of the NFL. The football players are the latest recruits to East Mississippi Community College (EMCC), an undefeated team with 3 consecutive National Championships under their belt. The EMCC Lions have become a phenomenon in junior college sports, attracting elite athletes, some of whom have been held back by poor academic performance or behavioral issues. Under Coach Buddy Stephens, EMCC has become one of the most successful but least known athletic programs, graduating more than 20 players per year into football scholarships at four year universities, with nine of his former players currently playing in the NFL. Check out the official trailer below! 'Last Chance U' is directed by Greg Whiteley ('Mitt,' 'New York Doll,' 'Resolved'). The series will start streaming exclusively through Netflix on July 29. Other upcoming Netflix premieres include 'Stranger Things' on July 15, the documentary 'Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru' on July 15, season three of 'BoJack Horseman' on July 22, 'Tallulah' on July 29, 'The Little Prince' on August 5, 'The Get Down' on August 12, 'Project Mc2' season two on August 12, 'XOXO' on August 12, and 'The Crown' on November 4. Likewise, the streaming platform is also prepping a new sci-fi series called 'Travelers' from writer Brad Wright. A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: NetflixPosted Mon Jul 11, 2016 at 06:15 PM PDT by: -
Amazon Reveals More Studio Recording Locations and Offers Prime Day Prize Draw for 'The Grand Tour'[teaser]Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond & James May are heading to more locations around the world. [/teaser] Following the announcement of Johannesburg as the first studio audience location for 'The Grand Tour,' Amazon has revealed more audience recording locations for the upcoming series. The show will conduct studio recordings in the UK, US, and Germany with live audiences housed in giant tents. In addition, Amazon is now offering a special 'Grand Tour' Prime Day Prize Draw. The Prize Draw offers fans a chance to win a trip to attend a studio recording in the US this fall. The prize includes travel, accommodation, $200 spending money, and a meet and greet with hosts Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May. Customers can now enter at www.amazon.com/GTtickets. Entry will be open until midnight on Prime Day (July 12). "Fans have been asking us where The Grand Tour will be filming and how they can attend. We're delighted to announce today new studio locations in the UK, U.S. and Germany as we continue our plans to bring this anticipated Amazon Original Series to fans around the world," said Jay Marine, VP of Amazon Video Europe. "The Grand Tour Prime Day Prize Draw opens today giving a chance for lucky customers to be the first to win tickets to join Jeremy, Richard and James in the studio. Good luck to all the fans!" 'The Grand Tour' is being produced by Andy Wilman and is set to premiere this fall exclusively on Amazon Prime. Exact cities and more locations for the studio audience recordings will be announced later this summer. 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 Mon Jul 11, 2016 at 01:15 PM PDT by: -
Netflix & Director Adam Wingard Prep Feature Film Version of 'Death Note' Manga[teaser]The live action adaptation of the popular manga series will hit Netflix next year. [/teaser] Netflix has announced the start of principal photography for its latest original film. 'Death Note' comes from director Adam Wingard ('The Guest,' 'You're Next') and producers Roy Lee ('The Ring,' 'The Departed'), Dan Lin ('The Lego Movie,' 'Sherlock Holmes'), Jason Hoffs ('Edge of Tomorrow'), and Masi Oka ('Heroes Reborn,' 'Hawaii-Five-0'). "Our vision for Death Note has always been to bring this captivating story to the screen for its longtime manga fans and to introduce the world to this dark and mysterious masterpiece. The talent and diversity represented in our cast, writing, and producing teams reflect our belief in staying true to the story's concept of moral relevance -- a universal theme that knows no racial boundaries," stated producers Roy Lee and Dan Lin. 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 cast includes Nat Wolff ('Paper Towns,' 'The Fault in Our Stars') as Light Turner; Margaret Qualley ('The Nice Guys,' 'The Leftovers') as Mia Sutton; Keith Stanfield ('Straight Outta Compton,' 'Dope,' 'Short Term 12') as "L"; Paul Nakauchi ('Alpha and Omega') as Watari; and Shea Whigham ('Agent Carter,' 'Boardwalk Empire') as James Turner. An exact release date has not been announced, but the film is set to premiere globally through Netflix in 2017. A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: NetflixPosted Mon Jul 11, 2016 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Hitachi Readies Roku HDTV and Ultra HD TV Models for Fall Release[teaser]Another manufacturer has joined the Roku TV family. [/teaser] Roku has announced the addition of Hitachi America to its Roku TV program. The company plans to release various Roku TV models this fall. Hitachi's upcoming Roku TV lineup will include HD and 4K Ultra HD displays in numerous screen sizes. The TVs will all use the intuitive Roku OS smart TV platform, giving users easy access to a variety of apps and streaming services. The Roku OS features a simple, personalized home screen, 3,000+ streaming channels, and powerful search and discovery features. More details are expected to be announced in the coming months. Hitachi now joins a growing collection of Roku TV manufacturers, including Hisense, TCL, Insignia, Haier, and Sharp. During its first full year on the market, the Roku TV program had more than 40 display models available in the US and sales accounting for 8% of the nation's smart TV business. This year, more than 60 Roku TV models are planned to ship to stores with sizes ranging from 24 inches to 65 inches. Other recent Roku TV models include the Hisense H4 Series 50H4C ($430), 48H4C ($400), and 40H4C1 ($300) HDTVs. Likewise, the Insignia 43 inch ($400), 50 inch ($500), and 55 inch ($650) 4K Roku Ultra HD TVs are now available through BestBuy.com. Each LED LCD panel features a resolution of 3840 x 2160 and a sleek bezel design. The Insignia 4K Roku TVs are powered by quad-core processors and fast 802.11ac dual-band WiFi to provide optimal streaming performance. Meanwhile, TCL also recently released their own 2016 Roku Ultra HD TVs, including the UP130 Series (43, 50, 55 inches) and the US5800 Series (55, 65 inches) Source: RokuPosted Fri Jul 8, 2016 at 10:45 AM PDT by: -
Nat Geo WILD Announces New Digital Series Starring Wildlife Filmmaker Bertie Gregory[teaser]The wildlife network has detailed its first digital show. [/teaser] Nat Geo WILD is preparing to launch its very first online series. 'wild_life With Bertie Gregory' is set to premiere on August 3 through the Nat Geo WILD YouTube Channel and NationalGeographic.com. "We are thrilled to extend the WILD brand beyond television to reach our audiences wherever they are,” said Geoff Daniels, executive vice president and general manager, Nat Geo WILD. "Bertie is a great ambassador for us, and his adventures in this new series will be celebrated across National Geographic's many platforms, including SnapChat, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Nat Geo LIVE! and more." Join 22-year-old wildlife filmmaker Bertie Gregory as he journeys to the west coast of Vancouver Island in search of the elusive coastal wolves, a species that inhabits one of the last places on the planet where a wild forest meets a wild ocean. Over the course of 16 episodes, Gregory finds that tracking down these wolves proves to be harder than expected … but he’s not giving up. He also attempts to get face to face with some of the other charismatic species that live along this pristine coastline. Each episode features Gregory's encounters with epic animals, including humpback whales, bald eagles and black bears. He occasionally gets closer than anticipated, as he must untangle himself from a few sticky situations, like ending up with his head in the jaws of a playful 2,000-pound sea lion. Click here for a preview of the show! "This series is as much about the adventure to get the shot as it is about the shot itself,” said Gregory. “I’m taking viewers into the wild and getting up close and personal with Canada’s sexiest coastal predators. The camera is always rolling. It’s raw. It’s real. It’s intimate. And I’m excited to be a part of Nat Geo WILD’s first venture into the digital space.” Source: Nat Geo WILD via Business WirePosted Fri Jul 8, 2016 at 10:15 AM PDT by: -
Samsung Releases $1,499 Serif Ultra HD TV with HDR in US[teaser]The new 4K display emphasizes design with a unique aesthetic. [/teaser] Samsung is now taking orders for its 40-inch Serif Ultra HD TV in the US through the Museum of Modern Art. Created in collaboration with designers Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, the Serif TV is made to fit into a user's home like a piece of furniture. "Many attempts were explored in our workshop, and step-by-step we approached the logic of SERIF TV: a TV defined by a frame that outlines the screen," said Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec. "Like typographers designing a letter, we studied both the object and its interaction with the space around it." The Serif Ultra HD TV features an unconventional frame design that resembles a capital "I" when viewed in profile, complete with a small, shelf-like surface at the top. The TV can be positioned on existing furniture or propped up on its own included legs. In addition to its unique appearance, the sets also uses a re-designed Samsung smart TV interface that includes a "curtain mode" which allows customers to access services like a clock, Bluetooth speakers, apps and photo galleries while a curtain-like filter is placed over the display content. Here's a full rundown of specs and features from the MoMA listing: • 40" 4K Ultra HDTV• Picture quality features include HDR Premium, Motion Rate (MR) 120, PurColor, Contrast Enhancer and UHD Dimming• Web Browser• Quad Core Processor• TV to Mobile/Mobile to TV Monitoring• Smart View• Briefing on TV• 3 HDMI Connections• 2 USB Connections• 802.11 AC Built-In WiFi• Dolby® Digital Plus Audio• DTS® Premium Sound and 5.1™ Decoding• 20 Watt 2 Channel• Serif exclusive Remote Control• Four removable legs • Not wall-mountable Samsung's 40-inch Serif Ultra HD TV is now available exclusively through the MoMA store with a blue or white bezel for $1,499. The display is currently listed as being backordered with new stock estimated to arrive in August. The Serif TV lineup was previously launched in foreign markets back in November 2015. Source: MoMA via EngadgetPosted Thu Jul 7, 2016 at 01:30 PM PDT by: -
Netflix Reveals Trailer for 'Tallulah' Starring Ellen Page, Streaming Premiere Set for July 29[teaser]The drama from director Sian Heder will arrive on Netflix in July. [/teaser] Netflix has released a trailer for its latest original film, 'Tallulah,' The movie stars Ellen Page and Allison Janney and is set to start streaming exclusively through Netflix on July 29. 'Tallulah,' the Netflix original film, was written and directed by Sian Heder ('Orange is the New Black'), and tells the story of young vagabond, Lu (Ellen Page - 'Whip It,' 'Inception'), who lives in a van and is fiercely independent in her hand-to-mouth existence. When a chance encounter incites her to impulsively "rescue" a baby from a negligent mother, Lu, at a loss for what to do, turns to the only responsible adult she knows: Margo (Allison Janney - 'Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children,' 'The Way, Way Back'), who mistakenly believes she's the child's grandmother. Tammy Blanchard ('Into the Woods,' 'Moneyball'), Zachary Quinto ('Star Trek,' 'Girls'), John Benjamin Hickey ('The Good Wife,' 'Manhattan') and Uzo Aduba ('Orange is the New Black,' 'The Wiz Live!'), also round out the cast. Check out the official trailer below! The movie previously had its world premiere at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival on January 23, 2016. Producers include Heather Rae, Russell Levine, Chris Columbus, Eleanor Columbus and Todd Traina. Other upcoming Netflix premieres include 'Stranger Things' on July 15, the documentary 'Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru' on July 15, season three of 'BoJack Horseman' on July 22, 'The Little Prince' on August 5, 'The Get Down' on August 12, 'Project Mc2' season two on August 12, 'XOXO' on August 12, and 'The Crown' on November 4. Likewise, the streaming platform is also prepping a new sci-fi series called 'Travelers' from writer Brad Wright. A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: NetflixPosted Thu Jul 7, 2016 at 12:45 PM PDT by: -
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LG Launches "LG Experience" In-Store Displays with HDR OLED & SUPER UHD TVs[teaser]The hands-on TV experience is now rolling out to 400 stores nationwide. [/teaser] LG has announced the launch of its "LG Experience" in-store displays. The interactive retail displays are designed to demonstrate the benefits of new TV technology like HDR (high dynamic range) and 4K Ultra HD resolution on LG SUPER UHD TVs and OLED TVs. "With so many new technologies and oftentimes confusing jargon used to describe them, it's our job as a manufacturer to help consumers understand the benefits of today's leading innovations and gain the knowledge they need to feel confident in purchase decision – and one of the best ways to do that is to offer first-hand consumer experiences with our leading retail partners," said David VanderWaal, vice president of marketing, LG Electronics USA. The LG Experience features 16 and 24 foot wall retail displays in nearly 400 Best Buy locations around the country. Likewise, additional LG Experience displays are planned for other major regional retailers. Aimed at showcasing new TV technologies, the LG Experience includes hands-on 4K content demos running on the company's new OLED and SUPER UHD TVs. Here's a rundown of the retail display's main features: - HDR: Consumers can see images that come to life with HDR displayed on LG OLED and SUPER UHD TVs. HDR delivers brilliant brights, darker darks and a wider palette of colors, reproducing images that are more true to life. - 4K Ultra HD: Shoppers can take in the advanced screen resolution of 4K, which delivers offers four times the pixels of conventional HDTV for image clarity with exceptional detail and realism. - OLED 4K TVs: With state-of-the-art OLED TVs on display (models OLED65B6P; OLED55C6P; 65EG9600), consumers can witness the unmatched picture quality that LG OLED TV delivers with perfect blacks, intense colors and infinite contrast all housed in a one-of-a-kind sleek, slim design. All four 2016 OLED TV series are Smart TVs that also deliver 4K Ultra HD resolution and support both HDR standards. - LED 4K UHD TVs: Shoppers can enjoy LG's best 4K LED displays (LG SUPER UHD models 65UH8500; 55UH7700), which are the first LED TVs to support both HDR standards. The 2016 line also offers advanced technologies that deliver over a billion rich colors, smoother motion and elevated brightness. "With the LG Experience, customers can be hands-on and learn about the newest technology," said Luke Motschenbacher, vice president for televisions at Best Buy, national rollout partner for the LG Experience. "It's a perfect example of why Best Buy's the best place to experience the latest TVs." Source: LGPosted Wed Jul 6, 2016 at 10:45 AM PDT by:
