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Plex on Apple TV 4K now supports 4K video, FLAC & HEVC

10 Nov 2017 | Rasmus Larsen |

Update adds playback of video in 4K resolution as well as direct playback of FLAC music. Plex has also enabled HEVC decoding.

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New Philips 'OLED 973' has a fabric covered soundbar

09 Nov 2017 | Rasmus Larsen |

The 65-inch 'OLED 973' comes with 4K, HDR, 3-sided Ambilight and a fabric covered soundbar as the base.

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Logitech will brick all Harmony Link hubs next year

09 Nov 2017 | Rasmus Larsen |

The hub designed to turn smartphones and tablets into a universal remote will cease functioning in March 2018

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Google Assistant now built-in to 2016-2017 Sony Android TVs

08 Nov 2017 | Rasmus Larsen |

You can use it to quickly find content to watch or get answers to spoken questions.

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Amazon launches Fire TV Stick Basic in over 100 new countries

07 Nov 2017 | Rasmus Larsen |

Fire TV Stick today launches in 100 new countries, including many in Europe. It offers access to Amazon Video, Netflix, YouTube & more

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Google Play now offering 4K movies in the UK

07 Nov 2017 | Rasmus Larsen |

4K titles are now rolling out on Google Play in the UK with prices typically ranging from Ł10 to Ł14 pounds.

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Philips / TP Vision shuns Dolby Vision in favor of HDR10+

06 Nov 2017 | Rasmus Larsen |

TP Vision, the manufacturer of Philips TV in Europe, will put its weight behind the HDR10+ format rather than Dolby Vision

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RCA 4K Roku TVs launches, starting at $600

03 Nov 2017 | Rasmus Larsen |

The three RCA-branded 4K TVs, ranging in sizes from 50 to 65-inch, are based on the Roku operating system. Prices start at $600 dollars.

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Video: How auto mode in tvOS 11.2 works on Apple TV 4K

02 Nov 2017 | Rasmus Larsen |

tvOS 11.2 will introduce automatic mode switching to native frame rate and dynamic range on Apple TV 4K. Watch this video to see how it works.

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Amazon Video app launches globally on Xbox One

01 Nov 2017 | Rasmus Larsen |

The app is now available globally. It gives you access to Amazon’s library of TV series and movies in up to 4K HDR quality.

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Apple releases tvOS 11.1, brings 'TV' app to more countries

01 Nov 2017 | Rasmus Larsen |

tvOS 11.1 focuses mostly on bug and performance fixes but also brings the ‘TV’ app to Sweden and Norway.

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YouTube TV debuts on Android TV - coming soon to Apple TV, Xbox

31 Oct 2017 | Rasmus Larsen |

Android TV devices, including Nvidia Shield, as well as Apple TV, Xbox and Smart TVs from LG, Samsung and Sony.

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Apple TV 4K to gain automatic frame rate & dynamic range switching with tvOS 11.2

31 Oct 2017 | Rasmus Larsen |

Apple’s upcoming tvOS 11.2 software includes support for “automatic mode switching to native frame rate and dynamic range” on Apple TV 4K

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Roku's latest 4K HDR streaming player has a built-in TV tuner

27 Oct 2017 | Rasmus Larsen |

Platform architects are looking to embrace the conventional TV tuner to expand their reach.

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Samsung is bringing its Bixby 2.0 voice assistant to TVs

19 Oct 2017 | Rasmus Larsen |

The company is also working on a dongle to make other products Bixby-compatible.

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Plex Live TV comes to Roku

13 Oct 2017 | Rasmus Larsen |

Plex is bringing its live TV to the Roku platform. It is available now in beta

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Movies Anywhere is Hollywood's new digital movie locker

12 Oct 2017 | Rasmus Larsen |

Disney, Fox, Sony, Universal & Warner Bros are on board, alongside Amazon Video, Google Play, iTunes & Vudu.

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Google has sold 55 million Chromecasts

09 Oct 2017 | Rasmus Larsen |

Google launched the first Chromecast a little over four years ago

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Best games for Apple TV (2017)

05 Oct 2017 | Flatpanels |

Apple TV is no match for PlayStation or Xbox but some titles are definitely worth checking out. Here are our 10 favorite games for tvOS

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Philips starts rolling out Android 7.0 with HLG, Amazon HDR, Chromecast 4K

05 Oct 2017 | Rasmus Larsen |

Philips has started rolling out the Android 7.0 (Nougat) update for its Android TVs. It will roll out gradually over the coming weeks / months.

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Roku OS 8 update includes fast start, voice control, a smart guide, more

04 Oct 2017 | Rasmus Larsen |

Roku has updated its operating system to version 8.0. The update is coming to both Roku players and Roku TVs in the coming months

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Roku launches 4 new streaming sticks, 1 box

04 Oct 2017 | Rasmus Larsen |

Just 1 of them with the classic box form factor. The four others are streaming sticks. Prices start at $30 dollars for HD devices and $70 for 4K devices.

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Google Assistant comes to Nvidia Shield

29 Sep 2017 | Rasmus Larsen |

The latest software update for Nvidia Shield adds support for Google Assistant, 360-degree YouTube videos, YouTube Kids, smart home control through SmartThings, and more

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Amazon unveils new Fire TV with 4K HDR & Dolby Atmos for $70

28 Sep 2017 | Rasmus Larsen |

The latest Fire TV box supports 4K, HDR, Dolby Atmos, and the Alexa voice system. It will launch next month for $70 dollars.

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Ataribox will launch next year starting at $249

27 Sep 2017 | Rasmus Larsen |

Ataribox will be based on an AMD processor and Linux, and will feature apps for streaming. It is expected to launch in Spring 2018

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Roku rumored to launch 4K HDR streaming stick this fall

25 Sep 2017 | Rasmus Larsen |

Roku will soon add an affordable “Stick” with support for 4K and HDR to its line-up for streaming players, according to a report

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Apple TV 4K vs. Nvidia Shield vs. Chromecast Ultra vs. Roku vs. Fire TV

24 Sep 2017 | Rasmus Larsen |

Which media player is best for you? We have made a table comparing technical specifications, which may help you answer some of your questions.

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Nvidia drops price on Shield TV in response to Apple TV 4K

22 Sep 2017 | Rasmus Larsen |

In response to the new Apple TV 4K, Nvidia has dropped the price of Shield TV box to $179 dollars by excluding the game controller.

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Dolby Atmos is reportedly "on the roadmap" for Apple TV

21 Sep 2017 | Rasmus Larsen |

It appears that Apple is working on adding support for Dolby Atmos in a future update for tvOS, according to The Verge

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Hulu Live TV finally arrives on Roku - but in beta & only on select players

20 Sep 2017 | Rasmus Larsen |

Hulu’s Live TV service has finally arrived on Roku devices after having launched on most other TV platforms available

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