Smart TV news

Later this year, Sony will launch the "Ultra" app on its 4K TVs. Through Ultra users in the US can buy 4K movies from Sony Pictures & other studios

Bang & Olufsen, TCL, Hisense, Arcelik (Grundig), Vestel and RCA will join team Android TV in 2016

There will be no new Evolution Kit for Samsung Smart TVs in 2016. Instead Samsung will release a software update to owners of 2015 TVs

There are no major surprises as Sony will continue to focus on 4K HDR and Google’s Android TV. XD94 is the new flagship TV

The 2016 SUHD TVs will offer improved HDR picture quality. An improved user interface will make it easier to find content

This year, LG will start offering HDR (high dynamic range) support in mid-range LCD TVs. Here are the 2016 LCD TVs from LG

The company says that all of its “SUHD” TVs will have a SmartThings hub integrated, allowing them to control the smart home

Manufacturers will unveil their 2016 TV line-ups but what else can we expect at CES 2016 in Las Vegas? Here is what we have heard

There are over 4000 apps/games in the Fire TV store. This makes it the largest selection of any streaming media player, even the Roku, says Amazon

Earlier this year, industry players had to stop and consider its plans for using HEVC because licensing costs exploded. A new deal makes it significantly cheaper to use HEVC

At CES 2016 next month, LG will debut its 2016 TV line-up with an upgraded webOS platform. webOS 3.0 offers a range of new features

This is the second time that Sony delays the update that will enable USB HDD recording. It is expected to be available in February/March 2016

The app has a new design and adds support for Airplay, which makes it possible to see your rented and purchased movies on Apple TV

There are 2624 apps available on tvOS. Games & entertainment apps are the most popular. And see Apple's "Best of" lists

Google launched both of its Chromecast devices without support for 50Hz, which is the standard in Europe, A new software update fixes the issue

BMC/Kodi enthusiasts will surely recognize MrMC, which is now available to download in the App Store on Apple TV for $5.99

tvOS 9.1 brings back support for the Remote app, allowing you to control the box from iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch. Siri now works with Apple Music

Infuse is an alternative to Plex. The media player app lets you enjoy your movies & TV series, stored on the home network, on the big living room TV

Smithsonian has launched one of the first nature streaming services in 4K resolution with its new “Smithsonian Earth”

Amazon has now seemingly confirmed that Amazon Prime Video is coming to Apple TV "within a few weeks"

Chromecast led with 35% unit share in Q3 2015. Apple TV is second. Amazon and Roku share the third place.

Starting this month, you will be able to use Google’s movie rental shop on your LG Smart TV in 104 countries

Razer’s Forge TV box failed to excite and is no longer on sale. However, the company is not done with Android TV. In fact it is "doubling-down" on Android gaming

PlayStation Vue is now available on Amazon Fire TV (and Stick). It will be available on Chromecast soon. Sony is also lowering prices

The company is introducing a new low-end box called Roku SE. It will be available the day before Black Friday for $25.

Amazon Video has been available on Roku’s boxes in the US for years but not in the UK. That changes today

The new TVs are now available to buy in Europe and the US. X80/X81C is a flat 4K TV, whereas S80C is a curved version. All come with Android TV

Plex is now available for free in the App Store of the new Apple TV. Plex is calling it "beautiful" and one of their most feature-rich apps to date

We have received the new Apple TV with tvOS, an App Store, a faster processor & the Siri Remote for an in-depth review. What do you want to know?

You can now download and use Plex for free on Smart TVs from select brands as well as all devices running Google's "Android TV"