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Apple adds live news section to its 'TV' app

09 Feb 2018 | Rasmus Larsen |

It gives you direct access to live news from Bloomberg, CBS News, Cheddar, CNBC, CNN, and Fox News

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Samsung & Roku TVs have security vulnerabilities, Consumer Reports finds

08 Feb 2018 | Rasmus Larsen |

It also found that all of the TVs collect very detailed user information through "automatic content recognition".

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LG re-releases Dolby Vision update for LG UP970 BD player

06 Feb 2018 | Rasmus Larsen |

A new firmware update makes LG’s UP970 player capable of delivering UHD Blu-ray discs and Netflix in Dolby Vision.

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YouTube TV app launches on Apple TV & select Roku devices

02 Feb 2018 | Rasmus Larsen |

Google’s live TV service launches on Apple TV and select Roku devices just in time for the Super Bowl that takes place on February 4

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Android TV now comes on a stick

29 Jan 2018 | Rasmus Larsen |

Amazon and Roku already offer their respective TV operating system on a stick.

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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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Panasonic unveils combo Dolby Vision / HDR10+ UHD BD player

07 Jan 2018 | Rasmus Larsen |

Panasonic will this year launch the first UHD Blu-ray player that supports both Dolby Vision and HDR10+

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HDR10+ gets a logo, Warner jumps onboard

05 Jan 2018 | Rasmus Larsen |

Warner has committed to releasing movies in HDR10+ format. The new format also has a logo that will be displayed on compatible TVs & players.

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Roku announces wireless audio platform, voice assistant

04 Jan 2018 | Rasmus Larsen |

Roku will roll out a platform for wireless TV and multiroom audio as well as a voice assistant later this year

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Apple TV and Google Chromecast return to Amazon

21 Dec 2017 | Rasmus Larsen |

Amazon Video has launched on Apple TV and in return Amazon has started selling the competitor’s streaming player again. Chromecast has also returned.

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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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Apple launches 'TV' app in the UK, France & Germany

11 Dec 2017 | Rasmus Larsen |

Apple is expanding availability of its ‘TV’ app to the UK, France, and Germany.

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Amazon Prime Video launches on Apple TV

06 Dec 2017 | Rasmus Larsen |

The app provides access to TV series such as Man in the High Castle and soon the second season of The Grand Tour. It supports 4K HDR

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The Amazon vs. Google feud is escalating

06 Dec 2017 | Rasmus Larsen |

Amazon has stopped selling Google hardware. Google has responded by blocking access to YouTube on Amazon’s Echo Show and soon all Fire TV players

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Apple releases tvOS 11.2 with auto mode switching, live Sports section

05 Dec 2017 | Rasmus Larsen |

tvOS 11.2 introduces automatic video mode switching for frame rate & dynamic range (SDR/HDR) on Apple TV 4K. It also introduces a live sports section

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Infuse adds auto frame rate, SDR/HDR switching support on Apple TV 4K

29 Nov 2017 | Rasmus Larsen |

Infuse has updated its tvOS app to take advantage of the new features in anticipation of the coming tvOS 11.2 software

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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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