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WhereToWatch Offers Search Engine for Finding Movie & TV Streams[teaser]The new site developed by the MPAA allows users to find out what streaming services offer specific titles. [/teaser] The MPAA has launched a new streaming video search engine called WhereToWatch. The site culls through various streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu, and iTunes, letting customers know how they can rent or buy digital and physical copies of numerous titles. After searching for and selecting a specific film or TV show, the site provides a listing of different services that offer the title for digital purchase or rental, along with pricing and links. Likewise, the tool also includes information and links about DVD, Blu-ray, and theater availability. Currently, the site offers results for the following services: Amazon, iTunes, Netflix, Hulu, Crackle, Flixster, Paramount Movies, Bravo Now, CNBC Full Episodes, E! Now, Esquire TV Now, Oxygen Now, Sprout Now, Syfy Now, ABC, ABC Family, Disney Movies Anywhere, Vudu, Xbox Video, Sundance Now, SnagFilms, Fandor, Wolfe on Demand, Target Ticket, Movies On Demand, Reelhouse, and IndieFlix. WhereToWatch.com is still listed as a beta, and support for more titles and services will be added as the website continues to grow. Source: WhereToWatch via The VergePosted Mon Nov 17, 2014 at 04:30 PM PST by: -
LG Wins CES 2015 Innovation Awards for 4K TVs, OLED Displays, and Smartphones[teaser]The Korean electronics company has been honored with 10 awards for excellence in design and innovation. [/teaser] LG is now the recipient of several 2015 CES Innovation Awards. The Consumer Electronics Association has recognized the manufacturer with a total of 10 awards, including honors for their 77-inch 4K OLED TV and flagship G3 smartphone. "Our 2015 CES Innovation Awards across multiple categories are proof of LG's commitment to our brand promise: innovation for a better life," said William Cho, president and CEO of LG Electronics USA. "At CES in January, we look forward to showing how these groundbreaking new products can seamlessly fit into and even enhance consumers' lives." The 77-inch Ultra HD TV features a flexible OLED panel that lets customers adjust the curve of the screen with the press of a button. The display will then optimize its picture and audio for the selected curvature. Meanwhile, the G3 smartphone features a 5.5-inch Quad HD screen and 13MP camera. This is now the third year in a row that LG's OLED displays and G-series mobile phones have been recognized with CES awards. The full line-up of LG CES 2015 Innovation Award winners will be revealed at CES 2015 in Las Vegas on January 7. Source: LGPosted Mon Nov 17, 2014 at 11:00 AM PST by: -
HDD Gear Deal Spotlight: Up to 38 Percent off 4K & 1080p TVs from Samsung, Sharp & LG![teaser]For a limited time, Amazon is offering significant discounts on select HD and Ultra HD TVs! [/teaser] As part of the online retailer's Countdown to Black Friday electronic sales and promotions, Amazon is running limited time deals on displays from Samsung, LG, and Sharp. Samsung UN55HU9000 Curved 55-Inch 4K TV - Currently $2,498 (38 percent off its retail price). Samsung UN40H5203 40-Inch 1080p HDTV - Currently $387 (27 percent off its retail price). LG Electronics 55LB5900 55-Inch 1080p HDTV - Currently $678 (32 percent off its retail price). LG Electronics 50LB6300 50-Inch 1080p HDTV - Currently $799 (27 percent off its retail price). Sharp LC-70LE660 70-Inch Aquos 1080p HDTV - Currently $1,596 (20 percent off its retail price). 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 Nov 14, 2014 at 05:00 PM PST by: -
Sharp Develops 4.1-Inch WQXGA LCD Panel with 736ppi[teaser]The manufacturer's latest mobile screen features a staggering pixel density of 736ppi. [/teaser] Sharp has revealed its latest smartphone LCD panel. The 4.1-inch display carries one of the highest pixel densities on the market or in development. The new screen is an IGZO LCD panel with a WQXGA resolution of 2,560 x 1,600. At its 4.1-inches in size, the display offers an impressive 736ppi. For comparisons sake, the iPhone 6 Plus' Retina display features 401ppi and Samsung's Galaxy S5 LTE-A features 576ppi. Likewise, this number gives the screen the same pixel density as a 6-inch 4K LCD. While these specs should yield an undeniably sharp picture, there is much debate about whether the human eye can actually see the benefits of such high pixel densities. Regardless, Sharp plans to start mass producing the screens in 2016. Meanwhile, rumors indicate that Samsung is developing a 5.9-Inch 4K OLED Display with an even higher 746ppi. Sources: Engadget, MobileMagPosted Fri Nov 14, 2014 at 04:00 PM PST by: -
Sony Unveils PlayStation Vue Cloud-Based TV Service with Support from CBS, FOX, NBC, and More![teaser]The company is launching a new internet TV service aimed at cord-cutters. [/teaser] Sony has officially revealed its upcoming PlayStation Vue platform. The cloud-based TV service will allow users to watch live and on-demand content without a traditional cable or satellite subscription. "Everyday TV is about to become extraordinary with our new cloud-based TV service, PlayStation™Vue," said Andrew House, President and Group CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. and Group Executive in charge of the Network Entertainment Business. "PlayStation™Vue reinvents the traditional viewing experience so your programming effortlessly finds you, enabling you to watch much more of what you want and search a lot less. PlayStation™Vue brings the best of live TV and a robust catalog of the latest content, always keeping you connected to what's popular, new and trending. Today's announcement builds on the historic success of PlayStation®4 and demonstrates what our company is capable of when we embrace disruption and stay true to gamers." PlayStation Vue will initially be available on the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 through an invitation-only beta. During the beta preview, the service will offer around 75 channels from popular networks like CBS, FOX, NBCUniversal, Viacom, Discovery Communications, and Scripps Networks Interactive. The platform will enable viewers to easily search for the live and on-demand programming that they want with an intuitive interface and convenient personal recommendations. In addition, the system also allows users to catch-up on programs they might miss by automatically offering the past three days of popular shows for on-demand viewing. Likewise, if customers tag a favorite series they will be given cloud access to episodes of that show for 28 days with no storage restrictions. Pricing has not been announced yet, but Sony promises transparent pricing with no hidden fees, contracts, or installation charges. PlayStation Vue will first rollout to invite-only PlayStation 3 & 4 owners in New York, followed later by Chicago, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles. The service is then expected to launch commercially in 2015 and will expand to the Apple iPad and more Sony and non-Sony devices. Source: SonyPosted Fri Nov 14, 2014 at 02:30 PM PST by: -
HDD Gear Deal Spotlight: Up to 58 Percent off Blu-ray Players, Speakers, and a Roku Player![teaser]For a limited time, Amazon is offering significant discounts on select home theater gear! [/teaser] As part of the online retailer's ongoing electronic sales and promotions, Amazon is running limited time deals on gear items from Roku, Panasonic, Bose, and VIZIO. Roku LT Streaming Media Player - Currently $40 (20 percent off its retail price). Bose CineMate GS Series II Digital Home Theater Speaker System - Currently $399 (33 percent off its retail price). Panasonic DMP-BDT225 Smart Wi-Fi 3D Blu-Ray Player - Currently $55 (58 percent off its retail price). VIZIO SB4020E-A0B Home Theater Sound Bar (Refurbished) - Currently $65. 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 Thu Nov 13, 2014 at 05:30 PM PST by: -
DirecTV Launches 4K Video on Demand Movies for Samsung Ultra HD TVs[teaser]The satellite provider is now offering Ultra HD movies to its customers. [/teaser] DirecTV has announced the arrival of its own 4K VOD option. The service is being launched tomorrow in partnership with Samsung, and will be accessible to customers with a DirecTV Genie HD DVR and a supported Samsung Ultra HD TV. "For more than 20 years, DIRECTV has been changing the way people watch TV as the first to move the industry from analog to digital to HD and now the ultimate TV experience with 4K TV," said Romulo Pontual, executive vice president and CTO, DIRECTV. "The picture quality and depth of detail that 4K provides is nothing short of remarkable and we will continue to expand our 4K lineup as consumer demand grows and evolves." The initial lineup of 4K on-demand titles will include nearly 20 popular films and nature documentaries from Paramount Pictures and K2 Communications. Films included in the first wave of titles are: 'Forrest Gump,' 'Star Trek (2009),' 'Amistad,' 'The Terminal,' 'McLintock!,' 'Transformers: Age of Extinction,' 'The Last Reef,' 'Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs,' 'Antarctica,' 'Dolphins,' 'Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag,' 'Dinosaurs Alive!,' 'Coral Reef Adventure,' 'Space Junk,' 'Yellowstone,' 'Legends of Flight,' 'Rescue,' 'The Ultimate Wave Tahiti,' and 'Mysteries of the Great Lakes.' More films will be announced soon as well. DirecTV's 4K VOD service will launch on November 14. Currently, 4K video playback is only supported for customers who own an internet-connected Genie HD DVR (HR34 and above) and a 2014 Samsung Ultra HD TV. Samsung also recently announced an exclusive 4K streaming deal with M-GO. Source: DirecTVPosted Thu Nov 13, 2014 at 02:00 PM PST by: -
Hulu Brings Criterion Collection Films to Fandor Streaming Service[teaser]Specially curated titles from Criterion's library will be available to stream on the Fandor platform. [/teaser] Fandor has announced a new deal with Hulu and Criterion that will bring select Criterion movies to the company's subscription streaming service. Under the arrangement, Fandor will debut a new slate of movies each week all under a unifying theme, for a total of about 30 Criterion titles every month. "We are thrilled to be working with Criterion and Hulu to reach a passionate community of the most enthusiastic film lovers in North America. It feels great to give our audience what they really want, the best auteurs and the best movies from the best partners,” said Fandor CEO Ted Hope. The first group of Criterion movies launched on Fandor this week under the "Expeditions" theme. The lineup includes: 'Burden of Dreams,' 'The Four Feathers,' 'The Gold Rush,' 'Letter Never Sent,' 'Sanders of the River,' 'The Wages of Fear,' and 'Woman in the Dunes.' The next wave, titled "Island Life," will debut on November 18, and will include films like Michelangelo Antonioni's 'L'avventura' and Ingmar Bergman's 'Through a Glass Darkly.' November 25 will then see the debut of the "Family Troubles" series, which includes movies like John Cassavetes' 'A Woman Under the Influence' and Rainer Werner Fassbinder's 'Ali: Fear Eats the Soul.' Each film will be available to stream for a 12 day window. After that period, the movies will be available on Hulu. In addition, select titles will also include special features. Fandor subscriptions start out at $7.50 per month. The service is available on a variety of platforms, including PCs, Roku, Chromecast, Fire Tablets, and Android & iOS devices. Source: FandorPosted Thu Nov 13, 2014 at 11:00 AM PST by: -
Chromecast Adds Showtime Anytime and Starz Play Apps[teaser]The streaming dongle now offers support for Showtime and Starz content. [/teaser] Google has announced the addition of several new apps to its Chromecast lineup. The HDMI stick now allows users to stream movies and shows from their mobile devices or the web to their TVs through the Showtime Anytime and Starz Play apps. With Showtime Anytime and Starz Play, Chromecast customers can watch current and past episodes of hit shows like 'Dexter,' 'Homeland,' 'Shameless,' 'Masters of Sex,' and 'Outlander.' Likewise, users have access to popular on-demand movies as well. In order to stream content from both apps, viewers will also need an authenticated cable or satellite subscription. In addition to the new video apps, Google has added support for several new games through the Chromecast, including 'Wheel of Fortune,' 'Monopoly Dash,' 'Scrabble Blitz,' 'Connect Four Quads,' 'Simon Swipe,' and 'Just Dance Now.' The Google Chromecast is currently on sale for $32.49. Source: GooglePosted Wed Nov 12, 2014 at 03:00 PM PST by: -
M-GO Brings Streaming 4K Movies and TV Shows to Samsung Ultra HD Displays[teaser]New 4K content is finally on its way to Samsung Ultra HD TVs. [/teaser] Samsung and M-GO have announced the launch of M-GO's Ultra HD content library on Samsung 4K TVs. "We're excited to partner with M-GO to deliver our customers the purest UHD streaming experience," said Eric Anderson, Vice President of Content and Product Solutions at Samsung Electronics America. "Samsung has a long history of technological innovation, and by working with M-GO, we will bring our customers an unparalleled viewing experience and provide customers more choice and access to UHD content at home." M-GO's 4K library will initially consist of a few select titles, but the collection is expected to grow to more than 100 movies and TV shows by the end of the year. 4K pricing will be about $1-2 more than HD content for rentals, and about $3-5 more to own. The company's Ultra HD library is currently exclusive to Samsung 4K TV models. "The image quality of M-GO 4K Ultra HD content delivered through Samsung's market leading UHD TVs will truly impress viewers with unprecedented picture quality," said M-GO COO Christophe Louvion. "Our close collaboration with Samsung allows us to be first to deliver a best in class streaming experience for movie buffs and TV lovers on Samsung's new Ultra High Definition TVs." M-GO now joins a growing number of 4K digital content providers, including Sony and Netflix. Likewise, Amazon has reiterated plans to offer Ultra HD Prime Instant Video content by the end of 2014. Source: M-GOPosted Wed Nov 12, 2014 at 01:00 PM PST by:
