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Google Details Daydream View VR Headset, Price Set for $79[teaser]The first Daydream headset has been revealed. [/teaser] Google has unveiled its first Daydream-ready headset and controller, the Daydream View. The device has been designed with comfort in mind, offering a simple and intuitive virtual reality experience. Unlike most VR headsets, the Daydream View is made with flexible and soft breathable fabrics, allowing the device to be 30% lighter than similar products while providing added comfort. Likewise, the headset can also fit over glasses. To use the Daydream View, customers simply need to drop in a Daydream-ready smartphone (like the Google Pixel) and lock it into place. From there, the phone and headset connect wirelessly with an auto alignment system. In addition, the product includes a compact controller packed with sensors, letting customers interact with content through movements and gesture. And when not in use, the controller can slide right inside the headset for easy storage. When it comes to content, the Daydream VR platform will offer a large collection of virtual reality apps from over 50 partners, including support from Netflix, HBO, Hulu, Google Play Movies, Google Photos, Street View, and YouTube -- providing a growing collection of VR experiences, big-screen movies, and 360-degree videos. Likewise, Daydream will offer numerous virtual reality games like Wonderglade, Gunjack 2, LEGO® BrickHeadz, Mekorama, Need for Speed, EarthShape, Danger Goat, Home Run Derby and Hungry Shark World. Google's Daydream View is set to launch in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and Germany this November. Style options will include Slate (available in all countries at launch), and Snow and Crimson (coming to the US, UK, and Australia after). US Pre-orders will begin on October 20 at Verizon and the Google Store for $79. Source: GooglePosted Tue Oct 4, 2016 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
Google Announces Pixel Smartphone with HD AMOLED Display & Google Assistant[teaser]The first phone designed by Google inside and out has been detailed. [/teaser] Google has announced its latest mobile product. Pixel brings Google hardware and software design together into one smartphone device. The phone features an HD AMOLED screen with 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 4 on the front display and back glass to complement the unit's aerospace grade aluminum body. Likewise, the phone includes a finger print sensor on the back glass, allowing users to swipe for notifications. Under the hood, the device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 Quad Core 2x 2.15GHz / 2x 1.6GHz processor and 4GB LPDDR4 RAM running Android 7.1 Nougat. A 12.3MP rear camera with an f/2.0 aperture, 1.55 micron pixels, and 4K video recording support is integrated as well. In addition, the camera has received a DxOMark Mobile score of 89, making it the highest rated smartphone camera on the market. USB Type-C, Bluetooth 4.2, and a 3.5mm headphone jack are also included, along with a battery that can charge for up to seven hours in 15 minutes. And for users interested in VR, Pixel is also the first Daydream-ready smartphone. Finally, Pixel is the first smartphone to offer integrated Google Assistant. With Google Assistant, users can find answers and execute tasks through natural conversation. Customers simply need to say "Ok Google" or touch and hold the Home button to ready the Assistant, allowing simple and intuitive voice control. The Google Pixel will be available in 5 inch or 5.5 inch models and three color options: Very Silver, Quite Black, and Really Blue (limited edition for the U.S. only). Prices start out at $649 and pre-orders are now available in the US, UK, Canada, Germany, and Australia. Google has partnered exclusively with Verizon in the US but will also offer the Pixel unlocked on the Google Store. Source: GooglePosted Tue Oct 4, 2016 at 10:30 AM PDT by: -
Lewis R. Foster's 'Those Redheads From Seattle - 3D' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1953 adventure film has received a new restoration completed by the 3-D Film Archive, LLC. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino is working on 'Those Redheads From Seattle - 3D' for Blu-ray sometime in the next few months. This Technicolor Pine-Thomas production from 1953 features excellent stereoscopic photography by Oscar-winning cinematographer Lionel Lindon (Around the World in Eighty Days). Directed by Lewis R. Foster and featuring a stellar cast which includes Rhonda Fleming, Gene Barry and Agnes Moorehead, "the first 3-D musical" also contains five terrific tunes by popular recording artists Teresa Brewer, Guy Mitchell and the Bell Sisters. Historically significant as the first widescreen production from Paramount Studios, Redheads has not been seen in 1.66:1 for more than sixty years. Meticulously restored from 35mm elements by Greg Kintz and the 3-D Film Archive, "3-D's big musical gal-stacked frolic" will be an outstanding addition to your classic 3-D Blu-ray collection. You can find the latest specs for 'Those Redheads From Seattle - 3D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Tue Oct 4, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Chris Kasick's 'Uncle Nick' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The black comedy starring Brian Posehn, Paget Brewster, and Missi Pyle is planned for a Blu-ray release in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, MPI says 'Uncle Nick' will hit Blu-ray on November 1. Lewd, drunken Uncle Nick (Brian Posehn, Mr. Show, The Sarah Silverman Program) stumbles his way through his brother's cookie cutter-family's annual Christmas gathering in the hopes of scoring with a super-hot party guest. But the arrival of his equally crass sister coupled with Nick's liquor-fueled faux pas cause family secrets to bubble to the surface that might spell disaster for the whole clan before the night is over. Presented by Errol Morris, Uncle Nick is a raucously funny comedy of inappropriate behavior, uncomfortably interrupted trysts, and a monumental overserving of ten-cent beers. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Uncle Nick' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under November 1. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Oct 4, 2016 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Porky's II: The Next Day / Porky's Revenge' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The comedy double-feature will make its way to Blu-ray in December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino is preparing 'Porky's II: The Next Day / Porky's Revenge' for Blu-ray on December 13. 'Porky's II: The Next Day' - Proving they haven't matured a bit since the original Porky's, much of the original cast is back to take on right-wing bigots, religious fanatics and double-talking politicians. Count on more delicious revenge for the gym teacher everyone loves to hate, Ms. Balbricker, and outrageous antics that never enter the realm of good taste. 'Porky's Revenge' - As graduation nears for the class of 1955 at Angel Beach High, the gang once again faces off against their old enemy, Porky, who wants them to throw the school's championship basketball game because he's betting on the opposing team. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Porky's II: The Next Day / Porky's Revenge' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 13.Posted Tue Oct 4, 2016 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Klipsch Offers 'X-Men: Apocalypse' HD Wireless 3.1 Home Theater Sweepstakes![teaser]The winner will receive a free sound system and X-Men Blu-ray collection! [/teaser] Klipsch has announced an exclusive home audio and headphone partnership for the home entertainment release of 'X-Men: Apocalypse' on Blu-ray, DVD, Digital HD, and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on October 4. And to celebrate, the company is running a special "Survive Apocalypse Sweepstakes" with a grand prize consisting of a Klipsch HD Wireless 3.1 system and the new 'X-Men' Blu-ray 6-Disc Box Set (Total MSRP $4,174.99). "The power and diversity of the characters within the X-Men universe, as well as the film’s immersive environment, serve as an ideal fit for what the Klipsch brand offers," said Chad Vogelsong, Senior Director of Channel Marketing at Klipsch. The Klipsch "Survive Apocalypse Sweepstakes" will run now through October 31 on the company's website. Entrants can sign up at https://www.klipsch.com/x-men for the chance to win a grand prize package of a Klipsch HD Wireless 3.1 system and an 'X-Men' Blu-ray 6-Disc Box Set with 'X-men,' 'X2 - X-Men United,' 'X-Men: The Last Stand,' 'X-Men: First Class,' 'X-Men: Days of Future Past,' and 'X-Men: Apocalypse.' Klipsch's HD Wireless 3.1 system includes an HD Wireless Control Center, two RP-440WF powered floorstanding speakers, one RP-440WC powered center channel speaker, one RP-110WSW powered subwoofer, and a remote control (check out our review of the 5.1 configuration here). The speakers use the company's Reference Premiere acoustic platform along with an HD Control Center for lossless, wireless audio transmission using WiSA technology. 'X-Men: Apocalypse' will hit Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray on October 4. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 7.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Deleted/Extended Scenes with Optional Introductions by Bryan Singer; Gag Reel; Wrap Party Video; Hour long documentary, X-Men: Apocalypse Unearthed; Audio Commentary by Bryan Singer and Simon Kinberg; and Concept Art and Photo Gallery. The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray will include a Dolby Atmos soundtrack. Order the 2D Blu-ray Order the 3D Blu-ray Order the Ultra HD Blu-ray Source: KlipschPosted Mon Oct 3, 2016 at 05:10 PM PDT by: -
Netflix Reveals Trailer for 'Haters Back Off' with Miranda Sings, Streaming Premiere Set for October 14[teaser]The YouTube star is coming to Netflix later this month. [/teaser] Netflix has released a trailer for its latest original series, 'Haters Back Off.' The show stars Colleen Ballinger as her popular internet character Miranda Sings. Based on the character created by Colleen Ballinger, Haters Back Off delves into the oddball family life of Miranda Sings. Sings, an incredibly confident, totally untalented star on the rise, continues to fail upward by the power of her belief that she was born famous, it's just no one knows it yet. The series stars Colleen Ballinger as Miranda Sings, Steve Little ('Eastbound & Down') as Miranda's overly confident and utterly misguided Uncle Jim, Angela Kinsey ('The Office') as Miranda's mom, Bethany, and Erik Stocklin, as Miranda's neighbor and best friend, Patrick. Check out the trailer below! The half hour comedy series comes from Colleen Ballinger and Christopher Ballinger, along with showrunners Perry Rein and Gigi McCreery. Jeff Kwatinetz and Josh Barry also serve as additional executive producers. All episodes are set to premiere on October 14 exclusively through Netflix. Other upcoming Netflix premieres include 'The Ranch' on October 7, 'Justin Timberlake + The Tennessee Kids' on October 12, 'Black Mirror' on October 21, 'The Crown' on November 4, 'Lovesick' on November 17, and 'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life' on November 25. Likewise, the streaming platform is also prepping new seasons of 'Chelsea,' 'Lady Dynamite,' and 'Real Rob,' a new sci-fi series called 'Travelers' from writer Brad Wright, the second season of 'Stranger Things' for 2017, the third season of 'Bloodline' for 2017, new episodes of the documentary series 'Making a Murderer,' 'Bill Nye Saves the World' for 2017, Marvel's 'The Punisher,' Spike Lee's 'She's Gotta Have It,' and a feature film adaptation of the manga 'Death Note.' A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: NetflixPosted Mon Oct 3, 2016 at 04:00 PM PDT by: -
BenQ HT6050 Home Theater Projector Receives THX HD Display Certification[teaser]The professional grade home theater projector has earned THX HD Display certification. [/teaser] BenQ has announced that its HT6050 projector has received THX HD Display certification. This makes the HT6050 the first single-chip projector to earnt the designation. THX certification is designed to ensure that displays can provide accurate picture quality in order to reproduce content as the director originally intended. "To receive THX certification on our first high-end projector indicates a step in the right direction as we look to expand our portfolio of home theater projectors available to professional integrators," said J.Y. Hu, vice president, business line management at BenQ America Corp. "This certification is a world-class endorsement of the engineering we packed into the HT6050, and for movie enthusiasts and videophiles alike, it signifies our projector is ready to deliver a true cinematic experience right out of the box." In order to earn THX HD Display certification, the projector endured over 18 months of development with 200 THX laboratory tests of more than 500 data points, ensuring that it could meet requirements for Rec. 709 color accuracy, gamma, color temperature, uniformity and contrast ratio. The device offers 1080p resolution with 2,000 ANSI lumens of brightness and a 5000:1 contrast ratio. Likewise, the model uses the company's CinemaMaster advanced audio and video processing suite along with a 6X speed RGBRGB color wheel to enhance video content and accurately achieve the Rec. 709 color standard for HD video right out of the box. Five optional big zoom lenses from 0.77:1 to 5:1 with -20~60% vertical and ± 5% horizontal lens-shifting are integrated as well. The projector also features dual HDMI connectivity (HDMIx1, HDMI/MHLx1), SmartEco energy-saving technology, and ISFccc Certification with optimized modes for ISF Day and ISF Night calibration. Finally, an optional full HD wireless kit for streaming uncompressed 1080p content (including 3D) is available. The BenQ HT6050 projector is now available through BenQ Integrators' Choice distribution partners for $3,799. Source: BenQPosted Mon Oct 3, 2016 at 12:15 PM PDT by: -
Steven Seagal Finds Himself at the 'End of a Gun' on Blu-ray[teaser]The action thriller arrives on Blu-ray in December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is working on 'End of a Gun' for Blu-ray on December 13. An ex-DEA agent's life takes an unexpected turn when he comes to the rescue of a seductive woman, and finds himself entangled in a bloody game of cat and mouse with a maniacal drug lord when he goes on the run with her…and $2 million worth of drug money. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'End of a Gun' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 13.Posted Mon Oct 3, 2016 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Knate Gwaltney's 'Cardboard Boxer' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The powerful drama starring Thomas Haden Church and Terrence Howard is planned for Blu-ray in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Well Go USA is preparing 'Cardboard Boxer' for Blu-ray on November 15. Willie is one of Los Angeles's many homeless people. One day, a group of rich teens come around offering to pay Willie and his contemporaries to fight each other. Caught up in this violent, underground sport, Willie has only the burnt diary of a little girl to keep him company and provide him with the willingness to push through life. The Blu-ray will feature a new high-definition transfer, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include The Real People in the Garden - Interviews with the people depicted in the book and movie; and the Original Theatrical trailer. You can find the latest specs for 'Cardboard Boxer' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under November 15. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Oct 3, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by:
