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Netflix Releases Part 2 of the Official Trailer for Marvel's 'Daredevil'[teaser]The Man Without Fear faces Elektra in the show's latest trailer. [/teaser] Following the debut of part one last week, Netflix has released part two of the full trailer for 'Daredevil' season two. The show is based on the Marvel comic book, and season two will see the addition of popular characters like The Punisher. While Frank Castle took center stage in the previous trailer, this new preview places the spotlight on Elektra. Blinded as a young boy but imbued with extraordinary senses, Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) fights against injustice by day as a lawyer, and by night as the superhero "Daredevil" in modern day Hell's Kitchen, New York City. Just when Matt thinks he is bringing order back to the city, new forces are rising in Hell’s Kitchen. Now the Man Without Fear must take on an old flame – Elektra Natchios. Bigger problems emerge when Frank Castle, a man looking for vengeance, is reborn as The Punisher, a man who takes justice into his own hands in Matt’s neighborhood. Meanwhile, Matt must balance his duty to his community as a lawyer and his dangerous life as the Devil of Hell’s Kitchen, facing a life-altering choice that forces him to truly understand what it means to be a hero. Check out the new trailer below! Charlie Cox (Matt Murdock/Daredevil) is joined by a stellar cast including Jon Bernthal (Frank Castle), Elodie Yung (Elektra), Deborah Ann Woll (Karen Page), Elden Henson (Foggy Nelson), Rosario Dawson (Claire Temple), and Scott Glenn (Stick). Marvel's Daredevil is Executive Produced by series Co-Showrunners Marco Ramirez ('Sons Of Anarchy,' 'Fear The Walking Dead') and Douglas Petrie ('CSI: Crime Scene Investigation',' 'Buffy: The Vampire Slayer,' 'American Horror Story'), along with Jeph Loeb ('Marvel’s Jessica Jones'), who also serves as Marvel's Head of Television. The entire second season of 'Daredevil' will be available to stream on Netflix starting March 18. The first season is available now. In addition to 'Daredevil,' Marvel and Netflix have also released 'Jessica Jones' and are developing series based on 'Luke Cage' and 'Iron Fist' as well. All four characters are set to team up in a crossover miniseries called 'The Defenders.' A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: NetflixPosted Thu Feb 25, 2016 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Amazon Offers Limited Time Discount on Fire TV with 4K Ultra HD Support[teaser]The Fire TV streaming media player is now on sale. [/teaser] For a limited time, Amazon is offering a special discount on the Fire TV, Fire TV Gaming Edition, and Fire TV + HD Antenna Bundle. Amazon Fire TV - Currently $85 (15% off). Amazon Fire TV Gaming Edition - Currently $125 (11% off). Amazon Fire TV + HD Antenna Bundle - Currently $110 (26% off). The Fire TV includes playback support for several 4K content platforms including Netflix, Amazon Video, and Prime Video, offering numerous Ultra HD titles like 'Transparent,' 'Better Call Saul,' 'American Hustle,' and 'Amazing Spiderman 2.' In addition, the device supports the more efficient HEVC video codec to deliver HD streams as well, resulting in higher quality 1080p streams that use less bandwidth. Under the hood, the new Fire TV is powered by a MediaTek 64-bit quad-core processor and a dedicated GPU, giving it 75% more processing power than the previous model. Finally, the player also includes Dolby Audio technology, Mayday customer support, Alexa integration, and a microSD card slot for up to 128GB of expandable storage. And for customers who want more gaming features, the Fire TV Gaming Edition includes a Fire TV, Game Controller, two games, and a 32 GB microSD card for expanded storage. Meanwhile, the Fire TV + HD Antenna Bundle includes a Fire TV, an AmazonBasics Ultra Thin Indoor HDTV Antenna (50-mile), and an AmazonBasics HDMI cable - 6 Feet. 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 Thu Feb 25, 2016 at 11:15 AM PST by: -
Netflix Readies New German Supernatural Series 'Dark'[teaser]The streaming service is developing its first German original series. [/teaser] Netflix has announced the newest addition to its lineup of original shows. The upcoming series, 'Dark,' will be the streaming platform's first German production. The show is set to be directed by Baran bo Odar and written by Jantje Friese. "Dark is an incredible German story that will appeal to a global audience." said Erik Barmack, Vice President International Originals at Netflix. "Bo and Jantje are creative talents that have developed great projects in both Berlin and Hollywood, and we are thrilled to be working with them on our first original series entirely authored, shot and produced in Germany." 'Dark' is set in a German town in present day where the disappearance of two young children exposes the double lives and fractured relationships among four families. In ten, hour-long episodes, the story takes on a supernatural twist that ties back to the same town in 1986. Director Baran bo Odar's last feature film, 'Who am I - No System is safe,' premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2014. The movie went on to become a box office success in Germany and won three German Movie Awards and the Bambi for "Best German Film." His upcoming film, 'Sleepless Night,' is set for release this year and will star Michelle Monaghan, Dermot Mulroney, and Jamie Foxx. "We're very excited to shoot the first Netflix original series, made in Germany. To be part of the family that brought amazing shows like House of Cards and Bloodline to its audience is a huge honor." said Odar. "As Dark will be an ensemble mystery series, I especially look forward to discovering and working with new German talent. This will be a fantastic ride and I can’t wait to get started." Production on 'Dark' is expected to begin in 2016 and the show is set to premiere globally on Netflix in 2017. A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: NetflixPosted Thu Feb 25, 2016 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
HDD Gear Deal Spotlight: Up to 62% off Speakers & Soundbars[teaser]Amazon is offering big discounts on select home audio gear! [/teaser] As part of the online retailer's ongoing deals, Amazon is running a special sale on speakers and soundbars from Monoprice, Definitive Technology, Fluance, Samsung, KEF, Polk, Sharper Image, and BOHM. Monoprice 108247 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker System - Currently $95 (62% off). Definitive Technology Incline Audiophile Desktop System - Currently $199 (50% off). Sharper Image Bluetooth Streaming 2.1 Speakers - Currently $50 (50% off). Polk Audio 255C-RT In-wall / In-ceiling Center Channel Speaker - Currently $190 (46% off). KEF Q100B Bookshelf Loudspeakers - Currently $300 (45% off). BÖHM B2 Premium 60-Watt 40" inch Sound Bar - Currently $99 (42% off). Fluance Surround Sound Home Theater 5 Speaker System Model AVHTB - Currently $200 (33% off). Fluance Dynamic Home Theater Surround Sound 5 Speaker System Model AV5HTB - Currently $200 (33% off). Samsung HW-J6000 Curved 6.1 Channel Soundbar (2015 Model) - Currently $398 (20% 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 Wed Feb 24, 2016 at 05:30 PM PST by: -
Acer Details Liquid Jade 2 Smartphone with AMOLED Display & DTS Headphone:X[teaser]The company's new flagship smartphone has been unveiled. [/teaser] At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this week, Acer has revealed the latest addition to their Android mobile lineup. The Liquid Jade 2 is designed for a superior multimedia experience. The smartphone features a 5.5 inch Full HD 1080p AMOLED display with support for 100 percent of the NTSC color gamut and Zero Air Gap technology for improved readability under the sun. In addition, the device incorporates the Award-winning Liquid Jade design language with a sleek and slim profile, a curved back cover that fits comfortably in the hand, and a 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass screen. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by a hexa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor, 3GB of RAM, and 32GB ROM. In addition, users can access up to 1TB of hybrid storage, which combines local storage with cloud storage on select models. A 21MP rear camera with PDAF (phase-detection autofocus), dual-LED flash, and 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) video recording is integrated as well, along with an 8MP front camera with an 84-degree wide angle and a "Pause N Shoot" selfie mode. Likewise, a "Professional Camera Mode" offers advanced adjustments for white balance, ISO, EV, and focus. The Liquid Jade 2 also includes support for high-resolution audio, and offers DTS Headphone:X and DTS Play-Fi technology. DTS Heaphone:X can simulate an immersive 11.1 surround sound experience with any pair of headphones. Meanwhile, DTS Play:Fi allows users to stream audio from any app or any file in lossless quality over Wi-Fi to one or more Play-Fi-enabled speakers and components. Finally, LTE Cat.6 and 802.11ac dual-band MIMO wireless connectivity are included as well. Pricing and availability have not been detailed yet. The Liquid Jade 2 will now serve as the successor to the previously released Liquid Jade Z. Source: AcerPosted Wed Feb 24, 2016 at 12:56 PM PST by: -
Sony Reveals Xperia X Series Smartphones with Curved Glass Displays[teaser]Three new smartphone models have been unveiled. [/teaser] At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Sony has detailed the latest additions to its smartphone lineup. The new Xperia X Series consists of the Xperia X, Xperia X Performance and Xperia XA. "Sony Mobile will continue to create increasingly personalized and intelligent products and services that empower you to do more, and live more creatively than ever. Our products and services will connect you to each other and become essential and beloved parts of your lives." said Hiroki Totoki, President and CEO at Sony Mobile Communications. "With our continued passion for technology, we will keep adding new and exciting features to evolve our smartphones. At the same time, we want to change how you access information and interact with friends and family in a closer, natural and more meaningful way." The Xperia X features a 5 inch Full HD 1080p TRILUMINOS curved display. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 650, 64-bit processor. A 23 MP rear camera with Predictive Hybrid Autofocus and a 13 MP front camera for low-light selfies are integrated as well. Meanwhile, the Xperia X Performance also features the same display and camera specs, but upgrades the CPU to a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820, 64-bit processor. Finally, the Xperia XA features a 5 inch 720p HD curved display with Mobile BRAVIA engine 2. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by a MediaTek MT6755, 64 bit Octa Core processor. A 13 MP rear camera with Hybrid Autofocus and an 8 MP front camera for low-light selfies are integrated as well. In addition, all three models incorporate Sony's smart battery management to deliver up to two days of battery life. Pricing has not been detailed yet, but Sony's new Xperia X Series smartphones will be available in White, Graphite Black, Lime Gold and Rose Gold in summer 2016. Source: SonyPosted Tue Feb 23, 2016 at 01:30 PM PST by: -
VUDU Adds New 4K Ultra HD Warner Bros. Titles with Dolby Vision & Dolby Atmos[teaser]Dolby has expanded its Dolby Vision lineup and has released a handy infographic detailing how to watch its content. [/teaser] VUDU and Dolby have announced the arrival of two new Warner Bros. titles to their 4K Ultra HD Dolby Vision lineup. 'In the Heart of the Sea' and 'The Intern' are now available to watch in Dolby Vision through VUDU. In addition, 'In the Heart of the Sea' also features a Dolby Atmos soundtrack. Dolby Vision uses HDR (high dynamic range) and expanded colors to offer enhanced contrast and picture on supported displays. Meanwhile, Dolby Atmos is an immersive, object-based audio technology that allows users to add overhead audio to supported sound systems. There are now more than 30 VUDU titles available in Dolby Vision, including 14 films with Dolby Atmos soundtracks. Additional Warner Bros. 4K Ultra HD titles with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos on VUDU include 'Mad Max: Fury Road,' 'The Man from U.N.C.L.E.,' 'The Gallows,' 'Entourage,' 'San Andreas,' 'American Sniper,' 'Man of Steel,' 'Jupiter Ascending,' 'Pan,' 'We Are Your Friends,' 'Pacific Rim,' 'Edge of Tomorrow,' and 'Into the Storm.' Likewise, Warner Bros. VUDU titles available with Dolby Vision only include 'Vacation,' 'Focus,' 'Get Hard,' 'Run All Night,' 'The Lego Movie,' 'The Great Gatsby,' 'Sherlock Holmes,' 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows,' 'The Hangover trilogy,' 'Goodfellas,' 'The Conjuring,' 'Annabelle,' 'The Hangover,' 'Magic Mike XXL,' and more. To experience VUDU titles in Dolby Vision, customers will need a supported display like the recently released VIZIO Reference Series Ultra HD TV or upcoming models from LG and TCL. Likewise, to enjoy VUDU titles in Dolby Atmos users will need an Atmos-enabled receiver and speakers, or an Atmos-enabled soundbar like the upcoming YSP-5600. For more details on VUDU's Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos lineup, check out the handy infographic below! Source: DolbyPosted Tue Feb 23, 2016 at 10:15 AM PST by: -
Amazon Increases Minimum Order Total for Free Shipping to $49[teaser]The online retailer has increased the minimum order amount to qualify for free shipping. [/teaser] Amazon has raised its free shipping minimum for non-prime members. Initially, Amazon offered free shipping on qualifying orders of $25 or more. This amount was increased by $10 to $35 back in 2013, and now the company has raised the total again -- this time by $14, bringing the new qualifying amount to $49. With that said, the increase does not impact qualifying book orders, which still remain at the original $25 minimum for free shipping. The retailer's site now states: Orders including $25 or more of eligible books qualify for FREE Shipping. All orders of $49 or more of eligible items across any product category also qualify for FREE Shipping. With free shipping, your order will be delivered 5-8 business days after all of your items are available to ship, including pre-order items. The increase is likely the result of increased costs for the company. As reported by TechCrunch, Amazon's fulfillment costs went up 32.8 percent year-over-year in its last earnings release. In addition, the increase is a way for the company to further promote its Amazon Prime subscription service. Amazon Prime currently offers: FREE Two-Day Shipping with no minimum order size on over 20 million items Unlimited, ad-free access to over a million songs and hundreds of playlists Instant streaming of thousands of movies and TV episodes with Prime Instant Video Unlimited photo storage with anywhere access Over 500,000 books to borrow for free, as frequently as once a month, with no due dates through the Kindle Owners' Lending Library 30-minute early access to Lightning Deals on Amazon and limited time events on MyHabit.com Amazon's new $49 minimum order total for free shipping is now in effect. A Prime membership currently costs $99 per year. Sources: Amazon, Engadget, TechCrunchPosted Mon Feb 22, 2016 at 04:04 PM PST by: -
Lenovo Announces TAB3 Series Tablets with Dolby Atmos Sound[teaser]The company has detailed a new line of family and business tablets. [/teaser] At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Lenovo has revealed the latest additions to its tablet lineup. The new TAB3 Series consists of three models: The TAB3 7 and TAB3 8 family tablets and the TAB3 10 business tablet. All three models incorporate Dolby Atmos audio technology. "We are excited to further enrich Lenovo's Dolby Atmos mobile device offerings with the launch of the Lenovo TAB3 series products," said Jeff Meredith, Vice President and General Manager, Tablets, Mobile Business Group, Lenovo. "Dolby Atmos sound has been a key differentiator of the Lenovo tablets through the past year. We look forward to delivering the amazing moving audio experience to more consumers with the new Lenovo TAB3 series." The TAB3 10 is designed for business use and features a 10 inch full HD IPS display with Gorilla Glass 3. Under the hood, the tablet is powered by a 1.3GHz Quad-core processor running Android for Work and sports up to 12 hours of battery life. An 8MP auto-focus rear camera and 5MP fixed-focus front camera are integrated as well. Meanwhile, the TAB3 7 and TAB3 8 are designed for multi-user families. The TAB3 7 features a 7 inch SD IPS display and the TAB3 8 features an 8 inch HD IPS display. Both models are powered by a 1.0GHz Quad-Core processor. Likewise, both devices include a 2MP front and 5MP rear camera. In addition, all three tablets use Dolby Atmos audio technology which enhances mobile entertainment over headphones and built-in speakers with immersive audio that flows above and around the user. "The launch of the Lenovo TAB3 series devices with Dolby Atmos has further strengthened the growing momentum of Dolby Atmos in the mobile world," said John Couling, Senior Vice President, E-Media Business Group, Dolby Laboratories. "We will continue to innovate together with Lenovo to enhance immersive mobile entertainment experiences for consumers around the world." Lenovo's TAB3 series is expected to launch in June 2016. Sources: Lenovo, DolbyPosted Mon Feb 22, 2016 at 01:30 PM PST by: -
LG Introduces G5 Modular Smartphone with Quad HD IPS Quantum Display[teaser]The company's first modular smartphone has been unveiled. [/teaser] LG has detailed its newest mobile device. The G5 uses a unique modular design and can be combined with additional companion devices to add new features. "The new LG G5 will encourage owners to rediscover the true joy of a mobile life," said Juno Cho, president and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. "The G5 and LG Friends are the result of many experts inside LG asking themselves if it was still possible to be innovative and unique in the smartphone space. I think once customers spend a little time with the LG G5, their answer will be a resounding yes." 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. Pricing and availability have not been detailed yet. Source: LGPosted Sun Feb 21, 2016 at 01:15 PM PST by:
