Smart TV news

The new streaming dongle will apparently double the price tag compared to the current model, and support HDR (High Dynamic Range)

Leak reveals product photos and more information on the new Roku ‘Express’, ‘Premiere’ and ‘Ultra’ boxes. Several of them will support 4K and HDR

Oppo UDP-203 could become the first player to support Dolby Vision. It is technically capable but Oppo is currently awaiting the certification from Dolby

And 5 possible reasons why Sony decided against it, few of which make much sense.

Plex has released several updates, including Plex DVR for recording, new features on Apple TV4, Plex DVR for Nvidia Shield & a Windows 10 app for phones

A reporter has shared photos, model name, price, and estimated launch date of Oppo’s first UHD Blu-ray player. It will be called UDP-203 and sell for $499

Twitter's new app streams select NFL games for free. You can also watch content from MLB, NBA, Bloomberg News, Periscope, Vine, and other partners

tvOS 10 features a Dark Mode, a redesigned Apple Music app, improved Siri, Memories in the Photo app, easier home automation controls, and more

Android TV has system-level support for all three relevant HDR formats; Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG. This could help bring HDR to more video apps & TVs

Sony' new PlayStation 4 Pro game console supports games in 4K and HDR (high dynamic range). It will also support streaming in 4K and HDR.

Asoftware update will enable universal voice search for Netflix, HBO Go, and soon HBO Now. Alexa voice control now also works with Amazon Video

X1 comes packed with Ultra HD, HDR, full-array local dimming, HDR & Android TV. With the TV, TCL hopes to gain a foothold in the high-end segment

UMC of Slovakia has licensed the Sharp TV brand in Europe. A total of 50 models ranging from 24 to 75” will be available starting from Q1 2017

The YouTube app on Sony’s internet-enabled 2012 TVs has been acting up for some time so Sony has decided to remove it, effective as of September 30

The Smart TV Alliance, who had a goal to create a standard for TV apps, and HbbTV Association will join forced after both have failed to gain traction

At an event on October 4, Google will reportedly unveil a new Chromecast with support for 4K Ultra HD and a VR headset named "Daydream View"

It will be the new 9 series flagship TV called 901F with Ultra HD, HDR (high dynamic range), Android TV and of course Ambilight

B&O unveils Beovision Horizon in 40 and 48”. It has been designed with flexibility in mind and comes with Ultra HD and Google’s Android TV. Prices start at €2995

Sony has announced that ULTRA will get 48-hour rentals & free 10-minute previews. It will also be supported on Intel PCs beginning in Q1 2017

It appears that a second generation Nvidia Shield Android TV box may arrive soon as it has passed through the FCC. The current is listed as "out of stock"

Sony's Z series is now shipping in the US and Europe. The flagship TV is the first to utilize a technology called "Backlight Master Drive" to reproduce HDR

Roku will introduce no less than five new media players this fall, including its first box with support for HDR. New naming scheme, too

A revamped YouTube app is rolling out across Smart TVs, streamer boxes, game consoles & Chromecast. Apple TV, however, will not receive the new app

IFA 2016 kicks off next week and the big TV themes will be HDR, Smart TV, OLED, and UHD Blu-ray. Here is what we know, have heard, and hope to see

Android TV 7.0 comes with new features such as picture-in-picture, app recording, multiple accounts & multitasking. Now available for Nexus Player but TVs will have to wait

Details on a much more affordable BeoVision Horizon from Bang & Olufsen have leaked. It comes with Ultra HD, Android TV, and WiSa wireless sound

BeoVision 14 adds oak wood lamellas to the icon design. It is also Bang & Olufsen's first product with Android TV and the second with Ultra HD resolution

Apple wants to create a universal TV guide on Apple TV that will provide an overview of all the content you have access to

Microsoft promised to support 4K streaming from services such as Netflix. Good news! The latest update of the Netflix app also adds support for HDR

The new Remote app offers all of the same features as the Siri Remote, including Siri voice commands and the ability to use an iPhone as a game controller