Category: Computer Entertainment Gaming Graphics

HDMI turns 2.1 and gains support for Dynamic HDR, 8K resolution, more

You say you just bought a new TV? Sorry, it’s already out of date. Source: HDMI turns 2.1 and gains support for Dynamic HDR, 8K >>>

Posted: January 4, 2017 in Computer, Entertainment, Gaming, Graphics

Netflix admits to downgrading video quality on AT&T, Verizon phones: WSJ | Reuters

Netflix Inc said it had been lowering the quality of its video for customers watching its service on wireless networks such as AT&T and Verizon >>>

Posted: March 25, 2016 in Editorial, Entertainment, Gadgetry, Social

Samsung warns customers not to discuss personal information in front of smart TVs

Samsung has confirmed that its “smart TV” sets are listening to customers’ every word, and the company is warning customers not to speak about personal >>>

Posted: February 13, 2016 in Computer, Entertainment, Gadgetry, Security, Social

Panasonic Relaunches Iconic Turntable, But is the Vinyl Boom a Bubble? – Fortune

Source: Panasonic Relaunches Iconic Turntable, But is the Vinyl Boom a Bubble? – Fortune

Posted: January 7, 2016 in Entertainment, Gadgetry

Man-in-the-middle attack on Vizio TVs coughs up owners’ viewing habits | Ars Technica

Hack underscores amateur goofs routinely made by Internet-of-Things developers. Source: Man-in-the-middle attack on Vizio TVs coughs up owners’ viewing habits | Ars Technica

Posted: November 13, 2015 in Computer, Entertainment, Gadgetry, Security

Average Hour-Long TV Show is 36% Commercials

Source: Average Hour-Long TV Show is 36% Commercials

Posted: October 12, 2015 in Entertainment, Gadgetry

Smart TVs Are Stupid: Why You Don’t Really Want a Smart TV (Updated)

Wouldn’t it be great to have a smart TV? Well, not really. Smart TVs have a lot of problems. If you do have a smart >>>

Posted: September 6, 2015 in Entertainment, Gadgetry

Super-fast projector may be key to holodeck-like rooms

Source: Super-fast projector may be key to holodeck-like rooms

Posted: August 5, 2015 in Entertainment, Gadgetry

Watch LG roll up an 18-inch OLED panel while it plays video – Sci-TechNi

Watch LG roll up an 18-inch OLED panel while it plays video – Sci-TechNi.

Posted: July 23, 2014 in Entertainment, Gadgetry

Kindle Unlimited launches: 600,000 all-you-can-read e-books for $10 per month | TechHive

Kindle Unlimited launches: 600,000 all-you-can-read e-books for $10 per month | TechHive.

Posted: July 18, 2014 in Entertainment, Gadgetry, Mobile