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  • CES 2020: LG Intros New Smart TVs, Apple TV Integration

    CES 2020: LG Intros New Smart TVs, Apple TV Integration

    LG has unveiled 14 new OLED TVs at CES 2020, using artificial intelligence to push the envelope in terms of picture quality and features.

    “At the heart of the latest 8K and 4K LG OLED and 8K LG NanoCell TVs are a number of advanced core technologies, most notably the new α (Alpha) 9 Gen 3 AI Processor. This advanced processor leverages upgraded processing power and artificial intelligence deep learning algorithms to improve on LG’s renowned picture quality and enable a host of specialized features for various types of content including movies, games and sports, taking the user experience to new heights.”

    As an added bonus, LG will support the native Apple TV app. Despite Apple’s claim “the Apple TV app is everywhere,” Samsung was the only major manufacturer with native, on-TV support. Other devices and TVs required using AirPlay to broadcast content to the TV.

    “LG’s award-winning webOS smart TV platform will bring 2020 LG OLED and LG NanoCell TVs a plethora of programming from the constantly-growing number of top global content providers through apps and services such as Disney+, Netflix and CBS All Access. New for 2020, the Apple TV app allows customers to subscribe and watch Apple TV+ and Apple TV channels as well as access their iTunes video library and buy or rent more than 100,000 films and TV shows. Customers with 2018 and 2019 LG TV models will also be able to enjoy the Apple TV app this year.”

    LG’s adoption of Apple TV, as well as the other streaming apps, is welcome news as more and more consumers are looking to cut the cord.

  • CES 2014: Sharp Shows Off an 8K Display

    The 2014 Consumer Electronics Show is here and the buzzwords of the show are “ultra HD” and “4K.” As TV manufacturers concede that 3D TV was generally a dumb idea many of them are now turning toward 4K as the next big feature to sell customers on new TVs.

    This being CES, however, manufacturers are known for showing off technology that is years away from the consumer market (if it ever makes it into practical applications at all). This week Sharp is one-upping its 4K display competition and showing off what it’s calling an “8K” display at CES.

    Sharp’s 8K display is large at 85 inches and includes technology meant to allow viewers to watch content in 3D without the use of glasses. Though the 3D technology is something Sharp has been showing off for years, this year’s display has a 7680 x 4320 resolution – around 16 times the resolution of a modern 1080p HDTV. According to Sharp, the 8K display was created in part by Phillips and Dolby.

    Though the 8K display undoubtedly makes a fine piece for Sharp’s CES booth, consumers should not get excited about the technology just yet. Early adopters are just now jumping on the 4K bandwagon and 4K content is also slowly coming into existence. U.S. bandwidth is also a limiting factor for 8K technology, as streaming even 4K content is near-impossible in many parts of the country.

    Still, 8K could come quicker than many may believe. Already 4K TV prices are set to drop amid strong competition and Netflix is poised to lead the way in 4K content with its original series.

  • Sharp 85-Inch TV Unveiled at CES 2014

    Sharp 85-Inch TV Unveiled at CES 2014

    Early reports from CES 2014 showed that this year might be the year of the humongously-big TV, with Samsung and Vizio both unveiling TV’s topping the 100-inch milestone. Of course, both TV’s feature the newest 4k technology, allowing one to view TV as one has never viewed it before.

    That was until Sharp revealed their designs for an 85-inch, 8k television during their CES press conference. This is not the first time Sharp has unveiled an 85-inch 8k television, doing so during last year’s CES. The difference this year, however, is that the model is now less of a prototype / more of a reality, and it offers glasses-free, 3D viewing.

    Sharp produced the 85-inch TV alongside Phillips and Dolby. The 8k rating for the TV means that it will be able to handle resolutions measuring 7680 x 4320, which is 16 times more than current, standard HD TV’s. (1080p resolutions being 1920 x 1080.)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QawPm3E7bfE

    That being said, the 85-inch 8k offering from Sharp may be stretching a bit beyond current technological carrying capacity. Much debate has been raised over the past few years concerning whether or not the eye can discern the differences between ultra-high resolutions. Most television producers are currently focusing on furthering the development of 4k resolution televisions (3840 x 2160), a viewing quality which already faces difficulties due to the lack of channel support (due to inadequate technology) from satellite or cable companies.

    As it currently stands, most experts agree that one could only notice the increase in viewing quality with an 8k TV if one views it at uncomfortably close distances. If that is the case, the one positive aspect of this offering from Sharp would be the glasses-free (autostereoscopic) 3D viewing capabilities.

    Fortunately for Sharp, the company has not placed all of its eggs into one basket. During CES 2014, the company also unveiled new products in its Aquos line, the most impressive of which being the Aquos Quattron Plus, a television offering 10 million more subpixels than standard HD televisions. These extra subpixels places the Aquos Quattron Plus at the level between standard HD and 4k, making it a viable viewing option for those with less-deep pockets and being more compatible with current cable and satellite provider technologies.

    Sharp Quattron Plus

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