Disney+ brings back 4K streaming for some customers in Europe

The streaming giant has reportedly switched from the HEVC codec to VP9 to enable 4K streams on select devices, but it remains unavailable on many others.

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Samsung bans smart TV apps that could be used to mask botnet traffic

Samsung says it has updated its policies to block any Tizen apps that ask user's to share their internet connections, after a report revealed that some were routing malicious activity through user's TVs.

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BenQ recalls portable GV31 projector over defective battery issues

The projectors could overheat and potentially even cause a fire, and so the company has issued an urgent recall notice. It says it will either service the battery to make it safe, or if that can't be done, it will provide a free upgrade instead.

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Hisense’s PX4 Pro UST projector is a home cinema in a box

The PX4 Pro is Hisense's flagship ultra-short-throw projector this year, capable of beaming massive, bright images of up to 200-inches on any surface, even in the daytime.

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The price of Roku's streaming sticks is going up, a lot

The company has increased its asking prices by up to 60% on some streaming devices, blaming the rise on the global memory shortage. But let's not talk about its growing ad revenues.

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