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Click Here to Win The Fate of the Furious on Blu-ray*****UPDATE 7/17/17: THIS CONTEST IS NOW OVER. THANKS TO ALL WHO ENTERED!**** Thanks to the kind folks at Universal Studios Home Entertainment, High-Def Digest is giving away FIVE copies of The Fate of the Furious on BLU-RAY disc where you'll be able to enjoy Dom and crew's latest international car'venture with its reference-quality 1080p video presentation and awesome DTS:X surround mix. (Plus a Digital Copy with access to the Extended Cut!) TO ENTER 1) LIKE and FOLLOW High-Def Digest's Facebook page. 2) Leave a Disqus comment below and tell us about your favorite car or favorite car movie. (Commenting on our Facebook post doesn't count.) THIS CONTEST RUNS Until MONDAY, JULY 17 @ 9AM PDT WINNERS Will be selected at random from those who meet the above criteria. THE FINE PRINT High-Def Digest's STANDARD CONTEST RULES apply, so check this out, but please know we can only ship to the USA (sorry!).Posted Wed Jul 12, 2017 at 07:40 AM PDT by: -
Christopher Nolan Prepping 'The Dark Knight Trilogy' for 4KAccording to Batman-News.com, Christopher Nolan has confirmed while promoting his new film 'Dunkirk' that he's remastering his past films like 'The Dark Knight Trilogy' in 4K. Nolan shared with BadTaste.it that he's personally involved with the 4K remastering process and noted that 4K + HDR brings home viewers closer to the 6K resolution his films were shot on, aside from the 18K IMAX scenes. Check out the video below: Source: BadTaste.itPosted Tue Jul 11, 2017 at 10:24 AM PDT by: -
'Conan the Barbarian' and 'The Legend of Hercules' Announced for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]Lionsgate will continue to flex its 4K muscles this September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is preparing 'Conan the Barbarian' for Blu-ray on September 19. A quest that begins as a personal vendetta for the fierce Cimmerian warrior soon turns into an epic battle against hulking rivals, horrific monsters, and impossible odds, as Conan realizes he is the only hope of saving the great nations of Hyboria from an encroaching reign of supernatural evil. The release will feature a Dolby Atmos soundtrack and special features include: Audio Commentary With Director Marcus Nispel; Audio Commentary With Actors Jason Momoa and Rose McGowan; “The Conan Legacy” Featurette; “Robert E. Howard: The Man Who Would Be Conan” Featurette; “Battle Royal: Engineering the Action” Featurette; “Staging the Fights” Featurette; and Theatrical Trailer. 'The Legend of Hercules' will also be available on the same date. Banished by his stepfather, the king, Hercules slowly becomes aware of his true origins as the son of Zeus. As he learns to harness his demigod powers, Hercules gathers an army to fight his way back to his kingdom in this action-filled epic. The release will feature a Dolby Atmos soundtrack and special features include: Directors' Commentary with Marcus Nispel and The Making of The Legend of Hercules. Suggested retail price for each release is $22.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Conan the Barbarian 4K' and 'The Legend of Hercules 4K' linked from our 4K UHD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under September 19.Posted Tue Jul 11, 2017 at 10:13 AM PDT by: -
Amazon Prime Day Deals: Up to 66% off HD Projector, LG OLED 4K Ultra HD TV, and More![teaser]Prime Day continues with deals on projectors, OLED TVs, and more![/teaser] As part of Amazon's third annual Prime Day event, the e-retailer has announced several deals on select electronics. Here's a rundown of some current and upcoming discounts: LG Electronics OLED65E6P 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD OLED TV (2016 Model) - $3,000 Deal of the Day (30% off). Optoma HD29Darbee 1080p 3200 Lumens 3D DLP Home Theater Projector - $549 Deal of the Day (66% off). Slingbox 500 - $190 Deal of the Day (37% off). Pigflytech Android TV Box - Deal starts at 10:40am PT/1:40pm ET TaoTronics Stereo 20W Wireless Portable Speaker - Deal starts at 2:40pm PT/5:40pm ET Acoustic Audio HD725 7.2 Home Theater Speaker System (White) - Deal starts at 2:05pm PT/5:05pm ET Pyle PDIC60 In-Wall / In-Ceiling Dual 6.5-Inch Speaker System, White (Pair) - Deal starts at 5:35pm PT/8:35pm ET These deals will only be active for a limited time while supplies last. Make sure to stay tuned to High-Def Digest for more Prime Day sales and special promotions!Posted Tue Jul 11, 2017 at 09:40 AM PDT by: -
Amazon Prime Day Deals: Onkyo Receiver with Dolby Atmos & DTS:X, 1080p Projector, and More![teaser]Prime Day continues with discounts on receivers, monitors, speakers, and more![/teaser] As part of Amazon's third annual Prime Day event, the e-retailer has announced several deals on select electronics. Here's a rundown of some upcoming discounts: Samsung CF391 Series Curved 32-Inch FHD Monitor - Deal starts at 3:45am PT/6:45am ET KEF LS50 Mini Monitor - High Gloss Piano Black (Pair) - Deal starts at 6:00am PT/9:00am ET Epson Home Cinema 2040 1080p 3D 3LCD Home Theater Projector - Deal starts at 8:40am PT/11:40am ET Onkyo TX-RZ810 7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver - Deal starts at 9:35am PT/12:35pm ET JBL Boost TV Compact Bluetooth Soundbar - Deal starts at 10:40am PT/1:40pm ET ViewSonic VA2759-SMH 27" IPS 1080p LED Monitor - Deal starts at 12:35pm PT/3:35pm ET Samsung 35.8" 2.1 CH Sound Bar with Bluetooth (Certified Refurbished) - Deal starts at 5:05pm PT/8:05pm ET Micca MB42 Bookshelf Speakers - Deal starts at 5:45pm PT/8:45pm ET These deals will only be active for a limited time while supplies last. Make sure to stay tuned to High-Def Digest for more Prime Day sales and special promotions!Posted Tue Jul 11, 2017 at 03:15 AM PDT by: -
Amazon Prime Day Deals: Up to 40% off TCL HDTVs, Samsung 4K Ultra HD Monitor, and NVIDIA SHIELD TV[teaser]More Prime Day deals are now live![/teaser] As part of Amazon's third annual Prime Day event, the e-retailer has launched several deals on select electronics. Here's a rundown of some current discounts: TCL 28S305 28-Inch 720p Roku Smart LED TV (2017 Model) - $120 Deal of the Day (37% off). TCL 32S305 32-Inch 720p Roku Smart LED TV (2017 Model) - $125 Deal of the Day (38% off). TCL 43S305 43-Inch 1080p Roku Smart LED TV (2017 Model) - $215 Deal of the Day (40% off). TCL 49S305 49-Inch 1080p Roku Smart LED TV (2017 Model) - $270 Deal of the Day (31% off). Samsung U28E590D 28-Inch UHD LED-Lit Monitor - $280 Deal of the Day (30% off). NVIDIA SHIELD TV Streaming Media Player [2017 Version] - $180 Deal of the Day. These deals will only be active for a limited time while supplies last. Make sure to stay tuned to High-Def Digest for more Prime Day sales and special promotions!Posted Tue Jul 11, 2017 at 02:45 AM PDT by: -
Amazon Prime Day Deals: Up to 50% off Amazon Echo, Fire TV Edition 4K TV, Fire Tablets, and More![teaser]Prime Day kicks off with several discounts on Amazon gear![/teaser] As part of Amazon's third annual Prime Day event, the e-retailer has launched several deals on select Amazon products, including an Ultra HD TV and Echo smart speaker. Here's a rundown of current discounts: Element 55-Inch Fire TV Edition 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV - Currently $400 (38% off). Amazon Echo - Currently $90 (50% off). Echo Dot - Currently $35 (30% off). Amazon Tap - Currently $80 ($38% off). Fire 7 Tablet with Alexa - Currently $30 (40% off). Fire HD 8 Tablet with Alexa - Currently $50 (38% off). These deals will only be active for a limited time while supplies last. Make sure to stay tuned to High-Def Digest for more Prime Day sales and special promotions!Posted Mon Jul 10, 2017 at 06:10 PM PDT by: -
Streaming News Roundup: Hulu Adds HBO, Netflix Announces Series Renewals, and More[teaser]New Netflix shows and the addition of an HBO plan to Hulu are among the latest streaming announcements.[/teaser] Netflix has revealed season renewals, premiere dates, and other info for several of their upcoming shows and movies, including Fuller House, F is for Family, Dear White People, BoJack Horseman, and a new series about The Central Park Five. Meanwhile, Hulu has announced the addition of HBO and Cinemax options for its streaming platform. Hulu users can now add access to live and on-demand HBO streaming directly through their existing Hulu service for an extra $15 per month. Likewise, customers can also sign up for Cinemax for an extra $10 per month. "By combining HBO's iconic programming with our world class user experience and deep content offering, Hulu is giving viewers easy and highly personalized access to the very best of television," said Tim Connolly, Senior Vice President, Head of Distribution and Partnerships at Hulu. "With this important new partnership, fans can now watch Game of Thrones live every Sunday, binge watch all six seasons of The Sopranos or catch up on Westworld alongside our live TV, sports, classic TV shows and Hulu originals – all without ever having to leave the Hulu app." HBO and Cinemax plans for Hulu include access to live east and west coast feeds of both channels on supported devices along with on-demand access to each station's library of films, shows, and original content. In addition, HBO 2, HBO Family, HBO Latino, HBO Comedy, HBO Signature HD, HBO Zone, MoreMAX HD, ActionMAX HD, ThrillerMAX HD, MovieMAX HD, 5StarMAX HD, and OuterMAX HD live channels will also become available within the add-ons through Hulu in the coming weeks. Netflix has announced a new five episode limited dramatic series based on the historic case of The Central Park Five. The show will come from creator, writer, and director Ava DuVernay. Here's a synopsis per Netflix: Based on the true story that gripped New York and the world, the series will be a five-episode limited, scripted series that exposes the breakdown of our criminal justice system at every phase of the notorious Central Park Five case. Each part will focus on one of the five teenagers from Harlem -- Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Yusef Salaam, Raymond Santana and Korey Wise -- wrongly convicted of raping Trisha Meili in Central Park. The series will span from the spring of 1989, when each were first questioned about the incident, to 2014 when they were exonerated and a settlement was reached with the city of New York. In addition, Netflix has announced a second season renewal for Dear White People and a third season renewal for the animated show F is for Family. Dear White People comes from creator and executive producer Justin Simien, and stars Logan Browning, Brandon P. Bell, Antoinette Robertson, DeRon Horton, John Patrick Amedori, Ashley Blaine Featherson and Marque Richardson. The ten-episode second season is set to begin production later this year. Season one is now available to stream through Netflix. F is for Family comes from creators Bill Burr and Michael Price, and stars the vocal talents of Bill Burr, Laura Dern, Justin Long, Debi Derryberry and Haley Reinhart. A release date for the third season has not been announced yet. Seasons one and two are now available to stream through Netflix. Likewise, Netflix has announced premiere dates for the third season of Fuller House and the fourth season of BoJack Horseman. Season four of BoJack Horseman will start streaming through Netflix on September 8. The animated show stars the vocal talents of Will Arnett, Amy Sedaris, Alison Brie. Seasons one, two, and three are now available on Netflix. Fuller House season three will hit Netflix on September 22, marking the 30th anniversary of the original Full House which first premiered on September 22, 1987. The season will be broken into two parts with nine episodes in each. The second part of the season is set to arrive in December. Finally, Motor Trend On-Demand has announced a July 20 premiere date for its latest exclusive series, Put Up or Shut Up. "We're thrilled to bring a head-to-head racing series to Motor Trend OnDemand, as there is such a huge interest in this genre," says TEN's Senior Vice President and General Manager of Original Programming Bobby Akin. "We chose Brian Lohnes to host for his very unique style of announcing and deep knowledge of the sport that will add to the drama and excitement of Put Up or Shut Up as he provides in-depth play-by-plays." Here's a synopsis per Motor Trend On-Demand: Each month, Put Up or Shut Up's show host, NHRA and HOT ROD Drag Week announcer Brian Lohnes, will pit bitter rivals and outspoken trash-talkers against each other in a tense battle for $10,000 cash and ultimate bragging rights. From high-octane drag racing to white-knuckle hillclimbs, engines and egos will battle it out to win it all. Motor Trend On Demand provides access to more than 2,000 hours of content with live streaming, archive material, original shows, and a schedule of racing events. Available real-time motorsport racing and enthusiast events include Pirelli World Challenge, Blancpain GT Series, DTM, and Lamborghini Super Trofeo, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, and Goodwood Festival of Speed. Likewise, Motor Trend OnDemand provides exclusive first-look access, bonus episodes, and behind-the-scenes footage from its popular lineup of original programming like 'Roadkill,' 'Head 2 Head,' 'Dirt Every Day,' 'Ignition,' 'Hot Rod Garage,' and more. - A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. - A current Hulu subscription starts at $8 per month with commercials. In addition, ad-free playback is available for $12 per month. Sources: Netflix, Hulu, Motor Trend OnDemandPosted Mon Jul 10, 2017 at 05:00 PM PDT by: -
Amazon Prime Day Deals: Projectors, Speakers, and More![teaser]Several upcoming deals have been revealed![/teaser] Though Amazon Prime Day doesn't officially start until 6pm PT/9pm ET tonight, the online retailer has unveiled a schedule for some of its upcoming tech deals, including exclusive Prime member sales on projectors, speakers, headphones, and digital antennas. Here's a rundown of some of the upcoming discounted items: Epson EX5240 XGA 3LCD Projector - Deal starts at 6:00pm PT/9:00pm ET Micca MB42X Bookshelf Speakers - Deal starts at 6:00pm PT/9:00pm ET Edifier R1700BT Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers - Deal starts at 6:00pm PT/9:00pm ET MEGACRA 2.0 Channel Bluetooth Home Theater Soundbar - Deal starts at 6:00pm PT/9:00pm ET ViewSonic PJD6352 3500 Lumens XGA HDMI Projector - Deal starts at 6:00pm PT/9:00pm ET Optoma W416 WXGA 3D DLP Business Projector - Deal starts at 12:55am PT/3:55am ET AOMAIS Sport II Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker - Deal starts at 1:15am PT/4:15am ET Meyoung Portable Projector - Deal starts at 4:05am PT/7:05am ET iDGLAX iDG-787B LCD LED Mini Portable Projector - Deal starts at 4:15am PT/7:15am ET Ecandy Bluetooth Headphones - Deal starts at 4:30am PT/7:30am ET Pyle PDIC51RD In-Wall / In-Ceiling Dual 5.25-inch Speaker System - Deal starts at 5:10am PT/8:10am ET Abdtech LCD Portable Projector - Deal starts at 5:15am PT/8:15am ET Optoma W303ST Full 3D WXGA DLP Short Throw Projector - Deal starts at 5:45am PT/8:45am ET Swans M20-5.1 Powered 5.1 Bookshelf Speakers - Deal starts at 5:45am PT/8:45am ET Bic Acoustech PL-200 Subwoofer - Deal starts at 5:55am PT/8:55am ET Amplified TV Digital Antenna Indoor - Deal starts at 6:00am PT/9:00am ET VIZIO SB4551-D5 Smartcast 45” 5.1 Slim Sound Bar System (Certified Refurbished) - Deal starts at 6:00am PT/9:00am ET iRulu BL20 Video Home Cinema Projector - Deal starts at 6:20am PT/9:20am ET Paww WaveSound 3 Bluetooth Headphones - Deal starts at 7:30am PT/10:30am ET WEILIANTE Portable LED Home Theater Projector - Deal starts at 7:35am PT/10:35am ET ohderii LED Mini Home Projector - Deal starts at 7:45am PT/10:45am ET Wsky 1080P Digital HDTV Antenna - Deal starts at 7:50am PT/10:50am ET DBPOWER T20 LCD Mini Projector - Deal starts at 8:00am PT/11:00am ET NHT C Series C-1 2-Way Bookshelf Speaker - Deal starts at 8:15am PT/11:15am ET These deals will only be active for a limited time while supplies last. Make sure to stay tuned to High-Def Digest for more Countdown to Prime Day sales and special promotions!Posted Mon Jul 10, 2017 at 09:45 AM PDT by: -
HD Gear News Roundup: Ironman Headphones, Chromecast Ultra Update, and More[teaser]We've compiled the latest gear news, including Ironman headphones, a Chromecast update, and a standalone VR headset from Samsung.[/teaser] From product announcements and streaming app updates to general industry news and recent gear trends, keeping up with the latest tech news can be a daunting task. With that in mind, we're here to offer you a roundup of some of the latest gear and consumer electronics news that you may have missed. For this edition, we're covering Ironman branded headphones from Pioneer, Samsung's standalone VR headset, a new Chromecast Ultra feature, and revised subscription plans for PlayStation Vue. So, without further ado, here's a rundown of some of the latest gear and tech news: Pioneer & Onkyo Announce Licensing Deal with Ironman Pioneer and Onkyo have announced a new multi-year licensing agreement with Ironman, a Wanda Sports Holdings company. As part of the deal, Pioneer will have the right to produce Ironman-branded sport and fitness headphones. Likewise, the company will also participate in Ironman Village events. The SE-E3M IRONMAN Sports Earphones are the first Ironman-branded product from Pioneer. The earphones use ultra-lightweight materials and feature full-range, 10mm dynamic drivers, along with a gold-plated 3.5mm stereo mini-plug and three different sized ear tips. In addition, the device is sweat and water resistant and the ear hooks use flexible material to conform to a user's ear. The SE-E3M Ironman Sports Earphones are now on sale for an MSRP of $20. Models are available in five color options: Black, Red/Black, Blue/Black, Aqua, and White (SE-E3M-W). Source: Pioneer Samsung Standalone VR Headset Features Eye-Tracking Tech Visual Camp has announced that its VR eye-tracking technology is featured on Samsung's new standalone Exynos Virtual Reality head mounted display. The standalone headset was apparently shown behind closed doors back in March during the Mobile World Congress. Visual Camp CEO Suk Yunchan said, "By collaborating with Samsung Electronics, our technology was internationally recognized at MWCS 2017, enabling us to secure a bridgehead for future global marketing efforts. Now, we will continue promoting the high quality of Korean startup technologies and products overseas." According to a report from The Verge, the Exynos VR III uses a 10nm SoC with Mali G71 graphics, and is capable of supporting dual WQHD+ displays (around 2560 x 1440) at 90Hz or one 4K display at 75Hz. The headset's eye-tracking tech allows for a process called foveated rendering. This enables the resolution of the VR display to be sharpened in the area being viewed by a user's eyes at any given time while the rest of the display's resolution is reduced. And in addition to eye-tracking, the Exynos II, is also set to feature hand tracking, voice recognition, and facial expression recognition. Chief Executive Director Kim Jong-kap of the Born2Global Centre said, "The recent buyouts by Apple, Google, and Facebook of companies that possess eye-tracking technology show that this technology is receiving a great deal of interest within the VR industry. We therefore have high expectations for the future of Visual Camp, which has demonstrated its highly promising VR-related technology." Beyond Visual Camp's announcement, Samsung has not revealed any official details about the Exynos III VR headset, and the device is currently thought to be only a prototype helping the company work its way toward a standalone VR headset viable for the consumer market. Sources: Visual Camp via PR Newswire, The Verge Chromecast Ultra Adds New Video Smoothness Option As reported by Android Police, a firmware update has been released for the Chromecast Ultra. The version 90308 upgrade includes a new "Video Smoothness" feature. Once updated, Video Smoothness is applied to the Chromecast Ultra by default. The feature "prioritizes framerate over resolution for smoother playback." This means that during situations where the device determines that it can't cast stutter-free 4K60 video, the Chromecast will then instead switch to 1080p playback to maintain the 60fps. Users can also opt to toggle the feature off in the Google Home app, but that could lead to jerky playback. The Chromecast Ultra ($69) plugs into a display's HDMI port, allowing users to cast all of their favorite content from thousands of apps using a smartphone, tablet, or laptop. In addition, the device supports 4K, HDR (high dynamic range) and Dolby Vision content, offering playback support for videos with higher resolution, expanded colors, and enhanced contrast. Source: Android Police Sony Removes Slim Channel Packages for PlayStation Vue Sony has pulled its Slim package option for its PlayStation Vue internet TV service. The Slim option previously allowed customers in select markets to sign up for a more limited version of the platform without access to local channels. Slim plans cost $10 less than the regular packages and started at $30 per month for the "Access Slim" option. As of July 6, new customers can no longer sign up for the Slim option, but current Slim package subscribers will be able to retain their plan for three billing cycles. After that, users will be switched to the expanded version of their package at the higher rate. The decision to remove the Slim option likely comes as a result of Sony's expanded support for local networks across more markets. The PlayStation Vue service offers live and on demand content from a growing collection of channels. The platform enables viewers to easily search through available programming with an intuitive interface and convenient personal recommendations. In addition, if customers tag a favorite series they will be given cloud access to episodes of that show for 28 days with no storage restrictions. Likewise, PlayStation Vue offers up to five simultaneous streams across different devices, including up to three mobile devices outside of the home. Here's a rundown of current plans: - Access: 45+ channels, including live cable TV, movies, and sports channels for $39.99 per month. - Core: 60+ channels, including all the channels from Access with the addition of live national and regional sports networks for $44.99 per month. - Elite: 90 channels, featuring all the channels from Core with the addition of top movie and entertainment channels for $54.99 per month. - Ultra: HBO and SHOWTIME, plus all 90 channels from Elite for $74.99 per month. Source: Sony via EngadgetPosted Sun Jul 9, 2017 at 08:00 PM PDT by:
