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Vizio Rolls Out Smart Ultra HD TV Line

IRVINE, CALIF. — Vizio has introduced its second Ultra HD TV lineup with nine new LED models, all with smart-TV capabilities. The new M-series...

Industry

DEG, CEA Team For 4K UHD TV Event

Los Angeles — The Digital Entertainment Group is partnering with the Consumer Electronics Association for a B-to-B educational event on 4K Ultra HD. “4K...

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Silicon Image Debuts 1st SuperMHL Processor

New York – Silicon Image today announced the first SuperMHL port processor to reach the market, paving the way for one-cable connectivity for next-generation...

Accessories

Elite Debuts Motorized Acoustically Transparent Screen

Garden Grove, Calif. — Elite Screens has introduced an entry-level, acoustically transparent, motorized projection screen designed for 4K video. The new Spectrum AcousticPro UHD...

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LG Sets Pricing, Availability Of Ultra HD TVs

Englewood Cliffs, N.J. — LG Electronics USA announced pricing and availability dates for the first of its 2015 4K Ultra HD TV models, first...

Audio

HDCP 2.2: What’s Here, What’s Coming

Here is what some A/C receiver suppliers offer in the way of HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 and what they plan: Anthem: No current...

Audio

AVRs Navigate HDCP 2.2 Transition

HDCP. Have there ever been four letters that have caused such a collective shudder from custom integrators and specialty retailers everywhere? It works; it...

CES-2016

Fasulo: Sony’s Strategies Are Working

San Francisco — Despite employing a new go-to-market strategy that eschews price-slashing promotions, Sony Electronics U.S. managed to generate record profits for the month...

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Amazon Begins 4K Streaming

Updated! Seattle — Amazon.com has begun offering video content in 4K resolution. The higher standard is initially available for a handful of films from...

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New Video And Audio Center Store Engages Its ‘Guests’

Agoura Hills, Calif.— Video and Audio Center is proving that high-end brick-and-mortar consumer electronics retailing not only isn’t doomed, it’s thriving for those willing...

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JVC-TV Unveils Flagship 85” 4K UHD Set

New York — AmTran Video formally unveiled here Tuesday the flagship of its JVC-branded 2015 LCD TV line — the 85-inch Ultra HD Diamond-series...

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MHL Alt Mode Extends Support To USB-Type C

Sunnyvale, Calif. — Devices with Type-C USB connectors will soon be able to be made compatible with 4K video, multi-channel surround-sound audio, and HDCP...

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Amazon Won’t Charge Extra For 4K Prime

Seattle — Amazon made a statement of support for the 4K Ultra HD format Wednesday by saying it will not charge Prime members extra...

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4K Ultra HD Initiatives Announced By CEA

New York – The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) made several announcements at last night’s annual CES Unveiled New York event to bolster the rollout...

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Holidays Look Brighter For 4K This Year: NPD

Port Washington, N.Y. — Sales of 4K and Ultra HD TVs have hit $668 million so far this year, marking growth of nearly nine...

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Gen-2 Sharp 4K UHD TVs Hit Retail Floors

Mahwah, N.J. – Sharp said Thursday that its THX 4K-certified Aquos UD27 TV line is now available at retail, in addition to its Wireless...

Blogs

Best Buy Goes Bar Hopping

The No. 1 electronics emporium is hoisting more than a few this fall, but the glass it is raising isn’t the kind you drink...

CES-2016

LG Gala Welcomes 4K TVs, Celebrates ‘Pixel’ Winners

New York — LG brought out the stars and its brand-new 4K OLED TVs to a gala event here Wednesday night to celebrate...

CTA

CEA Devises 4K Logos For Manufacturers

Arlington, Va. — The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) announced new logos to designate 4K Ultra HD TVs, monitors and projectors. As developed by CEA’s...

CES-2016

LG Greets CEDIA With Growing UHD Lineup

Denver — LG Electronics used the first day of CEDIA Expo to introduce an expanded lineup of Ultra HD TVs at both ends of...

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Epson Demos ‘4K Enhancement Projector’

Denver — Epson used CEDIA Expo to show its latest answer to the growing momentum behind Ultra HD TV by showing a 3LCD-based projector...

CES-2016

Sony’s Fasulo Embraces New Format Collaboration

Denver — Sony Electronics president Mike Fasulo used a CEDIA Expo keynote address to encourage the current atmosphere of cooperation between companies, industries and...