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Everything Coming to Netflix in June 2019[teaser]Check out all the new streaming titles coming to Netflix throughout June.[/teaser] Netflix has revealed its June 2019 lineup of movies, series, and specials. Highlights include original shows like Marvel's Jessica Jones: Season 3, Black Mirror: Season 5, 3%: Season 3, Dark: Season 2, and Designated Survivor: Season 3, along with new original films like Murder Mystery, The Black Godfather, Beats, and more. Likewise, the lineup also features a nice assortment of recent movies like Disney’s Ralph Breaks the Internet and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, along with catalog movies like 50/50, A.I. Artificial Intelligence, Batman Begins, Cabaret, Carrie, Magic Mike, Network, Platoon, The Dark Knight, and more. Here's a full rundown of Netflix's schedule for June 2019: June 1 Arthdal Chronicles (Netflix Original) Oh, Ramona! (Netflix Film) 50/50 A.I. Artificial Intelligence Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day Batman Begins Cabaret Carrie Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Dynasty: Season 2 Good Night, and Good Luck Gran Torino Life in the Doghouse Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa Magic Mike Network Platoon Prosecuting Evil: The Extraordinary World Of Ben Ferencz Satan & Adam Small Soldiers The Dark Knight The Phantom of the Opera The Space Between Us What a Girl Wants June 3 Documentary Now!: Season 3 Malibu Rescue: The Series (Netflix Family) June 4 Miranda Sings Live…Your Welcome (Netflix Original) June 5 A Silent Voice Black Mirror: Season 5 (Netflix Original) Dr. Seuss' The Grinch June 6 Alles ist gut (Netflix Film) Todos lo saben June 7 3%: Season 3 (Netflix Original) Belmonte The Black Godfather (Netflix Film) The Chef Show (Netflix Original) Designated Survivor: Season 3 (Netflix Original) Elisa & Marcela (Netflix Film) I Am Mother (Netflix Film) Pachamama (Netflix Family) Rock My Heart (Netflix Film) Super Monsters Monster Pets (Netflix Family) Tales of the City (Netflix Original) June 8 Berlin, I Love You June 11 Disney’s Ralph Breaks the Internet June 12 Jo Koy: Comin' In Hot (Netflix Original) June 13 The 3rd Eye 2 (Netflix Film) Jinn (Netflix Original) Kakegurui xx (Netflix Anime) June 14 Aggretsuko: Season 2 (Netflix Anime) The Alcàsser Murders (Netflix Original) Awake: The Million Dollar Game (Netflix Original) Chariité at War (Netflix Original) Cinderella Pop (Netflix Film) Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce: Season 5 Leila (Netflix Original) Life Overtakes Me (Netflix Original) Marlon: Season 2 Marvel's Jessica Jones: Season 3 (Netflix Original) Murder Mystery (Netflix Film) Trinkets (Netflix Original) Unité 42 (Netflix Original) June 15 Grey's Anatomy: Season 15 June 16 Cop Car June 17 The Missing: Season 3 (Netflix Original) June 18 Adam Devine: Best Time of Our Lives (Netflix Original) Big Kill June 19 Beats (Netflix Film) The Edge of Democracy (Netflix Film) June 20 Le Chant du Loup (Netflix Film) June 21 Ad Vitam (Netflix Original) Bolívar (Netflix Original) The Casketeers: Season 2 (Netflix Original) The Confession Tapes: Season 2 (Netflix Original) Dark: Season 2 (Netflix Original) The End of Evangelion EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)² Girls Incarcerated: Season 2 (Netflix Original) GO! Live Your Way: Season 2 (Netflix Family) Jaoon Kahan Bata Ae Dil (Netflix Film) La misma sangre (Netflix Film) Mr. Iglesias (Netflix Original) Neon Genesis Evangelion Shooter: Season 3 June 24 Forest of Piano: Season 2 (Netflix Anime) June 25 Mike Epps: Only One Mike (Netflix Original) June 26 The Golem Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse The Zookeeper June 27 Answer for Heaven (Netflix Original) June 28 20th Century Women 7SEEDS (Netflix Anime) Dope: Season 3 (Netflix Original) Exhibit A (Netflix Original) Instant Hotel: Season 2 (Netflix Original) Motown Magic: Season 2 (Netflix Family) Paquita Salas: Season 3 (Netflix Original) The Chosen One (Netflix Original) June 29 Scare Tactics: Seasons 4 & 5 June 30 Madam Secretary: Season 5 And here's a full rundown of titles set to leave the Netflix library throughout June 2019: June 1 An Extremely Goofy Movie Apollo 13 Cold in July Disney's 101 Dalmatians Disney's The Fox and the Hound 2 Disney's The Jungle Book: Mowgli's Story Doom Freddy vs. Jason Friday the 13th Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves I Am Legend In the Army Now Inspector Gadget 2 Jason X Kill Bill: Vol. 1 Kill Bill: Vol. 2 Legally Blonde Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde My Bloody Valentine Playing It Cool Pretty in Pink Reindeer Games Stargate Terminator Salvation The Bone Collector The Constant Gardener June 4 District 9 June 5 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 June 6 The Soloist June 14 Grand Designs: Australia: Season 4 I Own Australia's Best Home: Season 1 I Own Britain's Best Home: Season 1 Mother June 15 Apocalypse Now Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things National Lampoon's Van Wilder The Pianist June 16 Disney's Mulan 2 June 24 Disney's Mulan 2 Source: Netflix via Den of GeekPosted Fri May 31, 2019 at 05:00 PM PDT by: -
Bose Launches Pre-Orders for New Noise Cancelling Headphones 700[teaser]The company's latest headphones will start shipping at the end of June.[/teaser] Bose has detailed its latest headphone model, the Noise Cancelling Headphones 700. Pre-orders are now live via Amazon for an MSRP of $399 in black or silver color options. "At its best, technology should make us more human, not more dependent on devices," said Brian Maguire, category director, Bose headphones. "No one's bucket list includes more time on a touchscreen, but right now, millions of people are looking down, swiping and typing on a 3x5 display. Pairing our phones and headphones have given us more freedom for calls, and lets us use our personal assistants to get things done. But there are still barriers, and we’ve all experienced them. Our VPA doesn’t understand what we said and dials the wrong number. Or botches our text, so we send it ourselves. Or we’re forced to manually open an app, or hang-up because we’re shouting over a crowd. Noise cancelling headphones have always helped us hear better — but we need to be heard better, too. And no mobile device has solved that problem. No phone, no headphone, and no combination of the two. But the Bose Noise Cancelling 700 changes that. And we can’t wait for people to experience the difference it makes." Building upon the company's previously released QuietComfort headphones, the new wireless Bose 700s offer advanced noise cancelation and voice interface technology. Under the hood, the headphones feature a new acoustic and electronics package, new digital signal processing, and a new eight microphone system. The microphones are used to cancel unwanted noise from reaching a listener's ears with 11 levels of control and no unwanted "hiss." Likewise, the mics are also capable of improving voice pickup for calls and hands-free commands, utilizing a beamform-array and a rejection-array to isolate a user's speech while suppressing other background sounds. And when it comes to music playback, the headphones are engineered with proprietary active equalization, offering a natural and faithful sound without boosted bass, vocals, and treble. Meanwhile, when it comes to voice control, the headphones are compatible with any native VPA, and include integrated Google Assistant and Alexa support. Likewise, an out-of-box software update will enable wake word access to Alexa, allowing users to activate Alexa by simply saying her name. Finally, the unit features stainless-steel components, capacitive touch controls, and up to 20 hours of battery life. The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 are set to start shipping on June 30. A wireless Bose Earbuds 500 model is also scheduled for release later this year, and a wireless Bose Noise Cancelling Earbuds 700 model is set for release in 2020. Source: BosePosted Fri May 31, 2019 at 03:00 PM PDT by: -
Everything Coming to iTunes & the Apple TV App in June 2019[teaser]Check out all the new digital titles coming to the iTunes library and Apple TV App in June.[/teaser] Apple has revealed its June lineup of iTunes movies and TV shows available for rent or purchase. The collection includes films like Us, The Beach Bum, Dumbo, Pet Sematary, and more. And beyond iTunes, Apple has also compiled a list of June streaming titles set to be available via the Apple TV App on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV devices. The Apple TV App allows users to browse through content from over 60 video services without switching from one app to the next, including titles from Amazon Prime Video, HBO Now, Showtime, CBS All Access, Hulu, and many other pay-TV subscriptions. In addition, the entire first season of HBO's Big Little Lies is also available now to watch for free via the Apple TV app until June 8. The show's second season is set to premiere on June 9. Here's a full rundown of June iTunes and Apple TV app titles per Apple: iTunes Movies 6/4 Us 6/4 A Star is Born (Encore) 6/4 Wonder Park 6/4 The Kid 6/4 Greyhound 6/4 Giant Little Ones - exclusive movie 6/4 Woman at War 6/4 Slut in a Good Way 6/4 Mapplethorpe 6/4 The Brink 6/4 The Mustang 6/4 I am Duran 6/4 Industrial Accident: The Story of Wax Trax! Records 6/4 No Manches Frida 2 6/4 Relaxer 6/4 First to the Moon 6/7 The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus - 4K HDR + New Extras 6/7 Changeland - day+date 6/7 The Russian Five 6/7 Project Ithaca - day+date 6/7 Abduction - day+date 6/7 Framing John Delorian - day+date 6/11 Captive State 6/11 Katie Says Goodbye 6/11 Hotel Mumbai 6/11 The Aftermath 6/11 Norm of the North: King Sized Adventure 6/11 Sinatra in Palm Springs 6/11 The Hummingbird Project 6/11 High Life 6/11 The Weight of Water 6/14 Vault - day+date 6/14 Hamstead - day+daate 6/14 The Outsider - day+date 6/14 Plus One - day+date 6/14 Saving Flora - day+date 6/14 Head Count 6/14 Avengers of Justice - day+date 6/14 Daughter of the Wolf - day+date 6/18 The Beach Bum 6/18 The Best of Enemies 6/18 The Last Breath 6/18 Out of Blue 6/18 Fast Color 6/21 Burn Your Maps - day+date 6/21 Holy Lands - day+date 6/21 Nightmare Cinema - day+date 6/21 Swinging Safari - day+date 6/21 The Command - day+date 6/21 Killers Anonymous - day+date 6/25 After 6/25 Dumbo 6/25 Little 6/25 The Poison Rose 6/25 Furie 6/25 Sunset 6/25 Pet Sematary 6/25 Ramen Shop 6/28 Diane 6/28 Euphoria - day+date 6/28 Killers Anonymous - day+date 6/28 The Quiet One - day+date 6/28 Making Babies Apple TV App 5/31 - 6/8 Big Little Lies - Season 1 Available Free (HBO) 6/1 Stanley Cup Final (Boston Bruins/St. Louis Blues) - Game 3 (NBCSN) 6/2 NBA Final (Warriors/Raptors) - Game 2 (ABC) 6/2 Perpetual Grace - Season 1 Free Premiere (EPIX) 6/3 Stanley Cup Final (Boston Bruins/St. Louis Blues) - Game 4 (NBC) 6/3 American Princess - Season 1 (Lifetime) 6/3 Luther - Season 5 (BBCA) 6/3 The Weekly - Season 1 (FX) 6/3 Burden of Truth - Season 2 (CW) 6/3 Fear the Walking Dead - Season 5 (AMC) 6/3 NOS4A2 - Season 1 (AMC) 6/4 Below Deck Mediterranean - Season 4 (Bravo) 6/4 So Your Think You Can Dance - Season 17 (Fox) 6/4 Jonas Brothers: Chasing Happiness - Documentary (Prime Video) 6/5 Dance Moms - Season 8 (Lifetime) 6/5 The Handmaid’s Tale - Season 3 (Hulu) 6/5 NBA Final (Raptors/Warriors) - Game 3 6/6 City on a Hill - Season 1 Premiere Available Ahead of Linear Premiere (Showtime) 6/6 Grown-ish - Season 2 Midseason (Freeform) 6/7 Queen of the South - Season 4 (USA) 6/7 XY Chelsea. (Showtime) 6/7 Women’s World Cup (Fox) 6/7 NBA Final (Raptors/Warriors) - Game 4 6/8 The Big Stage - Season 1 (CW) 6/9 Big Little Lies - Season 2 (HBO) 6/10 Claws - Season 3 (TNT) 6/11 Ice on Fire (HBO) 6/12 Pose - Season 2 (FX) 6/13 Queen Sugar - Season 4 (OWN) 6/13 Krypton - Season 2 (SyFy) 6/13 Strange Angel - Season 2 (CBS All Access) 6/13 Baskets - Season 4 (FX) 6/14 Absentia - Season 2 (Prime Video) 6/14 Too Old to Die Young (Prime Video) 6/14 Los Espookys - Season 1 (HBO) 6/14 Jett - Season 1 (Cinemax) 6/16 Euphoria - Season 1 (HBO) 6/17 Endeavour - Season 6 (PBS) 6/17 Das Boot - Miniseries (Hulu) 6/17 MTV Movies & TV Awards with Zachary Levi (MTV) 6/18 Grand Hotel - Season 1 (CBS) 6/19 Good Trouble - Season 2 (Freeform) 6/19 The Detour - Season 4 (TBS) 6/19 Drunk History - Season 6 (Comedy Central) 6/20 Yellowstone - Season 2 (Paramount) 6/20 Riviera - Season 2 (Sundance Now) 6/21 Holey Moley - Season 1 (ABC) 6/21 The Wall - Season 3 (NBC) 6/24 Legion - Season 3 (FX) 6/24 Apollo 11 (CNN) 6/25 The Hills: New Beginnings (MTV) 6/26 Big Brother - Season 21 (CBS) 6/30 The Rook - Season 1 (Starz) 6/30 The Loudest Voice - Limited Series (Showtime) Source: iTunesPosted Fri May 31, 2019 at 01:30 PM PDT by: -
LG Reveals Pricing & Availability for 2019 XBOOM Speakers[teaser]Three new entertainment speakers have been detailed.[/teaser] LG has announced pricing and availability for its 2019 lineup of XBOOM audio products. The collection includes the new RK7, CM4590, and RL3. The XBOOM RK7 (MSRP $349.99) is a 550-watt speaker geared toward party use. The speaker includes an X-grip handle for easy transport and the ability to be positioned either vertically or horizontally. In addition, the device supports a Wireless Party Link feature, which enables up to 10 RK7s to be wirelessly connected. Likewise, the speaker offers a Karaoke Creator which uses built-in sound-enhancing voice filters to suppress vocal frequencies on music and add special effects. Meanwhile, the XBOOM CM4590 (MSRP $199.99) is a 700W Bluetooth Music System with a 2.1-channel configuration and a built-in subwoofer. In addition, the device can wirelessly link to an LG TV through the Sound Sync Wireless feature using Bluetooth technology. Finally, the XBOOM RL3 (MSRP $149.99) is a 130-watt tower speaker with a unique single-cabinet design. The unit offers room-filling sound and support for high-res audio playback. Likewise, the speaker also includes Bluetooth connectivity for music with support for multiple devices, enabling users to switch between two smartphones. The XBOOM RK7 and CM4590 are available now, while the RL3 is set to launch in July. And beyond the standard XBOOM models, LG also offers the XBOOM Go collection of portable speakers with Meridian audio technology. The lineup is led by the PK5 (MSRP $129.99) and PK7 (MSRP $229.99). Both models feature Grab and Go handles, splash-resistant designs, and Beat Lighting which can synchronize integrated LED lights to match the rhythm of the music being played. The PK5 is rated for up to 18 hours of battery life, and the PK7 is rated for up to 22 hours of battery life. Source: LGPosted Fri May 31, 2019 at 11:35 AM PDT by: -
Coming Soon to Streaming: THE DARK CRYSTAL, JESSICA JONES, and More[teaser]Netflix's new Dark Crystal prequel series headlines this week's roundup of streaming trailers.[/teaser] Netflix, DC Universe, and Hulu have all released new trailers and info for several of their upcoming shows and films. Here's a full rundown of titles scheduled to arrive on each service: Swamp Thing (DC Universe, May 31) - Follows Abby Arcane as she investigates what seems to be a deadly swamp-born virus in a small town in Louisiana but soon discovers that the swamp holds mystical and terrifying secrets. When unexplainable and chilling horrors emerge from the murky marsh, no one is safe. Based on the DC characters originally written and drawn by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson. When They See Us (Netflix, May 31) - Based on a true story that gripped the country, When They See Us will chronicle the notorious case of five teenagers of color, labeled the Central Park Five, who were convicted of a rape they did not commit. The four part limited series will focus on the five teenagers from Harlem -- Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Yusef Salaam, Raymond Santana and Korey Wise. Beginning in the spring of 1989, when the teenagers were first questioned about the incident, the series will span 25 years, highlighting their exoneration in 2002 and the settlement reached with the city of New York in 2014. Marvel's Jessica Jones: Season 3 (Netflix, June 14) - New York City private investigator Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter) is beginning to put her life back together after murdering her tormenter, Kilgrave. Now known throughout the city as a super-powered killer, a new case makes her reluctantly confront who she really is while digging deeper into her past to explore the reasons why. Krysten Ritter (Jessica Jones) is joined by an incredible returning cast that includes Rachael Taylor (Trish Walker), Carrie-Anne Moss (Jeri Hogarth), Eka Darville (Malcolm Ducasse) and new cast members Janet McTeer and J.R. Ramirez, among others. Trinkets (Netflix, June 14) - When three teenage girls from different corners of the high school cafeteria find themselves in the same mandated Shoplifter’s Anonymous meeting, an unlikely friendship forms. Elodie (Brianna Hildebrand, Deadpool) — the grieving misfit, Moe (Kiana Madeira, The Flash) — the mysterious outsider, and Tabitha (Quintessa Swindell) — the imperfect picture of perfection, will find strength in each other as they negotiate family issues, high school drama and the complicated dilemma of trying to fit in while longing to break out. Trinkets is based on the young adult novel by Kirsten "Kiwi" Smith, who serves as an executive producer. Mr. Iglesias (Netflix, June 21) - In the multi-cam series Mr. Iglesias, Iglesias plays a good-natured public high school teacher who works at his alma mater. He takes on teaching gifted but misfit kids to not only save them from being “counseled out” by a bully bureaucrat Assistant Principal (Oscar Nuñez), but also to help them unlock their full potential. Sherri Shepherd co-stars. Dark: Season 2 (Netflix, June 21) - Jonas finds himself trapped in the future and desperately tries to return to 2020. Meanwhile, his friends Martha, Magnus, and Franziska are trying to uncover how Bartosz’ is involved in the mysterious incidents occurring in their small hometown of Winden. More and more people are drawn into the events orchestrated by an obscure figure who seemingly controls everything that is connected throughout different time zones. 7SEEDS (Netflix, June 28) - After a sudden awakening, the struggle for human survival begins. An unknown destiny awaits the young men and women chosen for the 7 Seeds project, created to prevent humanity’s extinction. Netflix and Japanese animation studio Gonzo team up to bring you this science fiction story, set in the near-future. The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (Netflix, August 30) - The journey begins as darkness rises. Join three Gelfling heroes on an epic quest to save their world. In this prequel to the fantasy classic, three young Gelfling inspire a rebellion against the cruel Emperor when they discover a horrifying secret. In addition, Netflix has also revealed the cast for director Zach Snyder's upcoming zombie thriller, Army of the Dead. The film will star Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy), Ella Purnell (Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, Sweetbitter), Ana De La Reguera (Everything, Everything, Goliath), Theo Rossi (Luke Cage, Sons of Anarchy) and Huma Qureshi (Kaala, Viceroy’s House, Gangs of Wasseypur, Badlapur). Snyder will also produce the movie, along with Deborah Snyder and Wesley Coller. Here's a synopsis per Netflix: Following a zombie outbreak in Las Vegas, a group of mercenaries take the ultimate gamble, venturing into the quarantine zone to pull off the greatest heist ever attempted. The Bravest Knight (Hulu, June 21) - Based on wildly popular children’s book by Daniel Errico "The Bravest Knight Who Ever Lived," the story chronicles a young pumpkin farmer’s adventure as he attempts to become the bravest knight who ever lived. The new series is breaking boundaries, featuring a household with two dads (Sir Cedric and Prince Andrew), making it one of the first children’s television series with an openly gay main character. Following the inspiring and perseverant former pumpkin farmer, Sir Cedric, now grown and married to the prince of his dreams, The Bravest Knight recounts personal tales of his journey. Sir Cedric shares his story with his adopted 10-year-old daughter Nia, on how he transformed from day-time farmer to full-fledged knight. Nia, who is training to become a brave knight herself, learns important values such as honor, justice and compassion; proving that knighthood is much more than slaying dragons. - A current Netflix subscription starts at $13 per month for HD streaming and $16 per month for Ultra HD streaming. - A current Hulu subscription starts at $6 per month with commercials. In addition, ad-free playback is available for $12 per month and Live TV bundle is available for $45. - A current DC Universe subscription costs $8 per month or $75 per year. Sources: Netflix (YouTube), Hulu (YouTube), DC (YouTube)Posted Thu May 30, 2019 at 02:20 PM PDT by: -
Onkyo Announces TX-NR797 and TX-NR696 Receivers[teaser]Two new 2019 receiver models have been revealed.[/teaser] Onkyo has detailed its latest receiver models, the new TX-NR797 and TX-NR696. The TX-NR797 will be the company's first receiver with IMAX Enhanced support. "Our partnership with IMAX ensures that our customers will continue to enjoy cutting-edge entertainment experiences from their home theater system," said Don Milks, Director of Marketing & Product Localization for Onkyo & Pioneer USA. "With IMAX Enhanced content soon to be released, the launch of these two great AVRs is ideally timed." The TX-NR797 is a 9.2-channel receiver rated for 220W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD, 1-ch driven), while the TX-NR696 is a 7.2-channel receiver rated for 210W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD, 1-ch driven). Both models support Dolby Atmos and DTS:X immersive audio formats, along with Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization tech. Likewise, both units feature 384 kHz/32-bit multichannel D/A conversion optimized by VLSC, as well as 4K HDR10, Dolby Vision, and HLG video pass-through. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Works with Sonos, Chromecast built-in, FlareConnect, AirPlay 2, and DTS Play-Fi connectivity are included as well. In addition, the TX-NR696 also offers support for DTS Virtual:X technology. Meanwhile, the TX-NR797 boasts IMAX Enhanced compatibility. This feature enables the receiver to play specially optimized IMAX Enhanced DTS:X tracks on IMAX Enhanced discs and streaming titles. The TX-NR797 is set to retail for an MSRP of $699 and the TX-NR696 is set to retail for an MSRP of $599. Here's a rundown of key specs for each model per Onkyo: TX-NR797 100 W/Ch (8 Ohms), 220 W/Ch (6 Ohms) THX® Certified Select™ DAA system SMART AV Receiver™ Works with Sonos, Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 2, DTS Play-Fi®, FlareConnect, Spotify®, Amazon Music, Pandora®, TIDAL, Deezer, TuneIn 9.2-ch amps support 5.2.4-ch Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X® playback Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer IMAX® Enhanced certified for IMAX® digital remasters TX-NR696 100 W/Ch (8 Ohms), 210 W/Ch (6 Ohms) THX® Certified Select™ DAA system SMART AV Receiver™ Works with Sonos, Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 2, DTS Play-Fi®, FlareConnect, Spotify®, Amazon Music, Pandora®, TIDAL, Deezer, TuneIn Supports 5.2.2-ch Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X® playback Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer and DTS Virtual:X™ Source: OnkyoPosted Wed May 29, 2019 at 02:15 PM PDT by: -
Amazon Details New Echo Show 5 Smart Display[teaser]A new Echo Show model is now available for pre-order.[/teaser] Amazon has revealed the latest addition to its Echo Show lineup, the Echo Show 5. The compact smart display is now available for pre-order for $89.99 in charcoal and sandstone color options. Shipments are expected to launch by June 26. "Since we launched the first Echo Show device, customers have told us they love asking Alexa to show them things—whether it’s a recipe for banana bread, their shopping list, or music lyrics. With Echo Show 5, we’ve made it even easier and affordable for customers to add a smart display to every room of their house," said Tom Taylor, Senior Vice President, Amazon Alexa. "The compact form factor is perfect for a bedside table or desk, plus it has a camera shutter for added peace of mind, and new Alexa privacy features for even more control." The Echo Show features a 5.5" screen with a resolution of 960 x 480, along with a 1 x 4W speaker and a 1MP camera. In addition, the device offers integrated Alexa support, enabling hands-free voice control and commands for finding recipes, weather updates, traffic info, playing videos and music, activating compatible smart home products, video calls, setting up routines, and more. Likewise, the unit also incorporates several privacy protections, including a microphone/camera off button, a visual indicator for cloud streaming, a built-in camera shutter to cover the camera, and the ability to easily delete voice recordings by simply saying, "Alexa, delete everything I said today." The Echo Show 5 now joins the previously released Echo Show ($229.99), which features a larger display and more robust audio performance. Source: AmazonPosted Wed May 29, 2019 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
LG Launches Amazon Alexa Support on 2019 ThinQ TVs[teaser]Alexa voice control is rolling out to the company's new TV lineup.[/teaser] LG has announced the launch of Amazon Alexa support on its 2019 collection of ThinQ UHD, NanoCell, and OLED smart TVs in the US, UK, Austria, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, and Spain. The update is now rolling out to customers in North America and will expand to Europe and Asia in the coming weeks. "The addition of Alexa support is another example of LG's commitment to simplifying our customers' lives," said Brian Kwon, president of Mobile Communications and Home Entertainment companies at LG. "We will continue to enrich the user experience going forward with a diverse range of convenient AI services and features." With integrated Amazon Alexa capabilities, users can ask questions, control smart home products, play music/audio books, access over 90,000 Alexa Skills, and more via voice commands on a compatible LG TV without the need for a separate external device. Likewise, customers can link multiples actions under one command with the Alexa Routines feature, enabling users to receive traffic updates, weather details, and other daily agenda info by saying "Alexa, start my morning." Alexa functionality will continue to be refreshed as new features are added as well, allowing the displays to stay up to date with all of Alexa's latest capabilities. Beyond Alexa, 2019 ThinQ TVs also feature built-in support for Google Assistant. In addition, 2019 OLED and select NanoCell TV models are set to receive Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support through an upcoming update scheduled for mid-year, enabling Siri voice control and video streaming from a connected Apple device. Source: LGPosted Tue May 28, 2019 at 05:15 AM PDT by: -
Coming Soon to Streaming: STRANGER THINGS, ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK, and More[teaser]Check out our latest roundup of new streaming trailers.[/teaser] Netflix, Hulu, and MotorTrend have all released new trailers and info for several of their upcoming series and films, including a special preview clip from the third season of Netflix's Stranger Things. Stranger Things: Season 3 will take place during the summer of 1985 and is set to premiere on July 4, 2019. The new season stars Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Noah Schnapp, Millie Bobby Brown, Caleb McLaughlin, Gaten Matarazzo, Cara Buono, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Joe Keery, Dacre Montgomery, and Sadie Sink. Check out the clip below! And here's a full rundown of additional streaming titles scheduled to arrive on each service: Historical Roasts with Jeff Ross (Netflix, May 27) - Renowned "Roastmaster General" Jeff Ross's new half-hour comedy series Historical Roasts brings together A-list comedians in period-appropriate garb to celebrate prominent historical figures of the past, from Presidents (Abe Lincoln) to Rockstars (Freddie Mercury) and everything in between. Based on the Los Angeles live show of the same name, the six-episode series is “teaching history a lesson” and honoring some of the most important voices of our time the only way they know how — with a searing roast. How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast) (Netflix, May 31) - How do you win back your girlfriend from the school drug dealer? For Moritz, the answer is clear: sell better drugs. Together with his best friend Lenny, he launches, out of his teenage bedroom, what turns into an unexpectedly successful online drug market. Soon, as accidental drug dealers, they’re faced with standard drug empire problems: meeting demand, quality control, and, most importantly: not getting caught. Inspired by true events, How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast) is a modern story about lost love, the highs and lows of friendship, and the hurdles of growing up. Black Mirror: Season 5 (Netflix, June 5) - An anthology series that taps into our collective unease with the modern world, with each stand-alone episode a sharp, suspenseful tale exploring themes of contemporary techno-paranoia. Without questioning it, technology has transformed all aspects of our lives; in every home; on every desk; in every palm - a plasma screen; a monitor; a Smartphone – a Black Mirror reflecting our 21st Century existence back at us. The series is created and written by Charlie Brooker, and executive produced by Brooker and Annabel Jones. The Black Godfather (Netflix, June 7) - Who is the Black Godfather? Witness the exceptional and unlikely rise of Clarence Avant, a music executive who influenced legends such as Bill Withers, Snoop Dogg, Quincy Jones, Muhammad Ali, Hank Aaron, Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton and so many more. The Chef Show (Netflix, June 7) - Cooking is a journey. And making a meal is about more than just food. It’s about appreciating friends, family and tradition. An opportunity to come together. To learn, to share and to celebrate different flavors, cultures and people. The Chef Show is Executive Produced and directed by Jon Favreau. Roy Choi and Annie Johnson also serve as Executive Producers. Tales of the City Starring Laura Linney & Ellen Page (Netflix, June 7) - Every City Has a Tale. Every Home Has a Story. Inspired by the books of Armistead Maupin, the new Netflix Limited Series Tales of the City begins a new chapter in the beloved story. Mary Ann (Laura Linney) returns to present-day San Francisco and is reunited with her adopted daughter Shawna (Ellen Page) and ex-husband Brian (Paul Gross), twenty years after leaving them behind to pursue her career. Fleeing the midlife crisis that her picture-perfect Connecticut life created, Mary Ann is quickly drawn back into the orbit of Anna Madrigal (Olympia Dukakis), her chosen family and a new generation of queer young residents living at 28 Barbary Lane. Jinn (Netflix, June 13) - Set in modern day Amman, Jinn follows a group of Arab teenagers as their friendships and budding romances are tested when they unknowingly invite the supernatural forces of jinn into their world. As the lines between good and evil blur, can the friends find the answers needed in order to save everything? Leila (Netflix, June 14) - India's first dystopian story, Leila is set in an imagined world, Aryavarta in which there is great suffering, extreme and totalitarian rules of engagement and fictional extremes constructed around an obsession with purity, communal and divisive societal dramas and grit. Leila is the story of a mothers’ imperishable maternal love for her daughter set in the political and emotional dystopia of Aryavarta. Orange Is the New Black: The Final Season (Netflix, July 4) - A privileged New Yorker ends up in a women's prison when a past crime catches up with her in this Emmy-winning series from the creator of Weeds. Starring Taylor Schilling, Kate Mulgrew, and Laura Prepon. Into the Dark: They Come Knocking (Hulu, June 7) - After losing his wife to cancer, a father takes his two daughters on a road trip where he finds his family in the crosshairs of terrifying supernatural entities. Harlots: Season 3 (Hulu, July 10) - Margaret Wells struggles to reconcile her roles as brothel owner and mother to daughters Charlotte and Lucy. When her business comes under attack from Lydia Quigley, a rival madam with a ruthless streak, Margaret must fight back even if it means losing her family and possibly her life. Finally, MotorTrend has announced the launch of a special 6-episode bonus season of Wheeler Dealers. The new episodes are now available to stream exclusively through the MotorTrend app. Here's a synopsis per MotorTrend: In the new Wheeler Dealers episodes Mike and Ant take on a variety of automotive projects including a 1972 Fiat 124 Spider, a Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60, and a 2004 BMW M3. Additionally, the guys take on a special refurbishment—a 1965 Barracuda. They transform the Barracuda into a full drag racing car to challenge Top Fuel Champion Antron Brown’s hot rod at the famous Pomona Raceway quarter mile dragstrip. - A current Netflix subscription starts at $13 per month for HD streaming and $16 per month for Ultra HD streaming. - A current Hulu subscription starts at $6 per month with commercials. In addition, ad-free playback is available for $12 per month and Live TV bundle is available for $45. - A current MotorTrend subscription costs $5 per month. Sources: Netflix (YouTube), Hulu (YouTube), MotorTrend (YouTube)Posted Sat May 25, 2019 at 06:30 PM PDT by: -
Denon Releases Two New X-Series AV Receivers[teaser]Two new receiver models with eARC and Apple AirPlay 2 support have been detailed.[/teaser] Denon has revealed the latest additions to its X-Series of AV receivers. The new models include the 7.2-channel Denon AVR-X2600H and AVR-X1600H. "Denon is committed to bringing the latest technologies to home theater enthusiasts while offering flexibility so they can grow with their home entertainment systems. To that effect, we’ve added the latest Dolby and DTS 3D audio technologies and eARC so customers can up-mix traditional stereo and surround soundtracks to a 3D listening experience or virtualize Dolby Atmos or DTS:X mixes for amazing immersive audio without dedicated height channels," said Michael Greco, senior director of global brand management at Sound United. "Listeners can also expect a full suite of technical capabilities, including the latest 4K video technologies, ALLM [auto low latency mode], voice control, Apple AirPlay 2, and HEOS wireless multi-room music streaming." The 7.2-channel AVR-X2600H is rated for 95W per channel while the 7.2-channel AVR-X1600H is rated for 80W per channel. Both units feature support for Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X, and Dolby Height Virtualization (via upcoming firmware). Likewise, both models utilize a 32bit AKM DAC with hi-res audio playback for up to 24-bit/192-kHz ALAC, FLAC, WAV lossless files, and DSD 2.8MHz and 5.6MHz tracks. In addition, the new receivers also offer eARC (enhanced Audio Return Channel) capabilities, enabling the transmission of uncompressed and object-based audio from a supported TV to the receiver via HDMI. 4K Ultra HD/60 Hz pass-through is also integrated with HDCP 2.3 compliancy and HDR10, Dolby Vision, and Hybrid Log-Gamma support. Finally, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, HEOS multi-room audio, and voice control via a separate Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, or Apple Siri device are featured as well. The AVR-X1600H is now available for an MSRP of $599 and the AVR-X2600H is now available for an MSRP of $799. Source: DenonPosted Fri May 24, 2019 at 02:30 PM PDT by:
