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HDD Gear Deals: Up to 40% off Samsung 8K & 4K QLED HDR TVs[teaser]The company's QLED displays are now on sale![/teaser] Samsung has announced a special Columbus Day sale on its QLED TV lineup. As part of the promotion, select Q900 8K TV, Q90R 4K TV, Q80R 4K TV, Q70R 4K TV, and Q60R 4K TV models are now up to 40% off their MSRPs. The below discounts are set to be active until October 16. Here's a full rundown of the Samsung QLED deals available now via Amazon: 55-inch Q900 QLED 8K TV - $2,198 (37% off MSRP) 65-inch Q900 QLED 8K TV - $2,998 (40% off MSRP) 75-inch Q900 QLED 8K TV - $4,498 (36% off MSRP) 65-inch Q90R QLED 4K TV - $2,598 (26% off MSRP) 65-inch Q80R QLED 4K TV - $1,798 (36% off MSRP) 55-inch Q80R QLED 4K TV - $1,498 (12% off MSRP) 55-inch Q70R QLED 4K TV - $1,098 (27% off MSRP) 55-inch Q60R QLED 4K TV - $798 (33% off MSRP, deal ends October 13) Samsung's 2019 4K QLED TVs feature the company's proprietary Quantum Processor, quantum dot tech with 100% color volume support, and HDR10/HDR10+ playback. In addition, the Q80 and Q90 series also include "Ultra Viewing Angle" technology to minimize glare, improve color, and provide a better picture from off-angle viewing positions. Likewise, the Q70, Q80, and Q90 TVs offer Direct Full Array local dimming for superior black levels. Meanwhile, the flagship Q900 8K QLED TV features a native 7,680 x 4,320 resolution 8K panel, along with quantum dot tech and Direct Full Array Elite local dimming to provide DCI-P3 WCG support, 100% Color Volume, and superior contrast. In addition, the TV includes AI-powered 8K Upscaling technology and Samsung's 8K Quantum Processor to upscale lower resolution content from any source to near 8K quality. Likewise, the set supports HDR10 and HDR10+ playback with industry-leading 4,000 nit peak brightness capabilities in Dynamic Mode and around 2,000 nits in Movie Mode (on the 85-inch model). Source: SamsungPosted Thu Oct 10, 2019 at 01:55 PM PDT by: -
Chris Pratt & Tom Holland Embark on a Magical Quest in Trailer for Pixar's ONWARD[teaser]Pixar's new animated adventure is heading to theaters in March.[/teaser] Following an initial teaser, Disney and Pixar have released the first full trailer for Onward. The studios' latest animated film is set to premiere on March 6, 2020. Set in a suburban fantasy world, Disney and Pixar's Onward introduces two teenage elf brothers who embark on an extraordinary quest to discover if there is still a little magic left out there in order to spend one last day with their father, who died when they were too young to remember him. Pixar Animation Studios' all-new original feature film is directed by Dan Scanlon and produced by Kori Rae—the team behind Monsters University. Check out the official trailer below! Onward stars the vocal talents of Tom Holland, Chris Pratt, Octavia Spencer, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and John Ratzenberger. In addition to directing, Dan Scanlon also serves as the film's screenwriter. Meanwhile, Pete Docter is on board as an executive producer. Following the release of Onward, Pixar's upcoming film lineup also includes Soul from director Pete Docter. The movie will focus on a "journey from the streets of New York City to the cosmic realms, discovering the answers to life's most important questions." Soul stars Ahmir Questlove Thompson, Phylicia Rashad, Daveed Diggs, Tina Fey, and Jamie Foxx. In addition, Jon Batiste will be composing original jazz music for the movie. The movie is scheduled for release on June 19, 2020. Likewise, Disney and Pixar are also prepping a new series set in the Monsters, Inc. franchise, called Monsters at Work, for the upcoming Disney+ streaming service. The show will feature the return of stars Billy Crystal and John Goodman as Mike and Sulley respectively. Other returning cast members from previous entries in the franchise will include John Ratzenberger as Yeti, Jennifer Tilly as Celia, and Bob Peterson as Roz. In addition, the show will also be home to new characters voiced by Ben Feldman, Kelly Marie Tran, Henry Winkler, Aisha Tyler, Lucas Neff, Alanna Ubach, and Stephen Stanton. Monsters at Work is set to premiere sometime in 2020. Source: Pixar (YouTube)Posted Thu Oct 10, 2019 at 09:25 AM PDT by: -
ANGEL HAS FALLEN Detailed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray[teaser]The action flick starring Gerard Butler will hit 4K Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and digital platforms in November.[/teaser] Lionsgate has announced plans to release Angel Has Fallen on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on November 26. In addition, the film will be available through Digital platforms on November 12. When there is an assassination attempt on U.S. President Allan Trumbull (Morgan Freeman), his trusted confidant, Secret Service Agent Mike Banning (Gerard Butler), is wrongfully accused and taken into custody. After escaping from capture, he becomes a man on the run and must evade his own agency and outsmart the FBI in order to find the real threat to the president. Desperate to uncover the truth, Banning turns to unlikely allies to help clear his name, keep his family from harm, and save the country from imminent danger. The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray will feature 2160p video with Dolby Vision and HDR10, along with a Dolby Atmos soundtrack. Supplements will include: "Even Angels Fall: The Story" Featurette "Someone to Watch Over Me: New Blood" Featurette "Calling All Angels: Casting" Featurette "True Faith: Authenticity" Featurette "Fight for You: Stunts and Action" Featurette "Earth Angel: Recreating DC" Featurette "Angel Declassified" 3-Part Audio Commentary with Director Ric Roman Waugh You can find the latest specs for Angel Has Fallen linked from our Blu-ray and 4K Release Schedules, where it is indexed under November 26. Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order Digital HDPosted Wed Oct 9, 2019 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
SVS Launches "Night of Sonic Thrills" Five-City Demo Event[teaser]The special events will offer product demos and giveaways.[/teaser] SVS has announced a series of special promotional events set to be held in five cities across the US. Dubbed "Speakers and Subwoofers Unleashed: A Night of Sonic Thrills with SVS," the event series will kick off in San Antonio on October 15. Hosted by different SVS dealers, each event will offer demos of SVS audio gear, including the company's Prime Pinnacle tower speakers, Prime Wireless Speakers, 3000 Series Subwoofers, and more. Demos will be separated into four separate "Experience Zones" with a reference home theater system zone, a stereo set-up zone, a compact 5.1 surround sound configuration zone, and a wireless audio system zone. And beyond demos, the events will also offer prize giveaways, including one grand prize at each event with a $2,000 SVS Prime 5.1.2 speaker system and a Dolby Atmos enabled AV receiver. Finally, SVS president Gary Yacoubian will also be in attendance to share more details about SVS products and audio technology. Here's a full rundown of Event dates and locations with RSVP links per SVS: Bjorn’s Audio Video – San Antonio, TX - October 15, 6-8pm Nebraska Furniture Mart – Kansas City, MO - November 5, 6-8pm Nebraska Furniture Mart – Omaha, NE - November 14, 6-8pm Nebraska Furniture Mart – Dallas, TX - November 21, 6-8pm Home Audio Video Electronics – Portland, OR - December 12, 6-8pm The SVS Prime Pinnacle Tower Speakers are now available for $799.99 each in a premium Black Ash finish or $899.99 each in a Piano Gloss Black finish via the SVS website. Meanwhile, the 3000 Series SB-3000 Subwoofer is now available for $999.99 in Premium Black Ash or $1,099.99 in Piano Gloss Black, and the 3000 Series PB-3000 Subwoofer is available for 1,399.99 in Premium Black Ash. Source: SVSPosted Wed Oct 9, 2019 at 08:23 AM PDT by: -
Sony Reveals New Details & Holiday 2020 Release for PlayStation 5[teaser]The upcoming video game console will include 4K Blu-ray support.[/teaser] Sony has officially confirmed a Holiday 2020 release window for the PlayStation 5. In addition, the company revealed several new details about the console's controller, specs, and disc drive support. As reported by WIRED, the PlayStation 5 console will include ray-tracing capabilities via hardware acceleration in the GPU. This technology is capable of rendering advanced 3D lighting effects. In addition, the system will incorporate an SSD (Solid-State Drive) for faster load times along with a 4K Blu-ray disc drive capable of playing PS5 games on 100GB discs and Ultra HD Blu-ray movies. Likewise, the console's UI has also been updated to offer more real time information about currently available multiplayer and single player gameplay scenarios, missions, and rewards. (Note: PS4 Pro pictured above) Meanwhile, the PlayStation 5's new controller will feature several updates and improvements as well, including the addition of haptic feedback and adaptive triggers. Haptic feedback will replace the traditional rumble tech found in Sony's previous controllers, enabling a greater range of distinct feedback types, effects, and textures. In addition, adaptive triggers will be integrated into the L2/R2 buttons, allowing developers to specify different resistance levels in order to simulate the feel of in-game actions like drawing a bow and arrow or accelerating a car. Finally, the new PS5 controller will also utilize a USB Type-C connection for charging, a larger capacity battery compared to its predecessor, and an improved speaker. Pricing and an exact release date for the Sony PlayStation 5 have not been announced yet, but the console will launch in time for the Holiday 2020 season. Source: Sony, WIREDPosted Tue Oct 8, 2019 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
TCL Launches Pre-Orders for 8-Series 4K HDR TVs with Quantum Contrast Tech[teaser]The company's new flagship Roku TVs are now available for pre-order.[/teaser] TCL has launched pre-orders for its new 2019 8-Series 4K HDR Roku TV lineup. The collection includes the 65" 65Q825 8-Series 4K QLED Roku TV ($1,999) and the 75" 75Q825 8-Series 4K QLED Roku TV ($2,999). Pre-orders are now live exclusively through Best Buy with a current delivery date listed as November 8. The 2019 8-Series features Quantum Dot (QLED) technology for 100% coverage of the P3 wide color gamut. In addition, the displays support Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos sound. Likewise, the TVs incorporate TCL's new Quantum Contrast technology powered by more than 25,000 individual mini-LED back-lights (on the 75" model), offering improved brightness, black levels, uniformity, and viewing angles over traditional LCD TVs, along with support for more local dimming zones. Finally, TCL's AiPQ Engine is featured as well, offering optimized 4K HDR picture and upscaling through machine-learning algorithms. CLICK HERE to Pre-Order the 65" 8-Series 4K Roku TV ($1,999) CLICK HERE to Pre-Order the 75" 8-Series 4K Roku TV ($2,999) Here's a full rundown of key specs for the 8-Series per TCL: Quantum Control Zone technology maximizes contrast Wide Color powered by Quantum Dot technology Dolby Vision HDR AiPQ Engine with Smart HDR, Smart 4K Upscaling, and Smart Contrast FullView edge-to-edge glass display Dolby Atmos cinema sound Easy Voice Control with Alexa and Google Assistant compatibility Auto Game Mode for a responsive gaming experience Dolby Atmos cinema sound Stream over 500,000 movies & TV episodes Thousands of streaming channels Enhanced Remote with Voice Control High-speed 802.11ac wireless and Ethernet networking 4 HDMI (1 ARC) In addition to the currently announced 4K models, TCL also plans to release 8K 8-Series displays next year. And beyond the 8-Series, the company also recently released its new 2019 6-Series TVs as well. Source: TCL (Twitter) via EngadgetPosted Tue Oct 8, 2019 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
RAMBO: LAST BLOOD 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray & Blu-ray Pre-Orders Up[teaser]John Rambo is getting locked and loaded for 4K Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and Digital platforms in December.[/teaser] As previously reported, pre-orders are now live for Lionsgate's Rambo: Last Blood on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, 4K UHD Digital, and Digital HD.The Blu-rays will be released on December 17th (digital on December 3). Almost four decades after he drew first blood, Sylvester Stallone is back as one of the greatest action heroes of all time, John Rambo. Now, Rambo must confront his past and unearth his ruthless combat skills to exact revenge in a final mission. A deadly journey of vengeance, Rambo: Last Blood marks the last chapter of the legendary series. Special Features and Specs: DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM DOLBY ATMOS AUDIO TRACK "Drawing Last Blood: Multipart Production Diary" Featurette "From First Note to Last Blood: Music for the Massacres" Featurette Theatrical Trailer Optional English SDH and Spanish subtitles for the main feature You can find the latest specs for Rambo: Last Blood linked from our Blu-ray and 4K Release Schedules, where it is indexed under December 17. Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order 4K UHD Digital Order Digital HDPosted Mon Oct 7, 2019 at 05:45 PM PDT by: -
Roku Reveals Walmart Exclusive Sound Bar and Subwoofer[teaser]Two new Roku products have been unvealed.[/teaser] Roku has detailed two new audio devices, the Onn Sound Bar and the Onn Subwoofer. Both models will be Walmart exclusives and are designed to serve as more affordable versions of the company's other recently announced Sound Bar and Subwoofer models. "We know our customers shop with us for quality products at an affordable price," says Ryan Peterson, vice president of consumer electronics for Walmart. "We're thrilled to be working with Roku to deliver a new category of audio and streaming products in time for the holiday season that are easy to use and come at an incredible value." The Roku Onn Sound Bar is designed to act as an external TV speaker and media player in one device. The unit is powered by the Roku OS with access to more than 500,000 movies and TV episodes, along with support for 4K and HDR10 streaming through compatible apps. When it comes to audio, the sound bar supports Dolby playback with HDMI ARC and optical connections, along with Bluetooth and Roku Connect wireless capabilities. Unlike the company's step-up sound bar model, however, the Onn only includes a standard remote without voice control. And for users who want to add more bass to their system, the optional Onn Wireless Subwoofer is designed to easily pair with the Onn Sound Bar. The subwoofer is rated for 150W peak power (the step-up subwoofer model is rated for 250W). "The onn Roku Smart Soundbar gives consumers an easy way to add better sound instantly to nearly any TV, plus with a 4K Roku streaming player built in, it provides easy access to tons of great movies, TV and music entertainment. And, since some people want even more bass, we've created the onn Roku Wireless Subwoofer as an option – for now or later," said Mark Ely, Vice President of Players and Whole Home Product Management at Roku. "Roku and Walmart have worked together for years to enhance the entertainment experience for millions of people who have purchased Roku TV models and Roku streaming players. Now, we’re looking forward to getting these new audio products on shelves to provide consumers with better sound for their TV experience at a great price." The Roku Onn Sound Bar ($129) and the Roku Onn Subwoofer ($129) will be available in the coming weeks via Walmart stores and Walmart.com. Meanwhile, the step-up Roku Smart Sound Bar ($179) and Roku Wireless Subwoofer ($179) are set to start shipping on October 13 via Roku.com. Source: Roku via EngadgetPosted Mon Oct 7, 2019 at 04:00 PM PDT by: -
Amazon Announces New Fire HD 10 Tablet[teaser]The company's latest tablet has been revealed.[/teaser] Amazon has detailed the newest version of its Fire HD 10 tablet. The new model offers improved performance and longer battery life over the previous generation model. "We've made our best tablet even better with a faster processor, longer battery life, and faster charging," said Kevin Keith, Vice President, Amazon Devices. 'The all-new Fire HD 10 has everything you need for entertainment with plenty of storage for your favorite videos, games, music, and books at home or on the go—and still under $150." The new Fire HD 10 features a 10.1" widescreen Full HD 1080p display with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 and 224 ppi. Under the hood, the tablet is powered by an octa-core 2.0 GHz processor and 2 GB RAM. Meanwhile, the improved battery is now rated for up to 12 hours of mixed-use and the device supports faster charging via a USB-C (2.0) connection. An HD 720p front-facing camera and a 2 MP rear-facing camera are integrated as well, along with custom-tuned, stereo speakers and Dolby Atmos audio playback capabilities. Finally, the tablet also offers dual band 802.11ac Wi-Fi connectivity and hands-free Alexa voice control. Here's a full rundown of key specs and features per Amazon: 10.1" 1080p full HD display; 32 or 64 GB of internal storage (add up to 512 GB with microSD) Now 30% faster thanks to the new 2.0 GHz octa-core processor and 2 GB of RAM Longer battery life—Up to 12 hours of reading, browsing the web, watching video, and listening to music Hands-free with Alexa 2 MP front and rear-facing cameras with 720p HD video recording Dual-band, enhanced Wi-Fi Now with USB-C and faster charging 1-year limited warranty Enjoy millions of movies, TV episodes, songs, books, apps, and games Picture-in-Picture viewing with NetFlix, STARZ, Pinterest, MLB At Bat and more. Amazon's new Fire HD 10 is now available for pre-order with 32GB or 64GB of storage in Plum, Twilight Blue, Black or White color options for prices starting at $149.99. Shipments are set to begin on October 30. Source: AmazonPosted Mon Oct 7, 2019 at 02:40 PM PDT by: -
CBS All Access Beams Up New Trailers for STAR TREK: PICARD & DISCOVERY[teaser]Two new trailers debuted during the 2019 New York Comic Con.[/teaser] CBS All Access has released new trailers for Star Trek: Picard and Star Trek: Discovery Season 3. An exact release date for the new season of Discovery has not been announced, but Picard is set to officially start streaming on January 23, 2020. Star Trek: Picard - The series will feature the return of Patrick Stewart in the iconic role of Jean-Luc Picard from Star Trek: The Next Generation. Though an official synopsis has not been revealed yet, the trailer depicts a retired Picard embarking on a new journey with a new crew after a mysterious woman comes to him for help. Beyond Patrick Stewart, additional cast members for the show include Santiago Cabrera, Isa Briones, Alison Pill, and Harry Treadaway. Likewise, a few familiar faces from previous Star Trek shows are also featured in the preview, including Brent Spiner as Data, Jonathan Frakes as William Riker, Marina Sirtis as Deanna Troi, and Jeri Ryan as Seven of Nine. Star Trek: Discovery Season 3 - Star Trek, one of the most iconic and influential global television franchises, returns 50 years after it first premiered, with Star Trek: Discovery. The series will feature a new ship, new characters and new missions, while embracing the same ideology and hope for the future that inspired a generation of dreamers and doers. This season, coming soon exclusively to CBS All Access, the crew finds itself further into the future than any other Star Trek story. The show stars Sonequa Martin-Green as Michael Burnham, Doug Jones as Saru, Anthony Rapp as Paul Stamets, and Mary Wiseman as Sylvia Tilly. A current CBS All Access subscription costs $5.99 per month with reduced commercials or $9.99 per month for a commercial-free plan. Sources: CBS All Access (YouTube)Posted Mon Oct 7, 2019 at 10:55 AM PDT by:
