8K Display Summit outlines content-creation tools and upscaling TVs that are moving the 8K ecosystem forward, but value myths and bandwidth bottlenecks must be overcome.
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Joe Palenchar, a former long-time editor at TWICE, is a freelance writer based in the New York area.
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Bowers & Wilkins Launches Wireless Multiroom Audio; Licenses Mesh Platform to Others
Three years after merging with software startup Eva Automation, Bowers & Wilkins announces first collaborative product: Formation wireless speakers and proprietary multiroom audio platform to be licensed to third parties.
Samsung Promotes HDMI 2.1, Big Screens, New Features As 2019 4K, 8K TV Lineup Hits Retail
TV features making their Samsung debut include HDMI 2.1 capabilities, sound that automatically compensates for room acoustics and viewing distance, the Apple TV app, and more.
New Sony Master Series OLED, LCD – Netflix Calibrated, Powerful Processor, 3 HDR Options
Sony’s new Master Series A9F OLED and Z9F LCD TVs offer exclusive Netflix Calibrated Mode for rendering as content creators intended, plus three HDR options, first eARC implementation, improved ‘Acoustic Surface’ localized sound.
DALI’s High-End Wireless Speaker System is First Non-Lenbrook Brand with BluOS
DALI unveils $4,300 to $5,300 Callisto series speakers packaged with BluOS streaming module Sound Hub to send audio wirelessly from connected stereo sources.
TCL’s Big Plans for 2018: More Roku 4K TVs, Cheap Prices, Onkyo Audio, AI Everywhere
All the big 2018 news from TCL’s New York reveal: 5/6 Series 4K TVs with Roku, Dolby Vision, HD, low prices from $349; plans for Onkyo brand acquired from Gibson; and major investments in artificial intelligence (AI) for audio, video and control.
Samsung Loves the Channel: Loyalty Program, Control4 Integration, CalMAN Calibration
Samsung outlines ‘clear commitment’ to CE pro channel with loyalty rewards program, Control4 system integration with TVs/Blu-ray player, and built-in CalMAN calibration at CEDIA 2017.
Denon X Series Getting New HDR Options, Expanded Heos
Denon IN Command X series AVRs ($279-$579 MSRP) will feature Dolby Vision, HLG HDR and Heos wireless multiroom technology.
Sound United: Heos vs. Play-Fi Debate Continues after D+M Group Merger
Sound United still defining sales roles, wireless platforms for Polk, Def Tech with D+M Group brands Boston Acoustics, Marantz and Denon.
Samsung Opens Up QLED Trademark; Pushes for Open Dynamic HDR Standard
TV giant opens its Samsung QLED trademark for use by any TV supplier, and aims to spur industrywide adoption of SMPTE 2094-40 open, license-free dynamic HDR standard by all manufacturers.
4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Format Gains Steam, Gets Marketing Push
Blu-ray Disc Association promotional plans for UHD Blu-ray include PBS special, ‘sizzle reel’ of demo clips and retail education brochure.
Samsung’s CEDIA Focus: HDR, SUHD, CI Tools
Samsung is back at CEDIA after 5+ year absence to promote its lifetime burn-in guarantee on SUHDs, demo a calibration disc for integrators, discuss plans for open IP commands for its flat panels, and debut a content management applet.
