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Apple Reveals Apple TV+ Streaming Service[teaser]The company's new streaming platform has finally been unveiled.[/teaser] Apple has offically announced its own subscription streaming service. Dubbed Apple TV+, the new ad-free digital video platform will be available through the company's existing Apple TV app, offering access to exclusive movies, shows, and documentaries from an impressive roster of filmmakers, writers, and performers. In addition, the company also revealed some upcoming updates for the Apple TV app itself, including the option to add new subscription Apple Channels for services like HBO, Showtime, and Starz. "We're honored that the absolute best lineup of storytellers in the world — both in front of and behind the camera — are coming to Apple TV+," said Eddy Cue, Apple's senior vice president of Internet Software and Services. “We’re thrilled to give viewers a sneak peek of Apple TV+ and cannot wait for them to tune in starting this fall. Apple TV+ will be home to some of the highest quality original storytelling that TV and movie lovers have seen yet." Though an exact release date and pricing have not been announced yet, Apple TV+ is set to launch this fall. Exclusive shows and movies will be added regularly and all content will be available to stream online or to download for offline playback via the Apple TV app. And to help kickoff the Apple TV+ announcement, Apple brought out a star-studded array of talent to introduce various projects. Here's a rundown of some of the shows and movies set to premiere exclusively through Apple TV+: Amazing Stories - A new version of the sci-fi/fantasy/horror anthology show from Steven Spielberg and Amblin entertainment. The Morning Show - Starring Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Aniston, and Steve Carell, the series will follow workers on a morning show while pulling back the curtain on power dynamics between men and women in the workplace. See - From writer Steven Knight, See is set in a future world where all of humanity has been blind for centuries. The show stars Jason Momoa and Alfre Woodard. Little America - This anthology series from Kumail Nanjiania will focus on the everyday stories of immigrants living in the US. Helpsters - A new series for preschoolers from Sesame Workshop where the characters will use coding to solve problems. Little Voice - From J.J. Abrams and Sara Bareilles, the show will tell the story of a young woman trying to find her voice as an artist and person through music while chasing her dreams in New York City. Oprah Projects - Oprah announced a documentary tentatively titled Toxic Labor focused on sexual harassment in the workplace, and an untitled docu-series about mental health. Meanwhile, the Apple TV app itself will receive a refreshed design along with access to the new Apple Channels feature through an update in May. With Apple Channels, customers will be able to subscribe to individual channels like HBO, Starz, SHOWTIME, CBS All Access, Smithsonian Channel, EPIX, Tastemade, Noggin, MTV Hits, and more. All of the channels will then be available to watch through the Apple TV app -- offering a convenient, all-in-one hub for various digital platforms. The Apple TV app is currently available on Apple TV 4K as well as iPhone and iPad devices. In addition, support for the app is set to expand to smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, and VIZIO, along with Roku and FireTV devices in the future. Source: ApplePosted Mon Mar 25, 2019 at 12:15 PM PDT by: -
Warner Archive Launches Sale on Digital Titles Through iTunes[teaser]Select films are now on sale![/teaser] To celebrate the label's 10th anniversary on March 23, Warner Archive has launched a special limited time sale on select digital titles through the iTunes store. The company made the announcement via a recent post on Twitter: It's #WarnerArchive's 10th birthday on Saturday and to celebrate, a whole bunch of classics are available for $4.99 and bundles $19.99 right now on @iTunes! #WAC10 –> https://t.co/DIEDqQS8vh pic.twitter.com/4P9SmBjqDt — Warner Archive (@WarnerArchive) March 21, 2019 As part of the promotion, thirty one films are now available for just $4.99. Here's a full rundown of the current selection: Dial M for Murder One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest The Searchers The Great Race Ocean's 11 (1960) Woodstock: 3 Days of Peace and Music (Director's Cut) The Maltese Falcon The Battle of the Bulge Strangers On a Train Logan's Run The Dirty Dozen Dog Day Afternoon Suspicion Key Largo The Treasure of the Sierra Madre High Society On the Town Chisum Wait Until Dark Badlands Network An American in Paris Bringing Up Baby Blow-Up, The Bad Seed White Heat To Have and Have Not The Thin Man Klute Cat on the Hot Tin Roof Jailhouse Rock In addition, six Silver Screen Icon bundles are currently marked down to $19.99. Each bundle comes with four films. The selection includes: John Wayne Westerns John Wayne Action Astaire & Rogers: Volume 1 Bogie & Bacall Collection Murder Mysteries World War II - Battlefront Europe The discounted pricing will only be available for a limited time. CLICK HERE to access the Warner Archive sale via iTunes. Source: Warner Archive (Twitter)Posted Fri Mar 22, 2019 at 03:40 PM PDT by: -
Coming Soon to Streaming: CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA, UNICORN STORE, and More[teaser]The latest season of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and Brie Larson's directorial debut headline this week's crop of streaming trailers.[/teaser] Netflix and Hulu have released new previews and info for several of their upcoming series and films. Here's a full rundown of titles scheduled to arrive on each service: Kevin Hart: Irresponsible: Standup Special (Netflix, April 2) - Back on stage. Back to business. On April 2, Kevin Hart brings his sold-out comedy tour, Irresponsible, to a global audience for his first original Netflix standup special. The one-hour special was filmed in front of a sold-out audience of over 15,000 people at the O2 Arena in London, England. Hart touches upon his friends, family, travel... and a year filled with Irresponsible behavior. Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: Part 2 (Netflix, April 5) - It's a wicked world out there, and Sabrina is brewing up trouble. After signing her name in the Book of the Beast, Sabrina struggles to find the balance between her place in the mortal world and her new darker side. New challenges await Sabrina in Part 2, including having to choose between the familiar mortal Harvey Kinkle, and the sexy warlock Nicholas Scratch. She may have signed her name to the Dark Lord, but that doesn't mean she isn't willing to raise a little hell. Chilling Adventures of Sabrina continues April 5. Starring Kiernan Shipka. Unicorn Store (Netflix, April 5) - Kit (Brie Larson) is a lonely twenty-something dreamer who's reluctant to leave the comforts of childhood and fully embrace adulthood. But when art school sends her packing, Kit is forced to move back home with her parents and take a temp job in a boring office. Just when she's resolved to finally put her Care Bears aside and grow up, a mysterious salesman (Samuel L. Jackson) enters Kit's life and offers to give her childlike heart its greatest desire. Larson's directorial debut, with a script by Samantha McIntyre, is a love letter to everyone's inner child, and a reminder that no dream is impossible. Our Planet (Netflix, April 5) - Share the wonder of the extraordinary place we call home. Utilizing the latest technology Our Planet was filmed entirely in Ultra High Definition in over 50 countries. From exotic jungles to the deepest seas, open your eyes to the connections we all share. Narrated by Sir David Attenborough, Our Planet launches worldwide April 5th. Black Summer: Season 1 (Netflix, April 11) - Set in the dark, early days of a zombie apocalypse, Black Summer stars Jaime King as Rose, a mother torn from her daughter who embarks upon a harrowing journey to find her. Thrust alongside a small group of American refugees, these complete strangers must find the strength they need to fight their way back to loved ones. But in order for Rose and her team to brave this hostile new world, they will need to make brutal decisions to contend with zombies - and each other. Season 1 of Black Summer premieres April 11 on Netflix! HUGE In France (Netflix, April 12) - Gad Elmaleh is a hugely famous comedian... in France. He’s about to leave it all behind and move to Los Angeles in an attempt to reconnect with his estranged, comedy-hating, 16-year-old male model son. Sadly, he’ll have to do it without a single celebrity perk. Samantha!: Season 2 (Netflix, April 19) - Tired of being treated like a child, Samantha! sets out to look for new ways to showcase her talent. She's much more mature now. And much less famous... Season 2 launches April 19th. Starring Emanuelle Araújo, Douglas Silva and Sabrina Nonata. Rilakkuma and Kaoru (Netflix, April 19) - Starring Lana Condor, Rilakkuma and Kaoru is the story of a soft toy bear and his human roommate Kaoru, and the short but sweet time they spend together. Levius (Netflix, Winter 2019) - Cut through your destiny! In an age where devices are powered by steam, technology that fuses bodies to machinery makes cyber-boxing fights immensely popular. A young man named Levius is drawn into these fights through what can only be destiny, but his talents will be what determine his future. 7Seeds (Netflix, TBA 2019) - 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. In addition, Netflix has announced a 10-episode order for a new coming-of-age comedy series from Mindy Kaling (Late Night, The Mindy Project, The Office) and Lang Fisher (The Mindy Project, Brooklyn Nine Nine). Howard Klein (The Office, The Mindy Project, Parks and Recreation) and David Miner (30 Rock, Master of None) will serve as Executive Producers. According to Netflix, the currently untitled show will focus on "the complicated life of a modern-day first generation Indian American teenage girl, inspired by Kaling’s own childhood." Into the Dark: I'm Just Fucking With You (Hulu, April 1) - On the way to a family wedding, a man and his sister endure a night of increasingly frightening practical jokes during a one-night stay at a secluded motel. The next installment of Blumhouse's Into the Dark premieres April 1, only on Hulu. - 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. Sources: Netflix (YouTube), Netflix, Hulu (YouTube)Posted Fri Mar 22, 2019 at 02:15 PM PDT by: -
HDD Gear Deals: TCL 75" 6-Series 4K HDR Roku TV on Sale for $1,499[teaser]The extra-large 6-Series TV is on sale now![/teaser] TCL has launched a limited time discount on its 75R615 75-inch model 6-Series 4K Roku TV. As part of the promotion, the TV is now $300 off its usual MSRP of $1,799, bringing the price down to just $1,499. The sale will run through April 6, 2019 via BestBuy.com and Best Buy stores across the US, while supplies last. In addition, discounts are also still available on the 65-inch and 55-inch 6-Series models as well. Here's a rundown of current Best Buy prices: TCL 75" 6-Series 4K HDR Roku TV (Standard Roku Remote) via Best Buy - $1499.99 TCL 65" 6-Series 4K HDR Roku TV (Standard Roku Remote) via Best Buy - $799.99 TCL 55" 6-Series 4K HDR Roku TV (Standard Roku Remote) via Best Buy - $549.99 Order from Best Buy (Note: the Best Buy model does not include Voice Remote) The TCL 6-Series 4K HDR Roku TV features Dolby Vision and HDR10 support, along with the Roku OS smart TV platform. In addition, the set uses Contrast Control Zone Technology with 160 dimming zones on the new 75-inch model. Likewise, the panel uses NBP Photon technology with LED phosphors to provide Wide Color Gamut support. A new iPQ Engine is implemented as well to maximize coverage of the DCI-P3 gamut and provide accurate color settings right out of the box. An HDR Pro Gamma feature is also offered to maintain details in dark and bright scenes regardless of a room's lighting conditions. Source: TCLPosted Thu Mar 21, 2019 at 10:52 AM PDT by: -
First STRANGER THINGS: SEASON 3 Trailer Teases a Summer Full of Fun & Monsters[teaser]Viewers can return to the Upside Down in July.[/teaser] Netflix has released the first official trailer for Stranger Things: Season 3. New episodes are set to hit the streaming platform on July 4, 2019. Though full plot details have not been revealed yet, the new season will take place during the summer of 1985. The show comes from The Duffer Brothers and 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. And beyond the returning cast, the season will also feature Maya Hawke as a new character named Robin. According to Netflix, Robin is "an alternative girl who is equal parts sharp and playful. Bored with her mundane day job, she just wants a little excitement in her life... and gets more than she bargained for when she uncovers a dark secret in Hawkins." Check out the official trailer below! Season three of Stranger Things will consist of eight episodes. The recently revealed episode titles will be: "Suzie, Do You Copy?," "The Mall Rats," "The Case of the Missing Lifeguard," "The Sauna Test," "The Source," "The Birthday," "The Bite," and "The Battle of Starcourt." Stranger Things seasons one and two are now available to stream through Netflix. In addition, both seasons are also available on Blu-ray (S1, S2) and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (S1, S2). A current Netflix subscription starts at $13 per month for HD streaming and $16 per month for Ultra HD streaming. Source: Netflix (YouTube)Posted Wed Mar 20, 2019 at 05:35 AM PDT by: -
Mixcder Releases E9 Active Noise Canceling Bluetooth Headphones[teaser]The company's latest headphones are now available.[/teaser] Mixcder has announced the launch of its E9 Active Noise Canceling Bluetooth Headphones. The travel-friendly, foldable headphones use advanced ANC Chip v. 3 technology and provide up to 30 hours of battery life. "With the Mixcder E9's ANC Technology, you’ll step into your personal music zone at a flip of a switch," said David Wu, Founder, Mixcder. "Now you can enjoy your favorite songs with your exclusive ANC headphones. Immerse yourself in music, enjoying every nuance of your favorite song while also appreciating the peace of no external noises." The E9 Headphones feature 40mm drivers with a frequency range of 20Hz-20,000Hz and support for up to 94 decibels. Likewise, the device includes CSR Bluetooth capabilities and Active Noise Cancelation technology to block out ambient sound. In addition, the headphones have been designed with travel in mind, offering a light, foldable form factor with soft ear pads. A carrying case and an airplane adapter are also included in the package. Finally, battery life is rated for up to 30 hours of playtime in wireless mode or up to 3 days using ANC with a wired connection. Here's a full rundown of specs per Mixcder: Microphone Unit: Φ4.0*1.5mm Microphone Directivity: Omni-directional Speaker Diameter: Φ40mm Speaker Impedance: 32Ω S.P.L: 94dB THD: ＜3% Frequency Response: 20Hz-20，000Hz Bluetooth Version: 4.0 Bluetooth Distance: 33ft (outdoor)/ 49ft (indoor) Battery Type: Built-in 500mAh rechargeable lithium battery Charging Port: Micro USB 5V/1A Running Time (ANC OFF): About 30-hour talking /About 30-hour music playing Running Time (ANC ON): About 24-hour talking /About24-hour music playing Charging Time: About 2.5 hours Mixcder's E9 Headphones are now available for $69.99 via Amazon. Source: MixcderPosted Tue Mar 19, 2019 at 02:50 PM PDT by: -
Apple Unveils New iPad Air and iPad mini Models[teaser]Two new 2019 iPad models have been announced.[/teaser] Apple has detailed the latest versions of its iPad Air and iPad mini. Both models will start hitting stores next week. "iPad continues to provide magical new experiences for a growing range of uses where it is the absolute best device, from playing games in augmented reality to note-taking and drawing with Apple Pencil, from streaming HD movies and editing 4K films to learning to develop apps with Swift Playgrounds," said Phil Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. "Today the iPad family takes two big leaps forward with an all-new 10.5-inch iPad Air that brings high-end size, features and performance at a breakthrough price, and a major upgrade to the 7.9-inch iPad mini, which also brings Apple Pencil, Retina display and the A12 Bionic chip to the many customers that love its compact size." The new iPad Air features a 10.5-inch LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with a resolution of 2224x1668 resolution (264 pixels per inch). Meanwhile, the iPad mini features a 7.9-inch LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with a resolution of 2048x1536 (326 pixels per inch). In addition, both models support wide color (P3) and offer up to 500 nits of brightness. Under the hood, each device is powered by a A12 Bionic chip with 64‑bit architecture and Neural Engine, along with an Embedded M12 coprocessor. An 8MP rear camera and a 7MP front camera are integrated on both models as well, providing advanced photo capture, video recording, and AR (augmented reality) capabilities. Finally, the new iPad Air and iPad mini both support the Apple Pencil accessory as well. The iPad Air and iPad mini will be available with 64GB or 256GB of storage in silver, space gray, and gold color options. iPad Air models will start at $499 and iPad mini models will start at $399. Source: ApplePosted Mon Mar 18, 2019 at 02:35 PM PDT by: -
HDD Gear Deals: TCL Announces March Madness Sale on 4K Roku TVs[teaser]TCL's 2018 TV lineup is on sale now![/teaser] Looking for a new display to watch the 2019 NCAA March Madness Tournament on? Well, TCL is here to help out with some special discounts on its 6-Series and 4-Series 4K Roku TVs. Here's a rundown of some of the company's current deals: 6-Series TCL 65" 6-Series 4K HDR Roku TV (Standard Roku Remote) via Best Buy - $799.99 TCL 55" 6-Series 4K HDR Roku TV (Standard Roku Remote) via Best Buy - $549.99 4-Series TCL 65" 4-Series 4K HDR Roku TV via Best Buy - $499.99 TCL 55" 4-Series 4K HDR Roku TV via Best Buy - $349.99 TCL 49" 4-Series 4K HDR Roku TV via Best Buy - $249.99 TCL 43" 4-Series 4K HDR Roku TV via Best Buy - $239.99 The TCL 6-Series 4K HDR Roku TV features Dolby Vision and HDR10 support, along with the Roku OS smart TV platform. In addition, the set uses Contrast Control Zone Technology with 120 dimming zones on the 65-inch model. Likewise, the panel uses NBP Photon technology with LED phosphors to provide Wide Color Gamut support. A new iPQ Engine is implemented as well to maximize coverage of the DCI-P3 gamut and provide accurate color settings right out of the box. An HDR Pro Gamma feature is also offered to maintain details in dark and bright scenes regardless of a room's lighting conditions. Meanwhile, the 4-Series features HDR10 support, along with the Roku OS smart TV platform with access to more than 5,000 streaming channels. Unlike the company's step-up models, however, the 4-Series does not offer Dolby Vision, wide color gamut, or local dimming capabilities. Source: TCLPosted Mon Mar 18, 2019 at 09:15 AM PDT by: -
Coming Soon to Streaming: SANTA CLARITA DIET, RAMY, and More[teaser]Check out our latest roundup of streaming trailers.[/teaser] Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video have all released new previews and info for several of their upcoming series and films. Here's a full rundown of titles scheduled to arrive on each service: The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann (Netflix, Now Streaming) - Takes detailed look of the disappearance of 3-year-old Madeleine McCann who vanished from the seaside resort of Praia de Luz in Portugal, while on holiday with her family. It was a disappearance that reverberated around the world as the Portuguese police together with Scotland Yard mobilised a major investigation which would go on to become the most high-profile missing child case in British history. Amy Schumer: Growing (Netflix, March 19) - Amy Schumer gives a refreshingly honest and hilarious take on marriage, pregnancy and personal growth in her new Netflix comedy special, Amy Schumer Growing. Filmed in front of a packed house in Chicago, the comedian talks about the joys of womanhood, settling into marital bliss, and yes also you guessed it, sex! Delhi Crime (Netflix, March 22) - In 2012, a heinous crime enraged a whole country. Based on the case files of the Delhi Police, the story follows the unfailing determination of Varthika Chaturvedi, the investigating officer, to find the perpetrators of the crime. This time, the hunt is personal. Nate Bargatze: The Tennessee Kid (Netflix, March 26) - Comic Nate Bargatze touches on air travel, cheap weddings, college football, chocolate milk and the perils of ordering coffee in this stand-up special. Santa Clarita Diet: Season 3 (Netflix, March 29) - Joel (Timothy Olyphant) and Sheila (Drew Barrymore) are husband and wife realtors leading vaguely discontented lives in the L.A. suburb of Santa Clarita with their teenaged daughter Abby, until Sheila goes through a dramatic change sending their lives down a road of death and destruction...but in a good way. Santa Clarita Diet stars Drew Barrymore as Sheila Hammond, Timothy Olyphant as Joel Hammond, Liv Hewson as Abby Hammond and Skyler Gisondo as Eric Bemis. On My Block: Season 2 (Netflix, March 29) - Co-created by Lauren Iungerich (Awkward) and Eddie Gonzalez & Jeremy Haft (All Eyez On Me), On My Block is a coming of age comedy about four bright and street-savvy friends navigating their way through the triumph, pain and the newness of high-school set in the rough inner city. The Legend Of Cocaine Island (Netflix, March 29) - Rodney Hyden is an American dreamer: a small business owner and familyman from Central Florida. But after he’s wiped out by the Great Recession, Rodney hears a story that could be his ticket out of his mounting debt: a tale of a map, an island and buried treasure. Fueled by a combination of economic desperation and blissful ignorance, Rodney hatches a plan to retrieve a possibly mythical $2-million stash of cocaine from its reported Caribbean hiding place. With the help of a colorful group of misfits—and without prior drug-running experience—Rodney sets out in pursuit of his very own American dream, with surprising results. She's Gotta Have It: Season Two (Netflix, May 24) - A seriously sexy comedy and rousing celebration of female empowerment, She’s Gotta Have It Season 2 offers a timely and topical portrait of rising talents, with free-spirited artist Nola Darling (DeWanda Wise) at the center. Struggling with newfound success this season, against a backdrop of black art and culture, Nola must decide if she will remain true to her creative ideals or give in to the corporate world. Her journey of self-discovery helps transform the lives of those around her, including friend and sometimes lover Mars Blackmon (Anthony Ramos), who sets out to pursue his true passion of music as well as her inner circle of Opal (Ilfenesh Hadera), Greer Childs (Cleo Anthony), Jamie Overstreet (Lyriq Bent), Clorinda Bradford (Margot Bingham), Shemekka Epps (Chyna Layne) and Winnie Win (Fat Joe). Their journey expands to new destinations this season beyond their home base of Fort Greene, the vibrant Brooklyn enclave, that continues to evolve and change as gentrification remakes the neighborhood. Leila (Netflix, June 14) - From writer and executive producer Urmi Juvekar, based on a book by Prayaag Akbar, Leila tells the story of Shalini, a free-thinking woman in search of the daughter she lost upon her arrest 16 years earlier. Set in the near future, this inventive, boundary-breaking story centres around longing, faith and loss. Ramy (Hulu, April 19) - Ramy Hassan is a first generation Egyptian-American who is on a spiritual journey in his politically-divided New Jersey neighborhood. Ramy will bring a new perspective to the screen as it explores the challenges of what it’s like being caught between a Muslim community that thinks life is a moral test and a millennial generation that thinks life has no consequences. Ramy is a 10-episode half-hour comedy series written, executive produced, created by and starring Ramy Youssef, and executive produced by Jerrod Carmichael, A24’s Ravi Nandan, showrunner Bridget Bedard and co-creators Ari Katcher and Ryan Welch. Absentia: Season 2 (Amazon Prime Video, June 14) - After tracking down and killing her abductor, former FBI agent Emily Byrne struggles to define her new normal as a mother and a survivor of six years of physical and mental torture. Even while she rebuilds her relationship with her son, Flynn, Emily still cannot shake the darkness of her past. She enlists Boston police detective Tommy Gibbs in a secret investigation of her mysterious history. When the case turns deadly, she risks everything to uncover the truth. - A current Netflix subscription starts at $13 per month for HD streaming and $16 per month for Ultra HD streaming. - A current Amazon Prime subscription costs $119 per year or $13 per month. Likewise, Prime Video is available as a standalone service for $9 per month. - 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. Sources: Netflix (YouTube), Amazon (YouTube), Hulu (YouTube)Posted Fri Mar 15, 2019 at 04:00 PM PDT by: -
LG Details Pricing & Availability for 2019 OLED TV Lineup[teaser]The company's new OLED display collection will launch in April.[/teaser] LG has announced official pricing and availability for its 2019 OLED 4K ThinQ TV lineup. The collection includes the W9 Series, E9 Series, and C9 Series. Select displays will start hitting stores in April, with more models set to arrive in May and June. "LG OLED is already widely recognized as the best TV technology in the market. In 2019 we're building on that legacy of leadership by using cutting-edge processing technology based on Deep Learning," said Tim Alessi, head of home entertainment product marketing at LG Electronics USA. “This will elevate picture and sound quality even further, solidifying the reputation of LG OLED as the best picture available. The addition of Alexa and Apple AirPlay 2 to our ThinQ platform combines with the built-in Google Assistant making them the easiest to use as well. It will certainly be an exciting year of amazing TV options from LG." All of LG's 2019 4K OLED TVs use the company's new Alpha 9 Gen 2 Processor. Thanks to the processor's deep learning algorithm, the sets can optimize picture and sound quality based on the source content being played, along with the ability to adjust their tone mapping curve and screen brightness to better match ambient lighting conditions in a user's room. Likewise, Dolby's latest imaging innovations allow the TVs to intelligently configure Dolby Vision content for varying ambient light as well. And beyond video, the 2019 OLED's also provide Dolby Atmos support and the ability to up-mix two-channel audio to virtual 5.1 surround sound. Meanwhile, when it comes to AI services, 2019 OLED ThinQ TVs once again feature built-in Google Assistant functionality, along with newly added support for Amazon Alexa. HDMI 2.1 ports are also implemented, offering support for high frame rate (HFR) 120 fps playback and enhanced audio return channel (eARC). Likewise gaming features like variable refresh rate (VRR) and an automatic low latency mode (ALLM) are supported as well. Here's a full rundown of pricing and availability for each 2019 4K OLED TV model: C9 LG OLED TVs 77-inch class OLED77C9PUB - $6,999 (available in May) 65-inch class OLED65C9PUA - $3,499 (available in April) 55-inch class OLED55C9PUA - $2,499 (available in April) E9 LG OLED TVs (Glass TVs) 65-inch class OLED65E9PUA - $4,299 (available in April) 55-inch class OLED55E9PUA - $3,299 (available in June) W9 LG SIGNATURE OLED TVs (Wallpaper) 77-inch class OLED77W9PUA - $12,999 (available in June) 65-inch class OLED65W9PUA - $6,999 (available in June) Beyond the company's standard 4K OLED TVs, LG's upcoming 2019 lineup will also include the Z9 8K 88-inch OLED TV, the Rollable SIGNATURE OLED TV R (model 65R9), and several new NanoCell LCD TVs. Pricing and availability for those models have not been announced yet. Source: LGPosted Fri Mar 15, 2019 at 09:00 AM PDT by:
