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List: Best media streaming boxes (review scores)

25 Jul 2016 | Torben Rasmussen |

Here you will find all review scores for media boxes (streamers, game console, more) that we have reviewed. The list will automatically update

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Sony unveils new 65-100" ZD9 flagship TV with Backlight Master Drive

20 Jul 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

Sony aims to set a new bar for picture quality with its ZD9 flagship TV that has been officially unveiled today. It utilizes "Backlight Master Drive"

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Sony launches affordable XD83, XD80, XD75, XD70 and SD80 4K TVs

20 Jul 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

XD83, XD80, XD75, XD70 and SD80 are affordable 4K TVs in 43 to 65-inch sizes. All of them come with Android TV and Google Cast

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UFC will stream its first fight in 4K and 60fps this weekend

07 Jul 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

Fight fans in the US and Canada who owns a Sony Android TV will be able to watch UFC 200 in glorious 4K and 60 frames per second this weekend

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ITU announces BT.2100 HDR TV standard

05 Jul 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

ITU has ratified the BT.2100 - or Rec.2100 - standard that builds on the BT.2020 standard. It is a standard for HDR that includes PQ and HLG

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Ultra HD Blu-ray is off to a great start

29 Jun 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

UHD Blu-ray format is off to a great start compared to the original Blu-ray format in 2006. Both Hollywood and consumers are embracing the format

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Sony officially unveils X80D, X75D and X70D 4K Android TVs

29 Jun 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

Sony has officially unveiled X70D, X75D and X80D for the US market. All three come with 4K resolution, HDR processing and Android TV

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Sony to release new affordable X70D, X75D and X80D 4K TVs

27 Jun 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

Sony most affordable 4K TV today is X85D but the Japanese company will soon release cheaper 4K TVs in the X70D, X75D and X80D range

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LG's OLED TV again crowned "King of TV" in 2016 TV Shootout

24 Jun 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

LG’s OLED TV won the annual Value Electronics TV Shootout for the third year in a row. LG G6 was voted the best TV ahead of Samsung, Sony & Vizio LCD TVs

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Security experts show how Android TVs can listen to conversations

15 Jun 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

By installing an Android app security experts have turned an Android TV into a transcription engine that listens to all your conversations

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Sony confirms new PlayStation 4 with 4K resolution

10 Jun 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

After a few months of rumors, Sony has confirmed that it will will indeed launch a new, more powerful PlayStation 4 console that will support 4K

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Google: New Android TV partners, more Google Cast TVs & new features

19 May 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

Xiaomi, Grundig, Vestel, Beko, RCA are joining the Android TV family. More Google Cast TVs are coming soon. Android N will include HDR & picture-in-picture. Spotify is one of the new apps

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WatchESPN and Starz launch on Android TV

18 May 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

Two notable apps have launched on Android TV. WatchESPN offers access to sports whereas Starz offers access to a catalogue of TV series/movies

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New Harmony app lets Sony Android TV control the smart home

28 Apr 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

Logitech has released the "Harmony for TV" app for Sony Android TV. The app lets you set up scenarios to make devices turn on or off with your TV

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UHD Alliance expands "UHD Premium" to cover UHD Blu-ray players

12 Apr 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

The “UHD Premium” certification program and logo was announced for TVs at CES 2016. The program is now expanded to cover UHD Blu-ray players

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Sony will enable Netflix HDR on TVs in Europe today

12 Apr 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

Sony owners in the US already have access to Netflix's HDR. Today, Sony will release a software update for Europe. Will apply to both 2015 and 2016 TVs

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Netflix is now streaming in HDR / Dolby Vision

09 Apr 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

Netflix is now streaming in HDR10 and Dolby Vision. Marco Polo is the first TV series to be available in HDR. Daredevil will follow soon

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Sony XD85 (X85D) is now shipping

08 Apr 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

The successor to last year’s popular X85C is now shipping in the US and Europe. XD85 (X85D in the US) is comes with 4K and Android TV

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PlayStation 4 now supports Remote Play on PC and Mac

06 Apr 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

Software 3.50 has been released for PS4. The biggest new feature is “Remote Play”, which allows you to play your PlayStation games on a PC or Mac

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Sony's new XD93 TVs are now shipping

31 Mar 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

XD93 is this year’s "hero model", says Sony. It comes with "Slim Backlight Drive" and Android TV. Prices have already begun to drop

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Sony's 'Ultra' movie streaming service launches next week

30 Mar 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

On Monday April 4th, Sony will launch the movie service on its Android TVs in the US. It will offer movies in 4K/HDR quality for $30

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New "PlayStation 4K" will reportedly support HDR & wide color gamut too

28 Mar 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

A new source says that "PlayStation 4K" is real and that it will be built on AMD’s next-gen chips, bringing with it support for 4K, HDR, and wide color gamut

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PlayStation VR is available for pre-order today, bundle is $500

22 Mar 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

Starting today, you can pre-order the PlayStation VR headset for $400 or a bundle that includes the headset, two Move controllers & camera for $500

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Netflix opens "Recommended TV" program globally and raises the bar

22 Mar 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

Netflix is now taking the program global and has raised the bar for performance. So far only LG and Sony’s 2016 TVs have been received the “recommendation”.

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