Category archives for: Home Electronics

The Lumix GX7 Is Unveiled – Body to Ship in September for $1,000

Panasonic has unveiled its new Micro Four Thirds camera, effectively confirming details in leaks over the last two weeks. The Lumix GX7 uses a 16-megapixel Digital Live MOS Sensor combined with the Venus Engine image processor for Multi-process NR and Detail Reproduction Filter Process, allowing it to have a maximum sensitivity of ISO 25,600. Using […]

Netflix User Profiles Rolling Out to Apple TV

The Netflix personalized profile feature has started rolling out to some Apple TV users in a limited capacity. Planned for a full release in August, Netflix user profiles let subscribers create personal viewing accounts complete with customizable avatars and individualized viewing histories. The rollout is currently limited to customers who set up a profile when […]

TCL Will $999 Ultra HD TV to the US this September

Chinese manufacturer TCL is attempting to take the lead in Ultra HD televisions, by preparing a budget 50-inch television for sale in September. The 4K-capable television revealed by the company is flanked by other HDTVs it will be launching in the United States next month, including 40-inch, 46-inch, and 55-inch models. The 50-inch UHDTV has […]

LG Inks Deal with BSkyB for Exclusive Now TV on Smart HDTVs in UK

LG has signed a deal with broadcaster BSkyB to add Now TV to its range of smart televisions in the United Kingdom. The agreement will bring the Sky-backed streaming service to Internet-connected LG HDTVs in August, with Now TV content being exclusive to the manufacturer’s smart TV range for a minimum of 12 months. Buyers […]

Beats Updates Studio Line with a Complete Redesign

Beats has unveiled a completely redesigned set of Studio headphones. In addition to giving the exterior a new look, Beats says it has also built in its Acoustic Engine digital signal processing to enhance the audio experience without the need for special hardware. The new headphones are also 13 percent lighter than the superseded model, […]

Google Announces the Chromecast Media Streaming Device

Google today announced a new tool that it hopes will improve the experience of sharing YouTube videos from a smartphone, tablet, or laptop to a television set. Chromecast looks like a USB thumb drive, but plugs into any HDMI port on the back of a TV set. Chromecast accesses the internet via Wi-Fi. Android, iOS, […]

Braven Announces New Rugged Outdoor Speaker

Braven has launched a new rugged portable wireless speaker that has been designed to withstand outdoor use. The Braven 855s comes encased in a shock-absorbing, water-resistant exterior and uses a combination of aluminum cone drivers to deliver sound. Features include the ability to charge almost any USB device, Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity, and a built-in microphone […]

Samsung Now Taking Preorders for F9000 UHD TVs – Shipping in August

  Samsung’s Ultra High-Definition (UHD) TV family is expanding in the United States. The company announced its next wave of UHD TV models with the introduction of the F9000 line. The new 55- and 65-inch models will be available for pre-order starting July 21. The F9000 UHD TV utilizes Samsung’s proprietary Quadmatic Picture Engine, a […]

Sony Launches 4K Ultra HD Media Player in US – Also Announces Rental Service

Sony has put its 4K Ultra HD Media Player on sale in the United States. The previously-announced media server will provide 4K-resolution movies and other content to owners of Sony Ultra HD televisions, along with some details about its incoming online media service for rentals of more high-resolution video releases. The player is supplied with […]

Samsung Debuts WB110 – Sports 20.2MP Sensor, 26x Optical Zoom

Samsung has shown off a new bridge camera that succeeds from the similar WB100 released last year, but replaces the 16-megapixel sensor with a 20.2-megapixel version. While it updates the sensor, the WB110 manages to retain the same styling as its predecessor, as well as the 26x optical zoom that gives a 35mm equivalent zooming […]

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