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Quantum dot TVs explained

19 Jan 2015 | Rasmus Larsen |

What exactly are quantum dots and how can the small nano particles improve TVs? In this article we will explore quantum dots and explain what it means for your TV

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Trends: In 2015 software will eat TVs

19 Jan 2015 | Rasmus Larsen |

Article series on trends. We look at TV operating systems - or software - and how 2015 will mark the first year in the battle of TV operating systems

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Netflix on 4K, HDR, picture quality, and the future

14 Jan 2015 | Rasmus Larsen |

We met Netflix at CES 2015 for a talk about 4K, HDR (high dynamic range), and future picture improvements, including color gamuts and HFR

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Philips & AOC will release quantum dot monitors

11 Jan 2015 | Rasmus Larsen |

Philips and AOC will release monitors with quantum dot technology in the second quarter of 2015, capable of reproducing 99% AdobeRGB

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2015 TVs will support YouTube in 4K by using VP9

11 Jan 2015 | Rasmus Larsen |

In 2014, no TVs supported VP9. That will change in 2015, where Samsung, Sony, LG, Sharp & Philips TVs will be capable of streaming YouTube in 4K

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Philips has a curved 34-inch 21:9 monitor, too

08 Jan 2015 | Rasmus Larsen |

Philips follows in the footsteps of others. The new 34-inch curved monitor has a resolution of 3440x1440 pixels and is called BDM3490U

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Android TV will be in 80% of Philips' 2015 TVs

08 Jan 2015 | Rasmus Larsen |

Philips tells FlatpanelsHD that it will go all-in and integrate Android TV in 80 percent of its 2015 TV line-up. Plus some additional details

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What to expect at CES 2015 next month

19 Dec 2014 | Rasmus Larsen |

TV manufacturers will unveil the 2015 TV line-ups and much more. But what can we actually expect to see at CES? Here is what we expect to see

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More 5K monitors can be expected in 2015

12 Dec 2014 | Rasmus Larsen |

Following the release of Apple’s 5K Retina iMac, other manufacturers are hoping to release 5K monitors in 2015. But there are some challenges

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Android TV gets live TV app ahead of 2015 roll-out

11 Dec 2014 | Rasmus Larsen |

Android TV will start appearing in Sony, Sharp & Philips TVs from spring 2015. We now know how Google wants to integrate TV channels

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Philips launches 40" 4K monitor with DisplayPort

03 Dec 2014 | Rasmus Larsen |

Philips' new 40-inch monitor with 4K resolution will be available Europe in December for around 800 Euro. It features a VA panel and DisplayPort

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Best Black Friday 2014 deals

27 Nov 2014 | Rasmus Larsen |

Black Friday 2014 is happening! We have found all the best Black Friday 2014 deals on TVs, game consoles, media boxes etc. Updating

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Philips hints at OLED TV release in 2015

24 Nov 2014 | Rasmus Larsen |

After having worked on OLED TV prototypes for a few years, Philips hints that it will join LG next year with the release of its first OLED TV

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Stop motion interpolation - it ruins movies

10 Nov 2014 | Rasmus Larsen |

Reed wants TV makers to stop making "smooth motion" the default setting. It ruins movies and is not the original look intended by the filmmakers

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Guide: How to improve your TV audio

22 Oct 2014 | Tommy Lindegaard |

Most modern TVs have poor sound, but you can improve it. We also explain HDMI ARC and CEC and tell you how to connect everything

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Google adds Ultra HD and HEVC support to Android 5.0

20 Oct 2014 | Rasmus Larsen |

Android 5.0 will power Android TV; Google’s plan to enter the living room Google now confirms that it will support Ultra HD and HEVC

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Philips launches 27" gaming monitor with G-Sync

20 Oct 2014 | Rasmus Larsen |

120 / 144 Hz monitors are common, but G-Sync is one of the new initiatives. Philips’s new 27-inch 272G5DYEB offers G-Sync

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Guide: How to watch Netflix in 4K resolution

01 Oct 2014 | Rasmus Larsen |

Here is a quick guide on how to watch Netflix in 4K, what you need and what content is available right now. Not every Ultra HD TV works

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Hands-on: OnLive & Spotify on Philips' Android TVs

12 Sep 2014 | Rasmus Larsen |

Hands-on with OnLive gaming & Spotify in Philips Android TVs. Philips also confirms that current TVs will not be updated to Google’s Android TV

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Ultra HD logo revealed - defines minimum specs

09 Sep 2014 | Rasmus Larsen |

The new Ultra HD logo defines the minimums requirements for an UHD TV. Unfortunately, many current TVs do not meet the requirements

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More details about the 4K Blu-ray format

09 Sep 2014 | Rasmus Larsen |

The new Blu-ray format will support 4K, 10-bit colors, a wider color gamut, high-frame rate movies and possibly up to 100 GB discs

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Philips unveils new 4K player based on Android

05 Sep 2014 | Rasmus Larsen |

At IFA 2014, Philips has unveiled its first 4K media player. The small black box is named UHD 880, is based on Android and has HEVC,

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Philips launches four new Ultra HD TVs with Android

05 Sep 2014 | Rasmus Larsen |

At IFA 2014, Philips is launching four new Ultra HD TVs, all of them based on Philips’ Android TV platform. Philips also has a new curved model

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Live stream the IFA 2014 press events here

02 Sep 2014 | Rasmus Larsen |

Come in Wednesday for Sony, Samsung & Panasonic's press events. Come back Thursday to watch Samsung and Philips.

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OnLive gaming coming to Philips' Android TVs

29 Aug 2014 | Rasmus Larsen |

Soon you can enjoy the latest blockbuster games on your Philips TV. OnLive is a streaming gaming service similar to Sony’s PS Now

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Spotify Connect comes to Philips' Android TVs

28 Aug 2014 | Rasmus Larsen |

This is the first time that Spotify Connect has been integrated in a Smart TV. It will be available in all of Philips’ Android-based Smart TVs

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IFA 2014 - what to expect at this year's big event

26 Aug 2014 | Rasmus Larsen |

IFA kicks off on September 5, and we expect to see new Ultra HD 4K TVs, OLED TVs, Android TV, Smart TVs and curved TV - among other things

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Philips launches cheap 6809 Ultra HD range

06 Aug 2014 | Rasmus Larsen |

Philips is launching its cheapest Ultra HD TVs yet with the new 6809 range with prices starting at 650 Euro - but you will have to make some sacrifices

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