Jon L. JacobiFreelance contributor, TechHive
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Panasonic announces three new Ultra Blu-ray players for 2017, plus a new HDR OLED for Europe
The only reliable way to enjoy 4K video at home is via an optical disc, and Panasonic is offering up three new Ultra Blu-ray players to oblige.
The new Hisense and Sharp TVs will feature Roku, quantum dots, and Dolby Vision
With a ton of TVs new to North America, and a handful featuring cutting-edge tech, Hisense continues its efforts to establish its own name and rehabilitate Sharp's.
TCL continues push into North America with 25 new TVs, many with Dolby Vision HDR
TCL has become a household name in TVs almost overnight. With 25 new models, including two whole series sporting Dolby Vision, its newfound reputation should be bolstered even further.
LG’s new OLED TVs are real wall huggers
Spectacularly thin, LG’s Signature OLED TV W series also offers the broadest support for HDR content we’ve heard of, including HDR10, Dolby Vision, Hybrid Log Gamma, and Advanced HDR.
New HDMI 2.1 spec includes support for Dynamic HDR, 8K resolution, and more
You say you just bought a new TV? Sorry, it's already out of date.
LG taps quantum dots for its 2017 Super UHD TVs
The one company big in OLEDs is now going big on quantum dots to take on rival Samsung.
Samsung's QLED smart TVs feature a new type of quantum dot
A new breed of quantum dots enables Samsung's 2017 smart TVs to reach new heights in color gamut and brightness, according to Samsung at least.
Sony X930D 4K UHD TV review: Color and HDR done the Sony way.
Sony has forsaken quantum dots and OLED technology to follow its own path to color and HDR.
Samsung UBD-K8500 Ultra HD Blu-ray player review: The best bang for your buck
You don't get a lot of extra features, but this player delivers excellent performance on both the video and audio fronts.
This is the only Blu-ray player we've seen that can also play DSD audio files, but don't pay the premium price unless you can take full advantage of its advanced features.
Samsung KS9800 4K UHD, 65-inch smart TV review: Quantum dots + HDR = Wow!
A curved screen? Meh. But HDR and quantum dots result in an LCD TV that gives uber-expensive OLED technology a run for its money.
Netgear tweaks its home security camera line by introducing the Arlo Pro
The Arlo Pro features a host of improvements, including two-way audio and a rechargeable battery.
Vava Voom 20 Bluetooth speaker review: Weatherized style with average sound
This stylish $80 outdoor Bluetooth speaker features easy pairing via NFC. For being small, it produces a good amount of bass, but as with many water-resistant speakers, the upper mids and highs are muddled.
How LG uses fuzzy math to label some of its LCD TVs as 4K
By replacing every fourth red, green, or blue subpixel with a white one, LG boosts the brightness of its 6100-, 6500-, and 6800-series models. The trick works, but it sacrifices resolution.
Grace Digital CastDock X2 review: A clever Chromecast Audio companion
But when it comes to bass, this speaker delivers a little too much of a good thing.