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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...
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UHD Alliance Seeking More Members
Los Angeles – Founding members of the multi-industry UHD Alliance have begun to expand membership to add contributing members who will help develop industrywide...
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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...
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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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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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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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...
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Pinnacle Studio 18 Edition Adds 4K Editing
Ottawa, Ontario — Corel’s Pinnacle Systems unit launched Thursday the latest family of its popular consumer-targeted video-editing software tools, including 4K Ultra HD Smart...
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...
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...
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Sony Adds Nanotech 4K Streaming To UHD TVs
San Jose, Calif. — NanoTech Entertainment revealed Monday that its streaming network app for 4K Ultra HD TV movies, TV programs and special events...
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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...
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...
Blu-ray/DVD
4K Blu-ray Poised For Holiday 2015 Debut
Berlin — The first 4K Blu-ray decks, as well as pre-packed 4K Blu-ray discs of Hollywood films, may go on sale as early as...
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Fox, Samsung Partner On Innovation Lab
Berlin — Samsung and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment used the IFA Show here Thursday to give further details on their joint plans for...
Another View
Independents Back Best Buy’s Ultra HD Effort
Whenever top CE brands get together with a national retailer to, basically, jumpstart a vital new technology for the industry, you should expect howls...
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LG To Show Next-Gen Monitors
Seoul, South Korea ― LG Electronics said Monday it will use the upcoming IFA show to unveil its IPS 21:9 curved ultra-wide monitor (model...
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Cross-Media 4K Promo Launches In Theaters Friday
San Diego — Collective promotional efforts behind new 4K Ultra HD TV entertainment continue to build momentum this week as Sony, Best Buy and...
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Best Buy, Vendors To Launch Ultra HD Awareness Campaign
Minneapolis — Best Buy, in concert with LG, Samsung and Sony, will kick off a comprehensive 13-week consumer awareness campaign to help drive Ultra...
CES-2016
LG Takes Pre-Orders on 105” 21:9 Ultra HDTV
Seoul, South Korea ― Keeping step with rival Samsung, LG Electronics said here Tuesday that it is now taking pre-orders in its domestic market...
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Study: UHD TV Shows Slow, Steady Growth
El Segundo, Calif. — Global penetration of Ultra HD TVs continued to show slow and steady growth at the end of May, but is...
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Samsung 105” Curved UHD TV Hits Market
Ridgefield Park, N.J. — Samsung Electronics America said it is now taking orders on its 105-inch curved Ultra HD LED LCD TV. Samsung model...
Blogs
Zohn, Campbell Team Again To Talk Ultra HD
After two appearances at TWICE panels last year Tom Campbell, corporate director of Video & Audio Center and Robert Zohn, president and founder of...
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Sharp Introduces UHD TVs
New York – Sharp used CE Week Wednesday to unveil a pair of second-generation Ultra HD TV LED LCD TVs, with improved black levels,...
CTA
CEA Expands UHD TV Terminology
New York – The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) revealed expanded characteristics for use of the term “Ultra High-Definition (UHD) displays for the home,” including...
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TCL Lights 25’ LED Marquees On Chinese Theatre
Hollywood, Calif. – TCL (The Creative Life) unveiled today 25-foot-tall LED marquees at the TCL Chinese Theatre here during an award ceremony honoring the...
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Samsung Kicks Off ‘Curve’ Ad Campaign
Ridgefield Park, N.J. — Samsung Electronics kicked off Sunday a new marketing campaign highlighting its curved-screen Ultra HD LCD TVs. The campaign, called “The...
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IHS: Ultra HD Panel Shipments Hit 1M Mark
El Segundo, Calif. — Global shipments of Ultra HD TV LCD panels exceeded 1 million units for the first time in March, according to...
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LG To Debut 79” UHD TV At Video & Audio Center
Santa Monica, Calif. — LG Electronics is debuting its third-generation 79-inch Ultra HD TV at Video & Audio Center, here, on Thursday, May 8,...
Blogs
TWICE, CEA Partner On Ultra HD Event
Ultra HD is going to be in the retail spotlight this fall and a star during the 2014 International CES in January. That’s why...
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