Tag: 4k
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Netflix Outlines New Tricks to Offer More Data-Cap-Friendly 4K
In a lengthy and detailed post published on the Netflix Technology Blog, a group that focuses on encoding and video algorithms laid out new techniques they hope will offer up higher-quality video for subscribers. In some cases, their internal testing has offered similar video quality at half the bitrate of their current encoding techniques —…
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Game of Thrones 4K Blu-Ray Box Set on the Way
If you’re a Game of Thrones fan and you’re disappointed that HBO Max doesn’t offer the series in 4K, another option is coming. Listings for a boxed set of all eight seasons have started appearing on online storefronts, though a solid release date isn’t available just yet. While 4K versions of the first and eighth…
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TCL Says its Displays Are Certified to Reduce Eye Strain, Guard Against Harsh Blue Light
Featured image: Eyesafe Display maker TCL says it’s earned Eyesafe Display Certification for Low Blue Light and Color Performance, which means its screens could be a bit easier on our eyes when it comes to eye strain. There’s been growing interest in the effects of extended exposure to blue light, especially as TV makers continue…
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More Rumors Point to a Cheaper, Next-Gen Xbox On the Way
(Image: An internal view of the Xbox Series X. Source: Microsoft) While Microsoft’s high-powered, next-gen Xbox Series X has garnered a lot of attention for the past few months, rumors persist regarding a cheaper, less-powerful next-gen console. Known internally as “Lockhart,” the existence of this lower-end model gained more credence thanks to a reportedly leaked…
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4K YouTube Coming to Apple TV via tvOS 14 Update
It wasn’t mentioned among the various software and hardware highlights during Apple’s WWDC 2020 keynote, but it looks like 4K YouTube support is indeed coming to Apple TV care of the upcoming tvOS 14 update. The feature is teased on Apple’s preview page for the operating system upgrade, alongside new picture-in-picture options, audio sharing, and…
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Cord Cutters News Guide to 4K (aka Ultra High Definition) Video
When it comes to streaming and entertainment in general, the subject of 4K has certainly become increasingly popular. We’re no strangers to the subject, whether it’s discussing services that are adding 4K support, or ones where the option is still missing. But we’ve heard from some of our readers who would like to know more…
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Samsung Launches 2020 QLED TV Line with 4K and 8K Options
Today, Samsung announced the launch of its new and expanded 2020 line of QLED 4K and 8K TV models, already available for purchase or pre-order on Samsung.com. The line includes larger screen sizes, more 8K options, improved picture quality, and a dynamic sound experience. “Our 2020 QLED line is the best of all worlds. With…
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How to Stream the Super Bowl in 4K on Roku, Fire TV, & Apple TV
Want to watch this year’s Super Bowl in 4K? Good news! For the first time ever the 2020 Super Bowl will be streamed in 4K through the FOX Sports app. For some time now, through the FOX Sports app on Roku and the Apple TV you can watch select events on FOX, BTN, and FS1…
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FOX Will Stream Thursday Night NFL Football in 4K With AT&T TV NOW, YouTube TV, PlayStation Vue, fuboTV, & Hulu
Want to watch Thursday Night NFL football games in 4K? Do you have a subscription to services like Sling TV, PlayStation Vue, Hulu, and AT&T TV NOW? Now through the new Fox Sports app, you can stream the games that air on FOX in 4K. For some time now fuboTV has offered select Fox events…
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Fox, BTN, & FS1 Can Now Be Watched in 4K With PlayStation Vue, AT&T TV NOW, YouTube TV, Sling TV, & Hulu
Want to watch some college football games, MLB games, NFL games, and many other events in 4K? Do you have a subscription to services like Sling TV, PlayStation Vue, Hulu, and AT&T TV NOW? Now through the new Fox Sports app, you can stream select events in 4K. For some time now fuboTV has offered…