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Onkyo Reveals 2016 AV Receiver Lineup with New Dolby Atmos & DTS:X Models[teaser]The company's latest AV gear lineup has been detailed. [/teaser] Onkyo has unveiled the newest additions to its home audio collection. The new AV lineup includes the mid-range TX-NR757, TX-NR656, and TX-NR555 AV receivers, and the entry level TX-SR353 AV receiver. The TX-NR757 is a 7.2 Channel Network AV Receiver with 180W of high current power and patented VLSC high frequency pulse noise removal technology. The receiver includes processing for lossless and Hi-Res Audio via a state-of-the-art AKM 384 kHz/32-bit D/A convertor. Multi-zone support and HDCP 2.2 compliant HDMI inputs with 60Hz UltraHD and Full HD playback with 4:4:4 color space and High Dynamic Range (HDR) support are integrated as well. Meanwhile, the TX-NR656 is a 7.2 Channel receiver with 170W/Ch, and the TX-NR555 is a 7.2-Channel receiver with 140W/Ch. Both models also offer HDCP 2.2 4K HDR support and include Google Cast, AirPlay, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth connectivity, along with noise free 32-bit D/A conversion with VLSC. In addition, the TX-NR757, TX-NR656, TX-NR555 all feature Dolby Atmos decoding and are DTS:X ready. Likewise these three mid-range models will also offer support for Onkyo's upcoming FireConnect multi-room audio technology via a future firmware update. FireConnect is "a stable wireless protocol that sends any audio source connected to the receiver—from vinyl to streaming audio—to an optional Onkyo speaker or another FireConnect-compatible product in another room." Finally, Onkyo’s AccuReflex up-firing speaker calibration tech will also make its debut in these receivers, enabling a more accurate Dolby Atmos experience. Beyond the company's mid-range lineup, Onkyo is also releasing the affordable TX-SR353 5.1-Channel AV Receiver with 4K video support (4K/60 Hz/HDR/4:4:4/HDCP 2.2) and decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. The Onkyo TX-NR656 ($699), TX-NR555 ($599) and TX-SR353 ($399) will start shipping in mid April, and the TX-NR757 ($799) is set to arrive in May. Source: OnkyoPosted Mon Mar 14, 2016 at 04:30 PM PDT by: -
Netflix Releases Season 2 Trailer for 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt'[teaser]It's a miracle! The second season trailer for 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' is now live. [/teaser] Netflix has released the official trailer for season two of 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.' The entire second season is set to debut exclusively through Netlifx on April 15. She's making the world a #hashbrown Kimmier place. Ellie Kemper stars as Kimmy Schmidt, a woman who escapes from a doomsday cult and starts life over in New York. After living in a cult for fifteen years, Kimmy decides to reclaim her life and start over in New York City. Armed with just a backpack, light-up sneakers, and a couple of way-past-due library books, she’s ready to take on a world she didn’t even think existed anymore. Wide-eyed but resilient, nothing is going to stand in her way. Created by Tina Fey (30 Rock) and Robert Carlock (30 Rock), who serve as executive producers with Jeff Richmond (30 Rock), Jack Burditt (30 Rock, The Mindy Project) and David Miner (30 Rock, Brooklyn Nine-Nine). The cast also includes Jane Krakowski, Tituss Burgess, and Carol Kane. Check out the trailer below! The show's first season premiered on March 6, 2015 and all 13 episodes are available to stream now. In addition to 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,' Netflix also recently revealed the first trailer for 'The Ranch.' Likewise, the streaming service announced a new limited series from Steven Soderbergh called 'Godless,' a German supernatural drama series called 'Dark,' and a new anime series called 'Perfect Bones.' Upcoming Netflix premieres include season two of Marvel's 'Daredevil' which will debut on March 18, the original film 'Pee-wee's Big Holiday' which is also due on March 18, season two of 'Chef's Table' which is scheduled for May 27, and the documentary 'Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru' which arrives on July 15. A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: NetflixPosted Mon Mar 14, 2016 at 11:30 AM PDT by: -
LG Offers 4K Ultra HD OLED TV Deals & Bundles for March Madness[teaser]Several OLED TVs and bundles are now on sale. [/teaser] In preparation for the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, LG is running a special promotion on its OLED 4K Ultra HD TV lineup. From now until April, select OLED displays are on sale along with bundles that include options for soundbars, additional TVs, and gift cards. Here's a rundown of the current deals: LG Curved OLED 4k Smart TV (65EG9600) & LG Flat OLED 4K Smart TV (65EF9500) - Currently $4,999 ($1,000 off)- Beginning 3/13 deal also includes choice of 43UF6400/LAS855M/LAS851M/or $300 Gift Card LG Curved OLED 4K Smart TV (55EG9600) & LG Flat OLED 4K Smart TV (55EF9500) - Currently $2,999 ($1,000 off)- Beginning 3/13 deal also includes choice of 42LF5600/43LF5400/LAS551H/LAS454B/SH5B, SH4/or $200 Gift Card LG Curved OLED 1080p Smart TV (55EG9100) - Currently $1,999 ($500 off) -Beginning 3/13 deal also includes choice of LAS454B/SH5B, SH4/or $100 Gift Card The LG March Madness OLED TV promotion will run until April in retail stores nationwide and online. In addition to the above OLED displays, the company is also now taking pre-orders for the OLED65E6P Flat 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart OLED TV ($7,000) and OLED65G6P Flat 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart OLED TV ($8,000). The premium OLED65G6P Signature OLED Ultra HD TV offer perfect blacks, wide viewing angles, an integrated soundbar speaker system, and a thin Picture-on-Glass design. In addition, the TV has been certified as "Ultra HD Premium" and includes full HDR compatibility with support for HDR10 and Dolby Vision. Likewise, the display uses LG's webOS 3.0 smart TV platform. Source: LGPosted Mon Mar 14, 2016 at 10:30 AM PDT by: -
HDD Gear Deal Spotlight: Up to 71% off Headphones, Portable Speakers, and Soundbars[teaser]Amazon is offering big discounts on select audio gear! [/teaser] As part of the online retailer's ongoing deals, Amazon is running a special sale on headphones, portable speakers, and soundbars from Jarv, Etekcity, Photive, TaoTronics, Bowers & Wilkins, Sony, and Polk Audio. Jarv Joggerz PRO Sports Bluetooth 4.1 Headphones - Currently $20 (71% off). Etekcity RoverBeats T12 Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker - Currently $25 (67% off). Photive EB200 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds - Currently $25 (64% off). TaoTronics 20W Boom X Premium Wireless Stereo Speaker - Currently $50 (62% off). Bowers & Wilkins P3 Recertified Headphones - Currently $90 (55% off). Sony HTCT380 300W 2.1 Sound Bar - Currently $248 (29% off). Sony HTCT780 330W 2.1 Sound Bar - Currently $348 (23% off). Polk Audio MagniFi One Sound Bar - Currently $250 (17% off). These deals will only be active for a limited time while supplies last. Make sure to stay tuned to High-Def Digest for more sales and special promotions!Posted Fri Mar 11, 2016 at 03:30 PM PST by: -
Netflix Debuts Trailer for 'The Ranch' Starring Ashton Kutcher & Sam Elliott[teaser]The official trailer for the new streaming sitcom has been revealed. [/teaser] Netflix has released a trailer for its latest original series. 'The Ranch' is a multi-camera comedy show starring Ashton Kutcher, Danny Masterson, and Sam Elliott. Set in present day on a Colorado ranch, the show follows Colt's (Kutcher) return home after a brief and failed semi- pro football career to run the family ranching business with his older brother Jameson "Rooster" (Masterson) and father Beau (Elliott), whom he hasn’t seen in 15 years. Winger stars as Colt's and Rooster's mother, Maggie, who runs the local town bar. 'The Ranch' is executive produced by Don Reo ('Two and Half Men,' 'My Wife and Kids') and Jim Patterson ('Two and a Half Men,' 'Mike and Molly'). Kutcher and Masterson serve as executive producers and co-executive producer respectively. The duo previously co-starred on 'That 70s Show,' which delighted audiences around the world for eight years with its wacky, knowing take on 1970s teen-dom. The first ten episodes of 'The Ranch' will premiere exclusively on Netflix on April 1. The series is then set to debut ten new episodes twice per year. Netflix also recently announced a new limited series from Steven Soderbergh called 'Godless,' a German supernatural drama series called 'Dark,' and a new anime series called 'Perfect Bones.' Recent Netflix premieres include season four of 'House of Cards' which launched on March 4. Upcoming premieres include season two of Marvel's 'Daredevil' which will debut on March 18, the original film 'Pee-wee's Big Holiday' which is also due on March 18, season two of 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' which is set for April 15, season two of 'Chef's Table' which is scheduled for May 27, and the documentary 'Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru' which arrives on July 15. A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: NetflixPosted Fri Mar 11, 2016 at 08:45 AM PST by: -
LG Announces April Launch for G5 Modular Smartphone[teaser]The company's first modular smartphone will start shipping next month. [/teaser] Following its official reveal at Mobile World Congress last month in Barcelona, LG has revealed a launch window for its new flagship mobile device. The G5 will hit the US market in early April. "You only have to wait a few weeks to get your hands on the LG G5. It's clear from the consumer polls being conducted by the media that people are incredibly excited about the phone and we're very proud of the practical innovations in the G5 and Friends as well," said Morris Lee, LG Electronics MobileComm's senior vice president and head of North American sales and marketing. "The rave responses to the LG G5 from the press and the industry are proof that the smartphone is exciting again and it is obvious that the LG G5 is well worth waiting for." The G5 features a 5.3-inch Quad HD IPS Quantum display with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 and 554ppi. In addition, the panel includes Always-On tech which allows the screen to show the time and date continuously even when the G5 is in sleep mode. The smartphone incorporates a sleek, metal uni-body with a Slide-out Battery and a Modular Type design. Add-on modules that can be connected to the phone include the LG CAM Plus which offers a better grip and standalone camera controls, and the LG Hi-Fi Plus with B&O PLAY which is a portable HiFi DAC audio player. Under the hood, the device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 Processor, 4GB LPDDR4 RAM, and a 2,800mAh removable battery, all running Android 6.0. A standard rear 16MP camera, a second rear 135-degree wide angle 8MP camera, and a front 8MP camera are integrated as well. Beyond the smartphone and its add-on modules, LG has also announced several companion devices dubbed "LG Friends." Highlights of the lineup include the LG 360 VR goggles which can plug into the G5 to view VR content and simulate a 130-inch TV viewed from two meters away; and the LG 360 CAM which can record 360 degree 2K video and 5.1 surround channel audio. Though pricing has not been detailed yet, the smartphone will be available through a variety of retailers and carriers, including AT&T, Best Buy, Best Buy Mobile Stores, B&H, Sprint, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular and Verizon. Select companion products will be available in early April as well. In addition, LG is also offering G5 customers a free extra battery and battery-charging cradle as a limited time promotion. Source: LG via PR NewswirePosted Thu Mar 10, 2016 at 02:30 PM PST by: -
First 4K Ultra HD Roku TVs Now Available at Best Buy, Prices Start at $400[teaser]Best Buy has released the first Roku Ultra HD TV models under their Insignia brand. [/teaser] Roku and Best Buy have announced the launch of the first 4K Ultra HD Roku TVs. Three Insignia models are now available exclusively through BestBuy.com, and availability will expand to Best Buy retail locations next month. The Insignia 4K Ultra HD Roku TVs are available in 43 inch, 50 inch, and 55 inch screen sizes. Each LED LCD panel features a resolution of 3840 x 2160 and a sleek bezel design. Likewise, the displays all use the Roku OS, offering a convenient smart TV experience with a personalized home screen and access to more than 3,000 streaming channels. Other unique Roku OS features include a comprehensive and unbiased universal search feature that helps users find availability and pricing for movies and TV shows across more than 25 top streaming channels; the Roku Feed which enables users to follow entertainment that they're interested in and be notified when it becomes available to stream; mobile device control through the free Roku app; Netflix and YouTube video casting support from mobile devices; and personal media sharing from mobile devices. In addition, the 4K Roku TVs have extra features to highlight Ultra HD viewing, including a 4K Spotlight Channel that provides instant access to a curated selection of 4K entertainment from a variety of streaming services. A 4K UHD category is also included within the Roku Channel Store with more than 10 channels including Amazon Video, Netflix, PLEX, YouTube, UltraFlix and more. The Insignia 4K Roku TVs are powered by quad-core processors and fast 802.11ac dual-band WiFi to provide optimal streaming performance. The Insignia 43 inch ($400), 50 inch ($500), and 55 inch ($650) 4K Roku Ultra HD TVs are now available through BestBuy.com. Outside of Insignia, TCL is also prepping their own line of 4K Roku Ultra HD TVs, and future models with HDR and Dolby Vision support are planned as well. Source: RokuPosted Thu Mar 10, 2016 at 11:45 AM PST by: -
Netflix Dates 'Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru' Documentary for July[teaser]The documentary from director Joe Berlinger will stream exclusively on Netflix in July. [/teaser] Netflix has announced the premiere date for its latest original documentary. 'Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru' will make its streaming debut exclusively to Netflix subscribers worldwide on July 15. From acclaimed filmmaker Joe Berlinger ('Metallica: Some Kind of Monster,' the 'Paradise Lost Trilogy,' 'Brother's Keeper'), the Netflix original documentary captures world-renowned life coach, business strategist and best-selling author, Tony Robbins, in a revelatory cinéma vérité film that goes behind the scenes of his mega annual seminar, Date With Destiny. Granted unprecedented access, this film is an emotional tour de force, pulling back the curtain on this life-altering and controversial event, the zealous participants and the man himself. "My goal in making this film was to share a profound experience that I myself underwent," said Berlinger. "While the event itself may not be for everyone, I hope my approach will help audiences think about the nature of their own lives as they witness the transformations of the characters in the film." The filmmaker continued: "While seemingly a departure from the themes found in my other work, this film is actually very much a look at social issues but from a personal point of view. I believe there would be significantly less trouble in the world if people were self-actualized and connected to who they really are." Before arriving on Netflix, the film will have its world premiere at the South by Southwest Film Festival on March 14, 2016. The movie is produced by Netflix, RadicalMedia and Third Eye Motion Picture Company. 'Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru' now joins a growing collection of Netflix original documentary content, including series like 'Making a Murderer' and 'Chef's Table,' and Academy Award-nominated documentary features like 'What Happened, Miss Simone?,' 'Winter on Fire,' 'Virunga' and 'The Square.' A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: NetflixPosted Thu Mar 10, 2016 at 10:30 AM PST by: -
LG Releases SUPER UHD TVs with Dolby Vision & HDR10 Support, Prices Start at $1,799[teaser]The company's most advanced LED TVs will be available starting this month. [/teaser] After making their debut at CES back in January, LG has announced pricing and availability for its new SUPER UHD TV lineup. The collection consists of three series -- the UH9500, UH8500, and UH7700 -- with nine models ranging in size from 55 inches to 86 inches. "Leading the way with HDR, LG continues to pioneer picture quality innovation in both our OLED and LED UHD TVs. With our new LG SUPER UHD TV lineup, we're delivering our best 4K LED TVs yet offering consumers a superior viewing experience with four times the resolution of Full HD, over a billion rich colors and elevated brightness, along with the first available complete HDR experience," said David VanderWaal, vice president of marketing, LG Electronics USA. "LG SUPER UHD TVs are the first to be compatible with all HDR formats for images that come to life as never before along with access to the most HDR content choices." The UH9500, UH8500 and UH7700 LCD/LED SUPER UHD TVs feature IPS Quantum displays with superior viewing angles and color reproduction. Likewise, the company's new webOS 3.0 smart TV platform is integrated as well. In addition, the displays have been classified as Super HDR, and combine LG's ULTRA Luminance technology, improved black level performance, and Color Prime technology to support 4K high dynamic range content with heightened performance, along with support for Dolby Vision and HDR10. HDR and Dolby Vision streaming content will be available from partners like Amazon, Netflix, and VUDU. Here's a full rundown of pricing and availability for the new LG SUPER UHD TV Lineup: UH9500 SUPER UHD TV - 86-inch class 86UH9500: $9,999 (Spring 2016) - 65-inch class 65UH9500: $3,999 (Spring 2016) UH8500 - SUPER UHD TV - 75-inch class 75UH8500: $4,999 (Spring 2016) - 65-inch class 65UH8500: $2,999 (March 2016) - 60-inch class 60UH8500: $2,299 (March 2016) - 55-inch class 55UH8500: $1,999 (March 2016) UH7700 - SUPER UHD TV - 65-inch class 65UH7700: $2,799 (March 2016) - 60-inch class 60UH7700: $2,099 (March 2016) - 55-inch class 55UH7700: $1,799 (March 2016) Source: LGPosted Thu Mar 10, 2016 at 09:15 AM PST by: -
DirecTV Set to Debut First 4K Ultra HD Channel with Live Masters Tournament Broadcast in April[teaser]The company will offer its first live 4K Ultra HD broadcast next month. [/teaser] DirecTV has announced a launch date for its first highly anticipated 4K Ultra HD channel. The channel will debut live 4K UHD coverage by broadcasting the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 7. This will mark the first ever live Ultra HD broadcast to consumers in the US. "Golf's premier event deserves the best viewing experience that 4K UHD on DIRECTV provides," said Dan York, chief content officer, AT&T Entertainment Group. "Once you see it in 4K on DIRECTV, it's going to be tough to see it any other way – unless you're there in person." The new DirecTV 4K Ultra HD channel will launch in April as part of the company's DirecTV Ultimate and Premier packages. The channel is set to feature 4K content from Audience Network, documentaries and more. Likewise, initial live 4K Ultra HD broadcasts will include all four rounds of Golf Tournament play at Amen Corner at Augusta National during the Masters. Coverage is scheduled for April 7-10 from approximately 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EDT. In order to watch the DirecTV 4K channel, customers will need: - A DirecTV Ultimate or Premier Package subscription with an authorized 4K customer account.- The latest Genie HD DVR (HR54).- A DirecTV 4K Ready TV or a compatible 4K TV connected to the latest 4K Genie Mini. 4K UHD content on a non-DirecTV 4K Ready TV requires a TV with HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2, and support for a minimum of 60 fps. DirecTV also currently offers on-demand Ultra HD content to its subscribers with compatible equipment. Source: AT&T, DirecTVDealsPosted Wed Mar 9, 2016 at 11:30 AM PST by:
