LG Display to showcase Transparent OLED at CES 2021
by Andy Bassett
LG Display will be bringing its Transparent OLED displays to CES 2021 in a range of demonstrations illustrating how the technology can be used in everyday situations.
2020 has been a tough old year for cinema, and while that's led to a scarcity of blockbuster spectacle, we certainly haven't been deprived of quality filmmaking.
This week the AVForums podcast makes an unscheduled return as Christmas is locked down in the UK, so we’re back to talk all things AV, TV, Tech, Film, streaming and more.
UPDATED 12-Jan-2021: The new year approaches and it’s an opportunity for Sky to lay out its stall and let its customers get a feel for the content coming their way over the next 12 months.
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Elipson unveils Heritage XLS15 speakers
by Andy Bassett
Taking its inspiration from retro 70s monitor stylings, Elipson has announced its new Heritage XLS15 speakers.
Updated 12-Jan-2021: There’s a double header of new Marvel releases to get things rolling for Disney+ in 2021 with WandaVision the first of the promised shows with MCU characters making the switch to the small-screen, long-form storytelling.
As part of its dedication to the premium Hi-Fi experience, Pro-Ject Audio Systems has released a new fully balanced, fully discrete, flagship phono pre-amplifier, the Phono Box RS2.
The HBO Max streaming service may have launched later than its rivals but, from today, it will be added to Roku’s millions of devices as it plays catch up.
This week we round-up our favourite AV and Hi-Fi kit and technologies, look back at the best movies, TV shows and 4K discs of the year and look forward to what we might see in 2021.
CES is the world’s largest technology show and this year’s event, running from 11th -14th January, will take on a very different format from that which traditionally fills the huge floor at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Sky has announced the launch of the Amazon Prime Video app on its Sky Q and NOW TV platforms as well as confirmed that the NOW TV app will appear on select Fire TV devices and Fire TV Edition smart TVs for the first time.
Updated 12-Jan-2021: New year, new hopes, new vaccines, 2021 will bring many things that we’re looking forward to but one thing’s for sure, there will also be new content from the world’s largest streamer.
Disney announces Star Wars, MCU expansion plus huge production slate
by Andy Bassett
Disney’s latest Investor’s Day saw a price increase for Disney+ revealed, though the company will hope the sting is soon dulled by a massive slate of content announcements.
Disney+ adds Star for streaming mature content outside U.S.
by Andy Bassett
Disney’s latest Investor Day has come off like a trip to Santa’s Grotto with huge subscriber numbers reported, masses of new content announced and confirmation of the mature content themed Star service for non US subscribers.
Sky free Christmas gifts include movies, data and calls
by Andy Bassett
Sky is treating its existing customers this Christmas with a bounty of free goodies to help celebrate the festive season, including gratis movies and Premier League matches.
This week Phil and Steve discuss and review the Sony VPL-VW790ES and VPL-VW590ES native 4K projectors while Ed reviews the NAD M33 streaming amplifier and Cas gives us the latest TV show and movie reviews and news...
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Manhattan T3-R update adds Britbox
by Andy Bassett
The latest update to Manhattan’s T3-R Freeview Play smart recorder adds Britbox, third channel viewing and timeshifting, improved reminders and more.
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TCL launches P615K 4K Android TV in UK
by Andy Bassett
TCL rounds off 2020 with the release of its latest 4K HDR TV range, the P615K.
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MOON adds AirPlay 2 option to streaming products
by Andy Bassett
Simaudio has added Apple’s AirPlay 2 option to six streaming devices from its MOON product range.
Apple’s long awaited over-ear version of its hugely successful AirPod earphones features high fidelity audio, Adaptive EQ, Active Noise Cancellation and spatial audio.
Updated 14th Dec: December is always a big month for Sky Cinema and there’s plenty of fancy pants advertising to get people in the Christmas mood as it loads up on anticipated premieres. And Cats.
What's new on Amazon Prime Video UK for December 2020
by Andy Bassett
Updated 4th Dec: Having loaded up on Christmas calories in its November lineup, the content on offer for December seems leaner and meaner - a drama based detox, if you will.
Updated 14th Dec: 2020 will soon draw to a close and most will be glad to see the back of it, so just how does the world’s largest streaming service plan to see out the world’s annus horriblis?
Warner Bros 2021 movies coming to HBO Max and cinemas simultaneously
by Andy Bassett
In an unprecedented move, Warner Bros. has announced that its entire 2021 movie slate, including anticipated blockbusters such as Dune, The Matrix 4, The Suicide Squad and Godzilla vs. Kong, will release day and date on the HBO Max streaming services and at theatres.
Updated: 3rd Dec: December sees more seasonal fare drop onto the Disney+ UK service along with two of the year’s biggest movies - one of which you might have already paid for if you were impatient back in September!
This week we cover our Editor's Choice Awards for the best projectors and TVs of 2020 over a number of categories. Plus, Ed gives us his music choice of the week and Cas rounds-up the movie & TV show news and reviews.