DVDO announced the availability of the Matrix6, bringing 4K UltraHD matrix switching to residential and commercial A/V systems. Developed for easy integration into whole-home theater control systems, the Matrix6 switcher displays two 4K sources simultaneously on two TVs or projectors, removing the need for additional investment in source equipment. The Matrix6 features six HDMI 1.4-compliant […]
LG announced that its future television sets will have Qualcomm’s AllJoyn technology built-in. AllJoyn is a platform-agnostic tool that lets mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets, control and connect to other non-smart devices, such as TV sets. AllJoyn offers a standard text, image, and multimedia notification service that allows media streaming between devices using open […]
Canon has launched a revised version of its EOS M mirrorless camera. The upgraded EOS M2, announced in Japan, retains the appearance of the original but manages to improve its autofocus speed to approximately 2.3 times as fast as its predecessor, as well as using its Hybrid CMOS AF II to scan over 80 percent […]
Jawbone is giving customers the ability to make their portable speakers water-resistant, when extra protection via a hydrophobic coating is bought from its website. The Jambox and Mini Jambox now lists an option to add Liquipel 2.0 to the devices as a $50 extra, making the regular-sized version cost $200, and the smaller model $230. […]
Apple has silently added two new app channels to the Apple TV interface. The first, PBS, grants access to some of the public broadcaster’s TV shows. Yahoo Screen incorporates live news, events, and music, as well as original Yahoo programs, and content from third parties like The Daily Show, ABC News, and Saturday Night Live. […]
Google may be working to tie its struggling Motorola arm even tighter to Google’s own operations, as the mobile device maker is now selling Google’s Chromecast TV streaming dongle directly from its own site. The move is the latest illustration of Google’s control over the company it bought last year, a reality that could give […]
Edifier has announced its newest 2.0 Bluetooth speaker set – the Luna Eclipse. The new speakers pack 74 watts of power, and they can connect to any number of audio hosts using the 3.5mm auxiliary cable included with the set. With their Bluetooth connectivity, users can connect the Luna Eclipse to any Bluetooth-enabled device, such […]
TiVo has put its new Slide Pro Remote on sale. Much like the original, the Slide Pro Remote resembles a normal TiVo remote, but conceals a backlit QWERTY keyboard in a second layer. This new version, which includes RF support, dedicated “Search” and “Back” buttons, and can play a tune when lost, will work with […]
Google appears to be preparing to add an HBO Go app to its Chromecast HDMI dongle. The addition has already surfaced on Google’s support page, which was spotted by Droid-Life. The app, which is already available for other Android and iOS devices, enables HBO subscribers to stream shows and movies.
Seiki is bringing a new low-priced 55-inch Ultra HD television to the United States, being sold exclusively through Sears. The television, capable of showing 4K-resolution video, will be sold through the retailer for $1,500, and will be appearing in more than 500 Sears retail stores, just in time for the holiday shopping period. The television […]