Smart TV news

A major software update that adds features such as Live TV Pause, mobile private listening, “Play on Roku”, screen mirroring, improved HDMI CEC support & much more

The software update adds DTS:X pass-through and support for Dolby Atmos in more apps, including Plex. Android TV version 7.0 - Nougat - is still pending

PlayStation Vue is Sony’s cord-cutter TV service and it is now coming to Android TVs. A later update will bring PS Vue to the web

With the new 'TV' app you have access to all your TV shows and movies from one unified user interface. Minecraft is also coming to Apple TV

The cheapest UHD Blu-ray player is about to become even better. With an update, Microsoft will add support for bitstream audio, including Dolby Atmos

HbbTV's true purpose is now coming to light as European broadcasters are planningto use it to track your viewing patterns on Smart TVs and serve targeted ads

The new Spotify app can be used by both paid and free users. It works on Samsung Smart TVs running the Tizen operating system

Amazon previews the new user interface that will come to existing devices via an update. Also lowers price of Fire TV box by $10 and launches new Fire TV Stick

FandangoNOW (née M-Go) has launched on Android TV, bringing a catalog of 40,000 movies and TV shows, including 4K/HDR content, to a range of devices

The 85-inch supports both HDR10 and Dolby Vision and costs just $4000 after rewards. LeEco also intends to launch a new streaming service

At Dolby Forum, the company said that it has 5 TV partners (& 3 more coming soon) and 6 Hollywood studios on board for Dolby Vision in the living room

Future Samsung TVs will come equipped with built-in Steam Link, making it possible to play PC games on your Samsung TV via a PC

Vizio has addressed a long list of these bugs, including HDR10 picture quality, in its new firmware update for the E, M, and P series TVs

The TVs will be officially unveiled on October 19 but have leaked on the company's website. There are four 4K Android TVs, one of which supports Dolby Vision

Hitachi will offer three Roku TVs ranging from 50" to 65"”, all with 4K Ultra HD resolution. Prices start at $499

FilmStruck with "the largest streaming library of contemporary & classic arthouse, indie, foreign & cult films" will launch on October 19. Coming to Fire TV, Apple TV, web, iOS & Android

Google will bring movies and TV shows in 4K Ultra HD resolution to its ‘Google Play Movies & TV’ service in November

Now works in the Netherlands, Mexico, Norway, Spain and Sweden. New apps are supported in the US and Australia

Google has unveiled a new 'Chromecast Ultra' that supports 4K UHD and both HDR (High Dynamic Range) formats; HDR10 and Dolby Vision

Xiaomi has officially begun selling its first Android TV box dubbed ‘Mi Box’. The small media streamer supports 4K, HDR, and Google Cast

As of today, developers can release paid apps/games on LG's webOS TVs around the world. LG aims to make webOS an attractive and global TV platform

7601 can reproduce HDR by taking advantage of a backlit LED system with local dimming. 7601 also comes with Ambilight, Android TV and UHD

What now Panasonic? Firefox OS that powers all of Panasonic's 2015 and 2016 TVs is officially dead. Time for Android TV?

Amazon has announced that its new Fire TV Stick costs $40. It features an Alexa-enabled remote, a quad-core processor and access to over 7000 apps

Xiaomi's first Android TV media player supports 4K, HDR, Google Cast, and more. It will be priced at just $69, confirmed by Walmart

Plex Cloud is like regular Plex. You have access to all your media from anywhere on various devices - as long as you have an internet connection

And a new tiny Roku Express with 1080p HD starts at just $30. The Premiere and Ultra players support streaming in 4K and HDR quality

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