Author: Philip Palermo
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Netflix Outlines New Tricks to Offer More Data-Cap-Friendly 4K
In a lengthy and detailed post published on the Netflix Technology Blog, a group that focuses on encoding and video algorithms laid out new techniques they hope will offer up higher-quality video for subscribers. In some cases, their internal testing has offered similar video quality at half the bitrate of their current encoding techniques —…
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Possible Retail Listings Suggest $50-$60 Range for Google’s ‘Sabrina’ Android TV Dongle
Featured Image: XDA Developers A flurry of rumored retail listing leaks point to a price range of around $50 to $60 for Google’s oft-rumored Android TV dongle, aka “Sabrina.” 9to5Google caught wind of a possible Home Depot listing that points to a $49.99 price. Since then, other sites have chimed in with details from more…
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Disney+ Site Source Code Points to Possible Watch Party Feature
Mentions of a “groupwatch” feature on the Disney+ may point to a future watch party feature for Disney’s streaming service. Gizmodo reported on the find earlier today and while Disney hasn’t made any official announcements about such a feature, it would make sense given similar options on rival services. The term “groupwatch” appears in multiple…
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Zack Snyder’s Justice League: The HBO Max Exclusive Explained
The road to Zack Snyder’s version of the 2017 Justice League film has been unusual and, at times, turbulent. And with a new trailer shown off during the online DC FanDome event, the so-called “Snyder Cut” is attracting even more attention as we inch toward its 2021 premiere on HBO Max. So if you’ve been…
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Comcast Could Be Flexing Its Way Into Smart TVs
Comcast has already dabbled in the streaming device market with its X1 and Flex hardware, but a new report suggests the cable giant might be looking to enter the smart TV market as well. Protocol, citing industry sources, reported this week that Comcast has been in talks with TV manufacturers and is exploring smart TVs…
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Sony Now Accepting Registrations for Invite-Only PlayStation 5 Preorders
Specific launch details for next-generation game consoles from Microsoft and Sony have trickled out at a slow pace so far. Microsoft recently pinpointed a launch month (November), but no exact date or price for its Xbox Series X. Meanwhile, Sony’s latest move includes posting a registration page for early adopters to sign up for a…
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Latest Nvidia Shield TV Update Boosts AI Upscaling, Remote Control Features
Nvidia’s latest Shield TV software update looks like it’ll bring some significant upgrades to the streaming device’s AI upscaling feature, alongside more customization options for the current remote control. We covered the basics of how Nvidia’s AI upscaler works in an article and video earlier this year, but this latest update, version 8.2, broadens support…
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Atari VCS Console Gets Plex Support Ahead of 2020 Launch
Featured image: Atari The upcoming Atari VCS console, a modern re-imagining of the classic Atari 2600, will boast some streaming service support when it launches later this year. This week, the company behind the PC/video game console hybrid announced it will ship with Plex’s free app onboard. The console has been through a rather long…
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New FCC Filings Could Point to Google’s ‘Sabrina’ Android TV Device
Featured image: XDA Developers Recent FCC submissions add to the mounting evidence that Google is prepping an Android TV-based streaming device that could serve as a successor to the current Chromecast Ultra. 9to5 Google spotted the new filings and it’s possible they refer to Google’s upcoming device and its accompanying remote control. The new listings…
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Evoca Aims for Early Access of ATSC 3.0 Pay TV Service on Sept. 1
Evoca, the new company aiming to leverage ATSC 3.0 to offer pay TV service, is currently offering early access to its service, with a goal of going live on September 1st in the Treasure Valley area of Idaho. Those who sign on early get a free receiver and antenna, along with a discounted monthly charge…