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Sky UK Limited is rumoured to be on the verge of releasing its next-generation 4K set-top box, dubbed SkyQ, focused on enhancing the user experience. The Telegraph reports that the new box delivers the ability to watch or record up to four programmes simultaneously, with users being able to view them on multiple devices within their homes. In addition, SkyQ ... Read More »

Less than two weeks before the new football season kicks off, BT has announced the launch of the country’s first 4K UHD (ultra high-definition) sports channel, together with a 4K set-top box from YouView that will combine to give UK footy fans their first-ever 4K fix. What’s more, the new service won’t even cost you that much. For dedicated 4K-loving ... Read More »

Samsung's HW-J8500 flagship curved soundbar is let down by bass niggles & overly centralised stereo playback. The J7500/J7501 is better. Read More »

Satellite broadcaster SES teamed up with electronics giant Samsung earlier this month to carry out what the two companies claim is the world’s first DVB transmission of High Dynamic Range (HDR) ultra high-definition television. The demonstration took place at the SES Industry Days conference in Luxembourg on the 7th of May, and saw BBC R&D’s Hybrid Gamma technology being used ... Read More »