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Ultra HD specs updated - new logo coming

15 Jul 2014 | Rasmus Larsen |

CEA has updated the Ultra HD characteristics that TVs need to support to carry the name. HEVC is now included as the encoding technology

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Chromecast mirroring is now possible

14 Jul 2014 | Rasmus Larsen |

The update that makes Chromecast mirroring possible has been released. However, it only works with the most recent Android devices

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Samsung's Gear VR headset said to launch at IFA 2014

09 Jul 2014 | Rasmus Larsen |

An image and details about the so-called Samsung Gear VR have been leaked and will reportedly launch at IFA 2014 this September

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Samsung to release 4K OLED TV this year - rumor

07 Jul 2014 | Rasmus Larsen |

Amid rumors of Samsung exiting the OLED business, Samsung is said to release a 4K OLED TV before year’s end. Possibly at IFA 2014

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The One Connect is here - but with lots of issues

07 Jul 2014 | Rasmus Larsen |

Samsung has released its new One Connect upgrade module. However, many buyers of the One Connect experience major issues

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Samsung kills its video rental store on Smart TVs

03 Jul 2014 | Rasmus Larsen |

Samsung has found out that it is no easy task to create a competitor to iTunes and Google Play Movies. So they are shutting it down

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Samsung confirms plasma TV exit

01 Jul 2014 | Rasmus Larsen |

First Panasonic and now Samsung. Samsung confirms that they will cease production of plasma TVs by end-November

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Samsung confirms $9999 price for new 85" UHD TV

25 Jun 2014 | Rasmus Larsen |

Samsung has now confirmed the existence of the 85" UHD TV. It will be available in late-June for $9,999. It will also launch in Europe soon

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Recommendations list updated

20 Jun 2014 | Rasmus Larsen |

Our list of recommended TVs & monitors has been updated. We have added several 2014 TVs & removed some discontinued 2013 TVs

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Samsung to debut 85" UHD TV for under $10,000

16 Jun 2014 | Rasmus Larsen |

A new massive 85" UHD TV in the existing HU8550 range. The TV will sell under $10,000, significantly less than Sony & LG’s TV

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This is Samsung's Tizen Smart TV

05 Jun 2014 | Rasmus Larsen |

Samsung shows off a prototype. The new Tizen Smart TV integrates live TV with apps & is controlled with a motion remote or a smartphone

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Samsung to debut new ambitious Smart TV OS

02 Jun 2014 | Rasmus Larsen |

Ahead of its developer conference today, Samsung has revealed that a new, ambitious Smart TV platform is in the works, based on Tizen

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Samsung to launch cheaper UHD TVs, starting at $999

26 May 2014 | Rasmus Larsen |

Samsung will launch cheaper flat and curved Ultra HD TVs in the US and Europe in June. Prices for the entry-level UHD TV start at $999

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Samsung is making an Oculus Rift VR clone

23 May 2014 | Rasmus Larsen |

Samsung could announce its Oculus Rift competitor this year in an effort to beat Oculus and Sony to market. It will also be cheaper

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Samsung to invest over $3b in new OLED plant

22 May 2014 | Rasmus Larsen |

Samsung will reportedly invest between $3-5 billion in a new OLED plant that can produce OLEDs for devices such as tablets & wearables

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Samsung HU9000 (HU8500)

12 May 2014 | Rasmus Larsen |

HU9000 (HU8500 in Europe) is the 2014 flagship TV - and it is curved. It offers impressive Ultra HD resolution, Smart TV & Netflix in 4K. Read our in-depth review

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Samsung's new Ultra HD TVs in stores

09 May 2014 | Rasmus Larsen |

Samsung’s new Ultra HD TVs are now shipping out to customers in the US and Europe. Prices have been slashed by several hundreds

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Does the world need curved TVs?

04 May 2014 | Torben Rasmussen |

TV manufacturers have found the new black: Curved screens. But what are they trying to fix? We take a look at what's fact and what's fiction

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Samsung's new H8000 and H7000 TVs in stores

02 May 2014 | Rasmus Larsen |

Samsung’s new H8000 and H7000 TVs have started shipping out to customers in the US & Europe. Prices have already been slashed

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4K displays everywhere - next stop smartphones

02 May 2014 | Rasmus Larsen |

4K in TVs, PC monitors and tablets. Toshiba intends to launch a laptop with a 4K display. Next stop is the phone. But do we really need it?

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Samsung's cheap HU6900 Ultra HD TV has hit Europe

30 Apr 2014 | Rasmus Larsen |

The HU6900 is a cheaper Ultra HD TV in 40, 50, and 55” sizes, destined for Europe. It is now listed for 1349 Euro in several European countries

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Visualized: TV sales & market shares since 2006

29 Apr 2014 | Rasmus Larsen |

Samsung is the leader in global TV sales. Panasonic & Philips are no longer in the top-5, but two Chinese makers are

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Samsung H8000 received

23 Apr 2014 | Rasmus Larsen |

Besides Samsung’s curved HU8500 (HU9000) Ultra HD TV we have also received Samsung’s curved H8000 Full HD TV. Samsung’s latest Smart TV features are included

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