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Xbox One is reportedly getting Alexa & Google Assistant support

04 Jun 2018 | Rasmus Larsen |

It is expected to arrive in “upcoming Xbox One builds”.

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Sony launches Limited Edition PS4 to kick off 'Days of Play' sale

31 May 2018 | Rasmus Larsen |

"Savings on big games, and lots more”

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Samsung starts rolling out FreeSync support to select 2018 TVs

28 May 2018 | Rasmus Larsen |

Together with a PC, Xbox One S or One X, FreeSync will allow for smoother gaming.

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Apple rejects Steam Link app over "business conflicts"

25 May 2018 | Rasmus Larsen |

The app that would allow Apple TV users to play PC games has been rejected by Apple

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Steam Link app launches on Android TV, supports 4K60

18 May 2018 | Rasmus Larsen |

The app lets you play full PC games on your TV screen via home network streaming.

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Play PC games on your Apple TV with Steam Link

10 May 2018 | Rasmus Larsen |

Play PC games on the largest screen via Apple TV. Steam Link is also coming to iOS and Android

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Atari VCS game console will support 4K HDR

03 May 2018 | Rasmus Larsen |

Pre-orders for the Atari VCS (née Ataribox) will start May 30, 2018, with prices starting at $199

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120Hz support coming to Xbox One with May update

23 Apr 2018 | Rasmus Larsen |

Xbox One will be the first generation of game consoles capable of outputting games at up to 120 Hz

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Sony cuts price on PlayStation VR

04 Apr 2018 | Rasmus Larsen |

Sony has reduced the price by 100 USD / Euro to make PlayStation VR considerably cheaper than competing headsets

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Select Samsung 2018 TVs will support 120Hz FreeSync and VRR

03 Apr 2018 | Rasmus Larsen |

2018 TVs will support HDMI 2.1’s VRR (variable refresh rate) as well as FreeSync at up to 120Hz.

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Microsoft planning to launch cloud gaming service

29 Mar 2018 | Rasmus Larsen |

Microsoft is developing a cloud gaming service to compete with Sony’s PlayStation Now

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Xbox One S & X to gain FreeSync, 1440p & HDMI 2.1's ALLM feature

12 Mar 2018 | Rasmus Larsen |

Xbox One S and One X will gain support for AMD FreeSync, 1440p output resolution, and ‘Auto Low Latency Mode’

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Google developing a game streaming service, game console - rumor

08 Feb 2018 | Rasmus Larsen |

Google has for the past 2 years been developing a game streaming service that would work over Chromecast or a Google-developed game console

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HDMI Forum: Some HDMI 2.1 features can be added via firmware

22 Jan 2018 | Rasmus Larsen |

HDMI Forum told us that HDMI 2.1 certification starts this year and that some of the features of HDMI 2.1 can be added via firmware updates.

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Nvidia announces 65" 4K HDR gaming displays with 120Hz G-Sync

08 Jan 2018 | Rasmus Larsen |

Nvidia will partner with Acer, Asus, and HP to create supersized 65” gaming displays, with 4K HDR and 120Hz G-Sync built-in.

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Kodi now available on Xbox One

31 Dec 2017 | Rasmus Larsen |

The Kodi media player is rolling out as an app on the Xbox One consoles. It is free to download but there are still some limitations.

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HDR console gaming: What you need to know

22 Dec 2017 | Rasmus Larsen |

HDR takes console gaming to the next level. Here is what you need to know about HDR gaming on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One

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Guide: The best TVs for gaming

22 Dec 2017 | Flatpanels |

What defines a good gaming TV? Read our guide and see our updated list of the best gaming TVs

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Xbox One video apps are all locked to 60Hz playback, report finds

20 Dec 2017 | Rasmus Larsen |

Despite being perfectly capable of outputting video in native frame rate, Xbox One is still locked at 60Hz for video playback via apps, resulting in judder

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INSIDE is the first must-have game for Apple TV

20 Dec 2017 | Rasmus Larsen |

Amazon, Apple, Google, Nvidia and others see a future in which TV platforms can support console gaming. INSIDE is exactly what the Apple TV needs

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The best TVs & media players - our recommendations

14 Dec 2017 | Flatpanels |

The list has been completely redesigned with a new fresh look, review scores, and sorting/filtering options.

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YouTube for Xbox One X now supports 4K & 60fps

12 Dec 2017 | Rasmus Larsen |

So you can enjoy game trailers and other content in better video quality. HDR and support for Xbox One S is coming later.

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PS4 hits 70 million sales, will soon surpass PS3

08 Dec 2017 | Rasmus Larsen |

Sony has sold over 70 million PS4 consoles, which means that sales of the four-year old console are about to surpass lifetime sales of PS3.

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HDMI 2.1 finalized - 8K/10K resolution, variable refresh rate, eARC, new cable

29 Nov 2017 | Rasmus Larsen |

HDMI 2.1 supports up to 8K and 10K resolution as well as 4K120. It also supports variable refresh rate and finally fixes blank screens. Full overview inside

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Vudu launches HDR10 streaming support on TVs, Xbox, Roku & Nvidia Shield

27 Nov 2017 | Rasmus Larsen |

Vudu started offering content in Dolby Vision two years ago. It is now adding HDR10 support

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Black Friday 2017: Best deals on TVs

23 Nov 2017 | Rasmus Larsen |

Black Friday 2017 is here and FlatpanelsHD will be continuously updating this list with the best deals on TVs, game consoles, media streamers, and more!

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