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Denon Readies AVR-S510BT Ultra HD A/V Receiver for $279[teaser]The upcoming 4K receiver includes HDCP 2.2 support. [/teaser] Denon has detailed its latest home audio product. The AVR-S510BT ($279) is the first in a new line of receivers with integrated Bluetooth streaming. Serving as a successor to last year's S-Series, the AVR-S510BT is a 5.2 channel receiver with a 140W (6ohm, 1kHz, 1ch driven, THD10%) Power Amp. The device offers 4K/60Hz full-rate pass-through along with 4:4:4 Pure Color sub-sampling pass-through over three HDMI connections with HDCP 2.2. 3D support, a USB port, Auto setup with room EQ, an AM/FM Radio, and built-in Bluetooth streaming are featured as well. In addition, the receiver also lets customers control the device through a Bluetooth iOS and Android Remote App. The AVR-S510BT is expected to start shipping in June. Two more models in the series will be announced in the near future. Source: DenonPosted Tue May 19, 2015 at 05:15 PM PDT by: -
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LG Demos Magnetic Wallpaper OLED Display[teaser]New OLED innovations have been unveiled. [/teaser] LG has revealed its latest OLED display technologies. At a recent Korean press event, the company demoed a new OLED panel that can stick to a customer's wall using magnets. The 55-inch display prototype measures just 0.97 mm thick and weighs only 4.2 pounds. Using a special magnetic mat, the panel can be attached to a user's wall like a high-tech wallpaper. In addition to the magnetic screen, the company also highlighted a convex OLED display geared toward digital signage and announced plans to release an OLED TV as big as 99-inches later this year. Though LG remains the only major electronics manufacturer currently developing OLED TVs, the company has once again renewed its commitment to the tech and will increase OLED production from the third quarter of this year. LG expects to sell 600,000 OLED units this year and 1.5 million units in 2016. The 55EC9300 OLED HDTV is now on sale for $3,000 and the 55EA9800 curved-screen OLED HDTV is currently on sale for $2,000. Likewise the company's 65EC9700 ($8,999), 65EG9600 ($8,999), and 55EG9600 ($5,499) 4K Ultra HD OLED displays are also available for purchase. Source: Yonhap News Agency via EngadgetPosted Tue May 19, 2015 at 03:45 PM PDT by: -
Yamaha Reveals New RX-V Series Receivers with 4K HDCP 2.2 Support, Prices Start at $450[teaser]The company has announced its latest A/V receivers. [/teaser] Yamaha has detailed four new additions to its RX-V line of network A/V receivers. The RX-V779 ($850), RX-V679 ($650), RX-V579 ($550), and RX-V479 ($450) are expected to hit stores later this month. "The RX-V 79 Series gives consumers what they value most in home entertainment — flexibility, wide device connectivity and the best possible audio and video quality," said Bob Goedken, general manager, AV Division, Yamaha Corporation of America. "This approach has been key to the RX-V Series' best-selling status in the industry over the years–and our enhancements this year in each of these areas will keep these AV receivers at the front of the pack." The RX-V779, RX-V679 and RX-V579 are all 7.2 channel receivers, while the RX-V479 is a 5.1 channel receiver. All four models feature 4K Ultra HD support with HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 compliant connections. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay, and Spotify Connect are integrated as well. In addition, the RX-V779 and RX-V679 also offer SiriusXM Internet Radio and Rhapsody music streaming services. Likewise, these two premium models include 4K upscaling support as well. In addition to these four new models, the company also recently released the RX-V379 for $300. Source: YamahaPosted Tue May 19, 2015 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
Plex Media Streaming App Heads to TiVo DVRs on June 8[teaser]The media server app will let TiVo subscribers stream content to the big screen. [/teaser] TiVo has announced the addition of the Plex app to its DVR lineup. Plex will be available on the company's TiVo Roamio, TiVo Mini, and TiVo Premiere devices on June 8. Plex is a media center app that allows users to sort and stream their video, music, and picture collections on the big screen. With the Plex app for TiVo, customers will be able to play content from cloud sources, local hard drives, and networked computers right on their televisions through their TiVo DVRs. In addition to playback, the Plex app also automatically adds movie posters, plot summaries, cover art, and descriptions for content. Other features include the ability to fling media from the Plex Mobile app to the TiVo app and media sharing. The TiVo Roamio ($145), TiVo Roamio Plus ($311), TiVo Roamio Pro ($471), TiVo Mini ($115), and the TiVo Premiere ($137) are all on sale now. Source: EngadgetPosted Mon May 18, 2015 at 04:30 PM PDT by: -
Barnes & Noble Reduces Price of Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook, Models Now Start at $149[teaser]The price reduction comes just in time for graduation and Father's Day! [/teaser] Barnes & Noble has announced a price adjustment for its Nook tablet series. The 7-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook is now available for $149, which is down $50 from its original MSRP of $199. Likewise, the 10.1-inch model is now available for $279, which is down $70 from its original MSRP of $349. "We are excited to offer customers our fantastic lineup of NOOK by Samsung devices at these new low prices just in time for graduation, Father’s Day and the summer reading season," said Jeanniey Mullen, Vice President of Marketing at NOOK. "The Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 NOOK is a fantastic reading and entertainment device, and together with the huge offering of content in our NOOK Store®, it makes the perfect gift for everyone in the family at a truly unbeatable price." The Galaxy Tab 4 Nooks feature 1280x800 displays with 216ppi on the 7-inch model and 149ppi on the 10.1-inch model. The devices are powered by 1.2 GHz CPUs and are rated for up to 10 hours of battery life. The 7-inch model offers 8GB of internal storage and the 10.1-inch model offers 16GB. Both versions include a rear 3MP camera and a front 1.3MP camera. Likewise, Wi-Fi and GPS are built-in as well. In addition to the price cuts, Barnes and Noble is also offering a special trade-in promotion. From May 17 to June 13, customers can trade in their old Nook 1st Edition, Nook Color, Nook Tablet, Nook Simple Touch, Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight, Nook HD, or Nook HD+ to receive a $50 discount on a new Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook. Sources: Barnes & Noble, TWICEPosted Mon May 18, 2015 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
HDD Gear Deal Spotlight: Up to 37% off Dell Monitors![teaser]For a limited time, Amazon is offering big discounts on select displays! [/teaser] As part of the online retailer's ongoing electronics sales and promotions, Amazon is running limited time deals on Dell monitors. Dell E2414Hr 24-Inch LED Monitor - Currently $144 (37% off). Dell S2740L 27-Inch Screen LED-lit Monitor - Currently $260 (35% off). Dell E2215HV 22-Inch Screen LED-Lit Monitor - Currently $110 (31% off). Dell S2240T 21.5-Inch Touch Screen LED-lit Monitor - Currently $280 (30% off). Dell UltraSharp U2414H 24-Inch Screen LED Monitor - Currently $267 (24% off). As always, 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 May 15, 2015 at 07:15 PM PDT by: -
Panasonic 4K Smart TVs with Firefox OS Begin Global Rollout[teaser]The Firefox-powered smart TVs are now hitting stores worldwide. [/teaser] Panasonic and Mozilla have announced the release of Panasonic's latest collection of Ultra HD TVs. The new displays all feature Mozilla's Firefox smart TV platform. "Through our partnership with Mozilla and the openness and flexibility of Firefox OS, we have been able to create a more user friendly and customizable TV UI. This allows us to provide a better user experience for our consumers providing a differentiator in the Smart TV market," said Masahiro Shinada, Director of the TV Business Division at Panasonic Corporation. Though specific models and pricing will vary by country, the Firefox-powered lineup includes the CR850, CR730, CX800, CX750, CX700 and CX680. The Firefox smart TV platform offers HTML5 support for Web apps and an intuitive and customizable user interface that lets customers quickly access their favorite channels, apps, websites and content on other devices. Panasonic's 2015 Ultra HD lineup includes both curved and flat screen models as well as displays that support high dynamic range and wide color gamuts. The Firefox-powered Panasonic Ultra HD TVs are now available in Europe. A US release is expected in the coming months, and the TC-55CX800U ($1,499), TC-60CX800U ($1,999), and TC-65CX800U ($2,499) are now available for pre-order through Panasonic's website. Source: Mozilla via EngadgetPosted Fri May 15, 2015 at 02:00 PM PDT by: -
Questyle Launches QP1 and QP1R High-Res Portable Digital Audio Players, Prices Start at $599[teaser]The new premium audio players will be available later this month. [/teaser] Questyle Audio has announced the release of its latest audio gear. The QP1 ($599) and QP1R ($899) are portable high-resolution digital music players. "At CanJam SoCal and Axpona, audiophiles were blown away by the sound and build quality of our QP1 and QP1R players," says Bruce Ball, Vice President of Questyle Audio. "We're excited to premiere the production models to audiophiles who have been eagerly waiting to use the players with their state of the art headphones and extensive hi-res musical libraries. Kudos to our engineering team for showcasing our technology capabilities in such a high performance portable package." The QP1 and QP1R feature patented Current Mode amplification technology and high-end headphone amplifiers. Both models use an aluminum and glass casing and are powered by 3300mAh Lion batteries. The QP1 offers 16GB of integrated storage and the QP1R offers 32GB. In addition, both devices include Micro SD Card storage expansion slots that support up to 128GB. The players are capable of high-resolution music playback and support numerous file types including WAV, FLAC, APE, AIFF, ADPCM, LPCM, MP3, WMA, WMA Lossless, OGG, AAC, ALAC, DFF, and DSF. While both models offer similar features, the QP1R uses more high-end components, resulting in top level specifications and superior sound performance. Questyle's QP1 and QP1R will be on display at the High End Exhibition in Munich on May 14, the Tokyo Headphone Festival on May 16, and the T.H.E. Show in Newport Beach on May 28. Pre-orders will start shipping in late May. Source: QuestylePosted Thu May 14, 2015 at 05:00 PM PDT by: -
Qualcomm Updates AllPlay Wireless Audio Platform with New Music Streaming Features[teaser]The audio streaming technology now offers several new features for compatible devices. [/teaser] Qualcomm has announced an upgrade to its AllPlay smart media platform. New features include Bluetooth to Wi-Fi re-streaming, custom audio settings, and optimized synchronization. "The range and capacity of Wi-Fi coupled with the ubiquity of Bluetooth is a game-changing combination for manufacturers and consumers alike," said Sy Choudhury, senior director of product management, Qualcomm Connected Experiences, Inc. "AllPlay device manufacturers like Hitachi and Monster, which introduced its SoundStage line of AllPlay-powered speakers at Best Buy last month, can now offer their customers more connectivity options and access to myriad streaming services throughout their home with this new capability." AllPlay now allows customers to re-stream their smartphone music from any Bluetooth AllPlay speaker through Wi-Fi to additional AllPlay speakers. This lets users wirelessly connect individual speakers or a complete home audio system over their Wi-Fi network. In addition, the update gives AllPlay speaker manufacturers several new options, including custom sound equalization settings and channel selection capabilities, optimized synchronization between devices of under 100 microseconds, and Wi-Fi re-streaming from line-in sources. Finally, Hitachi has announced the upcoming release of three AllPlay-enabled speaker models, and more companies like ASUSTeK, Vestel and Magnat have also revealed plans to support AllPlay in future products. The new Hitachi AllPlay speakers will be available exclusively at Walmart later this month with prices ranging from $149 to $179. Sources: Qualcomm, TWICEPosted Thu May 14, 2015 at 03:28 PM PDT by: -
Chromecast Adds CBS All Access, Fox Now, HGTV, and More Streaming Apps[teaser]Several more media services are now available through the streaming dongle. [/teaser] Google has announced the addition of several apps for the Chromecast. The latest collection of services includes CBS All Access, Fox Now, FXNow, HGTV, Pluto TV, and Haystack. CBS All Access is a stand-alone subscription streaming service that offers next-day streaming for new episodes of 15 popular shows and a library of 6,500 on-demand episodes, including content from current programs like 'The Good Wife' and 'NCIS,' and classic series like 'The Andy Griffith Show' and 'I Love Lucy.' Likewise, customers will be able to watch live local CBS broadcasts through the service in a growing number of markets. Meanwhile, Fox Now, FXNow, and HGTV Watch allow users to stream on-demand content from each network. Finally, Pluto TV includes over 100 curated channels of news, music, sports, web and TV shows, and Haystack is a news app that keeps users informed about current and global events. CBS All Access currently costs $6 per month. New users will receive a one-week free trial. The Chromecast is now on sale for $29. Source: GooglePosted Thu May 14, 2015 at 01:45 PM PDT by:
