For video enthusiasts seeking a replacement for the now-defunct plasma television, the large-screen OLED TV waiting game has been a long and protracted one, not least due to the difficulties manufacturers face in making this mouthwatering display technology commercially viable. However, there appears to be light at the end of the tunnel, with several signs pointing to the imminent arrival ... Read More »
Monthly Archives: March 2015
Philips Bows Android Lollipop on 2015 HD & 4K TV Models
At a launch event in Barcelona, TP Vision has confirmed the new Philips flat-screen televisions that will be released in the UK during the first half of 2015, including two 4K Ultra HD models. Taking cue from market research data indicating that more and more owners across all age groups under 65 are connecting their Smart TVs to the web ... Read More »
HDMI 2.0 Upgrade (Firmware Update) Needed for HDR: Philips
Although HDR (high dynamic range) is probably the most exciting aspect within the next phase of ultra high-definition (UHD) evolution, there’s no established standard for this format yet, with at least five different groups working on their own flavour of HDR specifications. In terms of high dynamic range playback however, Philips – one of the earliest HDR proponents among TV ... Read More »
Samsung UE65JS9000 SUHD TV Review
Despite its edge LED system, Samsung's UE65JS9000 holds its own against the top-end JS9500 except in the darkest scenes in a dim room. Read More »
Samsung Not Quitting OLED TV; Files “Super UHD” Trademark
Samsung has been struggling for some time to manufacture its OLED TV sets at a competitive price, but the company remains convinced its engineers will get there one day. To underline that point, the Korean electronics giant has just made an application to trademark the names of its OLED TVs, according to a report in The Korea Herald. The paper ... Read More »