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New H.266 video codec promises 50 percent data saving
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Fraunhofer HHI has officially unveiled H.266, the next evolution of international video codecs, which can reduce data requirements and provide efficient transmission and storage of video resolutions from SD all the way to 8K. -
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Sony 2020 TVs get 10 percent discount in Summer Sale
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As lockdown eases and the sun comes out, Sony has announced details of its Summer Sale which includes discounts on TVs, soundbars, headphones and other hardware. -
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Denon introduces 8K ready AV Receivers as industry's first
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Denon has announced the upcoming prices and availability of the industry's first 8K-Ready AV Receivers - the AVC-X6700H, AVC-X4700H, AVC-X3700H, and AVR-X2700H. -
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Samsung 2020 TV app lineup upgraded
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Samsung’s 2020 UK TV lineup now features an upgraded range of app offerings to cover all the live, catch up and streaming TV you might ever want to watch. -
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Bang & Olufsen 88-inch Beovision Harmony 8K OLED TV launched
![Bang & Olufsen 88-inch Beovision Harmony 8K OLED TV launched]()
Reaching the absolute pinnacle of current TV technology, Bang & Olufsen’s 88-inch Beovision Harmony features the world’s largest OLED TV screen and 8K resolution. -
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Sony 2020 8K LED and 48-inch OLED TV prices leaked
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UPDATED 22-May-2020 - Prices and availability confirmed: Some UK retailers jumped the gun and listed prices for Sony’s forthcoming 2020 8K LED TV, the ZH8. Does this mean the UK launch is imminent and what do the prices tell us? -
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Samsung QLED TVs awarded screen safety certification
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Leading safety institutes have granted Samsung’s high end 8K and 4K QLED TVs eye safety verification. -
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Sharp and NEC display venture to push 8K + 5G tech
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Japanese multinationals NEC Corporation and Sharp Corporation have announced a joint venture to combine their display specialities to mount a response to the increasingly challenging display market. -
TV Review
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Samsung Q950TS (QE75Q950TS) QLED 8K TV Review
![Samsung Q950TS (QE75Q950TS) QLED 8K TV Review]()
The Samsung Q950TS QLED 8K TV is the company's flagship model for 2020, and boasts a gorgeous new design, state-of-the-art picture and sound enhancements, and numerous high-end features.9 -
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Hisense launches 85U9E 8K dual screen TV
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Revealed at IFA 2019, Hisense’s 85U9E Pro 8K TV has been described as the world’s first 8K dual screen television. -
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LG 2020 OLED TV rollout begins
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LG has announced the rollout of its range of 2020 TVs featuring 8K and 4K OLED and NanoCell models. -
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LG 8K TV marketing to feature Premier League match
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Consumers who are looking for a new TV to watch sport on might find themselves drawn to LG’s latest 8K models which will be showing specially filmed football footage in TV showrooms. -
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Coronavirus to interrupt global TV production until May
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On the back of significant impact over the last two months, TV makers could see global production and supply disruptions until May because of the coronavirus outbreak, according to industry sources. -
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Samsung 8K QLED flagship TV Wi-Fi 6 certified
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Samsung’s Q950TS 8K QLED models for 2020 have been granted Wi-Fi 6 certification, marking the first time the Wi-Fi Alliance has awarded a TV its latest wireless standard. -
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8K detail unnoticed by most TV viewers says study
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A recent study has demonstrated that, under normal TV viewing conditions, most viewers cannot tell the difference between 4K and 8K content. -
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Samsung and BT deliver UK’s first live 8K sports broadcast
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Samsung and BT Sport have given a glimpse into the future of TV sports viewing with the UK’s first ever 8K broadcast of a live sporting event. -
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Why don't manufacturers make a TV that has everything?
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Member shoestring25 wants to know if it's unreasonable to expect TVs to provide all the latest features such as HDR formats and HDMI 2.1. Are we getting closer to that goal with the latest 2020 TVs or is some differentiation important to encourage innovation? Join in the conversation and let us know what you think. -
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Samsung launches Q950TS 8K QLED in Europe
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Samsung’s official European launch of its 2020 flagship 8K QLED also announces the arrival of its expanded range of 8K and 4K QLED TVs and Q Series and S Series lineup of soundbars. -
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TCL Mini LED TV coming to UK later in 2020
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TCL has revealed its TV release plans for the UK market in 2020 and it looks like a busy year of launches culminating in Mini LED models. -
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Sharp 4K OLED TV to launch in spring 2020
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Having demoed a smaller OLED rival to LG’s Signature rollable R9 model last year, Sharp is now expected to launch conventional 55- and 65-inch OLED models possibly as early as spring this year. -
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Has OLED reached its peak?
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For over five years OLED has been the display technology of choice for TV enthusiasts but, as video delivery continues to evolve, has it reached the limit of its capabilities? -
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When are we going to see movies transferred and released/streamed in 8K?
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As more TV manufacturers start adding 8K models to their ranges for 2020, at what point do AVForums members think that 8K movies will start to be released to the home market? If you've got an 8K TV now, what are your expectations? -
TV Review
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Samsung Q800T 8K QLED TV Review Preview
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The Samsung Q800T is the company's new affordable 8K option, but still includes 4.2.2-channel OTS+, wide viewing angle and full array backlight. -
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VIDEO: Sony launch ZH8 8K, A9 and A8 4K OLED TVs and XH90, XH95 4K FALD TVs
![VIDEO: Sony launch ZH8 8K, A9 and A8 4K OLED TVs and XH90, XH95 4K FALD TVs]()
We interview Gavin McCarron about the new TV line-up from Sony in 2020. We cover the latest 8K screens, new OLEDs and two new FALD backlit LCDs. -
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VIDEO: Hisense launch new QLED TVs for the UK, but NO ULED XD!
![VIDEO: Hisense launch new QLED TVs for the UK, but NO ULED XD!]()
We interview Arun Bhotoye the UK senior marketing manager for Hisense. We take a look at the QLED FALD TVs to be launched in the UK in Q2 2020 and discuss why ULED XD is not coming to the UK. -
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VIDEO: Full LG CX, GX OLED, NanoCell 8K and Mini LED concept walk through
![VIDEO: Full LG CX, GX OLED, NanoCell 8K and Mini LED concept walk through]()
We interview James Thomas the product manager from LG UK about the new BX, CX and GX OLEDs, 8K screens and NanoCell, along with the Mini LED concept and more... -
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VIDEO: Samsung Micro LED, why 8K QLED and why no Dolby Vision?
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We interview Craig Cunningham from Samsung Europe and get more details about Micro LED TVs, why we need 8K and why there is no Dolby Vision or Atmos support on the 2020 TVs and more... -
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CES 2020 News: LG launches new 4K and 8K NanoCell TVs
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LG launches its new NanoCell LCD TV line-up with 4K models and no less than three 8K models in 65- and 75-inch screen sizes. -
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CES 2020 News: LG launches new 4K and 8K OLED TV line-up
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LG launches its new X Series of 4K and 8K OLED TVs, now with Alpha9 Gen 3 processor, Filmmaker Mode and Dolby Vision IQ. -
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CES 2020 News: Samsung launches Q950TS and Q800T QLED 8K TVs
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Samsung expands its ever-growing line-up of QLED 8K TVs with the flagship Q950TS and the more affordable Q800T. -
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CES 2020 News: Samsung Q950TS bezel-less 8K TV unveiled
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Samsung has officially unveiled its bezel-less 8K TV called the Q950TS just ahead of the official opening of CES 2020. -
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CES 2020 News: Samsung's upcoming QLED TVs rumoured to be 'T' range
![CES 2020 News: Samsung's upcoming QLED TVs rumoured to be 'T' range]()
Samsung's upcoming QLED TVs may be called the 'T' range - Q90T, Q85T, Q80T, Q70T, Q60T - and a new soundbar looks to have been revealed too, the Q800T. -
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CES 2020 News: LG announces 'Real' 8K TV lineup
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LG’s ‘Real’ 8K TV lineup for 2020 includes more screen sizes and the latest Alpha 9 Gen 3 AI Processor. -
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CES 2020 News: Samsung 2019 8K TVs gain HDMI 2.1 certification
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Despite the fact that its 2019 8K TVs featured an HDMI 2.1 port in all but name, it’s taken until now for official certification to be granted. -
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CES 2020 News: Samsung TVs gain 8K certification
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Samsung appears to have pulled off a double coup by gaining 8K certification for its TVs from both the 8K Association and the CTA’s own 8K compliance programme. -
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CES 2020 News: Sony TV models leaked?
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Sony’s TV lineup for 2020 looks to have been leaked and includes XH80, XH90, XH95, AH8, AH9 and ZH8 models. -
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8K TVs get second certification programme
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The 8K Association has announced the launch of its certification programme for high end 8K TVs putting it up against the CTA’s first-out-of-the-gate 8K compliance scheme. -
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TCL to showcase latest Mini-LED technology at CES 2020
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As TCL continues its ascent up the global TV manufacturer’s league, it has announced plans to unveil its next generation of Mini-LED technology at CES 2020 among a full array of flagship innovations and products for the coming year. -
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Samsung QLED sales predicted to top 10 million in 2020
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Industry watchers have re-assessed Samsung QLED sales for 2020 after a better than expected 2019. -
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8K OLED TV screen created by inkjet printing demoed by BOE
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A year on from unveiling their inkjet printed 4K OLED TV, Chinese panel manufacturer BOE has now unveiled a 55-inch 8K OLED debutant using the same process.
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