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VIZIO Adds New Apps and Features to SmartCast Home Platform[teaser]Customers can now sort and access more apps through the SmartCast home screen.[/teaser] VIZIO has announced new features for its SmartCast Home platform. As part of the update, users can now launch new apps directly from the home screen on their displays, along with the ability to sort on-screen apps in the order they prefer. "VIZIO continues to fulfill consumer demands by way of free, rolling cloud-based updates that enable new, intuitive smart TV features via VIZIO SmartCast," said Bill Baxter, Chief Technology Officer, VIZIO. "With versatility, simplicity and value in mind, VIZIO SmartCast is an ever-evolving entertainment solution. Everyday users, cord-cutters and smart home enthusiasts alike are able to continuously receive new features, the latest apps, and other beneficial enhancements that help ensure they are getting the most out of their viewing experience." With the new Personalized App Sorting feature, users can now change the order of apps that appear on the SmartCast home screen, allowing customers to place their favorite and most used services first. To reorder apps, users simple need to scroll to the end of the App Row on the home screen, select the "Sort App Row" icon, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Meanwhile, the update also adds CBS All Access to the selection of services included on the SmartCast home screen, allowing users to launch the app directly from a supported display. Likewise, YouTube TV, Baeble, Toon Goggles, and VIZIO WatchFree have also been added to the App Row for easy access. Finally, the SmartCast platform now includes dedicated TV and Movie Detail pages with trailers, plot descriptions, credits, running time, ratings, critic insights, and more for each title. Likewise, the Detail pages will soon enable viewers to browse available seasons and episodes across multiple apps, allowing them to then select which service to watch them on. The new SmartCast Home features are rolling out now through free cloud-based updates to VIZIO SmartCast 4K Ultra HD TVs and displays, and select HD and Full HD models. The 2018 VIZIO 4K HDR SmartCast TV lineup includes the E-Series, M-Series, P-Series (full review HERE), and P-Series Quantum (full review coming soon). Source: VIZIOPosted Tue Oct 30, 2018 at 08:30 AM PDT by: -
Everything on Amazon Prime Video in HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and/or Dolby AtmosAs 4K HDR TV and immersive audio adoption continues to grow, more and more content providers have begun to embrace HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos content. And when it comes to streaming services, Amazon Prime Video continues to offer a respectable library of HDR titles. Primarily consisting of the provider's own assortment of original series and movies, Amazon HDR support is available on virtually all current gen 4K HDR compatible smart TVs and media players with a Prime subscription. According to the company, all HDR content is available in HDR10+ via compatible Samsung 4K TV models and will default to that format on supported displays. Standard HDR10 playback is provided for displays without HDR10+ capabilities, and Dolby Vision is offered for select titles on Dolby Vision TVs from manufacturers like LG, Sony, VIZIO, TCL, and Hisense. Meanwhile, Prime Video Dolby Atmos playback is currently supported via several media players and smart TVs with Dolby Atmos output support, including the Fire TV Cube, Fire TV Stick 4K, Samsung TVs (2017 or newer), LG OLED TVs (2017 or newer), VIZIO TVs (2015 or newer), or Xbox One, Xbox One S, and Xbox One X game consoles. Unlike some other streaming services, however, Amazon Prime Video doesn't make it quite as easy to find HDR or Dolby Atmos content through its platform on certain apps and TVs. Though scrolling down the smart TV app's "Homepage" does reveal Ultra HD categories for shows and movies, users have to select each title individually to see if they also support HDR. And even more confusing, if one switches from the "Homepage" to the "Originals" sub-heading, there are additional sections for Ultra HD shows and movies that include some titles missing from the homepage's categories and vice-versa. Likewise, searching for the keyword "HDR" does not pull up a list of HDR titles. What's worse, Amazon actually has separate listings for SDR and 4K/HDR versions of all its supported content, and only the SDR versions seem to ever appear in search results on some devices when a title is typed in. In other words, there might actually be some HDR titles currently not included in any of the app's sub-categories -- essentially making them impossible to find. And when it comes to audio, the service does not seem to currently designate Dolby Atmos support at all (Jack Ryan offers Atmos but is only labeled as 5.1 in its listing). With all that in mind, [teaser]we've scoured through Amazon's listings to offer a handy list of Everything on Amazon Prime Video currently available in HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and/or Dolby Atmos.[/teaser] Note: Format support applies to all seasons of a show unless a specific season is specified. TitleHDR10+/HDR10Dolby VisionDolby Atmos A Very English Scandal Yes No No Agatha Christie's: Ordeal by Innocence Yes No No Agatha Christie's: The ABC Murders Yes No No All or Nothing: Manchester City Yes No No All or Nothing: New Zealand All Blacks Yes No No All or Nothing: The Michigan Wolverines Yes No No Beat Yes No No Beautiful Boy Yes No No Bosch Yes Yes (Season 2) No Brad's Status Yes No No Carnival Row Yes No Yes Chi-Raq Yes No No Crown Heights Yes No No Eat. Race. Win. Yes No No First Reformed Yes No No Fleabag Yes No No Forever Yes No No Goliath Yes No No Good Girls Revolt Yes No No Good Omens Yes No No Grand Prix Driver Yes No No Gringo Yes No No Guava Island Yes No No Hand of God Yes (Season 2) No No Hanna Yes No No Hereditary Yes No No High Life Yes No No Homecoming Yes No No Hot Summer Nights Yes No No I Love Dick Yes No No Informer Yes No No Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan Yes Yes (Season 1) Yes Jean-Claude Van Johnson Yes No No King Lear Yes No No Landline Yes No No Last Flag Flying Yes No No Late Night Yes No No Le Mans: Racing Is Everything Yes No No Lean on Pete Yes No No Life Itself Yes No No Long Strange Trip Yes No No Lore Yes No No Mad Dogs Yes No No Made in Heaven Yes No No Manchester by the Sea Yes No No Modern Love Yes No No Moonlight Yes No No Mozart in the Jungle Yes No No One Mississippi Yes No No Pass Over Yes No No Patriot Yes No No Peterloo Yes No No Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams Yes No No Photograph Yes No No Red Oaks Yes No No Six Dreams Yes No No Sneaky Pete Yes No No Suspiria Yes Yes Yes The Big Sick Yes No No The Boys Yes No No The Dangerous Book for Boys Yes No No The Disaster Artist Yes No No The Grand Tour Yes No No The Gymkhana Files Yes No No The Handmaiden Yes No No The Last Tycoon Yes No No The Living Sea Yes No No The Man in the High Castle Yes No No The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Yes No No The Only Living Boy in New York Yes No No The Romanoffs Yes No No The Tick Yes No No The Wall Yes No No The Widow Yes No No This Giant Beast That is the Global Economy Yes No No Too Old To Die Young Yes No No Transparent Yes No No Van Gogh: Brush with Genius* Yes No No Vanity Fair Yes No No White Dragon Yes No No Wonder Wheel Yes No No Wonderstruck Yes No No You Are Wanted Yes (Season 2) No No Z: The Beginning of Everything Yes No No * Title is listed as "currently unavailable" in the Prime Video app. For more HDR streaming options, be sure to also check out our handy list of Everything on Netflix currently available in Dolby Vision and/or Dolby Atmos.Posted Mon Oct 29, 2018 at 02:59 PM PDT by: -
Sony Announces Full List of Games for PlayStation Classic Mini Console[teaser]The full list of games for the upcoming mini console has been revealed.[/teaser] Sony has announced the full list of PS1 games set to be pre-loaded with its new PlayStation Classic retro game console, including titles like Metal Gear Solid and Grand Theft Auto. The system is designed to look like a miniature version of the company's original PlayStation and will also come packed with two controllers. Pre-orders are now live for $100 through Amazon and Best Buy. The PlayStation Classic mimics the look and feel of the original system but is about 45% smaller. Likewise, the device doesn't actually feature a disc drive. Instead, the Open button is used to switch games and the Reset button is used to suspend games. The package includes the console, two wired controllers, a virtual memory card, an HDMI cable, and a USB cable -- though users will need their own separate USB AC adaptor to power the unit. Here's a full list of all 20 games set to be pre-loaded with the system: Battle Arena Toshinden Cool Boarders 2 Destruction Derby Final Fantasy VII Grand Theft Auto Intelligent Qube Jumping Flash Metal Gear Solid Mr Driller Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee Rayman Resident Evil Director’s Cut Revelations: Persona Ridge Racer Type 4 Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo Syphon Filter Tekken 3 Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Twisted Metal Wild Arms The original PlayStation console was first released on December 3, 1994 in Japan and September 9, 1995 in the US. Over 100 million units of the console have been sold. The device was succeeded by the PlayStation 2 in 2000, the PlayStation 3 in 2006, and the PlayStation 4 in 2013. Sony's PlayStation Classic ($100) is now available for pre-order for a December 3 release. The retro console will join similar previously released mini systems from Nintendo, including the NES Classic Edition ($60) and SNES Classic Edition ($80). Source: PlayStation BlogPosted Mon Oct 29, 2018 at 09:45 AM PDT by: -
Coming Soon to Streaming: THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL, BIRD BOX, and More[teaser]The second season of Amazon's award-winning series and a new Netflix film starring Sandra Bullock headline this week's crop of trailers.[/teaser] Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu have released new previews and info for several of their upcoming programs and films. Here's a full rundown of titles scheduled to arrive on each service: The Holiday Calendar (Netflix, November 2) - A struggling but talented photographer inherits an antique holiday advent calendar, the contents of which seem to predict the future. Will this magical calendar lead her to love this holiday season? John Leguizamo's Latin History For Morons (Netflix, November 5) - With a rapid-fire lesson in overlooked Latin history, Colombian-American actor John Leguizamo comes to Netflix with his one-man Broadway show John Leguizamo's Latin History for Morons. Examining 3,000 years of Latino history, Leguizamo charts everything from a satirical recap of Aztec and Incan history to stories of Latin patriots in the American Civil War, revealing how whitewashed history truly is. Latin History For Morons earned a 2018 Tony Award nomination for Best Play on Broadway. Outlaw King (Netflix, November 9) - The untold, true story of Robert the Bruce who transforms from defeated nobleman to outlaw hero during the oppressive occupation of medieval Scotland by Edward I of England. Despite grave consequences, Robert seizes the Scottish crown and rallies an impassioned group of men to fight back against the mighty army of the tyrannical King and his volatile son, the Prince of Wales. Filmed in Scotland, OUTLAW KING reunites director David Mackenzie (Hell or High Water) with star Chris Pine alongside Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Florence Pugh and Billy Howle. F is for Family (Netflix, November 30) - From comedian Bill Burr and Emmy award-winner Michael Price, F is for Family transports viewers back to the 1970s, a time when political correctness, helicopter parenting and indoor smoking bans weren’t part of anyone’s vocabulary, let alone the norm. Featuring the voices of Burr, Laura Dern, Justin Long, Sam Rockwell and more. The Hookup Plan (Netflix, December 7) - The cast of The Hookup Plan want you to know they're a romcom, so why not invoke the most iconic romcom of all time, Love Actually. No, this isn't a Christmas movie, but it is about secretly hiring a male escort to help you unlucky -in-love friend find a man. Same thing! Tidelands: Season 1 (Netflix, December 14) - Follows Cal McTeer (Charlotte Best), a young woman who returns home to the small fishing village of Orphelin Bay after ten years in juvenile detention. But her hometown is shrouded in mysteries, the greatest of which is the commune of outcasts who live in a hidden pocket of the bay: the Tidelanders. Bird Box (Netflix, December 21) - When a mysterious force decimates the world’s population, only one thing is certain: if you see it, you take your life. Facing the unknown, Malorie finds love, hope and a new beginning only for it to unravel. Now she must flee with her two children down a treacherous river to the one place left that may offer sanctuary. But to survive, they'll have to undertake the perilous two-day journey blindfolded. Academy Award winner Sandra Bullock leads an all-star cast that includes Trevante Rhodes, with Sarah Paulson, and John Malkovich in #BirdBox, a compelling new thriller from Academy Award winner Susanne Bier. Friends From College: Season 2 (Netflix, January 11) - A group of friends from Harvard played by Keegan-Michael Key (Ethan), Cobie Smulders (Lisa), Annie Parisse (Sam), Nat Faxon (Nick), Fred Savage (Max) and Jae Suh Park (Marianne) are facing down their forties. With interwoven and oftentimes complicated relationships with one another Friends from College is a comedic exploration of old friendships, former romantic entanglements and balancing adult life with nostalgia for the past. Disenchantment: New Episodes (Netflix, Coming 2019) - In Disenchantment, viewers will be whisked away to the crumbling medieval kingdom of Dreamland, where they will follow the misadventures of hard-drinking young princess Bean, her feisty elf companion Elfo, and her personal demon Luci. Along the way, the oddball trio will encounter ogres, sprites, harpies, imps, trolls, walruses, and lots of human fools. Homecoming Season 1 (Amazon Prime Video, November 2) - Heidi Bergman (Julia Roberts) is a caseworker at Homecoming, a Geist Group facility helping soldiers transition to civilian life. Years later she has started a new life, living with her mother and working as a waitress, when a Department of Defense auditor questions why she left the Homecoming facility. Heidi quickly realizes that there's a whole other story behind the story she's been telling herself. The Gymkhana Files (Amazon Prime Video, November 16) - Takes viewers deep behind the scenes of one of the world’s wildest, most successful viral video franchises of all time, with over 500 million online views and counting. Follow globally recognized race car driver and viral star Ken Block and his team of Hoonigans as they attempt to make the greatest automotive video of all time while racing in the World Rallycross Championship. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Season 2 (Amazon Prime Video, December 5) - After Midge’s triumph at the Gaslight, the fallout from her takedown of Sophie Lennon looms large, making her climb up the comedy ladder more challenging than ever. As the actual grind of being a comic begins to take its toll on Midge, the pressure to come clean to her family weighs on her – especially as her choices have a ripple effect on everyone around her. Into the Dark: Flesh and Blood (Hulu, November 2) - Kimberly, a teenager suffering from agoraphobia, has not left the house since her mother’s unsolved murder. On the eve of Thanksgiving, anniversary of the murder, Kimberly begins to suspect that she is in danger in this horror/thriller. Is Kimberly going mad cloistered in a home she can’t bring herself to leave; or is the safe harbor of home and doting father a dangerous mirage? - A current Netflix subscription starts at $11 per month for HD streaming and $14 per month for Ultra HD streaming. - A current Amazon Prime subscription costs $119 per year or $13 per month. Likewise, Prime Instant Video is available as a standalone service for $9 per month. - A current Hulu subscription starts at $8 per month with commercials. In addition, ad-free playback is available for $12 per month. Sources: Netflix (YouTube), Hulu (YouTube), Amazon (YouTube)Posted Fri Oct 26, 2018 at 05:00 PM PDT by: -
FilmStruck Streaming Service Is Shutting Down[teaser]The digital platform focused on classic films is being shut down.[/teaser] Warner Bros. Digital Networks and Turner have announced plans to terminate their FilmStruck subscription streaming service. The platform first launched back in 2016 and has been the digital streaming home of the Criterion Collection's library of films. As of today, the service is no longer accepting new subscribers and is set to formally close on November 29. In addition, current subscribers should be receiving an email about refund options if applicable. In a statement released to Variety on the matter, Turner and WB Digital Networks said, "We're incredibly proud of the creativity and innovations produced by the talented and dedicated teams who worked on FilmStruck over the past two years. While FilmStruck has a very loyal fanbase, it remains largely a niche service. We plan to take key learnings from FilmStruck to help shape future business decisions in the direct-to-consumer space and redirect this investment back into our collective portfolios." FilmStruck offered a mix of contemporary and classic arthouse, indie, foreign and cult films from many major studios and independent distributors, including Warner Bros., Janus Films, Flicker Alley and Icarus. Likewise, the platform was the home of the Criterion Channel with streaming access to the label's collection of titles. Though it's not yet clear where Criterion will take its films just yet, the company stated on its website that they are looking to bring their content back to the digital space as soon as possible. Before teaming up with FilmStruck, Criterion previously offered its titles through Hulu. The termination of FilmStruck comes in the wake of recent news that parent company AT&T plans to launch a new comprehensive streaming service with content from Turner, HBO, and Warner Bros. in 2019. Sources: FilmStruck, Criterion, VarietyPosted Fri Oct 26, 2018 at 10:20 AM PDT by: -
Google Play Announces Free 4K Upgrades for Previous Digital Movie Purchases[teaser]The service is now offering complimentary 4K upgrades for supported digital titles in your library.[/teaser] Google has announced several new 4K features and updates for its Google Play Movies & TV streaming service in the US and Canada. Starting today, the company is offering free 4K upgrades for previously purchased titles, along with reduced 4K movie prices and expanded 4K playback support for smart TVs. As part of the company's improved 4K experience, Google will now automatically upgrade previously purchased digital movies from participating Hollywood studios to 4K when available -- even if customers originally bought the title in SD or HD. In order to be eligible for the 4K upgrade, titles must have been purchased or redeemed from Google Play or YouTube. Supported studios currently include Fox, Lionsgate, NBC Universal, Sony (US only), and Warner Brothers. SD titles will only be upgraded if they were bought or redeemed before October 23, 2018. Google will notify users which movies have been upgraded when they open the Play Movies & TV app. Likewise, the platform will continue to add upgrades in the future as more 4K titles are made available from participating studios. And to go along with the free 4K upgrades, Google has also announced a price decrease for most 4K movie listings through the platform. In addition, 4K playback support has also been expanded to cover more smart TV models. Beyond existing support for 4K Sony Bravia TVs, 4K playback through the Google Play Movies & TV app is now available through most Samsung 4K smart TVs, and the company is also planning to add support for LG displays as well. Finally, the overall Google Play Movies & TV app design has also been updated for Samsung, LG, and VIZIO TVs, offering an improved user experience with a more modern look and feel. Google Play's free 4K upgrades and reduced 4K prices now place the service more in line with Apple's iTunes platform, which has already been offering similar features for Ultra HD titles. Both services are part of the Movies Anywhere digital ecosystem, allowing users to link accounts in order to sync their movie libraries from supported studios across multiple retailer apps and playback devices. Other participating retailers include Amazon Prime Video, VUDU, FandangoNOW, and Microsoft Movies & TV. Source: Google PlayPosted Tue Oct 23, 2018 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
Samsung Launches Updated HMD Odyssey+ Windows Mixed Reality Headset[teaser]A new version of the company's mixed reality headset is now available.[/teaser] Samsung has announced the release of the HMD Odyssey+ Windows Mixed Reality Headset. The device is now available in the US through the Microsoft Store and Samsung.com for an MSRP of $500. "Samsung strives to develop meaningful innovations that deliver unique experiences to all consumers," said YoungGyoo Choi, Senior Vice President of the PC Business Team, Mobile Communications Business at Samsung Electronics. "With industry-leading display technology and an enhanced, premium design, the new Samsung HMD Odyssey+ offers new levels of immersion, improving upon its already brilliant display resolution for a consumer immersive headset." The HMD Odyssey+ Windows Mixed Reality Headset features dual 3.5” AMOLED displays with a combined resolution of 1,440 x 1,600 per eye. In addition, the displays use Samsung's Anti-Screen Door Effect (Anti-SDE) technology to reduce fixed-pattern noise and produce a perceived PPI of 1,233 PPI. Likewise, premium audio tech by AKG is integrated as well, offering built-in 360-degree spatial sound support for simulated 3D audio. Finally, the system also includes built-in Bluetooth, Inside-Out Position tracking with 6 Degrees Of Freedom (DOF), easy-plug-in setup with a compatible PC, and pre-paired controllers for extensive mixed reality and virtual reality support. Here's a full rundown of key specs per Samsung: Platform - Windows MR, Steam VR Support Display - Dual 3.5in AMOLED, Anti-SDE Resolution - 2880 X 1,600 (1,440 X 1,600 per eye) Frequency - 60Hz, 90Hz Field of View - 110-degrees Sensors - 2 Windows MR Cameras, IPD Sensor, G-Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Tracking Convenience - 6DOF, Inside-out Tracking Area - 170-degrees Connectivity - HDMI 2.0, USB 3.0 Audio - AKG Premium Audio Microphone - Dual Array Mic IPD Adjustment - Yes Convenience - Adjustable Headband Weight - 1.3 lbs Availability for the Samsung HMD Odyssey+ Windows Mixed Reality Headset is set to expand to Korea, China, Hong Kong, Brazil, and other markets soon. In addition, the device will be on display at the Microsoft Booth at Unite Los Angeles from October 23 – 25. Source: SamsungPosted Mon Oct 22, 2018 at 10:45 AM PDT by: -
Coming Soon to Streaming: NARCOS, TELL ME A STORY, and More[teaser]A preview for the latest season of Narcos leads this week's crop of streaming trailers.[/teaser] CBS All Access, Amazon Prime Video, and Netflix have all released new previews and info for several of their upcoming programs and films. Here's a full rundown of titles scheduled to arrive on each service: Derren Brown: Sacrifice (Netflix, October 19) - Celebrated psychological illusionist Derren Brown returns with a new Netflix original special in which he attempts to radically transform, through the use of covert psychological techniques, one man's prejudices. Spanning two continents and drawing on the expertise of actors, stunt coordinators and ballistic experts, Derren creates a scenario in which his subject has to decide whether or not to make the ultimate sacrifice: laying down his life for a complete stranger he wouldn't normally identify with. Adam Sandler: 100% FRESH (Netflix, October 23) - Adam Sandler takes his comical musical musings back out on the road, from comedy clubs to concert halls to one very unsuspecting subway station. Bodyguard (Netflix, October 24) - Set in and around the corridors of power, Bodyguard tells the story of David Budd (Richard Madden), a heroic, but volatile war veteran now working as a Specialist Protection Officer for London’s Metropolitan Police Service. When he is assigned to protect the ambitious Home Secretary Julia Montague (Keeley Hawes), Budd finds himself torn between his duty and his beliefs. Responsible for her safety, could he become her biggest threat? The Degenerates (Netflix, October 30) - Warning: You may find this show extremely hilarious or incredibly offensive. Ready to roll the dice? A series of no-holds-barred comedy from the likes of rising comics like Big Jay Oakerson, Joey Diaz, Liza Treyger, Yamaneika Saunders, Christina P. and Brad Williams. Super Drags: Red Band Slayage (Netflix, November 9) - Three queens serve fierce looks and take on evil. Whether they’re facing a shady customer, or outright bigotry, these queens are ready to spread their glitter and twerk away the shade. Narcos: Mexico (Netflix, November 16) - This raw, gritty series chronicles the gripping real-life stories of the drug kingpins of the late 1980s and the corroborative efforts of law enforcement to meet them head on in brutal, bloody conflict. It details the many, often-conflicting forces - legal, political, police, military and civilian - that clash in the effort to control cocaine, one of the world's most valuable commodities. The Kominsky Method (Netflix, November 16) - The sun isn’t setting yet on the once famous Sandy Kominsky and his longtime agent Norman Newlander. Academy Award® Winners Michael Douglas (Kominsky) and Alan Arkin (Newlander) star as two friends tackling life’s inevitable curveballs as they navigate their later years in Los Angeles, a city that values youth and beauty. Both comedic and emotional, The Kominsky Method is an 8-episode, half-hour single camera show created by 8-time Emmy Award Nominee Chuck Lorre. The Final Table (Netflix, November 20) - A global culinary competition show featuring the world’s most talented chefs fighting for a spot at the elite, Final Table made up of the greatest chefs from around the globe. The series features 12 teams of two chefs from around the world cooking the national dishes of Mexico, Spain, England, Brazil, France, Japan, the U.S., India and Italy. Each episode focuses on a different country and its cuisine, with celebrity ambassadors, food critics and the country’s greatest chef eliminating teams until the finale. In that last episode, only one of our competing chefs will win a place at the Final Table, joining the nine legendary culinary icons -- Enrique Olvera (Mexico), Andoni Aduriz (Spain), Clare Smyth (UK), Helena Rizzo (Brazil), Vineet Bhatia (India), Grant Achatz (US), Carlo Cracco (Italy), Yoshihiro Narisawa (Japan) and Anne-Sophie Pic (France). Baby (Netflix, November 30) - A coming-of-age story that explores the unseen lives of Roman high schoolers. Loosely inspired by a true story, the series follows a group of Parioli teenagers as they defy society in their search for identity and independence against the backdrop of forbidden love, family pressures, and shared secrets. Diablero (Netflix, December 21) - The eternal fight between good and evil among devils and angels in the colorful streets of Mexico will open the door to a fantasy world never seen before, where anything can happen. The horror and supernatural thriller centers around Father Ramiro Ventura, a priest who finds himself seeking the aid of legendary "diablero" or demon hunter Elvis Infante. With the aid of Nancy, a modern day superhero, this improbable trio lives in a constant battle between two worlds that exists within and sets in motion a series of events that could determine the fate of mankind. Along the way, they will trap and sell demons, fallen angels, and otherworldly creatures in a black market linked to an underground fighting circuit. Patriot: Season 2 (Amazon Prime Video, November 9) - John must make a choice at the train platform — be free from his obligations and adversaries by letting Agathe take the money or pursue her, at great risk to himself, in an effort to protect his brother, father, and country. Meanwhile, his father presents a perilous way out of it all: find and assassinate Cantar Walley in Paris. Tell Me A Story (CBS All Access, October 31) - Set in modern-day New York City, the first season of this serialized drama interweaves "The Three Little Pigs," "Little Red Riding Hood" and "Hansel and Gretel" into an epic and subversive tale of love, loss, greed, revenge and murder. The cast includes James Wolk, Billy Magnussen, Dania Ramirez, Danielle Campbell, Paul Wesley, and Kim Cattrall. - A current Netflix subscription starts at $11 per month for HD streaming and $14 per month for Ultra HD streaming. - A current CBS All Access subscription costs $5.99 per month with reduced commercials or $9.99 per month for a commercial-free plan. - A current Amazon Prime subscription costs $119 per year or $13 per month. Likewise, Prime Instant Video is available as a standalone service for $9 per month. Sources: Netflix (YouTube), CBS All Access (YouTube), Amazon (YouTube)Posted Fri Oct 19, 2018 at 11:10 AM PDT by: -
This Week in Gear: SI Details Solo Pro ST Projector Screen, Dell Reveals New Monitors, and More[teaser]We've compiled the latest gear news, including details on Screen Innovations' short throw projector screen, Dell's new monitors, and more.[/teaser] From product announcements and streaming app updates to general industry news and recent gear trends, keeping up with the latest tech news can be a daunting task. With that in mind, we're here to offer you a roundup of some of the latest gear and consumer electronics news that you may have missed. For this edition, we're covering the launch of Screen Innovations' Solo Pro ST projector screen, details on Dell's latest monitor lineup, and LG's newest 4K HDR monitor. So, without further ado, here's a rundown of some of the latest gear and tech news: Screen Innovations Reveals New Solo Pro ST Projector Screen Screen Innovations has announced its latest projector screen option. The company's ambient-light-rejecting Short Throw (ST) screen material is now available on the Solo Pro lineup. The Solo Pro collection offers customizable motorized screens allowing simple and quick installation in just 5 minutes by one user, offering a convenient wireless, rollable, and portable projector screen solution. Likewise, the system's lithium-rechargeable and low-voltage options let users easily configure the screen nearly anywhere without the need for an electrician. Meanwhile, SI's short throw screen material uses a microscopic lenticular optical technology geared toward use with ultra-short throw projectors positioned directly below the screen with support for throw ratios as close as 0.1 times the image width. With that in mind, the material is designed to accept light from directly below the screen while rejecting ambient light from above or perpendicular to the screen. "The extraordinary Short Throw screen material is very difficult to work with due to its optical qualities. It took almost two years to perfect a method to manipulate it to function in a motorized system. Thankfully, SI has the manufacturing capability to not only develop this methodology, but we also have the capacity to create repeatable results to scale for production." Said Tom Nugent, SI’s Chief of Material Technology. The Solo Pro with Short Throw material is now available for order. Shipments are expected to launch this month. Source: Screen Innovations Dell Details New UltraWide and USB-C Monitors Dell has revealed the latest additions to its monitor lineup. The new collection includes the UltraSharp 49-inch Curved Monitor (U4919DW), UltraSharp 32-inch 4K USB-C Monitor (U3219Q), 34-inch Curved USB-C Monitor (U3419W), and 24-inch and 27-inch USB-C Monitors (U2419HC and U2719DC). "It's amazing that Dell is so far out front on the monitor scene," said Jon Peddie, president at Jon Peddie Research. "Dell's expanding displays portfolio highlights the company’s vision of meeting every customer’s displays needs." The UltraSharp U4919DW is the world’s first 49-inch curved dual QHD monitor. The display features an IPS panel with a 5120x1440 resolution and an ultra-wide 32:9 aspect ratio designed for advanced multi-screen productivity, offering a perfect single-screen alternative to a dual 27-inch QHD monitor setup. The Dell UltraSharp 49 Curved Monitor (U4919DW) is set to start shipping on October 26 for an MSRP of $1,699.99. "As the world's favorite monitor brand, Dell continues its legacy of leading innovation with multiple firsts in the industry. Once again, we have pushed the boundaries of display technology to deliver the world’s first 49-inch curved dual QHD monitor. This new monitor offers an immersive panoramic experience without compromising design or functionality," said Kirk Schell, senior vice president, Dell Displays & Engineering. "This revolutionary 49-inch curved monitor is focused on enhancing the performance and productivity of desk-centric users such as financial traders, bankers, creatives and engineers. With the new UltraSharp family, we remain committed to providing the best to meet the visualization needs of our commercial customers." Meanwhile, the UltraSharp U3219Q is a 32-inch 4K USB-C monitor with an Ultra HD resolution and VESA certified DisplayHDR 400 support, offering HDR playback capabilities with up to 400 nits of brightness (typical) and a color depth of 1.07 billion colors. The Dell UltraSharp 32 4K USB-C Monitor (U3219Q) is available now for an MSRP of $1,099.99. In addition, the company has also released the UltraSharp U3419W. The 34-inch Curved USB-C monitor features an ultra-wide 21:9 IPS panel with a WQHD resolution of 3440x1440. Built-in dual 9W speakers are integrated as well. The Dell UltraSharp 34 Curved USB-C Monitor (U3419W) is now available for an MSRP of $1,149.99. Finally, the U2419HC and U2719DC are 24-inch and 27-inch USB-C monitors. The displays feature virtually borderless InfinityEdge bezels, thin side profiles, and small bases for space-saving placement options. The 24-inch size features a FHD resolution panel while the 27-inch version features a QHD resolution panel. Versions without USB-C connectivity are also available. The Dell UltraSharp 24 USB-C Monitor (U2419HC) is on sale now for an MSRP of $399.99, and the Dell UltraSharp 27 USB-C Monitor (U2719DC) is on sale now for an MSRP $649.99. Source: Dell LG Announces New 4K HDR Monitor LG has revealed the latest addition to its monitor lineup. Though a US release has not been announced yet, the 4K HDR 32UK550 is currently available in Japan for 55,000 yen (about $490). The 32UK550 features a 32-inch VA LCD panel with a 4K resolution of 3840×2160 and a 16:9 aspect ratio. Likewise, the display includes support for HDR10 high dynamic range playback with up to 300 nits of brightness, 95% coverage of the DCI-P3 wide color gamut, and a 3,000:1 contrast ratio. In addition, the monitor offers several features geared toward gaming applications, including a fast 4ms GTG response time and AMD Radeon FreeSync technology. FreeSync allows the display to sync its refresh rate to a game's frame rate (up to 60 Hz) in order to help minimize screen tearing. Beyond the new 32UK550, LG also recently revealed the upcoming 34GK950G UltraGear Monitor ($1,400). The display is also geared toward gaming and features a 34-inch curved Nano IPS panel with a QHD resolution, UltraWide 21:9 aspect ratio, DCI-P3 support, and NVIDIA G-Sync capabilities. Sources: LG via EngadgetPosted Thu Oct 18, 2018 at 02:25 PM PDT by: -
Coming Soon to Streaming: STAR TREK DISCOVERY, GOOD OMENS, and More[teaser]A demon, an angel, and a starship headline this week's collection of streaming trailers.[/teaser] CBS All Access, Amazon Prime Video, and Netflix have all released new previews and info for several of their upcoming programs and films. Here's a full rundown of titles scheduled to arrive on each service: Star Trek: Discovery Season Two (CBS All Access, January 17) - Follows the voyages of Starfleet on their missions to discover new worlds and new life forms, and one Starfleet officer who must learn that to truly understand all things alien, you must first understand yourself. Good Omens (Amazon Prime Video, Coming 2019) - Based on the best-selling novel by renowned authors Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman, this series follows the story of Aziraphale, an angel, and Crowley, a demon, who have formed an unlikely friendship spanning 6,000 years and have grown fond of life on earth. However, the end of time grows near with the approaching Armageddon and they must now join forces to find a way to save the world. The Boys (Amazon Prime Video, Coming 2019) - In a world where superheroes embrace the darker side of their massive celebrity and fame, THE BOYS centers on a group of vigilantes known informally as “The Boys,” who set out to take down corrupt superheroes with no more than their blue-collar grit and a willingness to fight dirty. THE BOYS is a fun and irreverent take on what happens when superheroes – who are as popular as celebrities, as influential as politicians and as revered as Gods – abuse their superpowers rather than use them for good. It’s the powerless against the super powerful as The Boys embark on a heroic quest to expose the truth about “The Seven,” and Vought – the multi-billion dollar conglomerate that manages these superheroes. Marvel’s Daredevil: Season 3 (Netflix, October 19) - Missing for months, Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) reemerges a broken man, putting into question his future as both vigilante Daredevil and lawyer Matthew Murdock. But when his archenemy Wilson Fisk (Vincent D’Onofrio) is released from prison, Matt must choose between hiding from the world, or embracing his destiny as a hero. Making A Murderer: Part 2 (Netflix, October 19) - Emmy Award-winning filmmakers Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos return to the Midwest where they have exclusive access to Steven Avery and his co-defendant and nephew Brendan Dassey, their families and the legal teams fighting for justice on their behalf. Over the course of 10 new episodes, Making a Murderer Part 2 provides an in-depth look at the high-stakes postconviction process, exploring the emotional toll the process takes on all involved. The Night Comes For Us (Netflix, October 19) - Follows Ito (played by Joe Taslim), a former triad enforcer, and his mission to protect a young girl while trying to escape his former gang after his mysterious disappearance setting off a violent battle on the streets of Jakarta. Haunted (Netflix, October 19) - From the Executive Producers of The Purge franchise and Lore, Haunted gives a chilling glimpse into the first-person accounts from people who have witnessed horrifying, peculiar, extraordinary supernatural events and other unexplained phenomenons that continue to haunt them. Best. Worst. Weekend. Ever. (Netflix, October 19) - Follows four friends as they make the most of their last weekend before high school. A comic convention has come to town, and they will do whatever it takes to be part of the magic. But after a wild party, a lost dog and a destroyed house, their friendship is put to the test. Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj (Netflix, October 28) - Add him to your watchlist -- they already did. In a new topical weekly show, comedian Hasan Minhaj will cut through the noise and explore the modern cultural and political landscape with depth and sincerity. New episodes, new topics, every Sunday. House of Cards: Season 6 (Netflix, November 2) - Golden Globe winner and Emmy Award nominee Robin Wright returns as President of the United States in the award-winning, landmark series House of Cards. Wright is joined by Academy Award® nominees Diane Lane and Greg Kinnear as well as Cody Fern this season alongside Emmy Award nominee Michael Kelly, Jayne Atkinson, Academy Award® nominee Patricia Clarkson, Emmy Award Nominee Constance Zimmer, Derek Cecil, Campbell Scott and Boris McGiver. Medal of Honor (Netflix, November 9) - From Academy Award Winning Executive Producer Robert Zemeckis and Academy Award Winning Director James Moll. Medal of Honor is an 8 part anthology series told through hybrid documentary and live action footage. It portrays stories of personal sacrifice that resulted in the highest military distinction: the Medal of Honor. Westside (Netflix, November 9) - Offers an unscripted and deeply personal glimpse into the journeys of nine young L.A.-based musicians. Each episode sheds light on their creative processes and personal struggles, interspersing cinema verité-style documentary footage with beautifully produced music videos featuring original songs. Warrior (Netflix, November 13) - A war veteran returns home with the hopes of peace and normalcy, but soon finds himself in a dangerous battle between a rough biker gang and the police force determined to take them down. The Christmas Chronicles (Netflix, November 22) - Tells the story of sister and brother, Kate (Darby Camp) and Teddy Pierce (Judah Lewis), whose Christmas Eve plan to catch Santa Claus (Kurt Russell) on camera turns into an unexpected journey that most kids could only dream about. After staking out Santa’s arrival, they sneak into his sleigh, cause it to crash and nearly derail Christmas. As their wild night unfolds, Kate and Teddy work together with Santa - as you've never seen him before - and his loyal Elves to save Christmas before it's too late. 1983 (Netflix, November 30) - The deeply frozen Cold War is heating up. Twenty years after a devastating terrorist attack in 1983 that halted the course of Poland’s liberation and the subsequent downfall of the Soviet Union, an idealistic law student and a disgraced police investigator stumble upon a conspiracy that has kept the Iron Curtain standing and Poland living under a repressive police state. - A current Netflix subscription starts at $11 per month for HD streaming and $14 per month for Ultra HD streaming. - A current CBS All Access subscription costs $5.99 per month with reduced commercials or $9.99 per month for a commercial-free plan. - A current Amazon Prime subscription costs $119 per year or $13 per month. Likewise, Prime Instant Video is available as a standalone service for $9 per month. Sources: Netflix (YouTube), CBS All Access (YouTube), Amazon (YouTube)Posted Fri Oct 12, 2018 at 08:00 AM PDT by:
