Podcasts about Dolby Digital

Ist es garantiert besser, eine hochauflösende Tonspur wie Dolby TrueHD oder DTS Master Audio zu haben? Oder ist der Unterschied zu herkömmlichen Tonspuren wie Dolby Digital oder klassischem DTS eigentlich nur minimal? Wie das Tonformat in das komplexe Geflecht aus Klangempfinden passt, darum geht es hier. 00:00 Böser Bert! 03:12 Tonmischungen 05:24 Tonformate 13:16 Codierungen 16:10 Hörst du es wirklich? 18:04 Praxisrelevanz nicht gegeben 19:17 Wie groß ist der Unterschied? 21:56 Kleines Gedankenspiel 23:17 Wo steht Atmos?

Wieder mal eine UHD-Scheibe gekauft und der deutsche Ton ist nur in Dolby Digital 5.1 drauf? Willkommen in der Wirklichkeit. Warum wir in Deutschland immer noch so oft "minderwertige" Tonspuren bekommen und dass das keineswegs gemacht wird, um uns zu ärgern, darum geht es in dieser Episode. Gute Beratung rund um dein Heimkino-Projekt bekommst du hier: https://www.heimkino-praxis.de/beratung 00:00 Warum ist deutscher Ton schlechter? 01:54 Kein Platzproblem 04:56 "Nur" Dolby Digital? 09:08 Qualitätsanspruch beim Anbieter 10:38 Wirtschaftliches Handeln 15:09 Warum nicht immer Atmos? 19:36 Bildqualität 20:31 Atmos für alle Länder 22:17 Reine BWL

2260: Unter Führung von Commander Tyron ist das Raumschiff „Paradise One“ mit fünftausend Passagieren an Bord von der Erde zum Mars aufgebrochen. Es ist der erste Flug einer von der globalen Hochleistungs-KI Alpha geplanten Evakuierungswelle. Dadurch soll möglichst vielen – vor allem jüngeren – Menschen das Überleben auf einem neuen Planeten gesichert werden, bevor die Erde gegen Ende des 23sten Jahrhunderts nach Überschreiten des Finalen Klima-Kipp-Punkts endgültig unbewohnbar wird.

Im Jahr 2260 besteht die Menschheit nach einer Kette von globalen Katastrophen nur noch aus einigen Millionen Individuen. Auch deren Überleben ist fraglich, sobald der Finale Klima-Kipp-Punkt eintritt. Diesen hat die globale Hochleistungs-KI Alpha ebenso vorausberechnet wie den Ausweg: Die Evakuierung so vieler Menschen wie möglich zum Planeten Mars. Eine Triage mit Bevorzugung jüngerer Pioniere ist dabei unvermeidlich. Trotz der dadurch ausgelösten Unruhen hat man begonnen, Raumfähren zu bauen.

Im Jahr 2260 besteht die Menschheit nach einer Kette von globalen Katastrophen nur noch aus einigen Millionen Individuen. Auch deren Überleben ist fraglich, sobald der Finale Klima-Kipp-Punkt eintritt. Diesen hat die globale Hochleistungs-KI Alpha ebenso vorausberechnet wie den Ausweg: Die Evakuierung so vieler Menschen wie möglich zum Planeten Mars. Eine Triage mit Bevorzugung jüngerer Pioniere ist dabei unvermeidlich. Trotz der dadurch ausgelösten Unruhen hat man begonnen, Raumfähren zu bauen.

On this week's show we discuss how Boutique Blu-ray labels are keeping physical media alive, we give you the pros and cons of streaming vs physical media and we talk a bit about password sharing. Plus we read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: Hulu is cracking down on password sharing, just like Disney Plus and Netflix YouTube now has more than 100 million Premium subscribers YouTube plans to create a native app for Apple Vision Pro after all Netflix to Start Billing Florida Subscribers an Additional 5.07% for State Communications Taxes Other: Lovesac - Sactionals with StealthTech Sound + Charge Boutique Blu-ray Labels Keep Physical Media Alive — and Preserve Film History in the Process The supposed demise of physical media has been well covered and long lamented, with each passing year bringing reports of yet another nail in the coffin of the once flourishing DVD and Blu-ray market. Fall 2023 brought a double whammy of bad news: Netflix shipped its final discs to customers before closing up its DVD department for good, and a month later, Best Buy announced that it would be phasing out the sale of physical media. Yet, while DVDs are no longer the massive revenue generator for studios that they were throughout the first decade of the 2000s, it has never been a better time to be a physical media enthusiast. Thanks to independent labels like Criterion, Kino Lorber, Shout! Factory, Arrow, Imprint, Indicator, and many others, every month sees the release of well over a dozen exceptional titles, often lovingly restored and with indispensable scholarly extras. Full article here… Blu-ray vs Streaming 4K Blu-ray discs run at up to 128Mbps. This is the amount of data sent to your screen every second. By contrast, streaming services tend to top out at around 17Mbps. This also means you'll get better color and blacker blacks via disc since there will be compression artifacts with streaming.  As far as audio goes, Dolby Atmos is available both on disc and via streaming, but streaming services deliver it in the compressed Dolby Digital+ format while discs have the full Dolby TrueHD track. If you want DTS:X, you need to be watching on a disc. Here the difference is not as great. Compressed Dolby Digital+ is almost indistinguishable from True HD.  Some players may add noise, fan noise into your environment. During loud passages this is not an issue. But if there are long periods of low volume some players can actually be distracting. Of course if you have a good setup, you AV gear will be out of sight and out of earshot. If your setup consists of a 60” or less TV with a soundbar, this may all be moot for you.  You can't beat the convenience of streaming either. Buy once, stream everywhere, including at 30,000 feet! Password Sharing With an increasing number of streaming services following Netflix's and Disney+'s lead in cracking down on password sharing, one in three U.S. TV content viewers (33%) are still borrowing log-in credentials or sharing the costs of at least one streaming service they can access, according to findings from Horowitz's "State of Media, Entertainment, and Tech: Disruptions" report. Main Drivers Someone I know already had an account I can't afford it at this time I am just doing it to access a specific show/type of content for a short period of time.” Concerns 23% very worried access will be blocked 26% somewhat worried access will be blocked Half of those who borrow the log-in or share the cost for Netflix, Max, Disney+, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, and Paramount+ would be willing to pay the full price for those services if they were not able to share anymore. Password Sharing By Age 18-34 54% 35-49 37% 50+ 17%  Think it is unethical 18-34 13%  35-49 24%  50+  41%  Younger viewers are also more likely to believe it is OK to password share even with people who are not family members.

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On this week's show we take a look at the history of a company that is synonymous with home theater, Dolby Laboratories. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: LG Outlines Plans to Become a Media and Entertainment Platform | TV Tech Watch out Amazon and Roku, Vizio's new 4K TVs are vying to be the best budget TVs Comcast's Xumo-Branded Smart TVs Are Getting Good Reviews But Are Already Deeply Discounted LG Stops Integrating ATSC 3.0 Tuners Into Smart TVs After Losing Patent Dispute, Samsung and Sony Could Follow | Next TV Other: Hisense Smart Short Projector Renewed The Dolby Laboratories History Story in Chronological Order 1965 - Dolby Laboratories is a longtime innovator of developing electronic devices and systems to improve recorded sound. Founded by Ray Dolby in 1965, the company's first development was Dolby A-type noise reduction. It was basically a specially designed electronic circuit contained in a compact metal case. It was not a recording machine, but it could be attached to a recorder to improve its sound. 1966 - Dolby creates first product to reduce noise in music recordings. 1968 - Ray Dolby next developed a consumer version of the Dolby A system at the urging of Henry Kloss, an American audio pioneer and president of KLH Research and Development Corporation. The result was the 1968 introduction of Dolby B-type noise reduction, intended for home tape recorders. Following a relocation of the company from London to San Francisco, Dolby B was released into the world. Designed primarily for cassettes, it went on to completely alter the way music was both recorded and received world-over. It was simple and cheap, and by the mid-70s it was the standard for all cassette tapes – and is the type of noise reduction and is still used to this very day. Yes – people still like their cassette tapes! 1971 - The first film with Dolby sound was A Clockwork Orange (1971), which used Dolby noise reduction on all pre-mixes and masters, but a conventional optical sound track on release prints. 1974 - Callan was the first film with a Dolby-encoded optical soundtrack. 1975 - Dolby Laboratories introduced Dolby Stereo, a product aimed at motion picture producers and theaters. Dolby Stereo was used with existing 35-mm optical soundtracks, but with important changes. At the studio, stereo soundtracks were recorded using Dolby equipment. At the theaters, a Dolby unit and new loudspeakers were added to the existing projection equipment. The result was much higher sound quality.  1976 - The first true LCRS (Left-Center-Right-Surround) soundtrack was encoded on the movie A Star Is Born in 1976. In less than ten years, 6,000 cinemas worldwide were equipped to use Dolby Stereo sound. Dolby reworked the system slightly for home use and introduced Dolby Surround, which only extracted a surround channel, and the more impressive Dolby Pro Logic, which was the domestic equivalent of the theatrical Dolby Stereo. 1977 -  Star Wars opens with Dolby Stereo®. 1982 -  the company was receiving $6 million annually in licensing fees from approximately 125 audio equipment manufacturers. With circuits in about 70 million different consumer products, Dolby had a monopoly in the consumer noise reduction field. In the 1980s, virtually all pre recorded cassettes used Dolby B.  The first major threat to Dolby's positioning began quietly in 1980, when dbx--a Newton, Massachusetts company--sold its system to several audio manufacturers, including the major Japanese company Matsushita Electric. In April 1982, the competition began to look more serious. Dbx pulled ahead of Dolby, developing the first miniature noise-reduction circuit for Walkmen, which at this time represented the fastest-growing consumer audio segment. Dbx, which had been developed in 1971, was a serious threat to Dolby because it reduced background noise by 40 decibels, a considerable improvement over Dolby's 10.  Initially, high prices had made dbx unfamiliar to consumers, but the system was favored by recording professionals. By 1982, dbx had already far overtaken Dolby and held 70 percent of the commercial recording equipment market. In response to the threat posed by dbx's competition, Dolby introduced an upgraded version of its system, Dolby C, as well as a portable product. 1986 - Dolby Spectral Recording (or SR) worked on magnetic soundtracks for film as well as music cassettes, producing digital clarity from an analog sound system. Dolby SR used the same basic principle as Dolby's original circuit, monitoring the sound signal and adjusting frequency boost to suit the loudness level, with different signal levels boosted at different amounts. The result was a system that was dynamic and almost infinitely flexible. The system was used by many professional studios instead of digital recording, and in 1988 Dolby SR was in use at movie theaters showing the films Robocop and Space. 1992 - Dolby achieved $40 million in revenues, with a third from royalty payments that headed straight to the bottom line. Dolby sound reduction was now featured on approximately 380 million tape players, boom boxes, headphones, and car stereos, as well as a few billion audio-cassette packages.  Dolby developed a digital surround sound compression scheme for the cinema. Dolby Stereo Digital (now simply called Dolby Digital) was first featured on the 1992 film Batman Returns. Introduced to the home theater market as Dolby AC-3 with the 1995 laserdisc release of Clear and Present Danger.  The format did not become widespread in the consumer market, partly because of extra hardware that was necessary to make use of it  until it was adopted as part of the DVD specification. Dolby Digital is now found in the HDTV (ATSC) standard of the United States, DVD players, and many satellite-TV and cable-TV receivers. Dolby developed a digital surround sound compression scheme for the TV series The Simpsons. 1998 - First live HDTV broadcast with 5.1-channel Dolby Digital audio. 1999 - Star Wars: Episode I—The Phantom Menace debuts in Dolby Surround EX. 2007 - Dolby announced the arrival of Dolby Volume at the International Consumer Electronics Show. 2010 - Dolby introduced Dolby Surround 7.1, and set up theaters worldwide with 7.1 surround speaker setups to deliver theatrical 7.1 surround sound. The first film to be released with this format was Pixar's Toy Story 3 which was later followed by 50 releases using the format. About eighty percent of films released are mixed in Dolby Surround 7.1 by default. 2014 - Dolby introduced its Dolby Atmos, a new cinematic technology adding overhead sound, first applied in Pixar's motion picture Brave. In July 2014, Dolby Laboratories announced plans to bring Atmos to home theater. The first television show to use the technology on disc was Game of Thrones. Dolby launches Dolby Vision™. 2019 - Dolby adds Atmos to hundreds of newer songs in the music industry.

Watching "The Boondock Saints" was considered a dorm room initiation during Kyle, Drew, and Phil's college years. Highly requested by our listeners, "The Boondock Saints" possesses one of the most prolific cult followings in history. Its success was bolstered primarily by Blockbuster rentals. Although critics bashed the film, a lauded documentary titled "Overnight" received high marks for its portrayal of Troy Duffy; the highly volatile, rags-to-riches director who eventually found himself blacklisted for his uncouth approach to directing Harvey Weinstein's Diamond in the Rough. As for "Snatch," Guy Ritchie is the most requested director we've yet to cover. With his unique blend of violence, humor, and rapid-fire pacing, Guy Ritchie's style shines in "Snatch." With God on our side, the MWP crew slays the wicked war card, bare knuckles and all. Click here to become an executive producer on Movie Wars by supporting us on Patreon!Film SummariesThe Boondock SaintsTired of the crime overrunning the streets of Boston, Irish Catholic twin brothers Conner (Sean Patrick Flanery) and Murphy (Norman Reedus) are inspired by their faith to cleanse their hometown of evil with their own brand of zealous vigilante justice. As they hunt down and kill one notorious gangster after another, they become controversial folk heroes in the community. But Paul Smecker (Willem Dafoe), an eccentric FBI agent, is fast closing in on their blood-soaked trail.Rating: RGenre: Crime, Drama, Mystery & thrillerOriginal Language: EnglishDirector: Troy DuffyProducer: Chris Brinker, Robert N. Fried, Elie Samaha, Lloyd SeganWriter: Troy DuffyRelease Date (Theaters): Aug 4, 1999 OriginalRelease Date (Streaming): Nov 25, 2015Box Office (Gross USA): $19.9KRuntime: 1h 50mDistributor: New City Releasing [us], Indican Pictures(Thank you Rotten Tomatoes https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/boondock_saints)SnatchIllegal boxing promoter Turkish (Jason Statham) convinces gangster Brick Top (Alan Ford) to offer bets on bare-knuckle boxer Mickey (Brad Pitt) at his bookie business. When Mickey does not throw his first fight as agreed, an infuriated Brick Top demands another match. Meanwhile, gangster Frankie Four Fingers (Benicio del Toro) comes to place a bet for a friend with Brick Top's bookies, as multiple criminals converge on a stolen diamond that Frankie has come to London to sell.Rating: R (Some Nudity|Language|Strong Violence)Genre: Comedy, DramaOriginal Language: EnglishDirector: Guy RitchieProducer: Matthew VaughnWriter: Guy RitchieRelease Date (Theaters): Jan 19, 2001 WideRelease Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2011Box Office (Gross USA): $30.1MRuntime: 1h 38mDistributor: Screen GemsProduction Co: Columbia Pictures, SKA FilmsSound Mix: Surround, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, SDDSAspect Ratio: Flat...

This week we take a look at the best speakers for 2023 that are priced between $50 and $1000. And Ara reviews the Sony HT-AX7 Portable Theater System from Sony. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news.  News: TCL's new 98-inch 4K TV is as ridiculously cheap as it is ridiculously big Sony's latest QD-OLED TV is significantly brighter than last year's models Charter to Make Its Comcast JV Xumo Its ‘Go To' Video Platform Disney just delivered potential death blow to DVDs and Blu-rays Best Stereo Speakers for 2023 Whether you're shopping for bookshelf models or a pair of floorstanders, these are the best speakers for the money. Full article here… HT-AX7 Portable Theater System with 360 Spatial Sound Mapping The Sony HT-AX7 is a portable Theatre System with 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology that attempts to bring cinematic surround sound to any room. It is a portable speaker system that has two detachable speakers that can be placed behind you to create a sound bubble that, according to Sony, will make you feel completely immersed in sound. We saw reviews and were excited to buy the $500 speaker and put it through it's paces.  Features: Cinematic sound. Anywhere When Sound Field effect is off, place the three speakers in the corners of your room for whole room audio No wires - battery rated to last for 30 hours. 10 min Quick Charge will get you 2.5 hours Weighs 3 pounds (1.4 Kg) so it's easy to transport Setup This was trivial. From the time I took it out of the well packaged box to when I was listening to sound took about five minutes. And I was going slow! All you need to do is pair the speaker with your device and start watching something. You can use the Sony Home Entertainment app to tweak it a  bit more. But beyond that there isn't much to do. Performance I had high hopes that this would be something cool. But it's important to note that Bluetooth does not support Dolby Digital and the box does not have a Dolby or DTS logo anywhere so all the spatial sound is completely synthetic and processed by the HT-AX7.   Top Gun Maverick was the first movie watched and quite frankly the experience was underwhelming. I could barely hear anything coming out of the satellite speakers. I went into the app and maxed out the volume for the speakers which made a big difference. In some respects the satellite speakers enhanced the experience but I wouldn't say it was immersive.  Then I watched the opening sequence to 6 Underground which has the most action packed opening sequence I have seen in a long while. It's the perfect scene to show off your Atmos system. Watching on my ipad with the front speaker two feet in front of me and the surround speakers one foot behind me. I did get a more realistic surround experience than just watching on my iPad. But it wasn't until I balanced the surround speakers on their sides and aimed them right at my ears that I began to really think that this product was something pretty cool.  The experience was similar to the old Dolby Pro Logic surround from the 90s. And I did not feel as though I was in a sound bubble like the marketing material claims. By comparison, my Atmos system makes you feel like you are on the street in the Italian square that the opening sequence was shot in.   Spatial Audio from Apple Music sounded fuller and did make the experience more immersive. But from an audio point of view the quality wasn't as good as my Audioengine Desktop speakers. In general I was not impressed with the sound from the speakers. It was a bit thin and there was no LFE  output that would allow me to add the low end with a subwoofer. But still much better than your speakers on your devices. When the satellite speakers are connected to the main unit it functions like any other wireless Bluetooth speaker. However, there is no support for Airplay. If you remove the satellites and turnoff the sound field effect you get three speakers playing the same thing. It's a nice way to fill a room with ambient music for get togethers. Who is this device for? Someone with deep pockets who wants to improve the audio experience when watching movies on a tablet, phone, or PC. It is kind of cool sitting on your bed watching something on your personal device in surround sound. But at $500, I think the market for this device is small. 

Welcome to the newest episode of The Cloud Pod podcast! Justin, Ryan and Matthew are your hosts this week as we discuss all the latest news and announcements in the world of the cloud and AI - including what's new with Google Deepmind, as well as goings on over at the Finops X Conference. Join us!  Titles we almost went with this week:

This week we welcome one of the stars of Sisu (2022) Jack Doolan to discuss this incredible, fun, kick-ass film that just released wide in the USA, and man does it pack more than a few punches in its tight 91 minutes. Jack plays a Nazi soldier who operates as the tank gunner and second in command to a brutal SS officer (Aksel Hennie) attempting to rob a rugged gold miner (Jorma Tommila) in the Finnish wilderness in 1944. That was a really bad decision by them. While this movie doesn't shy away from the brutality of WWII, it's fun, funny, badass, and gives you something to root for. Directed by Jamari Helander, this movie crushed at TIFF and got distributed by Lionsgate and it just rules. It's in over 1,000 screens so get your friends to see it as soon as possible!  Find all of our Socials at: https://linktr.ee/theloveofcinema  Intro: 0:00; Movie Review & Interview: 11:06; Spoilers: 26:28; What You Been Watching: 1:22:12 Cast/Crew: Jamari Helander, Teams Wäinölä, Juri Seppä, Kjell Lagerroos, Juho Virolainen, Jorma Tommie, Aksel Hennie, Jack Doolan, Mimosa Willamo, Tatu Sinisalo, Onni Tommila, Aamu Milonoff, Severi Sarinen, Mila Leppälä, Jasmi Mäenpää, Nora Nevis, Jenna Tyni, Vincent Willestrand, Arttu Kapulainen, Ilkka Koivula.  Additional Tags: Rare Exports, Big Game, The Fakir, Karkurit, The Martian, Wingman, Headhunters, Max Manus, The Cloverfield Paradox, Finland, Norway, Helsinki, The Boys, Herogasm, TNT, Reindeer, The Fly, Cockroaches, Toronto, Celsius, Fahrenheit, AMC, Dolby Digital, Paw Patrol, Super Mario Bros The Movie, orgy, salmon, scars, vistas, lens flares, Succession season 4, Maththew Macfadyen, Kieran Culkin, Electricians, Finnish, Bon Ives, Holocene, penis, attic, Hereditary, Midsommar, Magnolia, Damien Chazelle, Paul Thomas Anderson, Lost Angeles, New York City, AFI, Theater, The Truman Show, Mom Issues, Corporate meetings, locker rooms.

This week on the show John, Dave, and Jeff talk about Air (2023), the new Matt Damon-starring & Ben Affleck-directed film which kicks off their new company Artists Equity, a venture designed to share ownership of films with more artists in more departments. This movie rocks, the reviews are high, the story is compelling, and the performances are incredible. We drink beer and discuss!  Find all of our Socials at: https://linktr.ee/theloveofcinema 0:00 Intro/Actors Equity/Air Set-Up. 15:39 Movie Review.   30:13 Spoilers. 1:06:48 What You Been Watching.  
Cast/Crew: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Viola Davis, Chris Tucker, Jason Bateman, Alex Convery, Matthew Maher, Jay Mohr, Chris Messina, Marlon Wayans, Al Madrigal, Damian Delano Young, Robert Richardson, William Goldenberg.  Hosts: Dave Green, Jeff Ostermueller, John Say. Edited and produced by Dave Green. Music: soundcloud.com/dasein-artist Beer: @cbarrozo.beer Tags: Mario, Jason Bateman, Dolby Digital, IMAX, AMC Times Square, Philippines, The Philippines, Manila, OBS Ninja, SAG Awards, Academy Awards, Oscars, Drugs, Drug Money, Gazebos, DC, Air, Nike, Michael Jordan, The Last Dance, ESPN, Skydance Sports, Artists Equity, Converse, Adidas, Steve Prefontaine, Oregon, Portland, The Mandalorian, The Last of Us, HBO, HBOMAX, James Gunn, Drive To Survive, F1, Formula One, Australian Grand Prix.

The video game movie genre is experiencing a renaissance. Traditionally, cinema has heavily influenced the production of video games. Games like Resident Evil and Metal Gear Solid are evidence of this. As video games have become more cinematic on their own, the sentiment around video game-influenced movies has increased. Shows like The Last Of Us and the upcoming Super Mario Brothers movie are garnering more interest from the masses than any game-inspired IP before them. Today, the guys are covering two female-led video game films: Resident Evil and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. Kyle, Drew, and Phile had a mighty fine time drawing from their love of video games for this matchup. FILM SUMMARIESResident EvilBased on the popular video game, Milla Jovovich and Michelle Rodriguez star as the leaders of a commando team who must break into "the hive," a vast underground genetics laboratory operated by the powerful Umbrella Corporation. There, a deadly virus has been unleashed, killing the lab's personnel and resurrecting them as the evil Un-dead. The team has just three hours to shut down the lab's supercomputer and close the facility before the virus threatens to overrun the Earth.Genre: Horror, ActionOriginal Language: EnglishDirector: Paul W.S. AndersonProducer: Jeremy Bolt, Bernd Eichinger, Samuel Hadida, Paul W.S. AndersonWriter: Alan B. McElroyRelease Date (Theaters): Mar 15, 2002 WideRelease Date (Streaming): Sep 7, 2004Box Office (Gross USA): $39.5MRuntime: 1h 40mDistributor: Columbia PicturesSound Mix: Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SRThis live action feature is inspired by the most successful interactive video-game character in history -- Lara Croft. Beautiful and brainy, Lara (Angelina Jolie) is the heroine of Eidos Interactive's phenomenally successful "Tomb Raider" game series. It is one woman's fearless quest criss-crossing the globe, in an amazing attempt to save the world.Rating: PG-13 (Some Sensuality|Action/Violence)Genre: Adventure, Action, FantasyOriginal Language: EnglishDirector: Simon WestProducer: Lawrence Gordon, Lloyd Levin, Colin WilsonWriter: Patrick Massett, John Zinman, Simon West, Sara B. Cooper, Mike Werb, Michael CollearyRelease Date (Theaters): Jun 15, 2001 WideRelease Date (Streaming): Nov 13, 2001Box Office (Gross USA): $131.1MRuntime: 1h 40mDistributor: Paramount PicturesSound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS, Surround, Dolby StereoInfo courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes!

This week on the pod Jeff, Dave, and John discuss Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, the new IP movie that has crushed expectations, both critically and commercially. Whether you're a D&D player like Dave or a complete novice like John and Jeff, the movie just works. Hear us talk about what we thought worked so well! Find all of our Socials at: https://linktr.ee/theloveofcinema Intros/Tech/Gripes: 0:00 Spoiler-free D&D Discussion: 15:39 Spoilers: 30:13 What You Been Watching: 1:06:48 Cast/Crew: John Francis Daly, Jonathan Goldstein, Michael Gilio, Chris McKay, Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Regé-Jean Page, Justice Smith, Sophia Lillis, Hugh Grant, Chloe Coleman, Daisy Head, Nicholas Blane aka The Spice King, Bradley Cooper, Jeremy Latcham. Hosts: Dave Green, Jeff Ostermueller, John Say. Edited and produced by Dave Green. Music: soundcloud.com/dasein-artist Beer: @cbarrozo.beer Tags: Mario, Tetris, Jason Bateman, Jordan Peele, The Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, IP, Dolby Digital, IMAX, AMC Times Square, Philippines, The Philippines, Manila, John Tucker Must Die, teeny weeny beanies, Hydro Flasks, OBS Ninja, SAG Awards, Academy Awards, Oscars, Drugs, Drug Money, Gazebos, DC, Atlas, Marvel, The Flash, Superman, Black Adam, Wonder Woman, Baby Yoda, The Mandalorian, The Last of Us, HBO, HBOMAX, James Gunn, Drive To Survive, F1, Formula One, Australian Grand Prix.

David BrunFounder Gateway Navigation CCC Ltd. Specialist designing indoor and outdoor audio based navigation networks. Drawing on my past experience as a small business owner, twenty-years with TD Canada Trust in the Branch Network and Pacific Regional Office and my authentic experience as a blind person both as an advocate and not-for-profit board member, provided me with the perspective, passion and resources to work with a dynamic team of like-minded colleagues and partners to enhance mobility, employment and social independence for blind and disabled persons. Join us in creating real change for all Canadians.Jeremy R. Cooperstock is a professor in the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, a member of the Centre for Intelligent Machines, and a founding member of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Music Media and Technology at McGill University. He directs the Shared Reality Lab, which focuses on computer mediation to facilitate high-fidelity human communication and the synthesis of perceptually engaging, multimodal, immersive environments. He led the development of the Intelligent Classroom, the world's first Internet streaming demonstrations of Dolby Digital 5.1, multiple simultaneous streams of uncompressed high-definition video, a high-fidelity orchestra rehearsal simulator, a simulation environment that renders graphic, audio, and vibrotactile effects in response to footsteps, and a mobile game treatment for amblyopia. Cooperstock's work on the Ultra-Videoconferencing system was recognized by an award for Most Innovative Use of New Technology from ACM/IEEE Supercomputing and a Distinction Award from the Audio Engineering Society. The research he supervised on the Autour project earned the Hochhausen Research Award from the Canadian National Institute for the Blind and an Impact Award from the Canadian Internet Registry Association, and his Real-Time Emergency Response project won the Gold Prize (brainstorm round) of the Mozilla Ignite Challenge.Cyan Kuo is a research professional with an eclectic background in education, information technology, and the arts. In the past, they have worked on projects such as a benchmarking paradigm for walking interfaces in virtual reality and using virtual reality for rehabilitating those with vestibular system sensory disorders. At McGill University's Shared Reality Lab, they manage user testing, participant and community outreach on the IMAGE project, as well as making sure day-to-day lab activities run smoothly. They have an interest in multisensory aspects of video games and interactive media, and are a strong believer in technology for social good and engineering for inclusivity. Cyan has an Honours B.A. in Dramatic Arts and Humanities, an Honours B.Sc in Cognitive Science and Computer Science and an MSc in Computer Engineering.Jeffrey R. Blum has worked in mobile software for over 25 years, starting as a Program Manager on Microsoft's Windows Mobile team, followed by his role as Director of Product Design at Mindsurf Networks, a startup building PDA software for use in schools. After developing several mobile products for professional photographers, Jeff joined McGill University's Shared Reality Lab, where he leads research projects ranging from medical and accessibility tools, to using mobile devices to improve information delivery and connect people through non-visual mechanisms such as haptics. Jeff holds a B.S.E. in Computer Science from Princeton University, and is completing a PhD in McGill University's Electrical and Computer Engineering department.

Misión Covayashi Maru: Lower Decks T3 E02 | La U.S.S. Covacha explora los elevadores espaciales, aliens eróticos con puentes nasales ligeramente diferentes, cacerías galácticas y las Ñoñoticias Trekkies de la semana. ORDEN DEL DÍA (00:05:55) - BITÁCORA SEMANAL - Star Trek: Lower Decks T3 E02 "The Least Dangerous Game". Ñoñoticias - El día de Star Trek. FICHA TÉCNICA SINOPSIS | Star Trek: Lower Decks T3 E02 "The Least Dangerous Game". En un planeta paradisíaco tropical, Mariner le pregunta al comandante Ransom cómo estructura su equipo visitante. Boimler toma una audaz decisión profesional. Dirección: Michael Mullen. Guión: Mike McMahanGarrick Bernard. Elenco: Tawny Newsome, Jack Quaid, Noël Wells. Estreno: Septiembre 1, 2022. Paramount+. 25 minutos | Dolby Digital. FICHA COVACHA TRIPULACIÓN: Oficial de Comunicaciones Axel Alonso, Oficial Científico Isidro Rodríguez. POLIZÓN: Valentín García. FECHA ESTELAR: Domingo 4 de septiembre, 2022. PODCAST Y REDES: Almirante Valentín García. ¡Conviértete en miembro del canal de YouTube desde $9 al mes, y ayúdanos a seguir creando contenido! Suscríbete al Podcast de La Covacha en: Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2XJDQq2​. Apple: http://apple.co/2KkWpOb​. Amazon: http://amzn.to/3qjUUzm​. Google: http://bit.ly/3idg5zW​. Anchor: https://bit.ly/3hfzLom.

Giuliana, mariée à un industriel, Ugo, et mère d'un petit garçon, Valerio, est sujette à de fréquentes crises d'angoisse. Elle erre dans la triste banlieue industrielle de Ravenne tout en essayant de donner sens au monde qui l'entoure. Elle recherche le réconfort auprès de Corrado, un ami de son mari venu recruter de la main d'oeuvre pour fonder une usine en Patagonie. Mais celui-ci se révèlera également incapable de la comprendre et elle retournera à ses interrogations sans réponse.Avec : Monica Vitti, Richard Harris, Carlo ChionettiLion d'or au Festival de Venise 1964Pour son premier film en couleurs, Michelangelo Antonioni montre l'ambiguïté du monde industriel, lieu du drame. Source d'angoisse, perçu par ses personnages comme inhumain et vide de sens, le paysage industrialisé invoque dans le même temps la beauté d'un univers de fumée et de métaux. Somptueusement photographié par Carlo Di Palma et disponible pour la première fois dans sa nouvelle restauration 4K, Le Désert rouge est un sommet dans la carrière du réalisateur de Blow-Up !Suppléments :Le Désert et l'oasis : retour sur le film illustré par un texte de Jean-Louis Comolli, paru dans les Cahiers du Cinéma n°159, octobre 1964 (13')Le(s) Sens suspendu(s) : entretien avec Clotilde Simond, enseignante et auteure de "Esthétique et schizophrénie" (18')Les Écrans de la ville : entretien d'époque avec Michelangelo Antonioni, réalisé par colette Thiriet (INA, 1964, 12')Rushes (6') - Bande-annonce originale - Bande-annonce 2022Inclus de nombreux memorabilia :• reproduction du dossier de presse du film • jeu de 10 photos collector • marque-page • afficheVersion Originale DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0 et Dolby Digital 1.0 • Sous-Titres FrançaisNouvelle restauration 4KFormat 1.85 respecté • 16/9 compatible 4/3Coffret Combo Blu-ray zone B/DVD pal Zone 2

Dave & John attempt a discussion that leads to the discovery that Nick Cage's new film is almost unreviewable and should just be experienced.  We then delve into other hard hitting scenarios like where can we put Nick Cage in the MCU (John adamantly refusing to acknowledge the existence of Ghost Rider) Finally, we wrap it up with some What You Been Watching before all hosts attempt Australian accents... one almost succeeds... Find all of our Socials at: https://linktr.ee/theloveofcinema Hosts: Dave Green, John Say. Music: soundcloud.com/dasein-artist Beer: @cbarrozo.beer Edited and produced by Dave Green. Twitter: @theloveofcinema, Twitch/Facebook/Instagram: @theloveofcinemapod, YouTube: The Love of Cinema Podcast. additional tags: Nicolas Cage, Dolby Cinema, Dolby Digital, sound mix, Legend, MCU, ships, Pedro Pascal Love

Sjón and Robert Eggers wrote The Northman together, and it was made into a major motion picture, Robert Eggers third feature as director. The Witch, The Lighthouse, and now this, his biggest budget yet at $60 million. We discuss. What's your favorite North myth? Any Scandinavian friends have comments about the authenticity? It was well shot and staged out there in Iceland, which is apparently a very windy and cloudy place out in the middle of the Atlantic. Oh, and shout-out to Queensland, Australia. You're by far our favorite state. Brisbane is the sht. Our co-host Dave is from somewhere in you. I was going to ask him but my audio got messed up somehow so I had to use my backup, like old times. And it's late. Cast: Nicole Kidman, Anya Taylor-Joy, Alexander Skarsgård, Willem Dafoe, Ethan Hawke Find all of our Socials at: https://linktr.ee/theloveofcinema Hosts: Dave Green, Jeff Ostermueller, John Say. Music: soundcloud.com/dasein-artist Beer: @cbarrozo.beer Edited and produced by Dave Green. Twitter: @theloveofcinema, Twitch/Facebook/Instagram: @theloveofcinemapod, YouTube: The Love of Cinema Podcast. additional tags: Sjón, Nicolas Cage, Dolby Cinema, Dolby Digital, sound mix, myth, mythos, mystic, mysticism, ships, more penis in movie fights.

What would you do if you found out you only had 3 months to live? I wanna be the oldest man to die, jumping out of a plane naked while eating a whopper! It's gonna be like the human centipede, except the sex version! Glory hole scenario, 100k under the stall or I am gonna right angle yo dick! Jay got drunk and threw a pizza in the oven, with the plastic still on...yum! Is an abscess actually herpes? The McDonalds 50 chicken nugget get the hell out of the way I'm gonna destroy this toilet meal!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/straight-garbage-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sonny and Rory return for the Season Two premiere with a wholly improvised spin-off of George Lucas' debut feature film 'THX 1138', in which two bored security guards hatch a plan to shake things up in the totalitarian shaved-head facility where they work.

Deux documentaires passionnants qui vous entraînent dans les cuisines du meilleur restaurant du monde :DVD 1 : René Redzepi, le génie derrière le restaurant Noma - de Pierre Deschamps (2015 - 93 min).Avec génie, René Redzepi joue avec la nature sauvage et traduit un monde comestible oublié dans une langue culinaire que nous comprenons tous. Boudé par ses pairs à ses débuts, René Redzepi a su se faire une place dans le monde de la gastronomie et mener NOMA au titre de meilleur restaurant du monde. Ce film est un voyage créatif dans l'esprit unique de l'un des plus grands chefs du monde.DVD 2 : Noma au Japon : (Ré)inventer le meilleur restaurant du monde - de Maurice Dekkers (2016 - 93 min).Janvier 2015. Le NOMA vient de recevoir pour la 4e fois le titre de meilleur restaurant du monde. Le chef, René Redzepi, décide de fermer son restaurant de Copenhague pour ouvrir une résidence de deux mois à Tokyo, au Japon. Le but : proposer un menu exceptionnel de quatorze plats spécialement conçus pour l'occasion. René Redzepi et sa brigade ont six semaines pour créer de toutes pièces un menu unique et novateur en harmonie avec la culture japonaise, avec des produits et des saveurs qu'ils ne connaissent pas. Une coursecontre la montre s'engage.Bonus :Un livret inédit avec une interview de René Redzepi.Audio : anglais Dolby Digital 5.1 - Sous-titres : françaisImage : 16/9 Anamorphique - Coffret 2 DVD Pal Zone 2

Aspirina conversa com Sr. Jeronimo um profundo entendedor de audio digital e analogico.Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro-Logic, THX, MP3, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Cinema, DTS, Rádio FM, Streaming, Transmissão digital de Rádio, Decodificadores analógcos (Dolby Surrond)

This week we take a look at a new Drywall Screw that supposedly will isolate your theater from adjacent rooms. We also take a look at the differences between Dolby and DTS. Does it still matter in the era of their high definition codecs? We also read your emails and discuss the week's news. New Spring-Loaded Screw Turns Drywall Into Sound-Absorbing Panels The smooth featureless walls around your home are easy to paint and great for hanging artwork, but they're also very effective at transmitting soundwaves from room to room—a less desired feature. Adding soundproofing is one solution, but a cheaper and easier way is to install drywall using these clever spring-loaded, sound-damping screws instead. Full article here... Dolby Digital Vs DTS: What's The Difference? As home cinema has improved, new surround sound formats have sprung up, bringing more detail and realism to movie nights. But let's go back to basics and look at the two most popular surround sound formats: DTS and Dolby Digital. Full article here... Both DTS and Dolby Digital are audio compression technologies. In their most basic form, both DTS and Dolby Digital support 5.1-channel audio. And more advanced versions of the formats support 7.1-channels, HD surround sound and overhead speakers, in the form of DTS:X and Dolby Atmos. DTS is encoded at a higher bit-rate and therefore is considered by some experts to be better quality. Others argue that Dolby Digital's technology is more advanced and produces better sound quality at a lower bit-rate. The first film to use Dolby Digital was Batman Returns in 1992. Since then, Dolby has released a slew of increasingly advanced codecs, including Dolby Digital Plus, which supports HD surround sound and up to 7.1 speaker channels. Want the best? Dolby TrueHD is a lossless format that promises to be identical to the movie studio's master recording. Then there's the object-based audio system Dolby Atmos. DTS (originally Digital Theater Systems) was founded in 1993 to compete with Dolby Labs. The first film to use DTS was Jurassic Park also in 1993. The major differences are the compression levels and bit-rates. Dolby Digital compresses 5.1 digital audio down to a bit-rate of 640 kbits/s (kilobits per second) for Blu-ray discs (448 kbits/s for DVD).  DTS is less compressed and supports higher bit-rates of up to 1.5Mb/s (megabits per second) (768 kbits/s for DVD). In HD formats, Dolby Digital Plus supports up to 1.7Mbps, while DTS-HD High Resolution supports up to 6Mb/s. In True HD vs DTS:HD Master Audio theoretically there shouldn't be any difference since both are lossless.  Which is better: DTS or Dolby Digital?Many people have done A/B testing of DD and DTS and in most cases DTS comes out on top. We too agree that there is a richer and more detailed sound. Even if you accept that Dolby has a better compression algorithm, in 1993, the computing power of machines were not strong enough to bridge the 1Mbps data rate gap. And probably more importantly, like everything in our hobby you need equipment that is precise enough to be able to hear the difference between these formats. If you have a $500 system, speakers included, you are not going to hear the difference.  Fast forward to the Blu-ray era. Discs now have the capacity for more data storage and higher data rates. Compression is better and computing power more grew by 100X from 1992. Lossless is on the scene and there is no longer a difference. But both Dolby and DTS have lossy formats that claim to sound as good as their lossless formats. But DD+ does so at 4Mbps less than the other.  We have done tests with DD+ and DTS MA High Resolution and can't tell the difference between the two and their lossless counterparts. But who cares about the lossy formats because Bluray discs have enough space that there is no reason compress the audio anyway. True, but streaming does have bandwidth limitations and that's where DD+ wins. Indeed there are some streaming services using DD+ in their streams. What about Object Based Audio? Both Dolby and DTS have object based audio. Dolby calls theirs ATMOS and DTS uses the X moniker. ATMOS is what the streaming services are using. Why is Dolby Seemingly the Format of Choice? We think it comes down to two things, data rate and tools. Currently, data rates limit the quality of streaming. The more bits you can set aside for picture quality the better it's going to look. If you can get studio quality audio at 1.5 Mbps vs 6 Mbps the choice is pretty obvious. Then there are the tools. Dolby has developed great tools and have trained the mixers to use them. They have plugins for all their formats built right into ProTools and other commonly used authoring software. DTS also has similar tools but were later to the game and have fewer mixers familiar with them. These two factors are huge for the adoption of Dolby. Which one is Best? It's like Bourbon. There are really good and extremely good Bourbons out there. You can find really good bourbons everywhere. You buy and enjoy them and know there is better but if you can't find any, who cares? DD, DD+, and Dolby ATMOS are everywhere DTS is harder to find. Enjoy Dolby like a good Bourbon. But if you have a UHD player and you want to up your experience, pour yourself a Pappy pop in a disc and enjoy your DTS!  

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Danny Pike on BBC Surrey and Sussex to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; Whatsapp, which is owned by Facebook, is criticising governments for arguing against the use of strong encryption, which would mean weakening of security, but at the same time Whatsapp is sharing our data with its parent company for monetisation.  First Gadget of the Week is the Soundcore Motion Boom. This rechargeable and affordable stereo Bluetooth v5 speaker is completely waterproof and will even float, ideal if you're startled by bathtime spiders, offers superb 30watt sound quality and can even be used as a power bank to charge other devices. You can even pair two of these for louder playback with wider separation. Scoring 4.5 out of 5, listen in for more information. Second Gadget of the Week is the Anker Nebula Solar portable projector. Supporting a full HD definition of 1080p and a picture bright enough to use during daylight, the rechargeable battery offers 3 hours' playback or can be powered from the mains. With decent quality built in speakers plus Dolby Digital and Bluetooth speaker support, this unit even has Android TV giving access to the Google App Store, allowing installation of streaming services, or you can attach external storage or cast from a compatible device. Scoring 4 out of 5, listen in for more details. #Fevzi #Turkalp #Gadget #Detective #Tech #Technology #Help #Advice #Reviews #Danny #Pike #BBC #Radio #Surrey #Sussex #Whatsapp #Facebook #Instagram #Government #Encryptian #Privacy #Security #Communication #Messaging #GadgetoftheWeek #Soundcore #Motion #Boom #Rechargeable #Bluetooth #Outdoor #Speaker #30watt #Waterproof #Power #Recharge #Anker #Nebula #Solar #Portable #Projector #Screencast #Apple #Android #TV #Apps #1080p #Full #HD #Bright #Amazon #Prime #Netflix #Hulu #Disney #USB #External #Dolby #Digital

Some useful timestamps:[Links not showing? Please visit: https://getlpodcast.com]00:00 - Intro - Welcome to Episode 60!05:00 - Question of the week?09:30 - The Alien Covid Conspiracy13:30 - Pikachu's Power Level Revealed18:15 - Savage Ingrown Hairs24:00 - Capcom Arcade Stadium26:30 - MotoGP 2128:30 - Dude, where is my beer?34:30 - Titanic Honour and Glory37:30 - Mean Mermaids40:40 - Ocean Lithium49:20 - Nvidia's GauGAN52:00 - Crow Intelligence56:00 - Geek Spatial Audio01:01:00 - Prince Phillip the Ufologist01:06:20 - I Am All Girls01:14:40 - NSFW: Secret to Happiness01:23:25 - NSFW: LGBTQ+ Porn to enjoy01:31:30 - Outro - Thanks for listening!If you enjoyed, please give us a good rating.

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; Tesla's car autopilot feature is in the news as they update the software to ensure a driver is both present and paying attention, but there are ethical questions that need answering as we head towards more driverless cars. Gadget of the Week is the Anker Nebula Solar portable projector. Supporting a full HD definition of 1080p and a picture bright enough to use during daylight, this rechargeable battery offers 3 hours' playback or can be powered off the mains. With decent quality built in speakers plus Dolby Digital and Bluetooth speaker support, this unit even has Android TV giving access to the Google App Store, allowing installation of streaming services, or you can attach external storage or cast from a compatible device. Scoring 4 out of 5, listen in for more details. You can hear Fevzi on BBC Berkshire every Saturday around midday and can follow and contact him on Twitter @gadgetdetective #Fevzi #Turkalp #Gadget #Detective #Technology #Tech #News #Reviews #Help #Advice #Bill #Buckley #BBC #Berkshire #Radio #Tesla #Car #Vehicle #Autopilot #Driving #Driver #Drive #Safety #Camera #GadgetoftheWeek #Anker #Nebula #Solar #Portable #Projector #Dolby #Digital #1080p #Full #HD #Surround #Bluetooth #External #USB #Speakers #Rechargable #Battery #Google #App #Store #Control #Remote

Il Dolby Digital è un sistema audio multicanale che viene utilizzato nei Blu-ray, al cinema e in molte altre applicazioni.l Dolby Digital 5.1 è stato uno dei primi sistemi di codifica digitali in cui tutti i canali sono codificati in modo del tutto indipendente fra loro.Nelle versioni precedente l'effetto surround era ottenuto mediante una codifica matriciale, i canali non erano completamente separati e l'estensione in frequenza era limitata.Nel Dolby Digital l'audio è compresso con perdita, ma la banda passante è completa di tutte le frequenze udibili.

 This trailer is the equivalent of the 'About Us' on a website and the disclaimers on a pill bottle if they were in 72 font and in 5.1 Dolby Digital.

CES 2021 It's CES but not like the usual CES that we are accustomed to. This year it is all virtual and as a result we can't tell you how incredible the latest Micro LED TV looks. There are some great sounding technological improvements that have us excited for the future. This is a long show but we are sure we missed something. If there is a product or announcement you think we should take a look at please let us know. Next week we'll discuss what others saw as “Best of Show”. We hope you enjoy the podcast. Savant's C by GE line is getting a makeover for the new year. Savant's C by GE smart home brand is now Cync. Paul Williams, General Manager of Product Management & Growth - "It's an ideal time to evolve our C by GE™ brand into Cync™, a new brand that best reflects how all of our smart home solutions connect easily and work together seamlessly for a complete smart home experience that can be customized to the lifestyle of every consumer." There will be three new smart home accessories, indoor camera, outdoor smart plug, and a fan switch.  The Cync Indoor Smart Camera has a privacy shutter that physically blocks the lens and cuts audio recording on-demand. There is cloud and local recording via SD card. Subscription service is available for those who chose the cloud based solution. The Cync Outdoor Smart Plug is all weather and has two outlets The outdoor plug can be connected to wifi without a hub and can be used with Bluetooth. The two outlets can be controlled independently through app and voice controls through integration with Alexa and the Google Assistant.  The Cync Fan Speed Smart Switch is an in-wall solution for ceiling fans has four different speeds. In addition to on-demand controls, schedules can be created for customized use throughout the day, and the switch also can be grouped with other Cync accessories. These products begin to arrive in March with the mobile app, and the Outdoor Smart Plug. The Camera will follow in May, with the Fan Speed Smart Switch in June.  The exact dates and pricing have not yet been released. More info can be found at gelighting.com. LG LG OLED TVS New LG OLDS for 2021 A1 OLED Replaces B1 A7 processor and available in 42” C1 OLED available in 48”, 55”, 65”, 77” and new for 2021 83” panels. 4K, Gen 4 Alpha 9 processor which enables the TV to quickly identify the important elements within each frame and adjust brightness in those areas for a better exposed image. G1 OLED available in 55”, 65” and 77” 4k, Gen 4 A9 Processor, Evo (evo panels contain a new luminous element that promises higher brightness, clarity, detail and punch)  Z1 OLED available in 77” and 88” 8K LG partnered with Xbox and Nvidia so that its G1, C1, and Z1 OLEDs could be fitted with G-Sync anti-tearing, stuttering and juddering technology, as well as AMD's FreeSync Premium equivalent. HDMI 2.1 features such as VRR are also correct and present. LG will also be the first brand to have the Google Stadia app available on its TVs in the US, UK and much of Europe. LG also discussed LG QNED MiniLEDs, as previously announced, which combine both NanoCell and quantum dot technologies with Mini LED backlight control. There will also be some plain NanoCell TVs as well, which will come with many of the gaming features, including the Google Stadia app, in addition to non-NanoCell LCD TVs for the budget end of the market. No pricing or shipping information at this time LG's webOS 6.0 Smart TV LG Electronics (LG) announced the introduction of webOS 6.0 for its 2021 OLED, QNED Mini LED, NanoCell and UHD smart TVs. Paired with the new Magic Remote, the latest version of the company's acclaimed TV platform offers viewers a more enjoyable and intuitive content discovery experience. The upgraded LG ThinQ AI in webOS 6.0 supports new voice commands for both Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, making TV management and searching across streaming services, internet and broadcast channels easier than ever before. LG's new Magic Remote offers simpler controls when using voice recognition with multi-AI offerings of LG ThinQ, Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.* Simple to navigate, slick, easy to hold and use, the Magic Remote offers more user-friendly features including fast connections between the TV and other devices and hot keys for accessing popular content providers such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+.** Magic Tap, a one-touch Near Field Communication (NFC) function on the Magic Remote, provides virtually instant access to a host of exciting viewing possibilities. By simply touching a compatible NFC-enabled smartphone*** to the remote, viewers can share content from their phones to the LG TVs or vice versa. Users can also view content stored in these mobile phones on their LG TVs while continuing to use their favorite smartphone apps and features. myQ® Opens Introduces Smart Access Solutions myQ Pet Portal - Allows you to control the pet door with two way audio and video through the myQ Pet Portal app. now available for pre-order on myQpetportal.com starting at $2,999 In-Garage Grocery Delivery Service - a new service that allows eligible Prime members to have their grocery orders from Whole Foods Market and Amazon Fresh delivered securely into their garage. More info here myQ Smart Community Access - allows residents to view and verify their guests' identities before granting them entry to the building or community. See Demo here myQ Smart Vehicle Access - will provide their drivers with the ability to safely open, close and monitor their garage door from wherever they are on their journey. More info here Moen Smart Water Products U by Moen Smart Faucet - offers completely touchless functionality. Flo by Moen - smart home water security system that features a suite of products to protect a home from water damage and leaks, 24/7. With the Moen App, consumers also get an unprecedented ability to control, conserve and monitor their home's water from anywhere at any time. Products include: Smart Sump Pump Monitor, and Smart Water Shutoff Hisense Starts a New Era of TriChroma Laser TV Hisense announced this cutting-edge display technology with a transformative product line of laser TV – TriChroma Laser TV on Monday. The technology is packaging and controlling separate lasers to get purer colors for display. A 128% improvement is achieved in the original RGB color. TriChroma also attains 20% brightness enhancement at the pixel-level with a 430-nit picture brightness, exceeding that of a regular TV. TriChroma laser technology, new TV product lines include various screen sizes, from 75-inch to 100-inch giant screen with elimination of ambient lighting. Since the color gamut coverage reaches up to 151% of the DCI-P3 film color standard, it is almost 50% beyond high-end cinema. Audiences can enjoy a strong sense of presence and stunning in-cinema viewing experience at home. More Laser TV models will be released this year, enriching consumers with more options than ever and projecting a promising market share in 2021. TCL TCL Television TCL announced its 3rd generation of mini-LED backlight will be launching later this year - OD Zero mini-LED technology. OD Zero is TCL's latest mini-LED backlight technology that delivers an ultra-slim display with tens of thousands of mini-LEDs and thousands of Contrast Control Zones™ for striking brightness, precision contrast, and smooth uniformity. The zero represents the measurement of distance between TCL's mini-LED backlight layer and the LCD display layer, which has now been reduced to a remarkable 0 mm to create an ultra-thin high-performance panel. All 2021 6-Series TCL Roku TV models being launched will feature 8K resolution. With 8K resolution four times sharper than today's 4K TVs, this means sharp clarity whether the content is native 8K from popular streaming services or if it's 4K content that's intelligently upscaled with TCL's powerful AiPQ Engine™ technology. While the new 6-Series 8K TCL Roku TVs will roll out later this year, all existing 6-Series 4K TCL Roku TV models will continue to be available. TCL will debut The XL Collection – the company's first lineup of 85" displays. Three different models will make up the XL Collection this year and each 85" TV will feature performance levels for every kind of home theater. From a simply smart 85" 4-Series TCL Roku TV that delivers the easiest way to enjoy 4K HDR streaming and an 85" 4K HDR TCL Roku TV with QLED picture quality to the ultimate 85" mini-LED powered 8K TCL TV with QLED wide color technology, the XL Collection will fit any budget and exceed the highest performance standards to deliver larger-than-life home entertainment. The 85R745 including Quantum Dot (QLED) color technology delivers better brightness and wider color volume; Dolby Vision; Dolby Atmos™ ; Contrast Control Zone technology, as well as Variable Refresh Rate and 120Hz HDMI input support for a smoother gaming experience The massive models of the XL Collection will be available in North America during the year ahead, starting with the 4-Series TCL Roku TV 85" set (85R435) launching later this quarter at just $1599. The 85" QLED TCL Roku TV (85R745) and 85" mini-LED powered 8K TV will arrive in the months to follow. TCL Electronics also announced that it will roll out a TCL Google TV™ series in 2021 to TCL customers, starting in the United States and later in other parts of the world. TCL Google TVs will combine TCL's industry-leading display technologies, such as Mini-LED, 8K and QLED, with Google's new entertainment experience, to help users discover and access the content they love in stunning definition on the latest TCL screens more easily than ever before. TCL Google TVs bring together movies, shows, live TV and more from across apps and subscriptions and organizes them for each user. It offers personalized recommendations so TCL users can discover new things to watch.  Users can even ask Google to find movies and shows, answer questions, and control smart home devices with their voice on TCL's big screens. TCL Audio TCL has teamed up with Roku to launch the new Alto R1 soundbar, the company's first entry into "wireless" bars and the first soundbar to use Roku proprietary WiFi AUDIO streaming technology. This new feature completely eliminates the need to use a cable when connecting to the TV. Rather, simply plug the soundbar power cord into your wall outlet, turn it on and the TCL Roku TV will automatically generate an on-screen guide for set-up. Additional non-wireless options with Roku TV Ready will also be available later in the year. For consumers who want a bar with Dolby Atmos and voice capabilities, the Alto 82i with Dolby Atmos, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple AirPlay will launch in Q3 with dual built-in subwoofers. Two additional bars will round out the Alto lineup in 2021. The Alto 8e with a 3.2.1 configuration, Dolby Atmos, Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Airplay and Spotify compatibility, along with a wireless subwoofer and up-firing speakers will be available in Q2. And lastly, another premium soundbar with Dolby Atmos. Cleer Crescent  Smart Audio Speaker Newsweek - Best of CES 2020, House Beautiful - Best of CES 2020, AVS Forum - Best of CES 2020 Scheduled to ship in early January The speaker has a linear array of eight custom 40mm full-range drivers and two 3.3-inch subwoofers. It usee Dysonics' SoundShaping software to create an immersive listening experience, Wide Stereo Model mimics the sonic ambiance of a large orchestral performance, creating a soundstage from the stereo for far field and near field listening similar to that of a high end audio setup. Powered by Google Assistant, the Crescent incorporates an optimized mic array with noise-rejection technology for superior far-field voice recognition. The Crescent also supports Hi-Res digital audio formats and streaming from Spotify Connect Apple AirPlay 2, AAC, FLAC, WMA anc Apple Lossless, and Chromecast.  Audio sources include With Wi-Fi, 3.5mm Aux, RJ25 and optical. Crescent's design was intended to fit in with decor regardless where it's placed in the home. A speaker grille with an acoustic construction structure and a reinforced speaker cabinet with glass fiber ribs for reduced vibrations and sonic resonance. The Crescent Smart Home Speaker, available is in champagne color, is priced at $699.99. WiSA Releases Sound Send Audio Transmitter WiSA, founded by Summit Wireless Technologies, is introducing SoundSend, the Association's first branded product. Consumer Electronic brands can now offer audio enthusiasts smart surround sound 5.1 systems hard bundled with SoundSend or co-promote with premium audio speakers or TVs. The SoundSend HDMI audio transmitter is designed to make true wireless multichannel audio accessible in minutes, without the need of WiFi, to any smart TV with ARC/eARC connections and transmits high-resolution audio automatically to WiSA Certified(tm) audio speakers an immersive cinema experience at home. Transmitting high-quality 24-bit/96kHz audio for up to eight channels, SoundSend is the Association's first product and offers advanced tuning features including My Zone to create the perfect sweet spot, and decoding capabilities for Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital+, Dolby True- HD and Dolby Atmos. Sound Send is available now for $179 through Amazon and other online stores. Platin Audio Expands Monaco Product Line to Include the First Smart Surround Sound System With the New WiSA SoundSend Wireless Audio Transmitter WiSA® LLC announced a wireless home cinema bundle complete with the WiSA SoundSend audio transmitter, the Association's first branded product, and the Tuned by THX™ Monaco 5.1 Immersive Wireless Home Audio System™ from Platin Audio. The bundle is now available for online purchase for $899 through Amazon, Newegg, eBay and Target. The Monaco 5.1 with WiSA SoundSend system gives users immersive, theater-quality sound experiences made possible by WiSA Certified™ speakers and the HDMI (or optical)-connected audio transmitter, enabling for effortless home cinema setup and control in less than ten minutes. The SoundSend transmitter, WiSA's first branded product, is a universal wireless multichannel home cinema audio transmitter designed to enable simple, yet amazing, home entertainment experiences for owners of smart TVs. The transmitter easily connects via HDMI/ARC and eARC to hundreds of millions of new and installed smart TVs. Better than unidirectional soundbars, the Platin Monaco and WiSA SoundSend system allows consumers to easily create truly immersive home cinema experiences in minutes. The compact Monaco 5.1 system from Platin is Tuned by THX and perfectly combines high-definition audio quality and a less than 5.2 millisecond latency for picture-perfect lip sync. With only a 1-microsecond synchronization between speakers, the result is amazing accuracy and clarity. The system fits easily into any size living space--no audio cables required--and users can connect the speakers to any AC outlet. WiSA SoundSend decodes Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital +, Dolby TrueHD and Dolby Atmos and offers audio quality of up to 24bit/96kHz. The SoundSend and Monaco combination can also create virtual Dolby Atmos experiences when an Atmos signal is delivered to SoundSend. Sony 2021 Models Announced All Sony TVS will include XR processing with AI driven texture enhancement, color recreation, signal and data processing and Netflix Calibrated Mode and IMAX Enhanced content, HDMI 2.1 compatibility, including support for eARC, 4K resolution at 120Hz and features like Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), and NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) compatibility, with tuners that can handle the new 4K-capable broadcast standard. The other major change coming to Sony TVs is the transition from Android TV to its successor Google TV, first introduced last year on the new Chromecast with Google TV. One of the major features of Google TV is an emphasis on Google Assistant and Google Home voice interaction. Sony steps up this capability by introducing hands-free voice control for several of its 2021 Google TVs. All TVs support Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos sound along with HDMI 2.1 compatibility.  Sony Master Series Z9J 8K LED TV. It's the only 8K model announced at this time, and Sony will offer the set in 75- and 85-inch screen sizes. Acoustic Multi-Audio technology, which delivers a sound from screen effect for more immersive listening and sound positioning that matches sound effects and dialogue to the objects and actors on screen. Also known as Cognitive TV which Sony says is a new processing method designed to replicate the ways humans see and hear. Cognitive Processor XR divides the screen into numerous zones and detects where the “focal point” is in the picture. The new processor can cross-analyze multiple elements at once, Sony claims, helping to adjust each element to its best final outcome. Cognitive Processor XR can also analyze sound position in the signal so the sound matches with what's on the screen, as well as upconverting any sound to 3D surround sound. Sony Master Series A90J OLED TV. Available in 55-, 65- and 83-inch sizes, Sony's newest OLED model promises beautiful picture quality with XR OLED contrast enhancement that adjusts the brightness for higher brights and deeper blacks, as well as XR triluminos pro for a wider color gamut and more realistic color palette. The A90J also features Acoustic Multi-Audio technology. Sony X95J. Available in 85-, 75- and 65-inch sizes is 4K. The X95JJ also features Acoustic Multi-Audio technology. Sony X90J, starting with a 50-inch set and ranging up to 75 inches is 4K. The X90J does not have hands-free capability or the room-listening mics that feature entails. Sony has not announced pricing for any of the above sets, or dates for retail availability but these details will be announced in spring of 2021, suggesting these models will go on sale sometime in the early part of this year. JBL launches new AirPods Pro competitors JBL Live Pro Plus - available on JBL.com on March 14, for $180 in four color options -- black, white, pink and beige. Adaptive Noise Canceling with Smart Ambient, Wireless charging, Speed Charge (10 minutes of charging gets you an hour of playback), Echo canceling mic technology are just a few of it's features Live Free NC Plus - available on JBL.com on March 14 for $150 in four color options -- black, blue, white and rose. Active Noise Canceling with Smart Ambient, Wireless charging JBL Reflect Mini NC TWS - Due in the Spring for $150. Available in blue, white and black. Active noise canceling with Smart Ambient feature, Independent earbud use (you can use a single bud) JBL Tour Pro Plus - JBL's Tour Series headphones will be available in black at major retailers and on JBL.com on May 30 for $200. 6.8mm dynamic drivers, Six hours of battery with active noise canceling on, eight hours with Bluetooth only, Check My Best Fit feature lets you check your ear fit with the companion app.  KOHLER Expands Smart Home Collection at CES 2021, Emphasizes Wellbeing and Touchless Experiences for Kitchen and Bath Kohler introduced four new smart home products: Stillness Bath - This experiential bath draws its inspiration from Japanese forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku. Water, light, fog and aromas converge to create an immersive journey of the senses designed to relax the mind, soothe the body, and renew the spirit. Innate Intelligent Toilet - Innate includes a heated seat, auto open and close, intuitive remote, and personal bidet functionality. Touchless Residential Bathroom Faucet - The touchless bathroom faucet offers hands-free activation for washing hands, brushing teeth, and other daily tasks. There is also a remote puck that allows for a retrofit solution add-on to any KOHLER single control bathroom faucet. Kohler and Phyn Partnership - Kohler will launch two co-branded products with Phyn in 2021 – the KOHLER Whole Home Water Monitor Powered by Phyn – a DIY unit and a Pro version with an automatic shut off. The DIY version mounts under a single sink and can be easily installed by a homeowner. The Pro variation is installed at a water main, either inside or outside the home, and can mitigate costly damage through an automatic water shutoff feature. D-Link's introduces new solutions for safety, entertainment, learning, and working at home D-Link showcased their latest mydlink, Wi-Fi 6, 5G, and 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet solutions that digitally transform the home to meet users' needs for today's demanding applications. Home Safety - As more people are staying home due to the pandemic, the safety of the home has become more important than ever. D-Link's latest mydlink cameras and sensors, such as this year's CES Innovation Award Honoree Whole Home Smart Wi-Fi Water Sensor Kit, keep the home connected and protected, without sacrificing privacy.  Home Entertainment - D-Link's new Wi-Fi 6 router, switch, and adapters bring revolutionary Wi-Fi 6 and 2.5GE technology to users at home, including a 2021 CES Innovation Award Honoree, D-Link's USB-C to 2.5G Ethernet Adapter. Wi-Fi 6 is capable of a maximum throughput of 9.6 Gbps across multiple channels, Samsung Neo QLED  Using the new Quantum Matrix Technology. It precisely controls Samsung's exclusive new Quantum Mini LED to express blacks, whites and every shade in between with extraordinary accuracy. The Neo Quantum Processor Deep learning algorithms optimize your viewing conditions, improving movies, shows and games in real time. And with Neo QLED 8K, an AI-powered 8K picture is completed by 16 multi-model neural networks. Quantum HDR sets the new standard for incredible, crisp detail and rich, accurate color. The dynamic tone mapping of HDR10+ adjusts color and contrast scene by scene, allowing you to appreciate even the smallest details. Realistic 3D sound puts you in the middle of the action. Dynamic sound pinpoints movement from all corners of the screen with dedicated up-firing and side-firing speakers to bring each scene to life. Micro LED Discover stunning details on our biggest display that surpasses your greatest expectations. Energy-efficent technology delivers true-to-life color, sharp contrast and optimal brightness in every scene. Arena Sound Placed with ultimate precision for maximum effect, a full-range speaker delivers vivid, lifelike sound to fully immerse you in every scene. Object tracking and vocal clarity create a multi-dimensional soundscape to complete — and elevate — the viewing experience. 4Vue Get an immersive experience and view up to four screens at once from a variety of sources — including the four HDMI ports. 110-inch MICRO LED: This new screen features self-lit inorganic LED with a slim and nearly bezel-less Infinity Screen design that seamlessly blends into the living space. The result is a spectacularly immersive viewing experience with astounding picture quality. The 110-inch MICRO LED also adds “4Vue” (Quad View), a four-way viewing option—so you can keep up with multiple sports at once, or stream a tutorial while playing a video game. Also, for US consumers, more than 160 free channels are available through Samsung TV Plus. MICRO LED will be rolled out globally beginning this spring. Lifestyle TV: Samsung's cutting-edge lifestyle TV lineup includes The Serif, The Frame, The Sero and The Terrace—a recently launched 4K QLED outdoor TV—as well as Samsung The Premiere, a cinema-like quality 4K laser projector. SmartThings Cooking: A new service from Samsung SmartThings is designed to make your culinary journey seamless. An automatic Meal Planner powered by Whisk's Food AI recommends meals for the whole week, makes shopping lists with the ingredients you need, and connects to grocery retailers for one-stop shopping straight from the Family Hub™ refrigerator or your mobile screen. Recipe instructions can be sent directly to synced Samsung cooking devices to minimize hassles and mistakes Bringing AI and Robots to Daily Life Including Housekeeping Samsung has long been at the forefront of AI and robotics innovation, leveraging its seven global AI research centers to advance technology. By bringing AI to its products, Samsung is creating new home experiences—from washing machines that optimize water usage, detergents, and wash cycles, to TVs with a Quantum AI Processor that can upscale HD content into pristine 8K resolution. The major technologies featured during Samsung's press conference include the following: JetBot 90 AI+: Coming to the US 1H 2021, this new vacuum cleaner uses object recognition technology to identify and classify objects to decide the best cleaning path. LiDAR and 3D sensors allow JetBot 90 AI+ to avoid cables and small objects, while still cleaning hard-to-reach corners in your home. Also outfitted with a camera, JetBot 90 AI+ is integrated with the SmartThings app to assist you with home monitoring. Samsung Bot™ Care: The latest development in Samsung's growing robotics lineup, Samsung Bot™ Care is designed use AI to recognize and respond to your behavior. It will be able to act as both a robotic assistant and companion, helping to take care of the details in your life. It will also learn your schedule and habits and send you reminders to help guide you throughout your busy day.  Samsung Bot™ Handy: Also in development, Samsung Bot™ Handy will rely on advanced AI to recognize and pick up objects of varying sizes, shapes and weights, becoming an extension of you and helping you with work around the house. Samsung Bot™ Handy will be able to tell the difference between the material composition of various objects, utilizing the appropriate amount of force to grab and move around household items and objects, working as your trusted partner to help with house chores like cleaning up messy rooms or sorting out the dishes after a meal. TV without cords Many electronics manufacturers strive for the better user's experience and comfort. One of such efforts is to make devices working without cords by getting the power wirelessly – literally through the air. The R&D stage startup Reasonance has presented one of its prototypes, a fully wireless 40" TV powered with 120W. For demonstration purposes the receiving coil has been placed on the back panel, though for the product itself it can be incorporated inside.  Explanation of the technology can be found here Technical data of the TV powered by REASONANCE  Power transferred 120 W Frequency used   20-120 kHz Distance (orthogonal alignment) 50 cm (19.5”) Efficiency    90%

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Des millions de personnes connaissent le logo et la signature emblématique de Pierre Cardin.Mais peu de personnes connaissent l’homme derrière le créateur. Quel est l’histoire de ce couturier légendaire ? Pierre Cardin. a révolutionné la mode aussi bien la Haute Couture, le prêt-à-porter que le design aux quatre coins du monde.Fort des archives de la maison Cardin et des témoignages d’icônes – Jean-Paul Gautier, Sharon Stone, Naomi Campbell, Philippe Starck – une immersion dans l’esprit d’un génie et dans l’histoire du “ Dernier Empereur”.Suppléments (1h07mn) :Entretiens avec Jean-Michel Jarre et Jean-Paul GauthierVersion française - Dolby Digital 5.1 - Sous-titres françaisDVD Pal Zone 2

*Imprint Companion is the only podcast on the Australian Internet about "DVD Culture."* Hang onto your slipcases because Alexei Toliopoulos (Finding Drago, Total Reboot) and Blake Howard (One Heat Minute) team up to unbox, unpack and unveil upcoming releases from Australia's brand new boutique Blu-Ray label *Imprint Films.* This episode we're talking Imprint 11 - MAJOR DUNDEE (1965), Imprint 12 - DANGER DIABOLIK (1968) and Imprint 13 THE DAY OF THE LOCUST (1975). *Blake Howard -* Twitter ( https://twitter.com/OneBlakeMinute ) & One Heat Minute Website ( https://oneheatminute.com/ ) *Alexei Toliopoulos -* Twitter ( https://twitter.com/ThisisAlexei ) & Total Reboot ( http://sanspantsradio.com/total-reboot ) **************************************** *Imprint No. 11* - *MAJOR DUNDEE (1965)* **************************************** *RELEASE DATE:* 28 October 2020 *NUMBER OF DISCS:* 2 *RATING:* M *RUNTIME (IN MINUTES):* 136/122 Sam Peckinpah's first big-budget film was also the first to be taken away and released in a shortened version. But now, 40 years later, most of the missing footage has been located and reinserted with the entire soundtrack remixed in 5.1 Dolby Digital, and a completely new score composed. The new scenes complete the electrifying depiction of an oppressive Union officer who leads a squad of Rebel prisoners, ex-slaves, and criminals into Mexico to hunt down a band of murdering Apaches which raises the question: who represents a greater threat? *Special Features and Technical Specs:* * Limited 2 Disc hard box edition with unique artwork on the first 1500 copies * Includes the 2005 4K extended cut scan & original theatrical cut. * *NEW 2020* Audio Commentary by film historians Glenn Erickson and Alan Rode (Extended Cut) * Passion & The Poetry: The Dundee Odyssey – Mike Siegel's 2019 feature-length documentary on the making of Major Dundee with L.Q. Jones, James Coburn, Lupita Peckinpah, Chalo Gonzalez & more. (76min) * Mike Siegel: About the Passion & Poetry Project – New English language version. Filmmaker Mike Siegel talks about his beginnings and his ongoing film historical project about director Sam Peckinpah. (40 minutes) * Passion & Poetry: Peckinpah Anecdotes: Nine actors telling stories about working with legendary director Sam Peckinpah. (30min) * English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (new score by Christopher Caliendo) (Extended Cut) * English DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0 (original score by Daniele Amfitheatrof) (Extended Cut) * English DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0 (original score by Daniele Amfitheatrof) (Theatrical Cut) * Audio Commentary with Film Historians Nick Redman, Paul Seydor, Garner Simmons, and David Weddle. * Isolated score by Christopher Caliendo in DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo (Extended Cut) * Isolated score by Daniele Amfitheatrof in DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo (Theatrical Cut) * Extended deleted scenes/outtakes with commentary by Glenn Erickson. * Original Trailers * Trailer Artwork Outtakes * Exhibitor Promo Reel Excerpt * "Riding for a Fall" vintage featurette (in colour) * English HOH subtitles ***************************************** *Imprint No. 12 - DANGER DIABOLIK (1968)* ***************************************** *RELEASE DATE:* 28 October 2020 *NUMBER OF DISCS:* 1 *RATING:* M *RUNTIME (IN MINUTES):* 100 *A 60'S PSYCHEDELIC SNAPSHOT FROM HORROR MAESTRO MARIO BAVA!* The suave, psychedelic-era thief called Diabolik (John Phillip Law) can't get enough of life's good – or glittery – things. Not when there are currency shipments to steal from under the noses of snooty government officials and priceless jewels to lift from the boudoirs of the super-rich. The elusive scoundrel finds plenty of ways to live up to his name in this tongue-in-cheek, live-action caper inspired by Europe's popular Diabolic comics. He clambers up walls, zaps a press conference with Exhilaration Gas, smacks a confession out of a crime lord while free-falling with him from an airplane, and pulls off the heist of a twenty-ton gold ingot. *Special Features and Technical Specs:* * 1080p presentation of the film on Blu-ray * *NEW 2020* updated commentary by Mario Bava biographer Tim Lucas * *NEW 2020* Video Essay by Kat Ellinger, author and editor-in-chief of Diabolique Magazine * 2005 Audio Commentary with actor John Phillip Law and Mario Bava biographer Tim Lucas * "Danger: Diabolik: From Fumetti to Film" 2005 featurette * "Body Movin'" Beastie Boys music video (with optional commentary by Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch) * Teaser Trailer * English HOH subtitles * Limited Edition slipcase with unique artwork on the first 1500 copies *********************************************** *Imprint No. 13 - THE DAY OF THE LOCUST (1975)* *********************************************** *RELEASE DATE:* 28 October 2020 *NUMBER OF DISCS:* 1 *RATING:* M *RUNTIME (IN MINUTES):* 144 *A WORLDWIDE FIRST ON BLU-RAY!* One of the grimmest assessments of Hollywood life during the '30s, this 1975 drama is adapted from a novel by Nathanael West and tells the tale of a talentless beauty's desperate struggle to become a star. A deeply insightful work that is powerful in its presentation, staggering in its vision. Director John Schlesinger is masterful in creating a world of platinum blondes, cockfights, glamour and broken dreams. And throughout, he plays on the edge of sexual and physical danger which finally erupts in the shocking climax. Oscar nominations went to Burgess Meredith and cinematographer Conrad Hall. *Special Features and Technical Specs:* * 1080p presentation of the film on Blu-ray * *NEW 2020* Video Interview with actor William Atherton * *NEW 2020* audio commentary by Kat Ellinger, author and editor-in-chief of Diabolique Magazine * *NEW 2020* video interview "Kim Newman on The Day of the Locust." * Teaser Trailer * Theatrical Trailer * English HOH subtitles * Limited Edition slipcase with unique artwork on the first 1500 copies Visit imprintfilms.com.au **

*Imprint Companion is the only podcast on the Australian Internet about "DVD Culture."* Hang onto your slipcases because Alexei Toliopoulos (Finding Drago, Total Reboot) and Blake Howard (One Heat Minute) team up to unbox, unpack and unveil upcoming releases from Australia's brand new boutique Blu-Ray label *Imprint Films.* This episode we're talking Imprint 9 - "The Carpetbaggers" (1964), Imprint 5 - "Night Falls on Manhattan" (1996) and previewing the October releases. *Blake Howard -* Twitter ( https://twitter.com/OneBlakeMinute ) & One Heat Minute Website ( https://oneheatminute.com/ ) *Alexei Toliopoulos -* Twitter ( https://twitter.com/ThisisAlexei ) & Total Reboot ( http://sanspantsradio.com/total-reboot ) *************************************** Imprint No 9 - THE CARPETBAGGERS (1964) *************************************** RELEASE DATE: August 26th, 2020 NUMBER OF DISCS: 1 RATING: M RUNTIME (IN MINUTES): 150 A WORLDWIDE FIRST ON BLU-RAY! Harold Robbins' best-seller about '30s Hollywood comes to the screen in a torrent of frank, controversial and (for the times) sensational scenes that helped break the Production Code. George Peppard is the ruthless tycoon who (with amazing parallels to Howard Hughes) builds a multi-million-dollar empire. Carroll Baker, who performs a razzle-dazzle striptease atop a glittery chandelier, is the Jean Harlow-type star. *Special Features and Technical Specs:* * 1080p presentation of the film on Blu-ray * *NEW* exclusive audio commentary by Kat Ellinger, author and editor-in-chief of Diabolique Magazine * English 5.1 DTS-HD & LPCM 2.0 * Optional English subtitles * Theatrical Trailer * Limited Edition slipcase on the first 1000 copies *********************************************** Imprint No 10 - NIGHT FALLS ON MANHATTAN (1996) *********************************************** RELEASE DATE: August 26th, 2020 NUMBER OF DISCS: 1 RATING: M RUNTIME (IN MINUTES): 109 A WORLDWIDE FIRST ON BLU-RAY! A newly elected District attorney finds himself in the middle of a police corruption investigation that may involve his father and his partner. *Special Features and Technical Specs:* * 1080p presentation of the film on Blu-ray * Audio commentary with Director Sidney Lumet * Audio commentary with actors Andy Garcia and Rob Leibman, and producers Josh Kramer and Thom Mount * English 5.1 DTS-HD & LPCM 2.0 * Optional English subtitles * Theatrical Trailer * Limited Edition slipcase on the first 1000 copies ********************************** IMPRINT BUNDLE PACK - OCTOBER 2020 ********************************** Includes all Imprint films from the 3rd range of releases with limited edition slipcase and exclusive special features. *Major Dundee (1965)* Sam Peckinpah's first big-budget film was also the first to be taken away and released in a shortened version. But now, 40 years later, most of the missing footage has been located and reinserted with the entire soundtrack remixed in 5.1 Dolby Digital, and a completely new score composed. The new scenes complete the electrifying depiction of an oppressive Union officer who leads a squad of Rebel prisoners, ex-slaves, and criminals into Mexico to hunt down a band of murdering Apaches which raises the question: who represents a greater threat? *Danger Diabolik (1968)* The suave, psychedelic-era thief called Diabolik (Law) can't get enough of life's good – or glittery – things. Not when there are currency shipments to steal from under the noses of snooty government officials and priceless jewels to lift from the boudoirs of the superrich. The elusive scoundrel finds plenty of ways to live up to his name in this tongue-in-cheek, live-action caper inspired by Europe's popular Diabolic comics. He clambers up walls, zaps a press conference with Exhilaration Gas, smacks a confession out of a crime lord while freefalling with him from an airplane, and pulls off the heist of a twenty-ton gold ingot. Danger Diabolik is a 60's psychedelic snapshot from horror maestro Mario Bava. *The Day of the Locust (1975)* One of the grimmest assessments of Hollywood life during the '30s, this 1975 drama is adapted from a novel by Nathanael West and tells the tale of a talentless beauty's desperate struggle to become a star. A deeply insightful work that is powerful in its presentation, staggering in its vision. Director John Schlesinger is masterful in creating a world of platinum blondes, cockfights, glamour and broken dreams. And throughout, he plays on the edge of sexual and physical danger which finally erupts in the shocking climax. Oscar nominations went to Burgess Meredith and cinematographer Conrad Hall. *Hard Eight (1997)* Before his commercial breakthrough with Boogie Nights (1997), writer/director Paul Thomas Anderson made this low-key drama. John (John C. Reilly), a half-bright loser stranded in Reno, is down to his last few bucks when Sydney (Phillip Baker Hall), taking pity on him, buys him breakfast and offers him a few tips on making money in the casinos. Two years later, John has become Sydney's partner. Still, his lack of common sense goes from problematic to dangerous when he falls in love with Clementine (Gwyneth Paltrow), a cocktail waitress who isn't above turning a few tricks when she needs to make money — and isn't any brighter than John. *The Winslow Boy (1999)* David Mamet's brilliant adaptation of THE WINSLOW BOY is a rich and complex telling of the British classic brought to life by a superior ensemble of talent. The story follows the lives of the Winslows, a banker's family living in turn-of-the-century London, as they fight to prove the innocence of their youngest son accused of theft. *The Bob Hope Collection (1939 – 1940)* The legendary Bob Hope is at his very best in these two hilarious comedy thrillers, The Cat and the Canary & the Ghost Breakers. An equal mix of both frights and fun, these two unforgettable classic films showcase one of the most popular entertainers of all time and have become blueprints for the horror-comedy genre! *Essential Film Noir Collection 1 (1947 – 1957)* This collection includes four acclaimed film noir classics including Framed (1947), Alias Nick Beal (1949), Detective Story (1951) and The Garment Jungle (1957). Join Hollywood's legendary tough guys and femme fatale film noir icons such as Glen Ford, William Bendix, Audrey Totter, Ray Milland & Eleanor Parker. This set also includes bonus material including feature audio commentaries from Hollywood's top film noir historians including Eddie Muller & Alan Rode. *Jonathan Livingston Seagull (1973)* Jonathan Livingston Seagull is a visionary cinematic achievement of stunning beauty. Based on Richard Bach's bestselling novel, this timeless tale will open your heart to wonder and dare you to dream. Jonathan shows an intense and extraordinary passion for flight, learning everything he possibly can about flying. But his lofty goal–and an unwillingness to conform – results in his expulsion from his flock. Undeterred, he continues to soar onward in his quest–one that heads him to envision another world–one of love, understanding, achievement, hope and individuality. This film features music by the legendary Neil Diamond. The October Bundle Pack contains pre-order titles and will be dispatched in the week leading up to its October 28h release date. Visit imprintfilms.com.au

On this episode, Ted and Dan are once again joined by Mix Magazine’s content director, Tom Kenny. During this second part of their three part conversation, they discuss Tom’s passion for the Mix Sound for Film & TV event, A star-studded surprise show at the Bluebird Café in Bloomington Indiana, Paul Rothchild inviting Tom to Hollywood to write a feature on The Doors movie, and a whole lot more!

Een paar oplettende luisteraars wezen mij erop dat mijn stemgeluid in het begin nogal zacht stond, ik heb daarom de gehele track opnieuw genormaliseerd en tevens een nieuwe begintune toegevoegd. Daarom de toevoeging V2. Iedereen heeft wel iets met films, maar hoe zit het dan met de techniek om de film zo realistisch mogelijk in de huiskamer of thuisbioscoop af te spelen? Wat is het verschil tussen Dolby Digital en DTS? Wanneer is Dolby Surround uitgevonden? Deze vragen worden met veel passie beantwoord door onze gast, filmliefhebber en kenner bij uitstek Vincent de Boer. De 8e podcast van Technische Praatjes noemen wij dan ook "Back To The Future"

Rock Felder is a founding member and current CFO of Squadcast, a platform dedicated to allowing Podcasters to record professional-grade audio remotely along with a slew of other features that make taking your audio to the next level as simple as pressing a button. In this episode, Jan and RJ explore Rock's journey across multiple schools as a kid, how he fell into entrepreneurship and all of the ways that his life had prepared him to be an "out of the box" style thinker. They also discuss Squadcast's new partnership with Dolby Digital that is going to bring even more quality to the Squadcast platform, the new features being included in Version 3, and what it's like having people such as Jordan Harbinger and Pat Flynn as mentors. If you want to learn more about how Squadcast could benefit YOU, shoot us an email at info@chasetheapex.com and we can answer any questions you have! If you already know that Squadcast is exactly what you need, use our link for (insert amount here) off your first month! - If you want to support us, there are three ways to do so. One is to donate to the cause at www.patreon.com/theapexpodcast! All of the donations we receive continue to support our ability to provide you with the highest quality creative content, guests, and explore new ways to connect with you! Want to know who we have lined up on our guest list before anyone else? Even a small donation of a THREE DOLLARS a month gets you an OFFICIAL “The Apex” sticker and access to the behind the scenes realm of Apex Communications. A FIVE-dollar donation earns you a THANK YOU from Jan and RJ live on an episode of The Apex and a 10% off discount code for Envision Clothing Company! The second way you can help is by REPPING the fact that you're an #ApexChaser! Visit our merch line that is proudly partnered with Envision Clothing Company! The final one is completely FREE. All we ask is if you learned something from this episode or know of someone that needs to hear our message. Share it with them! Use This Link to Share!: https://podfollow.com/the-apex-podcast-1   Social Media Links Follow us on social media: Twitter (Jan): @_theapexpodcast Twitter (RJ): @docholliday92 Instagram: @Apex_Communications_Network Website: https://www.chasetheapex.com   Know someone who would be a good guest? Email our Co-Host RJ Holliday at RJ@chasetheapex.com  

John Fithian, the President and CEO of the National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO), sits down with Scott Tallal to discuss the exhibition side of the movie industry. John opens by shining a light on the continuing myths of disruption in the business (1:21). He discusses how streaming services actually boost theater attendance (2:38). They talk about how the quality of technology at home and in theaters is changing (5:28). John talks about the differences between the experiences of movie watching at home and at the cinema (6:10). The conversation moves to the high end cinema experience with Dolby Cinemas, IMAX and PLFs (8:55). John talks about the exciting technology coming down the pipeline (11:09), explains the debate about high dynamic range in cinema (12:00), and discusses other technology that may or may not work (13:43). John talks about the incredible cinemas being built across the country (16:34) and explains what a ScreenX theater is (17:04). They then talk about the industry debate of flexibility in programming and the potential of what kind of special programming theaters could do (19:54). The conversation turns to alternative content (24:10), benefits and controversy of dynamic pricing (26:26), and subscription services in cinema (28:08). John reveals how he got involved with NATO and what the best part of this business is (30:09). John explains to Scott why direct-to-home content (32:11) and the premium service of Red Carpet (33:10) is not currently concerning to the business of theater owning. He discusses the challenge with Netflix and hopes for further negotiations (35:28). They review 3D technology and how the roll-out of 3D in America did not succeed as it could have (37:14). They wrap up with a discussion about pre-show content such as short films (40:57) and post show possibilities (41:38). Learn more about Hollywood Unscripted and host Scott Tallal: https://www.curtco.com/hollywoodunscripted And follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curtcomedia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/curtcomedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curtcomedia A CurtCo Media Production https://www.curtco.com

Home Cinema Streaming We were alerted to an article at Home Theater Review by one of our listeners, Tom Green, regarding Home Movie streaming. We link to it here: Home Cinema's Streaming Future Is Now. The author states that for reference material they still use UHD Bluerays “But for day-to-day viewing, many of us here on staff have migrated almost entirely to streaming consumption.” They note that this fact infuriates their readers: And it only takes a quick glance at the comments section here and on our accompanying Facebook page to see that this fact infuriates the most vocal amongst our commentariat. One commenter stated - that any given standard-definition DVD from 20 years ago is far superior to the Netflix 4K HDR today. The author doesn't even bother replying to this but we will. This is just plane wrong. Codecs are better which means you get more actual data on lower data rates. Streaming data rates can be higher than the highest DVD data rate of 9.5 Mbps and with better codecs that should be enough, but there is more!  There is higher resolution, dvd is only 480p. Plus you can get better color and HDR via streaming which is not even an option on DVD. So no DVD is not better than Netflix 4K HDR.  Then there is the "Well, UHD Blu-ray delivers generally 80 to 100 Mbps or more, and streaming is only 16 Mbps, so that makes UHD Blu-ray six times better." To try and refute the more bits are better than less bits the author of the article asks:  What's the difference between "1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1" and "1 + 3 x 4"? In reality, nothing. But functionally, the second equation is more efficient. It's also interestingly more prone to error The issue here is that if you are not good in math you may say the second equation is equal to 16 and not 13 because you don't understand that you do multiplication before addition. So while it is more efficient it is also more prone to error. Today we have more powerful processors so we can use more efficient, and complicated codecs. That means with better compression and 10 or 12 bit color, the compressed video of today is vastly superior to that of DVD and approaching the quality of some Blurays.  "But what about the crappy low-bitrate Dolby Digital+ audio?! When we talked to Dolby more than 10 years ago we brought up that many people are saying that Dolby Digital+ is imperceptible from Dolby True HD. They would not confirm that it was the case. There statement was, and we are paraphrasing here because it was so long ago, “Isn't that a good thing that our Dolby Digital+ compression is so good!” In this article Dolby now  goes on record saying that:  Dolby has done extensive listening panels and firmly established that, at the bitrates now employed by Netflix, Vudu, and Disney+ (up to 768 kbps), Dolby Digital+ is perceptually transparent. So Audio is as good as UHD!  Conclusion Streaming will only get better with advancements in compression. And unlike discs or over the air TV, providers like Netflix can roll out changes on their own terms. As new devices come on the market completely new compression schemes become possible. And the beauty of this system is the servers can detect what capability your streaming box can support and stream the appropriate level of compressed content. There will come a day, and it will be here sooner than later, that you won't be able to tell the difference between streamed and physical content. And that has us very excited.   

Die lila Fußballwelt ist sich einig, Aue wurde verschaukelt. Tobias und Kevin reden über das Skandal-Spiel von Darmstadt und klären, warum man sich in Dresden nicht wirklich über den Klassenerhalt freuen kann. Dazu blicken die beiden auf die jeweiligen Landespokalsfinalspiele und spielen wieder "Was macht eigentlich?" Dazu gibt es den Vereinsnamen der Woche und allerhand Klatsch und Tratsch um den Ostfußball. Das Ganze ab jetzt in Dolby Digital. ...

Max and Mike discuss the various 35mm sound formats, including analog, Dolby Digital, DTS, and SDDS.

Samsung HW-K450 Soundbar Review Braden recently upgraded some of the gear in his loft because his boys were demanding a 4k television. There's something to be said about raising a new generation of home theater enthusiasts, especially when they can help you gang up on the finance committee. They were approved for the purchase of a Vizio E70u-d3, but since we've already reviewed the Vizio P702ui-B3, we'll skip the TV review and talk about what the boys decided to buy to upgrade sound in their loft, the Samsung HW-K450 Soundbar. About the Soundbar Despite the higher quoted MSRP, you can pick up the Samsung HW-K450 for just under $200 pretty much anywhere it is sold, including Amazon or even direct from Samsung. Prime shipping will save you some money and get it to you faster, unless you head out and pick it up (for the same price coincidently) from Best Buy or another brick and mortar retailer. At $200, we knew it wasn't going to blow us away, but when you're already $1600 in on the TV, you don't want to push your luck. And the Samsung does have a few features that made it a better choice than similar priced models from other models from other manufacturers.  The spec sheets lists the features as: 300W nominal output power for dynamic sound. Wireless subwoofer for powerful bass. Dolby Digital decoder reproduces multichannel audio to deliver a cinematic audio experience. Sleek appearance fits seamlessly along most HDTVs for a streamlined look. Includes HDMI input and output Built-in Bluetooth makes it easy to enjoy tracks from on a compatible Bluetooth-enabled device. Supports a variety of file formats including WAV, WMA, AAC, MP3, FLAC and OGG, so you can enjoy your favorite media. Wall-mountable with the included bracket. Setup If you aren't wall mounting the HW-K450, setup is a breeze.  The soundbar is small enough to sit below many TVs; we have it sitting on the table below the Vizio and it doesn't interfere with the picture at all. You plug it into power, add the cables you need for sound from your various devices, and that's it. Then you plug the wireless subwoofer into the wall somewhere and when they start up, they locate each other and pair automatically. This all happened for us without issue and we had the soundbar in service in about 5 minutes. If you want to mount the Soudbar to the wall, you can using the included wall mount brackets.  However, the soundbar doesn't include the screws or drywall anchors needed to secure the brackets to your wall, so you'll need to make a quick run to your local home improvement or hardware store for those. We didn't wall mount ours, but it is pretty small and light, so we wouldn't anticipate any issues hanging it above or below your wall mounted TV. Just a couple screws and you're set. Performance and Use We know what you're thinking: you bought a Samsung for audio? What were you thinking? Samsung isn't exactly world renowned for audio gear and sound quality. While that is true, we were pleasantly surprised by how much better it sounded than just using the TV. Audio had much more punch and we could get much higher volumes without the audio distorting or everything blending together into one big mush of sound. For music, it probably wouldn't delight your ears, but for television and movies it does a really solid job. Without the included subwoofer, it would have been pretty lackluster. The sub certainly adds the boom you need to feel the experience of an action movie. There were times when watching high action movies that the dialog could get lost in the rest of the action. This happens with a lot of lower end audio gear, not just soundbars.  Delivering crisp dialog even among a mess of other noise and sound effects isn't easy to do. And as most have probably experienced, simply increasing the volume doesn't solve the problem. While we don't think the Samsung HW-K450 is the best audio solution out there, or even the best soundbar out there, it actually does sound really good and makes movie watching better for sure. While Samsung talks about a feature called Surround Sound Expansion, saying it “delivers more realistic and immersive audio experience that feels like it's coming right out of your TV”. We didn't get any sort of surround sound at all.  The sound coming from the front of the room was great. To say we heard anything to the side or behind us would be a stretch. To solve that, Samsung offers the optional SWA-8000S Wireless Surround Kit for $130. It includes a little wireless surround sound amp and two speakers so you can truly have sound all around you. The unit includes Bluetooth so you can stream audio to it from your smartphone or tablet. Like we already said, it isn't a super impressive device for music, but if you're starting with compressed audio and running it over bluetooth, you don't really need much.  When we tested it out, we'd get the occasional hiccup in the music, most likely due to interference from the Bluetooth subwoofer, but perhaps from other interference in the house. It didn't bother us too much, but if you plan to use your soundbar for a lot of bluetooth audio, it could be a deal breaker. The one feature that pushed the HW-K450 over the top for us was the presence of HDMI, more specifically HDMI output and passthru. It's odd that many soundbars on the market today don't include an HDMI input, but that is slowly changing. However, HDMI output and passthru, especially in the $200 price range is pretty rare. The HW-K450 will pass 3D and 1080p thru to your TV, but not 4K. So we admit it isn't a perfect match for a 4K television, but the HDMI passthru makes setup and installation much simpler.  Simpler, in fact, than we were even expecting due to the support for ARC (Audio Return Channel). In our setup we connected the Cable Box to the Soundbar with HDMI, then ran the HDMI output from the Soundbar to the TV.  We also connected an Amazon Fire TV box to the Soundbar with an optical audio cable and ran another HDMI directly to the TV.  It turns out the optical audio cable was unnecessary. The TV discovered that the soundbar supported ARC and used the established HDMI connection instead. We could potentially remove the HDMI cable from the Soundbar input and run it straight to the TV, using ARC from the TV for all inputs to the soundbar. This would mean we'd never have to change inputs on the Soundbar, just on the TV, making setup and use super easy. In addition to ARC, the soundbar supports HDMI-CEC, so it will turn on when you turn on your TV and turn off when you turn off the TV.  It also allows you to control volume with your TV remote. So if you don't have a universal remote, the TV remote essentially becomes one.  That was a pretty cool surprise (we should have known had we thought about it). Conclusion At $200 you don't expect the Samsung HK-450 to blow you away, but for us, we really enjoyed the audio experience, especially for TV and movies. The included subwoofer is a great touch and the inclusion of HDMI is stellar. If you have more money, there are better options out there. If you're on a budget, the Samsung is great. And if you're scared about what the finance committee is going to do to you when they find out how much you spent, the HK-450 is perfect.

CES 2016 It's that time of year again, the time when hordes of people descend on Las Vegas, Nevada to get a glimpse of all the new technology manufacturers are showing off. Last year over 170,000 people attended. This year, there will be two less. With one HT Guy in Seattle, we weren't able to attend in person. But luckily many of our peers were, so we get to sift through their highlights without having to walk for miles through countless booths and crowds to see everything. Samsung, Philips and others bring Dolby Atmos Soundbars Samsung introduced a soundbar (HW-K950) that will attempt to create a Dolby Atmos experience using a wireless speakers. The system includes a soundbar with three forward facing speakers and two pointed towards the ceiling. The system uses wireless surround speakers that also include Atmos speakers. Finally, there is a wireless subwoofer that gets you a 5.1.4 Dolby Atmos system with only four speaker enclosures.  No pricing or ship date was announced. Philips is also shipping a Dolby Atmos Soundbar. Called the Philips Fidelio soundbar it includes 18 drivers, including two upward-firing speaker modules. Angled tweeters create a wide soundfield. Total output is 400 watts, including 8-inch 220-watt wireless subwoofer. Other features include Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 decoding, dedicated center-channel speaker, two HDMI 1.4a inputs, HDMI audio return channel, and optical and coaxial inputs. no pricing was announced. Samsung's Family Hub Is A Fridge Of The Future Among the reasons why this is deemed a smart home technology of the future is it touts 21.5-inch 1080p monitor outside and few cameras and sensors within so you will know what is inside the refrigerator without the need to open its door or view the interior of the fridge remotely on your smartphone. This is specifically advantageous if you are in a grocery store but do not know what particular foods to buy. You can tag expiration dates on refrigerator items so you use them before you lose them. The giant screen is more than just a peek inside the box, you can use it as a family message board, sync your family calendar to it, shop for groceries or surf the web for recipes. It has speakers, so you can listen to music, and we assume the web interface would allow you to get to Netflix or YouTube as well, but we don't know for sure. LG Annouced Premium LCD-Based Super UHD, 8K TVs LG announced a premium line of UHD TVs (UH9500, UH8500 and UH7700). According to LG, they will all be brighter, better contrast ratios, and include a wider color gamut and HDR. LG will also introduce their first 8K TV, the 98 UH9800. For reference, Sharp's 8K screen goes for close to $130,000! According to LG the UH9500 and UH8500 increase the color gamut to approximately 90% of the Digital Cinema Initiative (DCI) P3 color space. LG is also claiming high quality sound from the UH9500 due to a Harman Kardon speaker system. Pricing was not available LG's rollable OLED display LG is showing the 30R 18-inch rollable display. They claim the display can be "rolled-up like a newspaper." They have been showing flexible OLED for a couple years, so how this display improves on concepts we saw in 2014 and 2015 isn't obvious, but we expect it to have better resolution and perhaps some built-in electronics for use as an actual television/monitor. The benefit of a rollable display in a consumer environment is pretty obvious. As TVs get to be rediculously large, transporting them, getting them in the door, etc. will become very difficult. If the screens could be rolled up, then just tacked up on a wall once you get them home, it could make 100” screens in every home a reality. Not to mention video walls that can turn into faux-windows ala Total Recall would be pretty sweet. Simple Control Adds Amazon Echo Integration Simple Control announced that its popular iOS apps for control of AV gear and smart home devices have been certified by Amazon for use with their Amazon Echo product. Amazon Echo includes Alexa, a cloud-based voice service that can be used to give commands to Simple Control. Once Simple Control is paired with Amazon Echo, users can control the home environment simply by speaking commands to Alexa, such as "Alexa, tell Simple Control to turn on the TV in the kitchen." The Simple Control and Simple System apps operate thousands of devices like TVs, cable and satellite boxes, receivers, Blu-ray players, lights, switches, thermostats and more. Ford A Ford Mustang you can order online with free shipping for Amazon Prime members? No, but the automotive company is partnering with Amazon to let you control your smart home from your car through Ford's Sync Connect and AppLink services and Amazon's Echo home-automation hub and Alexa voice-concierge service. Beyond Amazon, Ford announced it plans to work with the Wink smart home platform to provide similar levels of voice commanded functionality straight from your driver's seat. HARMAN's Mark Levinson® Previews № 519 Audio Player: High-Resolution Wired and Wireless Streaming, Network, Disc and Digital Inputs HARMAN International Industries previewed the forthcoming Mark Levinson № 519 Audio Player, an ultra high-end source component designed to accommodate every digital audio format. The № 519 was designed to be the heart of high-performance audio systems, with the ability to play back virtually any audio format from streaming music services to networked storage, to CD to high-resolution digital inputs and even Bluetooth® wireless. In addition, it includes high-performance headphone connectivity and integrated digital volume control allowing it to serve as a fully integrated digital music source. Designed and engineered at HARMAN's Engineering Center of Excellence in Shelton, CT, USA, the № 519 provides a full compliment of wired and wireless digital audio inputs and as well as an integrated slot-loading CD player, making it a truly universal digital audio playback device. The integrated high-resolution DAC receives its nine digital inputs including USB asynchronous streaming and mass storage, Gigabit Ethernet, Balanced, Optical, Coaxial, as well as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless featuring aptX® technology for maximum resolution. The Mark Levinson № 519 offers high-resolution digital decoding up to 24-bit, 192kHz from PCM and double-speed DSD. Its DAC incorporates an ESS Sabre32 Reference converter for superlative musical accuracy with exceptional resolution and dynamic range. The Mark Levinson № 519 Digital Player will be available in July 2016. No official pricing at this time but the buzz on the street is that it will run about $8,000. UHD Alliance Defines Premium 4K Ultra HD Experience The UHD Alliance (UHDA) has defined performance criteria that Ultra HD TVs and content must meet to deliver what the group calls a premium 4K experience. The association also introduced a logo that will appear on certified content to guarantee a premium experience for consumers. The Ultra HD Premium logo is reserved for products and content that comply with minimum requirements for resolution, bit depth, high dynamic range (HDR), peak luminance, black levels, and wide color gamut. The UHD Alliance said its technical specifications "prioritize image quality and recommend support for next-generation audio.” Home Kit Kwikset  announced the launch of its first HomeKit-compatible product, the Kwikset Premis. Available in 2016, no pricing announced. iDevices - Introduced their Socket, Wall Switch, Dimmer Switch and Wall Outlet. The socket allows standard light bulbs to be used with homekit. The wall switch/dimmer and outlet bring Home Kit support to your lights and devices in your home. The new HomeKit accessories will be released throughout 2016, but pricing was not disclosed Honeywell announced the Lyric Round™ Wi-Fi Thermostat Second Generation is available for pre-order $250. Hunter Fan Company announced new Wi-Fi & Apple HomeKit-Enabled Celing Fans. Named Symphony and Signal the Symphony's MSRP is $329 and  Signal's MSRP is $379. Both fans will be available spring 2016 UHD Players Samsung announced that the UB-K8500 is available for pre-order right now, and will sell for $400. Panasonic unveiled its Blu-ray player which it promised will be available in the US this year. A similar player was introduced in Japan in November which retails for roughly $3,300 USD. No word on pricing for the US version. Philips will introduce a player that supports the optional Dolby Vision HDR technology LG and Sony did not introduce UHD players.

In diesem Podcast beschreibe ich ein Problem, welches im Zusammenhang mit dem Kodi Screen Reader auftreten kann. Will man eine Quelle abspielen, die Dolby Digital oder DTS Passthrough benutzen will, und der Screen Reader möchte erzählen, was er da abspielt, … Podcast Nr. 84: Kodi Mediacenter auf einem Raspberry Pi 2 – Teil 5 weiterlesen →

Amazon Fire TV (4K) We are big fans of streamers. Whether it be Roku, Apple, or Amazon there is a streamer out there that makes watching movies as convenient as pressing a button on your remote. So when all three updated their offerings we knew we were going to be spending some time in front of the TV evaluating them. First up is the Amazon Fire TV in 4K (Buy Now $99). Features: All-new Amazon Fire TV now supports 4K Ultra HD for true-to-life picture quality. Watch high-definition 1080p streams on Amazon Video, Netflix, Hulu and more, even without a 4K TV. Now with Alexa, use your Fire TV Voice Remote to check sports scores or the weather, play music, and more - instantly Enjoy over 250,000 TV episodes and movies on Netflix, Amazon Video, HBO GO, and Showtime Anytime, plus games, music, and apps Cutting the cord? Watch the best of live TV on NBC News, NBA Gametime, and Sling TV, which includes ESPN, CNN, HDTV, AMC, A&E, Cartoon Network, and more. Say it. Watch it. Simply say the name of what you want to watch and start enjoying in seconds. Now with 75% more processing power, a dedicated graphics engine, better Wi-Fi support, 2 GB of memory, 8 GB of storage and expandable storage of up to 128 GB With over 800 games - the most games of any other streaming media player - there is something for the entire family, including Minecraft, Lego Star Wars, and Pac-Man 256 Amazon Prime members get unlimited access to Prime Video, including original programming like Transparent, plus over 1 million songs with Prime Music Setup The physical setup is simple, connect the device to your TV (or receiver) via HDMI, connect the Ethernet cable or use wifi, and the plug it into power. If you are a Prime member it is already configured to your account so you can start watching Prime content immediately. The Fire TV comes with a few programs already installed but if you want Netflix or Hulu you'll need to install them. That takes a couple of minutes depending on your internet speed. You'll also want to update the firmware on the device. The main reason is that you get Dolby Digital Plus instead of Stereo on Netflix! Also, an update for older Dolby Digital systems (not Dolby Digital Plus) will be distributed on November 30th.   We did run into a few issues that were not a fault of the Fire TV but issues that you may run into as well. The first time we connected the device to our receiver, a Denon, that did not support HDCP 2.2. Of course everything worked, we just couldn't get an 4K content to display. A message on the video setup of the Fire TV told us that the port is connected but since it does not support HDCP 2.2 we would only be able to get 1080p.   We first verified that the TV supported HDCP 2.2. And it did on all HDMI inputs but only input five was HDMI 2.0. As it turned out, you can get 4K content over HDMI 1.4 as long as it supports HDCP 2.2! Next up was to upgrade the receiver. See what we do for you guys!! We ended up buying a Pioneer Elite VSX-90 7.2 ATMOS receiver. A review on that will be coming in a few weeks. We also verified that we were using high speed HDMI cables. For our test, they were Amazon Basic HDMI cables that cost about $10.   All the pieces were in place and we were ready for 4K! Unfortunately, there wasn't any to be had. As it turns out only the first three HDMI ports on the VSX-90 are HDCP 2.2 compatible and it says that nowhere except in some tiny print in the manual. In fact the sticker on the front proudly proclaims 7 HDMI inputs and HDCP 2.2. Regardless, the Fire TV was moved to an input that supported HDCP 2.2 and the message saying that 4K was not possible went away.   One last note. Removing the battery cover on the remote is one of the most difficult things I have had to do for any device I have owned. Seriously?? What were they thinking. Fortunately there is a video that will help you with this task (https://youtu.be/cjyUo18DQdg) Performance For our testing we looked at three apps, Netflix, Amazon Prime Videos, and Slingbox. There are plenty of video apps but we figured that Netflix and Amazon have a decent amount of 4K content so it made the most sense.   Slingbox The Slingbox app makes the Fire TV a killer product… well if you have a Slingbox anyway. You could take the Fire TV with you on vacation and have access to all your TV anywhere you go. Or you could setup a Slingbox someplace where you want access to local content and access on your TV at home. Regardless, this is a cool feature. Unfortunately it didn't work. The Slingbox app kept trying to load and never really worked. We'll try again later but right out of the shoot there were issues. In general, we found there to be some quirkiness with the player. Amazon may be one or two firmware updates away from a rock solid system.   Netflix Next up was Netflix and some 4K content. Amazon is touting something called ASAP (Advanced Streaming and Prediction). Its supposed to start streaming instantly. Here is what we found. If you select a movie and take the time to read the description or just look at the album art for a few seconds, streaming will start right away. But if you randomly select something that you would typically watch and hit play immediately the show will buffer. So the advanced streaming prediction is more like rudimentary prediction. In reality waiting a few seconds for you selection to start is not a big thing. But what a cool acronym right?   We loaded “The Black List” since it was a 4K show. It started rather quickly and the receiver displayed DD+!! But to be honest, it didn't sound much better than straight Dolby Digital. We are sure that is because the source material was probably not mastered for it. As far as the video goes, the picture looked very good. But is it better than 1080p? Some will be upset at us for saying this. But on a 70 inch screen sitting 12 feet away we couldn't see any difference between the 4K and 1080p version of the identical show. And to be complete, we also watched the same material on the native Netflix app on the Vizio P-Series with the same results.   This is no surprise. There are many calculators out there that will tell you what resolution you can discern at what distance with normal (20/20) vision.  For our readers/listeners outside the US, 20/20 vision means you can see what people with normal vision can at 20 feet. If your vision is 20/40, you see at 20 feet what people with normal vision see at 40 feet. The calculators tell us that with a 70 inch screen you will need to be seated between 4.5 and 9 feet (137 - 274 cm) to see the difference between 1080p and 4K.   The picture still looked good. It was sharp, color was good, and it played without any issues. We will say that the quality is approaching Blu-ray and that is a good thing. Streaming high quality content for those of us that have high speed Internet is the dream right? But is it better than the older version of the Fire TV. Not really.   Amazon Prime Amazon prime is similar to watching Netflix but without the same breadth and depth of content. There are Amazon originals like a cop drama called Bosch. It's actually pretty good and that is a good reason to invest in this product. Amazon will only get better and deeper in the future. Plus there are so many benefits to being a Prime member.   Odds and Ends Voice Control - The remote has a button that you press and hold while to say commands. Basic stuff like, “What's the weather like” and “Did my team win” work great. Finding shows only works in Amazon content. You can't say stuff like, “Show me movies starring Harrison Ford”. Music - If you have your music in Amazon's ecosystem you will have access to it through this device. All your playlists and radio stations are available to you. Plus you have access to Pandora, iHeartRadio, and TuneIn. Spotify will be available at some point in the future Navigation - Navigation is fast and fluid. But the GUI is cumbersome to navigate. It would be great if you could launch apps with your voice. Games - There are plenty of games and a dedicated game controller. We did not test any of these. But don't expect an Xbox or Playstation like experience. SD Card Slot - you can use microSD card up to 128 GB to make room for more games and apps. Plex Support Conclusion We have seen so many of these boxes and no one of them is the be all end all. That is still the case with the 4K Fire TV. If you are a Roku or AppleTV customer should you switch? Certainly not. If you have a Roku, AppleTV or any other set top box and you are a Prime member should you get this box as well. Sure! Well if you have $99 just laying around. The Fire TV makes a good addition to your home theater without taking up much real estate. Just stack your other box on top of it and use it when you just can't find something on your Roku or Apple TV.

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Mohu Channels   Last year we saw a cool Kickstarter project called Mohu Channels. According to the project description you would be able to:   Create your own TV Channel Guide as a mash-up of streaming apps, websites & broadcast TV with Mohu Channels. We're making TV fun again!   The project has been completed and is now available through the Mohu website for $150. Being that we have had great experiences with every Mohu product we have reviewed in the past we were quite excited to get our hands on the device and put it through its paces. Features: Combine all your favorite programming on a single source Arrange your channels in any order: Kids channels. Sports stations. Streaming movies. Web sites for photos, stocks or weather. Local TV stations. You decide. Use a real keyboard or smart device to type in movie names, web addresses, email or any other text. No more on-screen keyboards! Setup: Physical setup is trivial, connect your antenna, HDMI, Ethernet (if you are using the device wired), and power. Next turn it on and select the HDMI input on your TV and follow the onscreen instructions. You are given the option to train the Mohu remote to work with your TV. If you have a Samsung TV it works out of the box. We skipped this step and moved on to selecting our time zone and language preferences followed by joining our wifi network. The last part of the setup was scanning for channels. The tuner is quite good and found more channels than the TV's tuner did. Once the channels have been found you can delete channels that you have no interest in or you can change the order that they appear in your guide.   The basic setup takes about ten to fifteen minutes, add five more for a firmware update, and you can start watching right away. But there is much more to Mohu Channels than simply watching over the air HDTV. Next up we added apps through the Google Play store. There are so many that you can add but we stuck with Netflix and Hulu and a few network apps. You can also add web pages but honestly we can't think of a reason why you would want to. Once we added all the apps and channels we organized them in the guide based on our favorites. It takes a little time but once you have them organized the way you want it makes using the device simple and easy.   Performance: This was hit and miss for us. As we said above the tuner is quite good. it picks up channels that out HDTV didn't and would stay locked even with a weak signal. Using the ARC channel of the HDTV we were even able to get Dolby Digital audio. But lip sync issues would pop up from time to time. Changing the channel away and back usually fixed the issue.  The picture quality was outstanding!   Then we watched Netflix and were not happy with the picture quality. Its hard to tell if that is an issue with the Mohu Channels device or the Netflix application. The navigation within the app was quirky, using the D-pad for navigation was problematic. For instance you could not select episodes. The only way we were able to do so was with the pointer. The top it off the audio was only stereo. Compared to the Netflix app on the TV, Amazon Fire, or AppleTV, the device did not compare favorably.   Then we checked out Hulu+ and found video to be slightly better but in all the experience was not much better than the Netflix app.   The user interface took a little getting used to but after a little time it was acceptable. The remote's pointer/mouse function frustrated us at first. To make the selection with it you need to press SEL and try not to move the remote. It took a little practice but as soon as we mastered it we were able to select anything we pointed at. It is nice having a full keyboard to make surfing and adding content easier. The pointer makes navigating around the various apps and GUI elements easier as well. Everything works as advertised but it just didn't seem to flow nicely.   After speaking with the Mohu people we learned that the company is getting a lot of feedback and is paying attention to it. They will be releasing a Firmware update to fix a couple of issues in the next few days. They tell us they are committed to making the product easy and fun to use.  They are also working on the Netflix experience but admit some of the issues we experienced may be out of their control. Mohu One   Mohu One is a web content aggregator that finds videos from Youtube, Vevo, Fox Sports, and more and presents them in a single interface grouped by category.  This is a web service so you can use the site with or without the device. We used the pointer to navigate this device because the D-Pad navigation had a few quirks. DVR Right now there is no DVR function available. The device does have a USB port that will allow for this capability in the future. Mohu wants to keep this a no cost to use device so they are trying to work the TV Guide issues associated with such a product. More info on this in the future. Conclusion   Mohu Channels has the right idea but still needs a little work. There is a lot of potential in this little device. We'll check back with it in a few months so see how it is progressing. Mohu Channels  may end up being the cord cutters Swiss Army Knife in the near future.  

Sling TV Review The idea of cutting the cord, removing your reliance on Cable or Satellite to provide the hundreds of channels you rarely watch, has been a pipe dream for many of us. Sure, for those close enough to a transmitter, an over the air antenna really helps fill the void. Netflix and Hulu are great as well. But if you like to watch a lot of TV, you're still left wanting. Until now. Sling TV may actually be the answer.   You're right, Sling TV isn't really cutting the cord. It's just swapping one TV service for another. But it does allow you to trade in a bill of $80 or $120 or more per month for only $20 a month. So you haven't cut the cord, but you've slimmed it down quite a bit. It's like the cord on Zumba or P90X.   What is Sling TV? According to the website, “Sling is the way TV should be. It's watching the season finale of your favorite show the moment it airs. It's the latest episodes of your favorite shows and hot new movies on-demand. It's ESPN, TNT, Adult Swim, and more without the cable company...With Sling TV, there's no commitment, no installation, and no crazy miscellaneous fees. Just great TV for only $20/mo. Cancel anytime online.”   Bottom line, Sling TV is Live and On Demand television over your Internet connection. Whatever your friends with Cable or Satellite are watching, you can watch at the same time. The base $20 package includes 15 channels: ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, TBS, Food Network, Travel Channel, HGTV, El Rey, Adult Swim, Maker, Disney, ABC Family, Cartoon Network, CNN, Galavision For an additional $5/mo, the optional Sports Extra package adds 9 more channels ESPNEWS, ESPNU, SEC Network, ESPN Bases Loaded, ESPN Buzzer Beater, ESPN Goal Line, Universal Sports, Univision Deportes, beIN Sports Also for an additional $5/mo, the optional Kids Extra package adds 5 more channels Disney Junior, Disney XD, Boomerang, Baby TV, Duck TV And for yet another $5/mo, you can opt for the News & Info Extra package for 4 more channels: Cooking Channel, DIY Network, Bloomberg, HLN   And it's more than just channels. You also have the freedom to watch on whatever device suits you, or is most convenient at the time. If you want to watch on a TV in your home theater or a secondary room in the house, you can put a Sling TV app on your Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Roku, and coming soon, Xbox and Nexus Player. The Apple TV requires the use of the iOS app for Sling TV with Airplay. If you want to watch on the go, add the app to your iOS or Android device. Or for ultimate flexibility, just install the player on your Windows or Mac computer or laptop.   Performance The streaming quality of Sling TV is pretty good.  Coming from the company that practically invented place-shifting, you'd think they have some solid history with streaming video quality, and it shows. The video when watched over a high bandwidth connection looked great. Sharp and crisp. They support Dolby Digital 5.1 as well, so you can get some surround sound from the TV connected devices.   Content looked great on a high bandwidth connection including WiFi, only a few stutters occasionally. Things were a bit more hit or miss over 4G - but mostly hit. Our first test over 4G was terrible. Granted it was Sprint 4G, but it was really bad, nearly unwatchable. Ara, being the more methodical of the two of us demanded a recount. Testing over Verizon and AT&T 4G was actually very good. Further tests over Sprint 4G also yielded much better results.   When things were bad over 4G, video would come in sporadically but spent more time stuck on a random frame or a blank screen than actually streaming TV. It is obvious to most, but as you would expect, the quality of the stream is totally dependent on the quality of the data connection. Sling TV is more than capable of looking really good on a phone or tablet over 4G, but if your connection is spotty, the video will reflect that. No streaming technology can overcome a really bad data connection.   Then there are the limitations in the service. For one, you can only watch one thing at a time. So if you have a couple devices in your home that can connect to Sling TV, they'll all be watching the same thing - or you'll have to get multiple accounts. Which somewhat defeats the purpose of the $20/month.   Most channels do not provide the ability to pause, rewind or fast forward live television. A few others like HGTV, Food Network, Travel Channel, and a couple others do. On those channels skipping back or forwards is a bit slow since the stream needs to rebuffer. Often the skip buttons didn't work at all. It would just stutter for a second and start back up right where you were before.  You are better of dragging the timeline slider and moving forward once enough of the stream has buffered.   So while getting TV over the Internet is super cool, and super high tech, handicapping the essentials we've all come to love in the DVR is like going a decade back in time. To a time before DVRs and the freedom to stop anything for a snack break or skip commercials. Some channels allow you to watch previously aired shows as if you had recorded them. Some channels don't have that ability, probably due to the contracts they have with the owners of the syndicated shows.   The user interface is pretty easy to use, although it is a bit quirky and takes some getting used to. But the overall usage patterns are the same for any device, so once you figure it out on one, you'll have it nailed on any.  We can envision some pretty major usability changes over the next few months as they gather feedback from real users, but it isn't bad, just...different.   Conclusion All in all, the Sling TV service is a a great idea, but it may not be the next big thing quite yet.  For a secondary TV in your home that doesn't have a coax connection, or maybe for a college student, it could be really cool.  As a replacement for your Cable or Satellite service, and especially if you use a DVR, it'll probably come up a bit short at least at this point in time.   Comment from Jason: As I was an early adopter of SlingTV, I thought I was going to miss out on the free Amazon Fire Stick or $50 off Fire TV offer since I just barely used up my free 7 day trial and paid for my first month of SlingTV.  I called SlingTV and asked them what I should do to get the offer.  I asked if I should cancel my account, then asked if I should sign up with another email/credit card?  What they did for me is they just had me pay for the 3 months on my account while I was on the phone, then sent me the email with the coupon code for Amazon to go and order the free Fire Stick.  

Lange hat es gedauert... bis die Zeit reif wurde für unser 2. großes Hörertreffen. Wir laden euch ein zur 100. Folge, live zu sehen und zu hören auf der Bühne des neuen Astor Grandcinema in Hannover. Am 05.03. um 20:00 startet in Saal 3 die großes Jubiläumsrevue mit Helge, Sven, Cornelis und vielen Gästen. Und das ganze zum ersten Mal und exklusiv in phänomenalen Dolby Digital 5.1 Kinosound! Die Show wird bis ca. 21:30 dauern, danach werden wir dann in die Lounge des Astor Kino wechseln und in das Hörertreffen übergehen. Karten gibt es am Mitte Februar auf der Webseite des Astor Grandcinema. Mehr infos demnächst hier an dieser Stelle. Wie üblich wäre es nett, wenn ihr einfach in den Kommentaren ein kurzes +1 hinterlasst, wenn ihr dabei sein könnt (dies ersetzt allerdings nichts die spätere Kartenreservierung).

Amazon Fire TV Review Last week Amazon released a set top box the Amazon Fire TV Fire (Buy Now $99)  to compete with the likes of Apple, Roku, and a host of others. And of course the HT Guys got a hold of one and put it through its paces. This will be a shorter review than previous boxes because we have done so many and they are essentially the same. Today we'll focus on the differences. Features: Prime Support — Unlimited access to over 40,000 Prime Instant Videos on your HDTV, including Amazon exclusives like Downton Abbey and Justified Large Selection of Content - Over 200,000 TV episodes -  and movies, millions of songs, and over a hundred games. Voice search — Say the name of what you want to watch and start enjoying in seconds. Specifications — Quad-core processor, 2 GB of memory, dedicated GPU, plus 1080p HD video and Dolby Digital Plus surround sound Easy to set up and use — Pre-registered to your Amazon account so you can enjoy favorite titles and personalized recommendations Instant streaming — Exclusive new feature ASAP predicts what movies and TV episodes you'll want to watch and buffers them for playback before you hit play Parental Controls — Amazon FreeTime lets you easily limit screen time and create personalized profiles just for kids (coming soon) Games — Play titles like Minecraft-Pocket Edition, The Walking Dead, and Monsters University, plus free games and Amazon exclusives. Paid games start from just 99 cents Performance: The Fire TV works like all other devices in this category. You connect it and start watching content. A nice touch is that if you buy this yourself, as opposed to getting it as a gift, it comes connected to your Amazon account so you can start watching Prime instant videos or ordering paid content through your Amazon account. You can go from out of the box to watching movies on demand in minutes!   The user interface is what we would call basic. Its fast and laid out nicely but is not what we would call elegant. Perhaps in a subsequent release. For now, it gets the job done.   Hulu and Netflix are supported but you have to download the apps as opposed to being pre-installed. That adds about a minute to the install for each application. Logging in requires you to type with an onscreen keyboard. It would be nice if there was a remote app that allows you to type on your phone instead of using a D-pad controller.  Both apps produced video quality that was similar to AppleTV and Roku. There are about 180 apps available for the Fire TV ranging from video content to games. The notable apps for video include: Netflix, Hulu, Watch ESPN, Youtube, Vimeo, and Showtime Anytime. There are also music apps like Pandora, and a bunch of radio apps. For a full list check out Amazon's website (http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=7031433011)   The Fire TV also has games which makes it a great choice for casual gamers. There is a game controller that looks like your typical game controller for an additional $40 (Buy Now). We did not test the game controller however, we did download Asphalt 8 and attempted to play it with the remote control.  Graphics looked good and game play seemed fine. We are not gamers by any stretch but for a $99 box mainly used for watching content having a fairly high quality game aspect to it seems like a major plus. While it won't replace an X-Box or Playstation it sure will satisfy many who don't need all that hardware. We suspect that as more games come online this aspect will only get better.   The remote is a typical remote for a device like this. It has has directional buttons, select, home, play/pause, ffwd/rew, and a menu button. What makes this different is that the Fire TV also has a voice search button. With this button you press and hold while you speak what you are looking for and if it exists within Amazon it will show up on screen. If it is free with Prime it will be indicated otherwise you will have to pay. What would be nice is if the search worked across all content platforms. Some content is free on Netflix but costs money on Amazon.   Audio sounded great. It was so nice seeing the Dolby Digital + light up on our receiver. High quality audio streamed through the set top box for $99 sounds like a good deal to us! Conclusion   There are a lot of set top boxes out there competing for your eyeballs.  No one of them is the perfect for everyone. Having access to a easy to use store where you can buy high quality audio and video is a major plus that the Fire TV and AppleTV have. Throw in an easy to use game market and a slight edge has to be given to the Fire TV. With that said, if you are not an Amazon prime subscriber you will be better served with the Roku 3. If you are an iTunes user, well we probably lost you after the first paragraph. If you are like Ara, you may as well buy both! Cut the price in half and its a must have for everyone!  

Wireless Headphones You've probably heard us stress over and over again how important surround sound is to your HDTV and home theater experience. Without surround sound, it's really just surveillance, not home theater. But we are regular guys too, and we leave in the real world. We know that sometimes you have to make sacrifices and compromises. You aren't the only one in the house, or the building or the neighborhood. Sometimes that compromise means using a sound bar. Other times it may mean throwing on some headphones so you can still enjoy HDTV when the volume may otherwise disrupt the delicate balance of your ecosystem. Like many of you, Braden has young children. He has many of them, in fact. Sometimes it's nice to let them sleep a little at night and headphones can come in quite handy for that. You have a couple major decisions to make when buying headphones for your home theater, the most important is how well they sound. But beyond that, there are some logistics questions, the main one being: wired or wireless? Wired have reliable quality, and no need to recharge batteries. But they have long cables that need to be stored, if the cable isn't long enough, they can be uncomfortable, and so on. Wireless headphones are much more convenient and, provided you buy the right ones, can sound just as good. Sony MDRRF985RK Wireless RF Headphone Buy now: $86 Sony makes some of our all time favorite studio monitor headphones, the MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphones that go for $102. They may not be the best headphones around anymore, but they are a tried and true classic, and still quite good. If you're in the market for wired headphones, they're worth checking out. But, for this round-up, we aren't interested in wired, we're going wireless. It may have been our sentimentality that pushed us to them, but the Sony MDRRF985RK are the first pair of headphones on the list. These phones from Sony give you the freedom to travel up to 150 feet from your sound source while delivering stereo quality sound. Hopefully your couch isn't 150 feet away from your TV, but just in case it is, you're all set. They run on the 900MHz RF wireless band, which is fine, but not the best choice. They have a 40mm driver for decent bass performance, and claim frequency response from 20 Hz to 20 kHz.  They have an auto tuning feature that conveniently scans up and down the band to automatically tune in channels. And like most units on our list, they are rechargeable. They include Ni-MH rechargeable batteries with a max run time of 25 hours. You'll probably pass out before they do. All-in-all a solid performer at a decent price. They won't blow you away with their quality, but they will be reliable and that also won't blow away your whole checking account. JVC HAW600RF 900MHZ Wireless Headphones Buy now: $54 These headphones from JVC are feature for feature nearly identical the the prior model from Sony. They run on the same 900 MHz RF frequency, but boast a slightly larger effective distance of 164 feet. They too have the auto tuning feature to hopefully provide the best quality sound at all times. Couple that with a 40mm driver for full-bodied sound and you've got a pair of headphones that are tough to distinguish from the Sony pair. The JVC HAW600RF does offer a convenient paging or voice call function that allows for voice communication from the base station to the headset user. So if someone wanders off wearing the headphones, or you simply want to play practical jokes on someone to annoy them, you've got that going for you. But what really got us to put these above the Sony is the price. They're close to half the cost of the Sony model. Sennheiser RS120 On-Ear 926MHz Wireless RF Headphones with Charging Cradle Buy now: $80 In the bang-for-the-buck category, the RS120 may take the cake. It is a lightweight RF wireless headphone system with Open-Aire Supra-Aural design for hi-fidelity audio reproduction. They feature a transparent, well-balanced sound with solid bass reproduction, and are a great choice for both hi-fi and TV use. The transmitter has an “easy recharge” function for conveniently recharging the included headphone batteries. The RS120 headphones run on the 926 MHz frequency, which is still in the 900 MHz band, but for some reason they don't seem to suffer the same interference issues that others on the 900 MHz band struggle with. And somehow this allows them to claim a 328 foot reception distance, even though walls and ceilings.  Unlike other units on the list, however, these Sennheisers don't have the auto-tuning functionality, but instead provide three user-selectable channels. If you want a pair of really good headphones without spending too much money, the Sennheiser RS120 would be our first pick in the under $100 category. Sennheiser RS 170 Digital Wireless Headphone with Dynamic Bass and Surround Sound Buy now: $198 If you'd like to step up from a solid performer to a stand out, you'll want to look at the Sennheiser RS170 headphones. They aren't the top of the line Sennheiser model, but they're close enough that you still get superior sound quality without over-paying for it. The RS180 for $240 or the even more expensive RS220 for $495 are fighting for supremacy in the Sennheiser wireless headphone showdown. But in the real world, cost is a factor in deciding what to buy, and at under $200, the RS170 headphones are ideal. The RS170 utilizes KLEER's lossless digital wireless audio transmission for audiophile-grade sound and reception. They claim KLEER technology will not interfere with wireless networks or other 2.4GHz devices. Up to 4 compatible Sennheiser KLEER headphones can be paired with the same transmitter for private listening for multiple individuals. Which, at that point, begs the question - can't all four of you just take off the headphones and use the speakers instead? The RS170 wasn't built for the average listener, they were built with the audiophile in mind, the  transducer systems' neodymium magnets deliver clear and detailed audio reproduction. The sealed, private earcups prevent sound leakage and make sure you can hear everything you're supposed to. They also feature selectable Dynamic Bass Boost for deeper bass and selectable Surround Sound simulation for a more immersive pseudo-home theater experience. This pair of headphones run on a different frequency that the others, using 2.4 - 2.8 GHz, with built-in auto selecting technology. They have a range of up to 260 feet. The wireless headphones operate on 2 AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries, which are included and should get you around 24 hours of listening time. The transmitter also acts as a charging stand for the headphones when not in use, and can fully recharge depleted headphone batteries in about 16 hours. Sony MDR-DS7500 Wireless Digital Surround Headphones System Buy now: $429 Speaking of over-paying, the Sony MDR-DS7500 clock in at an impressive $429. But before you freak out about how you can buy an entire surround sound receiver for that, consider what you're getting.  First, and perhaps most importantly, these headphones were developed in cooperation with Sony Pictures Entertainment, a place near and dear to the HT Guys' hearts. But beyond that, if you want to build something for the home theater, it makes sense to work with the experts in cinema sound. What did that joint development produce? The outcome was Sony's new "New Cinema mode" which was designed around analyzing the measured data for movie production in real movie theaters and sound stages. By combining Sony's VPT (Virtualphones Technology) this "New Cinema mode"  is said to reproduce the sound of an ideal movie theater. The MDR-DS7500 comes with a newly developed chipset for 3D audio as well as Dolby NR professional Logic II z decoder supporting audio signals up to 7.1Ch. DMI inputs on the processor enables the new DS7500 to decode HD audio such as Dolby TrueHD. Also supports multi-channel linear PCM as well as Bravia HDMI CEC. Three HDMI inputs with 1 line HDMI output allows you to connect to your devices freely. The MDR-DS7500 has a dynamic reproduction range of 5 Hz to 25 kHz and the full list of codecs it supports is: Dolby NR TrueHD, Dolby Digital plus, Dolby Digital, Dolby NR professional logic II z, Dolby NR professional logic. x, DTS-HD mastering audio, DTS-HD high-resolution audio, DTS 96/24, DTS-ES, DTS, Neo:6, MPEG-2 AAC, and linear PCM 7.1ch/5.1ch.  The headphones operate on the 2Ghz spectrum and the built-in rechargeable batteries provide up to 18 hours of continuous playback. Some Amazon reviews mentioned getting a Japanese instruction manual; obviously not helpful for most of us. But luckily they reported that some strategic googling led them to an English version that got the job done. Who reads the instructions anyways ;) Other There are also a handful of surround sound gaming headsets out there like the Skullcandy PLYR1 7.1 Surround Sound Wireless Gaming Headset for $130 or the Turtle Beach Ear Force X42 Wireless Dolby Surround Sound Gaming Headset for $123. If you're into gaming and can get a pair like this, they may be able to double for you as a solid home theater solution as well. There isn't a huge advantage in price, and connectivity may be more challenging since they're intended to be connected to a gaming console. But buying one pair of headphones that can serve dual purpose might make sense for some. Conclusion There are plenty of approaches available today to listen to all the booming explosions and dynamic action you want from your home theater without disturbing anyone else. There are also cases where people with hearing impairments or who have experienced a loss of hearing could benefit from their own headphones, even if they're listening to the same thing as everyone else. Whatever your requirements, there's sure to be a set of headphones for you that will meet your needs and keep the finance committee happy.

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[Show #52] Charles Dye Part #4: A Robot, Renegade Cop News, a Spotlight feature report from PSN Field Correspondent John Davidson, Part #4 of Another Thirty Days Of Dye and Viewer Mail! News: James Brown5/1933 - 12/2006James Brown, dead at 73 TCM Young Film Composers Competition Beta Monkey Music: Free Drum Loops! Ratshack Reverb 2.0 Last chance to get"Mix It Like A Record" for $99!* Offer ends January 5, 2007 Spotlight: The Baltimore Ravens are hot right now, and they could potentially go all the way to the Super Bowl. What does that have to do with production and music you ask? Well, John Davidson, 5-time Emmy-winner and special PSN Field Correspondent found out when he ran into David Wainwright. John Davidson5-timeEmmy-WinnerDavid's also a 5-time Emmy-winning post mixer with extensive experience in various surround sound formats for film and television, including Dolby E, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro-Logic, etc. David's professional experience runs the entire spectrum from music mixing to film location recording and booming, Foley creation and documentary mixing. But today, John is going to talk with David about an interesting mix he does on the weekends...providing "In-Stadium Live Sound" for the NFL's Baltimore Ravens at the M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. Celebrity Interview This is week #4 in Another 30 Days Of Dye. Multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning engineer, mixer and producer Charles Dye began his engineering career in 1992. Since that time he's mixed hits for Ricky Martin, Sammy Hagar, Julio Iglesias, and Jon Bon Jovi. He's also recorded artists such as Aerosmith, Jennifer Lopez, Shakira and Gloria Estefan, among many others. Interview Links: Last chance to get"Mix It Like A Record" for $99!* Offer ends January 5, 2007 Pow -r Dither Charles In December EM Magazine ProMediaTraining.com Mackie Big Knob (Monitor Control) • See this at Sweetwater Presonus Central Station (Monitor Control) • See this at Sweetwater CharlesDye.com Charles' Recent Projects Viewer Mail: Stu Veneable 2-way Video Question: Suggestion From Mike Shettler Of Shortler Studios:x10.com Brian Stephens: MusicProShow.com Audio Comment From Nate Thoreson Tim Burgess Comments On "iPod Thieves" Answer To Last Week's Trivia Question: Q: There was a milestone in country & western music when the first C&W song by a female artist sold over one million copies. It's been covered by, among others, the Dixie Chicks, Suzy Bogguss, Lynn Anderson, and LeAnn Rimes. Who was the artist, OR what was the title of the song? A: I Want to be a Cowboy's Sweetheart by Rubye Blevins, who performed as Patsy Montana. This week's winner submitted the only correct answer and takes home a copy of Guitar And Trainer, courtesy of Ryan Smith over at GuitarAndDrumTrainer.com. Congratulations to Dennis McFall! The Jammin' Djembe Player! See you next week! Tags: music recording studio home studio project studio mixing protools plugin digidesign frappr creative commons digidesign guitar and drum trainer charles dye mix it like a record ssl ricky martin sammy hagar julio iglesias jon bon jovi grammy aerosmith jennifer lopez shakira gloria estefan livin la vida loca shake your bon bon milar emmy dixie chicks suzy bogguss lynn anderson leann rimes ratshack reverb james brown beta monkey music rubye blevins patsy montana