Samsung has announced HDR10+ Adaptive feature to offer an improved HDR10+ experience on Samsung TV models, taking into account the lighting conditions of the room the TV is placed in. HDR10+ Adaptive works with Filmmaker Mode and adapts to brighter rooms, preventing the image from appearing washed out. The feature will be launched globally with
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LG QNED Mini LED TVs will be launched at the virtual CES 2021 event, the company announced today. This will be the first consumer-centric range of mini-LED TVs from the South Korean tech giant, and will be available in various sizes and resolutions of up to 86 inches and 8K, respectively. The new display technology
Samsung TV Plus, the Web content service for Samsung TV users, is reaching India and markets including Mexico, Sweden, and some additional European countries in 2021, the South Korean giant has announced. The service was launched in 2015 for limited access, but it has now been expanded to 12 countries and 742 channels. There are
Hisense Tornado 4K series smart TV models were announced in India last week and now the company shared pricing for the 55-inch model. It is priced at Rs. 44,990 which the company claims is an inaugural price. It will be available for purchase in the country this week through major e-retailers. Hisense Tornado 4K series
Although QLED TVs were once considerably more expensive than their LED counterparts, 2020 has seen some impressive options at much more reasonable prices. Samsung’s once-premium QLED TV range now starts below Rs. 80,000, while brands such as OnePlus and TCL have options with similar specifications for even less. QLED technology is worth considering if you
Daiwa 43-Inch D43QFS smart TV has been launched in India. The smart TV comes with Amazon Alexa integration that allows users to speak to the TV to play music, ask about the weather, news updates, set alarms and reminders, among other things. The company says that it will also launch 32-inch and 39-inch HD Ready
Huawei Smart Screen S and Smart Screen S Pro smart TV models have been launched in China. The Smart Screen S is offered in three sizes, 55-, 65-, and 75-inch, while the Huawei Smart Screen S Pro is offered in 65- and 75-inch sizes. They all come 4K resolution and all the models, except for
Xiaomi has been in the television game in India for nearly three years now, and it’s been quite a ride. The company’s focus on affordability, with a range of competitively priced entry-level smart LED TVs has led to rapid growth, and according to Xiaomi itself, it has become the number one smart TV brand in
Apple’s TV app and paid streaming service Apple TV+ will be available on Google’s latest Chromecast device early next year, the search giant said on Wednesday. Apple in the past has sometimes reserved access to its services for its own ecosystem of hardware devices, but recently softened the stance in a bid to grow its
Xiaomi Mi QLED TV 4K with a 55-inch QLED Ultra-HD screen was launched in India on Wednesday, priced at Rs. 54,999. The Android TV and PatchWall-powered Mi QLED TV 4K is the company’s first QLED TV in India, and is also its most premium television series yet, offering a step up over the existing LED TV range.
HBO Max is coming to Roku devices, finally. WarnerMedia and Roku announced Wednesday that the former’s fledgling streaming service, HBO Max, would be available on the latter’s platform starting Thursday. You can download the HBO Max app from the Roku channel store. If you have already been using the HBO app on a Roku device,
Flipkart Big Saving Days 2020 sale is back this week with hundreds of deals on mobile phones, laptops, TVs, speakers, and other electronics. If you missed this year’s biggest festive season sales or are looking for a great New Year’s gift for someone, this sale might be a good chance for you to grab something
Xiaomi India shared that it has sold five million Mi TV models since 2018. The development has been shared on Twitter via the official Mi India account and the sales number has been taken from Xiaomi Data Center. The first Mi TV model, Mi TV 4, was launched in India in February 2018 and Xiaomi
Infinix 32X1 and Infinix 43X1 smart TVs have been launched in India as part of the company’s Infinix X1 series. The two TV models run on Android and come with bezel-less screens. Both TV models are TUV Rheinland certified and claim to offer a safe viewing experience by controlling the blue light wavelengths. Infinix 32X1
Samsung has launched a new 110-inch MicroLED TV, which is only up for pre-sale in the company’s home market of South Korea for now. The new television is different from earlier super-sized TV options from Samsung as it is pre-fabricated and not modular, and, therefore, can be installed like any other TV. The TV has
Chromecast with Google TV users can now choose from a couple of curated ‘Year in Search’ playlists that recap the top films of 2020. These playlists follow the debut of Google’s annual ‘Year in Search’ lists that were released on Wednesday, which also included the top films and TV shows of 2020, along with trending
iFFalcon K61 4K TV models have been launched in India by the TCL sub-brand and are available in 43-inch, 50-inch, and 55-inch sizes. The smart TV comes with features like 4K upscaling, Dynamic Color Enhancement, micro dimming, Dolby Audio, and more. The iFFalcon K61 models are available on Flipkart and have a slim design that
Amazon Fire TV is getting an updated interface that focuses on personalisation and discovery. It was first announced back in September and the updated UI has now reportedly started to roll out on select Fire TV devices. According to the report, the third-generation Fire TV Stick and Fire TV Stick Lite are the first to
Creative Stage V2 soundbar has been launched in India. Powered by Creative’s Sound Blaster tech, it is claimed to deliver an enhanced audio experience for TV, computer, and gaming purposes. The Creative Stage V2 soundbar, successor to the Creative Stage soundbar, has bigger dimensions and is said to deliver a wider surround soundstage audio. It
After a cryptic teaser recently with the tagline ‘Quantum Leaps Ahead’, Xiaomi has now confirmed that it will launch a new 4K QLED TV in India on December 16. In a new post on Mi India’s Twitter profile, the company has confirmed the new product launch, and also confirmed the date and time of the
Xiaomi could be preparing to launch the Mi TV 5 series in India, which consists of the Mi TV 5 and the Mi TV 5 Pro, suggests a new teaser by the company. New posts on social media, as well as emails sent out by Xiaomi to media outlets, tease an upcoming product launch that
Infinix, the smartphone brand owned by China’s Transsion Holdings, is set to enter the TV market in India by launching two new smart TVs. The brand said in a statement on Thursday that the launch will take place by the end of December. Both new Infinix smart TVs will run on Android OS. In addition
Wonder Woman 1984 will be the first 4K HDR title on HBO Max, bringing the fledgling streaming service up to speed in time for its biggest release, arriving on Christmas Day. On Tuesday, Wonder Woman 1984 director Patty Jenkins announced that her new DC movie will be available in 4K Ultra HD resolution, with support
The traditional home entertainment system with AV receivers, multiple speakers, and far too many wires is now passé; many are now looking for smart, wireless, and minimalist solutions. From televisions that can do everything, to soundbars that offer home theatre-like sound, to smart speakers that fetch the music you want on command, the home entertainment
What is the best streaming service in India for watching movies and TV shows? A few years ago, there were too few to matter, but the launch of Reliance Jio changed everything. Asia’s richest man entered the telecom business and launched India’s mobile network wars, which saw the price of 4G data slashed to a
Nokia Smart TV range has added a 75-inch model. The new smart TV has been unveiled by Nokia licensee StreamView in Europe. The Nokia Smart TV 75-inch model comes with 4K UHD resolution along with HDR10 support. There is also Dolby Vision support to deliver an enhanced TV-viewing experience. Alongside the 75-inch model, StreamView has
India’s tour of Australia began on Friday with the first of three one-day internationals in Sydney — the city will also host the second ODI, two Twenty20 fixtures, and the third test match — and will run for nearly two months as the two cricketing giants go head-to-head across all three major formats. Much of
Akai 43-inch full-HD Fire TV Edition television has been launched in India. The new smart TV from the Japanese company is part of the Fire TV Edition series that also includes televisions from Indian brand Onida. With inbuilt Fire TV support, the new Akai smart TV runs Amazon’s made-for-TV user interface, with access to popular
Lionsgate Play is now available standalone. The Hollywood studio best known for John Wick and The Hunger Games has quietly launched its own app, nearly 15 months after Lionsgate Play first entered India in partnership with telecom operators: first with Vodafone, followed by Airtel and Jio. Lionsgate Play costs Rs. 99 per month or Rs.
Netflix’s free weekend in India — it’s called StreamFest — will begin midnight on Saturday, December 5 and run through Sunday, December 6, the world’s biggest streaming service has announced. For those 48 hours, you can watch whatever you like on Netflix for free. Of course, there are a couple of caveats. For one, you