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LG Announces Release of 8K OLED and NanoCell TVs[teaser]The company's new 8K displays are expanding to more markets.[/teaser] LG has announced the release of its OLED88Z9 88-inch 8K OLED TV and 75SM99 75-inch 8K NanoCell LCD TV. Both models are rolling out now to the US, Australia, Germany, France, the UK. "The new 8K TVs show that LG is deeply committed to providing consumers with real 8K as defined by established display industry standards," said Brian Kwon, president of the Mobile Communications and Home Entertainment companies at LG. "LG 8K OLED and NanoCell TVs aren’t just TVs with more pixels, they also deliver all of our latest display technologies." The OLED88Z9 and 75SM99 both feature 8K resolution (7,680 x 4,320) with over 33 million pixels. The 88-inch model uses an OLED panel with emissive display technology for perfect blacks, infinite contrast, and superior viewing angles. Meanwhile, the 75-inch model uses an LCD panel with Nano Color filters and Nano Black Full Array Local Dimming Pro technology. In addition, both displays use LG's second- generation α (Alpha) 9 Gen 2 8K intelligent processor, enabling deep learning tech for video and audio optimization, along with advanced 8K upscaling and 6-step noise reduction. Likewise, the TVs also offer support for Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, HDR10, Advanced HDR by Technicolor, and HLG. HDMI 2.1 connectivity is implemented as well, offering 8K playback at 60 frames per second, an automatic low latency mode (ALLM), variable refresh rate (VRR), and enhanced audio return channel (eARC). Finally, Apple AirPlay 2 capabilities and built-in support for Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa voice control will also be included in select markets. The 75SM99 75-inch 8K NanoCell LCD TV is currently listed on Best Buy for an MSRP of $4,999.99. Official pricing is not currently listed for the OLED88Z9 88-inch 8K OLED TV, but a report by Engadget indicates that it will retail for $42,000. Source: LG, EngadgetPosted Tue Sep 3, 2019 at 08:10 AM PDT by: -
HDD Gear Deals: Up to $2,000 off Samsung 8K & 4K QLED HDR TVs[teaser]The company is offering big discounts on several displays![/teaser] Samsung has announced a special Labor Day sale on its QLED TV lineup. As part of the promotion, select Q900 8K TV, Q80R 4K TV, and Q70R 4K TV models are now up to 30% off their MSRPs. Here's a full rundown of the Samsung QLED deals available now via Amazon: 55-inch Q900 QLED 8K TV - $2,498 (29% off MSRP) 65-inch Q900 QLED 8K TV - $3,498 (30% off MSRP) 75-inch Q900 QLED 8K TV - $4,998 (29% off MSRP) 55-inch Q80R QLED 4K TV - $1,498 (25% off MSRP) 55-inch Q70R QLED 4K TV - $1,098 (27% off MSRP) 75-inch Q70R QLED 4K TV - $2,598 (21% off MSRP) Samsung's 2019 4K QLED TVs feature the company's proprietary Quantum Processor, quantum dot tech with 100% color volume support, and HDR10/HDR10+ playback. In addition, the Q80 and Q90 series also include "Ultra Viewing Angle" technology to minimize glare, improve color, and provide a better picture from off-angle viewing positions. Likewise, the Q70, Q80, and Q90 TVs offer Direct Full Array local dimming for superior black levels. Meanwhile, the flagship Q900 8K QLED TV features a native 7,680 x 4,320 resolution 8K panel, along with quantum dot tech and Direct Full Array Elite local dimming to provide DCI-P3 WCG support, 100% Color Volume, and superior contrast. In addition, the TV includes AI-powered 8K Upscaling technology and Samsung's 8K Quantum Processor to upscale lower resolution content from any source to near 8K quality. Likewise, the set supports HDR10 and HDR10+ playback with industry-leading 4,000 nit peak brightness capabilities in Dynamic Mode and around 2,000 nits in Movie Mode (on the 85-inch model). Source: SamsungPosted Sun Sep 1, 2019 at 09:50 PM PDT by: -
HDD Gear Deals: Up to $1,000 off VIZIO Quantum 4K TVs & Dolby Atmos Sound Bars![teaser]The company is offering huge savings on select gear over the next few weeks![/teaser] VIZIO has announced special limited time discounts on its 2019 P-Series Quantum X, P-Series Quantum, and M-Series Quantum displays, as well as several Dolby Atmos Sound Bar models. Here's a full rundown of all the announced deals: CLICK HERE for our full review! Best Buy P-Series Quantum P659 65-inch 4K HDR TV ($1,399.99 MSRP): $999.99, $400 off MSRP! (8/30/19 - 9/8/19) P-Series Quantum P759 75-inch 4K HDR TV ($2,299.99 MSRP): $1,799.99, $500 off MSRP! (8/30/19 - 9/8/19) Amazon P-Series Quantum P659 65-inch 4K HDR TV ($1,399.99 MSRP): $998, $400 off MSRP! (8/30/19 - 9/8/19) P-Series Quantum P759 75-inch 4K HDR TV ($2,299.99 MSRP): $1,798, $500 off MSRP! (8/30/19 - 9/8/19) Sam's Club & Costco P-Series Quantum X PX65 65-inch 4K HDR TV ($1,999.99 MSRP): $1,299.99, $700 off MSRP! (8/23/19 - 9/8/19) P-Series Quantum X PX75 75-inch 4K HDR TV ($2,999.99 MSRP): $1,999.99, $1,000 off MSRP! (8/23/19 - 9/8/19) Best Buy P-Series Quantum X PX65 65-inch 4K HDR TV ($2,199.99 MSRP): $1,399.99, $800 off MSRP! P-Series Quantum X PX75 75-inch 4K HDR TV ($2,999.99 MSRP): $2,199.99, $1,300 off MSRP! Best Buy M-Series Quantum M507 50-inch 4K HDR TV ($549.99 MSRP): $399.99, $150 off MSRP! (8/15/19 - 9/14/19) M-Series Quantum M558 55-inch 4K HDR TV ($649.99 MSRP): $569.99, $80 off MSRP! (8/30/19 - 9/8/19) M-Series Quantum M658 65-inch 4K HDR TV ($899.99 MSRP): $769.99, $130 off MSRP! (8/30/19 - 9/8/19) Amazon M-Series Quantum M558 55-inch 4K HDR TV ($649.99 MSRP): $568, $80 off MSRP! (8/30/19 - 9/8/19) M-Series Quantum M658 65-inch 4K HDR TV ($899.99 MSRP): $768, $130 off MSRP! (8/30/19 - 9/8/19) CLICK HERE for our full review! Best Buy SB36512-F6 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos Sound Bar ($499.99 MSRP): $399.99, $100 off MSRP! (8/24/19 - 9/7/19) SB46514-F6 5.1.4 Dolby Atmos Sound Bar ($999.99 MSRP): $899.99, $100 off MSRP! (8/24/19 - 9/7/19) Best Buy SB36312-G6 3.1.2 Dolby Atmos Sound Bar ($469.99 MSRP): $369.99, $100 off MSRP! (8/24/19 - 8/31/19)Posted Sat Aug 31, 2019 at 11:50 AM PDT by: -
Coming Soon to Streaming: THE KING, DICKINSON, Disney+ Launch Titles, and More[teaser]Check out all the latest streaming trailers.[/teaser] Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, and MotorTrend have all released new previews and info for several of their upcoming shows and films. Here's a full rundown of titles scheduled to arrive on each service: Dickinson (Apple TV+, Fall) - A half-hour comedy series starring Oscar nominee Hailee Steinfeld. Created by Alena Smith, Dickinson audaciously explores the constraints of society, gender, and family from the perspective of rebellious young poet Emily Dickinson. The Spy (Netflix, September 6) - Inspired by the real-life story of former Mossad agent, Eli Cohen, who successfully goes undercover in Syria in the early 1960s. Cohen becomes close enough to ambitious military leaders and their rich friends to earn a game-changing level of trust about Syria’s biggest anti-Israel secret initiatives. Starring Sacha Baron Cohen Bill Burr: Paper Tiger (Netflix, September 10) - Stand-up comedian, actor, and podcaster, Bill Burr, delivers a scathing review on the state of the world in his new Netflix stand-up comedy special, Bill Burr: Paper Tiger. Filmed in front of a packed house at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England, Burr dives into Michelle Obama’s book tour, the problem with male feminists, his hang-ups on taking a bath, and why his personality is affecting his marriage. The I-Land: Season 1 (Netflix, September 12) - When ten people wake up on a treacherous island with no memory of who they are or how they got there, they set off on a trek to try to get back home. They soon discover this world is not as it seems. Faced with the I-Land’s extreme psychological and physical challenges, they must rise to their better selves -- or die as their worst ones. The Ranch: Part 7 (Netflix, September 13) - Set in present day on a Colorado ranch outside Denver, this multi-camera family comedy series stars Ashton Kutcher, Sam Elliott, Debra Winger and Elisha Cuthbert. The show follows Colt’s (Kutcher) return home after a brief and failed semi-pro football career to run the family ranching business with his father Beau (Elliott). Winger stars as Colt’s mother, Maggie, and Cuthbert stars as Abby (Colt's soon to be fiancé). Marianne (Netflix, September 13) - When a horror novelist takes a break from writing, she discovers the demon from her book exists in the real world. This malevolent spirit named Marianne draws her home and insists she continues writing... or else. Disenchantment: Part 2 (Netflix, September 20) - 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. The King (Netflix, Fall) - Hal (Timothée Chalamet), wayward prince and reluctant heir to the English throne, has turned his back on royal life and is living among the people. But when his tyrannical father dies, Hal is crowned King Henry V and is forced to embrace the life he had previously tried to escape. Now the young king must navigate the palace politics, chaos and war his father left behind, and the emotional strings of his past life — including his relationship with his closest friend and mentor, the ageing alcoholic knight, John Falstaff (Joel Edgerton). Directed by David Michôd and co-written by Michôd and Edgerton, The King co-stars Sean Harris, Ben Mendelsohn, Robert Pattinson, and Lily-Rose Depp. Lady and the Tramp (Disney+, November 12) - In Disney+’s Lady and the Tramp, a timeless re-telling of the 1955 animated classic, a pampered house dog and a tough but lovable stray embark on an unexpected adventure and, despite their differences, grow closer and come to understand the value of home. Noelle (Disney+, November 12) - In Disney+'s holiday comedy Noelle, Kris Kringle’s daughter is full of Christmas spirit and holiday fun, but wishes she could do something “important” like her beloved brother Nick, who will take over from their father this Christmas. When Nick is about to crumble like a gingerbread cookie from all the pressure, Noelle suggests he take a break and get away…but when he doesn’t return, Noelle must find her brother and bring him back in time to save Christmas. The World According to Jeff Goldblum (Disney+, November 12) - Documentary series in which Goldblum pulls back the curtain on a seemingly familiar object to reveal a world of astonishing connections, fascinating science, and a whole lot of big ideas. Encore! (Disney+, November 12) - Executive Producer Kristen Bell brings together former castmates of a high school musical, tasking them with re-creating their original performance in a high school reunion like no other. Emotions run high as the former students face faded friendships, former flames, self-doubt, and killer choreography. Through it all, these unlikely groups of friends—with the help of Broadway's best—just might pull off a standing-ovation-worthy performance of beloved musicals like The Sound of Music, Beauty and the Beast, Annie and more. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (Disney+, November 12) - The 10-episode scripted series, set as the real-life East High, where the original movie was filmed, follows a group of students as they countdown to opening night of their school's first-ever production of "High School Musical." With meta references and some docu-style elements, it's a modern take on the "classic" from 15 years ago. Show-mances blossom; friendships are tested, while new ones are made; rivalries flare; songs are sung; and lives are changed forever as these young people discover the transformative power that only high school theater can provide. Finally, MotorTrend has announced the addition of Top Gear to its streaming lineup. Subscribers to the MotorTrend app can now access 170 episodes of the UK Top Gear series from seasons 2 through 25; the Top Gear UK India Special; three seasons (19 total episodes) of Top Gear: Extra Gear; and episodes 1 through 5 of the MotorTrend exclusive Best of Top Gear. - A current Netflix subscription starts at $13 per month for HD streaming and $16 per month for Ultra HD streaming. - Disney+ is set to launch on November 12 for $6.99 per month or $69.99 for an annual subscription. - Pricing and a launch date for Apple TV+ have not been announced yet, but the service is expected to debut this fall. - A current MotorTrend subscription costs $5 per month. Sources: Netflix (YouTube), Amazon (YouTube), Apple TV (YouTube), MotorTrendPosted Fri Aug 30, 2019 at 06:35 PM PDT by: -
Trinnov Set to Demo 11.4.6 DTS:X Pro Immersive Audio System at CEDIA 2019[teaser]The company will present the North American debut of DTS:X Pro in September. [/teaser] Trinnov has announced plans to demo DTS:X Pro technology at CEDIA 2019. Building upon the standard DTS:X platform, the upgraded tech greatly expands the maximum number of unique channels a user can configure. "Trinnov has been collaborating with the DTS team since 2014, leading to the first public demo of DTS:X at CES 2015 on an Altitude32 processor," said Arnaud Laborie, Trinnov's co-founder and CEO. "Our unique software-based platform consistently enables us to release new formats before other high-end home cinema processors, which means that our design allows us to deliver the latest technologies to our customers at their earliest availability. This was the case with DTS:X, and by continuing to work closely with DTS, we are now very pleased to be able to introduce DTS:X Pro, as the first licensee of this technology. This accomplishment is yet another example of our commitment to high spatial resolution.” DTS:X is an immersive audio format developed for cinemas and home theaters which enables object-based sound mixing and playback, including the ability to position effects overhead. While the commercial theater implementation of the tech can support up to 64 uniquely-rendered channels, the consumer version has been limited to 11.1 channels. But with the new DTS:X Pro update, that number will now be greatly expanded upon, offering support for up to 30.2 discrete speaker outputs. The DTS:X Pro demo at CEDIA 2019 will feature an 11.4.6 channel immersive audio system using Trinnov Altitude audio processors and Control4/Triad speakers in a custom-built HTE acoustical environment. Though an exact release date has not been announced yet, DTS:X Pro support will be available for current Trinnov Altitude32 and Altitude16 processors via a free download later this year. CEDIA 2019 will be held in Denver, Colorado on September 12 - September 15. Source: TrinnovPosted Fri Aug 30, 2019 at 02:30 PM PDT by: -
Everything Coming to Netflix in September 2019[teaser]Check out all the streaming titles coming to and leaving Netflix throughout September.[/teaser] Netflix has revealed its September 2019 lineup of movies, series, and specials. Highlights include original shows like Disenchantment: Part 2, Criminal, The I-Land, The Spy, and The Politician, along with new original films like Between Two Ferns: The Movie, In the Shadow of the Moon, and more. Likewise, the lineup also features a nice assortment of catalog films like 300, American Psycho, Mystic River, Stripes, and Superbad, along with the latest seasons of AMC's The Walking Dead and Showtime's Shameless. Here's a full rundown of Netflix's schedule for September 2019: September 1 300 68 Kill American Psycho (2000) Dante's Peak Elena For the Birds Igor Loo Loo Kids: Johny & Friends Musical Adventures: Season 1 Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Season 6 Moving Art: Season 3 My Sister's Keeper Mystic River Olmo & the Seagull Open Season Rebel in the Rye Scream: Season 3 Serial Killer with Piers Morgan: Season 1 Spookley the Square Pumpkin Stripes Superbad The Lake House The Last Exorcism The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers The Saint The Taking of Pelham 123 The Walking Dead: Season 9 Uncle Naji in UAE You Don't Mess with the Zohan September 4 The World We Make September 6 Archibald's Next Big Thing (Netflix Family) Article 15 Elite: Season 2 (Netflix Original) Hip-Hop Evolution: Season 3 (Netflix Original) Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father: Season 3 (Netflix Original) The Spy (Netflix Original) September 9 Norm of the North: King Sized Adventure September 10 Bill Burr: Paper Tiger (Netflix Original) Eat Pray Love Evelyn (Netflix Original) Shameless (U.S.): Shameless: Season 9 TERRACE HOUSE: TOKYO 2019-2020 (Netflix Original) September 12 The I-Land (Netflix Original) The Mind, Explained (Netflix Original) Turbo September 13 The Chef Show: Volume 2 (Netflix Original) Head Count Hello, Privilege. It's Me, Chelsea (Netflix Original) I'm Sorry: Season 2 Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: The Battle of Unato (Netflix Original) The Ranch: Part 7 (Netflix Original) Tall Girl (Netflix Film) Unbelievable (Netflix Original) September 14 We Have Always Lived in the Castle September 15 Los Tigres del Norte at Folsom Prison (Netflix Original) Steal a Pencil for Me Surviving R. Kelly: Season 1 September 17 Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives The Last Kids on Earth (Netflix Family) September 18 Come and Find Me September 19 Océans September 20 Between Two Ferns: The Movie (Netflix Film) Criminal (Netflix Original) Daddy Issues Disenchantment: Part 2 (Netflix Original) Fastest Car: Season 2 (Netflix Original) Inside Bill's Brain: Decoding Bill Gates (Netflix Documentary) Las del hockey (Netflix Original) September 21 Sarah's Key September 23 Team Kaylie (Netflix Family) September 24 American Horror Story: Apocalypse Jeff Dunham: Beside Himself (Netflix Original) September 25 Abstract: The Art of Design: Season 2 (Netflix Original) Birders (Netflix Original) El recluso (Netflix Original) Furie Glitch: Season 3 (Netflix Original) September 26 Explained: Season 2 (Netflix Original) The Grandmaster September 27 Bard of Blood (Netflix Original) Dragons: Rescue Riders (Netflix Family) El marginal: Season 3 (Netflix Original) In the Shadow of the Moon (Netflix Film) Locked Up: Season 4 The Politician (Netflix Original) Skylines (Netflix Original) Sturgill Simpson Presents Sound & Fury (Netflix Anime) Vis a vis: Season 4 (Netflix Original) September 30 Gotham: Season 5 Mo Gilligan: Momentum (Netflix Original) And here's a full rundown of titles set to leave the Netflix library throughout September 2019: September 1 2 Fast 2 Furious A Clockwork Orange Angels & Demons Baby Animals in the Wild: Season 1 Batman Begins Battlefield Earth Californication: Season 1-7 Eight Legged Freaks Emma Ghost Ship Gothika Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay Hercules High-Rise Magic Mike Meet Joe Black Miami Vice Monster House Mr. Mom Disney’s Mulan Music and Lyrics Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist Revolutionary Road Stuart Little Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet St. Sydney White The Dark Knight The Fast and the Furious The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift The First Monday in May The Hangover September 4 Kicking and Screaming September 6 Honey 3 September 9 Leroy & Stitch Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has A Glitch September 14 Disney’s Pocahontas Tulip Fever September 15 Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries: Series 1-3 September 16 Super Genius: Season 1 Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D September 20 Carol September 23 The Mysteries of Laura: Season 2 September 24 Portlandia: Season 1-5 September 25 Parenthood: Season 1-6 September 26 Bachelorette Night School Source: Netflix via Den of GeekPosted Fri Aug 30, 2019 at 01:10 PM PDT by: -
Everything Coming to the Apple TV App in September 2019[teaser]Check out all the new digital titles coming to the Apple TV app in September.[/teaser] Apple has revealed its September lineup of movies and TV shows available for rent or purchase. The collection includes films like Spider-Man: Far From Home, Dark Phoenix, Midsommar, The Dead Don't Die, Child's Play, Yesterday, Shaft, and more. And beyond its own library, Apple has also compiled a list of September streaming shows set to be available via the Apple TV App from over 60 other video services without switching from one app to the next, including titles from HBO Now, Showtime, CBS All Access, and many other pay-TV subscriptions. Here's a full rundown of September Apple TV app titles per Apple: Apple TV Movies 9/3 Dark Phoenix 9/3 The Fall of the American Empire 9/3 This One’s For the Ladies 9/3 The Dead Don’t Die 9/3 Don’t Break Down 9/3 Walden: Life in the Woods 9/3 Trx Vol 5: Vertical Horizon 9/3 Rasputin: Dark Prophet 9/3 Greensky Bluegrass: Live at Red Rocks 9/3 Squadron 303: Battle of Britain 9/3 Boy Genius 9/6 Wayne 9/6 Dauntless: The Battle of Midway day+date 9/6 Christmas Break-In day+date 9/6 Next Level 9/6 Strange but True 9/6 Satanic Panic day+date 9/10 Night Hunter day+date 9/10 Child’s Play 9/10 Anna 9/10 Yesterday 9/10 Shaft (2019) 9/10 Curious George: The Royal Monkey 9/10 Thomas & Friends: Big World! Big Adventures! The Movie 9/10 Distant Harmony: Pavarotti in CHina 9/10 The Third Wife 9/10 Leaving Home, Coming Home: A Portrait of Robert Frank 9/10 Horror Movie: A Low Budge Nightmare 9/10 VHS Nasty 9/10 Framing John DeLorean 9/10 Out of Omaha 9/13 D-Day day+date 9/13 Depraved 9/13 SuperSize Me 2: Holy Chicken 9/13 Can You Keep a Secret 9/13 The Sound of Silence 9/13 The Weekend 9/13 Haunt (2019) 9/17 Spider-Man: Far From Home 9/17 Annabelle Comes Home 9/17 Wild Rose 9/17 Jay, Myself 9/17 Sex, Drugs & Hospitality 9/17 Toni Morrison: The Pieces I am 9/17 Bodied 9/17 The Case of Hana and Alice 9/20 Bloodline (2019) 9/20 Ambition day+date 9/20 The Wedding Year day+date 9/20 Anyone Home day+date 9/20 American Dreamer day+date 9/20 Loro 9/24 Crawl 9/24 101 Dalmatians (out of the Disney vault) 9/24 Sleeping Beauty (out of the Disney value) 9/24 Pavarotti 9/24 The Tracker 9/24 Teen Titans Go! Vs Teen Titans 9/24 midsommar 9/24 Yomeddine 9/24 The Rainbow 9/24 Shut Up and Play the Piano 9/27 The Quiet One 9/27 Christmas Survival 9/27 Prey day+date 9/27 10 Minutes Gone 9/27 The Day Shall Come Apple TV App Streaming Shows 9/3 Inside the NFL (HBO) 9/4 Mayans M.C. (FX) 9/4 Wu-Tang: An American Saga (Hulu) 9/4 Greenleaf (OWN) 9/5 NFL Kickoff (NBC) 9/7 Mary Queen of Scots (HBO) 9/9 The Deuce (HBO) 9/10 The Kelly Clarkson Show (NBC) 9/10 A Very Brady Renovation (HGTV) 9/11 NFL: The Grind (EPIX) 9/12 This Close (Sundance Now) 9/13 Mr. Inbetween (FX) 9/13 Room 104 (HBO) 9/13 Undone (Prime Video) 9/13 El Corazón de Sergio Ramos (Prime Video) 9/14 Red Bull Peaking (The CW) 9/15 Country Music: A Film by Ken Burns (PBS Living) 9/16 The Roast of Alec Baldwin (Comedy Central) 9/17 Dancing with the Stars (ABC) 9/17 A Little Late with Lily Singh (NBC) 9/19 American Horror Story: 1984 (FX) 9/21 Lego Movie 2 (HBO) 9/22 71st Emmy Awards (Fox) 9/22 The Circus (Showtime) 9/23 All Rise (CBS) 9/23 The Neighborhood (CBS) 9/23 Bob (Hearts) Abishola (CBS) 9/23 Bull (CBS) 9/24 9-1-1 (Fox) 9/24 The Voice (NBC) 9/24 Prodigal Son (Fox) 9/24 Bluff City Law (NBC) 9/24 The Good Doctor (ABC) 9/24 NCIS (CBS) 9/24 FBI (CBS) 9/24 NCIS: New Orleans (CBS) 9/25 The Resident (Fox) 9/25 The Conners (ABC) 9/25 Bless This Mess (ABC) 9/25 This Is Us (NBC) 9/25 Empire (Fox) 9/25 Mixed-ish (ABC) 9/25 Black-ish (ABC) 9/25 New Amsterdam (NBC) 9/25 Emergence (ABC) 9/25 Survivor (CBS) 9/26 Creepshow (Shudder) 9/26 Chicago Med (NBC) 9/26 The Masked Singer (Fox) 9/26 The Goldbergs (ABC) 9/26 Schooled (ABC) 9/26 Chicago Fire (NBC) 9/26 Modern Family (ABC) 9/26 Single Parents (ABC) 9/26 Chicago P.D. (NBC) 9/26 South Park (Comedy Central) 9/26 It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (FX) 9/26 Stumptown (ABC) 9/26 Thursday Night Football (Fox) 9/26 Young Sheldon (CBS) 9/26 The Unicorn (CBS) 9/26 Carol’s Second Act (CBS) 9/26 Mom (CBS) 9/26 Evil (CBS) 9/27 Superstore (NBC) 9/27 Grey’s Anatomy (ABC) 9/27 Perfect Harmony (NBC) 9/27 The Good Place (NBC) 9/27 A Million Little Things (ABC) 9/27 Sunnyside (NBC) 9/27 Law & Order: SVU (NBC) 9/27 How to Get Away with Murder (ABC) 9/27 Hawaii Five-0 (CBS) 9/27 Magnum P.I. (CBS) 9/27 Blue Bloods (CBS) 9/28 American Housewife (ABC) 9/28 Fresh Off the Boat (ABC) 9/28 Dateline NBC (NBC) 9/28 20/20 (ABC) 9/28 48 Hours (CBS) 9/29 Saturday Night Live (NBC) 9/29 Poldark on Masterpiece (PBS) 9/29 60 Minutes (CBS) 9/29 God Friended Me (CBS) 9/29 NCIS: Los Angeles (CBS) 9/29 Godfather of Harlem (Epix) 9/30 America’s Funniest Home Videos (ABC) 9/30 The Simpsons (Fox) 9/30 Bless the Harts (Fox) 9/30 Bob’s Burgers (Fox) 9/30 Shark Tank (ABC) 9/30 Family Guy (Fox), 9/30 The Rookie (ABC) Source: ApplePosted Thu Aug 29, 2019 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
McIntosh Reveals MA352 Integrated Amplifier[teaser]The company's newest premium audio component has been unveiled.[/teaser] McIntosh has detailed its latest hybrid integrated amplifier, the MA352. The amp is set to start shipping in September for $6,500. The MA352 uses a hybrid design that blends aspects of vacuum tube and solid-state technology. The unit features a vacuum tube preamplifier section powered by a pair of 12AX7A and a pair of 12AT7 vacuum tubes. Meanwhile, the device's output stage consists of a direct coupled solid-state amplifier rated for 200 Watts per channel with 8 Ohm speakers or 320 Watts per channel with 4 Ohm speakers. When it comes to connectivity, the amp includes 2 balanced and 3 unbalanced inputs, along with 1 Moving Magnet phono input with adjustable loading, gold-plated speaker binding posts, and a stereo preamplifier output which can also be used to connect powered subwoofers. In addition, the MA352 integrates a variety of McIntosh technologies, including Power Guard, Sentry Monitor, McIntosh Monogrammed Heatsinks, High Drive headphone amplifier with Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD®), 5-band analog tone control (each band adjustable by ± 12dB), Home Theater Pass Through, Power Control, and Data Ports. Finally, the device boasts several classic McIntosh design flourishes, including a stainless-steel chassis with mirror finish, vintage McIntosh-styled die cast aluminum name badges, blue output meters, control knobs, an illuminated logo, and a black glass front panel with direct LED backlighting. Here's full rundown of key specs per McIntosh: Power Output per Channel - 200 Watts into 8 Ohms, 320 Watts into 4 Ohms Number of Channels - 2 Speaker Impedance - 4 or 8 Ohms Rated Power Band - 20Hz to 20kHz Total Harmonic Distortion - 0.03% Dynamic Headroom - 1.5dB Frequency Response +0,-0.5dB - 20Hz to 20kHz Frequency Response, +0, -3dB - 10Hz to 100kHz Sensitivity Phono (Moving Magnet) - 2.5mV Sensitivity High Level (Balanced / Unbalanced) - 0.5V/0.25V Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Magnet) - 82dB Signal To Noise Ratio (High Level) - 93dB Input Impedance (Balanced / Unbalanced) - 20K/20K Damping Factor - 8 Ohms: >200, 4 Ohms: >100 Maximum Output (Balanced / Unbalanced) - 8V Unbalanced Source: McIntoshPosted Thu Aug 29, 2019 at 10:10 AM PDT by: -
UHD Alliance Announces "Filmmaker Mode" for More Accurate Picture on 4K TVs[teaser]Say goodbye to motion smoothing![/teaser] The UHD Alliance has announced the development of a new Filmmaker Mode for consumer 4K HDR TVs. Produced in partnership with several prominent Hollywood filmmakers and display manufacturers, the new TV calibration setting is designed to simplify the process of providing an accurate out-of-the-box image. The mode can be activated through a dedicated button on a TV's remote or automatically via metadata triggered by the content being played. Once turned on, Filmmaker Mode disables pesky post-processing features like motion smoothing, sharpening, and noise reduction -- which can all create an unnatural looking image. Likewise, the setting also ensures that accurate colors, frame rates, and aspect ratios are maintained. Together, these one-click adjustments all help to create an image that preserves the director's original intent with support for both SDR and HDR10 material. Compatibility with Dolby Vision content is also a likely possibility but, I believe the UHDA is still waiting on Dolby to confirm Filmmaker Mode doesn't mess up anything required to make Dolby Vision work on a particular TV. (A Dolby rep attended the launch event, but we weren't able to find him for a direct quote.) Current manufacturers on board to implement Filmmaker Mode into their products include LG, VIZIO, and Panasonic. Likewise, the setting is being championed by an extensive collection of directors, including Rian Johnson, Christopher Nolan, James Cameron, Martin Scorsese, J.J. Abrams, Ava Duvernay, Paul Thomas Anderson, The Duffer Brothers, and more. "When Paul Thomas Anderson, Ryan Coogler, Patty Jenkins, Martin Scorsese, and Christopher Nolan reached out to the UHDA about extending the cinematic experience into the living room, we were eager and ideally situated to engage in the conversation," said UHD Alliance Chairman, Michael Zink of Warner Bros. "The Ultra HD TVs from supporting CE members are capable of delivering a range of viewing options and the addition of Filmmaker Mode for cinematic content, which is based on input from a broad range of preeminent filmmakers, provides a way for consumers to better experience the filmmaker’s vision." Filmmaker Mode Hands-On As part of the Filmmaker Mode launch even in Los Angeles, the UHDA brought along a $30,000 Sony reference monitor -- the kind used to color grade movies for cinemas and home entertainment -- as well as a Filmmaker Mode-equipped prototype LCD TV that "cost around $1,500. Based on the graphic user interface and its distinct legs, my guess is that it was an entry-level Vizio E or M model. We then watched side-by-side clips from Dunkirk and The Phantom Thread on both displays while toggling the prototype between Filmmaker Mode and what they called "Typical Mode." Typical Mode isn't actually available on Vizio TVs (thank god), but it represented an amalgamation of what many TVs look like in random bars and your mom's living room. In other words, imaging turning on (or being stuck with) every awful processing mode possible with gobs of motion interpolation and blindingly-cool color temperatures. Typical mode turned the green and yellow-tinged moody beach scenes of Dunkirk into a lovely, sunny day and The Phantom Thread looked equally awful. Filmmaker Mode, by contrast, was free of any extra processing and the color pallet matched the reference monitor quite well. In short, if Filmmaker Mode looks this good on an average TV, I suspect it will stun on great TVs. It's important to point out that Filmmaker Mode isn't a format, nor can it make a $1,500 LCD look a stunning and perfect as a $30,000 (CRT?). Filmmaker Mode simply tells your TV to get as close to the source material as it possibly can. In regards to calibrations, they're still the best way to get the most out of any given TV, but Filmmaker Mode is more designed for the vast majority of TV owners who don't change any TV settings, let alone perform a complex calibration. In the future, Filmmaker Mode may work automatically, using metadata encoded into a movie, but for now, it'll likely be a button on your remote. Honestly, after seeing so many awful-looking TVs in restaurants, hotels, and other public places, I hope folks who love movies use Filmmaker Mode often and with enthusiasm. Availability Specific display models set to include Filmmaker Mode have not been announced yet, but VIZIO will be including the option in its 2020 TV lineup. Likewise, the company is also looking into the possibility of offering the mode on some current and older models via a firmware update. Meanwhile, Panasonic is expected to announce displays with Filmmaker Mode at the upcoming IFA tradeshow, though the company still has no plans to release TVs in the US. Source: UHD Alliance via BusinessWire NOTE: This article has been updated to include a description of the Filmmaker Mode demo.Posted Tue Aug 27, 2019 at 05:15 PM PDT by: -
Dolby Withdraws Restrictions on Third Party Up-Mixing for Dolby Audio Codecs[teaser]The company will no longer seek to prevent devices from using DTS upmixing on Dolby tracks.[/teaser] Dolby has officially withdrawn all restrictions on the use of first and third-party post-processing and up-mixing technologies on its audio formats. The decision comes after Xperi, owners of rival audio brand DTS, launched complaints against Dolby's original policy with regulatory agencies. Prior to the reversal, Dolby was aiming to limit a device's ability to use audio post-processing technologies from other companies when playing back content using a Dolby codec. This meant that AVR, sound bar, and TV manufacturers could be required to prevent DTS virtualization or up-mixing methods (like DTS Neural:X or Virtual:X) from being activated on tracks using a Dolby format. "In our view, Dolby’s policy was anti-competitive, anti-consumer, and a blatant abuse of Dolby’s industry position," said a spokesperson for Xperi. "We promptly took steps to address these concerns, including launching discussions with the European Commission and other regulatory agencies. The European Commission heard us, and engaged with Xperi and Dolby to resolve the issue." According to a recent statement on Dolby's website, Dolby's new stance withdraws "all limitations on the use of OEM (first-party) and third-party post-processing technologies (including upmixers and virtualisers) on audio decoded from Dolby formats (including Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, and Dolby Atmos) on AVRs, sound bars and TVs." The new policy is effective immediately for products submitted before January 1, 2021. In addition, Dolby will be offering guidelines for the use of first-party and third-party audio post-processing on Dolby formats for products submitted for approval after January 1, 2021. With that said, these new guidelines will not restrict third-party use. Sources: Xperi, DolbyPosted Tue Aug 27, 2019 at 12:30 PM PDT by:
