Tag: Xbox
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LG Update Enables 4K Dolby Vision Gaming at Up To 120Hz on Certain TVs
Thanks to a recent update, certain LG OLED TVs can now display games that support Dolby Vision at up to 4K resolution at 120 frames per second. Of course, we’ve already seen TVs that support the newest HDMI 2.1 standard, which allows for 4K/120 output. What’s notable here is that LG’s C1 and G1 line…
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Microsoft Plans to Offer Xbox Game Pass Through Smart TVs, Dedicated Streaming Stick
Microsoft is gearing up to offer its Xbox Game Pass subscription service through more than just its dedicated game consoles. At a press briefing ahead of the E3 gaming conference, the company shared that it’s working with smart TV makers to include an Xbox app. Beyond that, Microsoft also shared that it’s working on its…
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Apple TV App for Xbox Gets Dolby Vision Support
Dolby Vision will be enabled on the Apple TV app for Xbox this week. The company shared the update in a blog post this week. “Combined with the immersive audio of Dolby Atmos, you’ll be able to see and hear what you’ve been missing for a premium experience like no other,” the post says. “Unlock…
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Latest NVIDIA Shield Update Adds Support for New PlayStation 5, Xbox Controllers
The latest update for the NVIDIA Shield TV streaming devices may not be as substantial as previous upgrades, but it does pack some niceties. Version 8.2.2 adds in support for the most recent Sony and Microsoft controllers, which hit the shelves this past November alongside the new PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S and Series…
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Group Says Latest Game Consoles Can Be Power-Hungry Streaming Devices
A recent report focusing on the latest generation of game consoles suggests these high-powered machines offer impressive standby modes, but can gobble up energy depending on how you’re using them. The Natural Resources Defense Council says while Microsoft’s new Xbox lineup and Sony’s PlayStation 5 consoles make it easy to stream from services like Netflix…
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Next-Gen Gaming Consoles Are Solid Streamers, Blu-Ray Players — But They Could Be Even Better
Update (11/22/20): We’ve added more details about the PlayStation 5’s Disney+ app after users discovered limitations on playback resolution. Sony’s PlayStation 5 and Microsoft’s Xbox Series S and X consoles have officially ushered in the next generation of gaming. But while these high-powered devices are clearly focused on video games, the last few console generations…
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Weekend Wrap-Up: AirPlay 2 Comes to Roku Devices, Disney+ Anniversary, and More
This week, we took a good, long look at Roku’s new OS 9.4 and new AirPlay and HomeKit support on certain Roku devices. Meanwhile, more companies are sharing their latest earnings and subscriber numbers. T-Mobile is expanding its home internet service plans, and Microsoft is sweetening the Xbox Game Pass deal with free access to…
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Tubi Is Now Available on Xbox Series X and Series S
Today Tubi announced it is now available on the new Xbox Series XIS. With this new launch, Xbox users can now stream Tubi’s free library of over 70,000 hours of content from FOX, Disney Pixar, anime favorites, and much more. Tubi will also soon feature more than 25 live streaming channels including FOX’s NewsNOW, as…
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Xbox is Offering 30 Days of Disney+ to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks Members
Today Xbox announced its newest deal available on its Xbox Game Pass. Starting now, Ultimate Perk members will be able to get 30 days of Disney+ for free. That means eligible users will be able to stream all of the content available in the Disney+ library, including animated classics, National Geographic, Marvel, Star Wars content…
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Vudu will Launch on Xbox Series S and X This Month
Today Fandango announced that Vudu will be launching on certain Microsoft Xbox Series later this month. The on-demand transactional streaming service will be available on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S beginning November 10. Now viewers will be able to access more than a thousand 4K movies and TV shows on Vudu on their…