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42GB Super DVD -- Coming Soon?
SV Staff  |  Jun 27, 2008  | 
Here's a mouthful. A team from the Institute of Multidisciplinary Research for Advanced Materials at the Tohoku University announced that they've discovered a way to increase the storage capacity of a standard DVD to 42GB. They can also multiply...
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44% of HDTV Owners Watch Standard-Def
SV Staff  |  Mar 25, 2008  | 
Studies from ABI Research are perfect for making us feel embarrassed about Americans' home theater habits. And after we feel ashamed, we just feel angry. Earlier this month, the research firm reminded us of how bad we are at slinging video around...
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4K "Hancock" Hits Hollywood and Beyond
SV Staff  |  Jul 07, 2008  | 
The 4K revolution has begun, led by none other than Hollywood heavy-hitter Will Smith as Hancock. Yup, the much advertised movie is finally here (don't you love this time of year with all the summer blockbusters?) In a style befitting a big-budget...
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4K Apple TV Reportedly Due Out Next Month
SV Staff  |  Aug 28, 2017  | 
Back in February rumors circulated that Apple was testing a 4K-capable fifth-generation Apple TV. Multiple sources are now reporting that Apple will introduce an updated 4K version of its streaming media player next month when it introduces the new iPhone and Apple Watch.
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4K Coming to a Theater Near You
Scott Wilkinson  |  Apr 13, 2009  | 

At the recent Showest trade show for the commercial-cinema industry, one the most important announcements was a $315M deal between Sony and AMC, one of the country's largest movie-theater chains, to install Sony 4K SXRD digital-cinema projectors for all 4628 screens in its 309 theaters over the next few years. Currently, AMC has 150 Sony 4K projectors in 11 theaters.

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4K DLP
Scott Wilkinson  |  Jun 25, 2009  | 

Following on the heels of recent agreements between Sony and two theater chains—<A href="http://www.ultimateavmag.com/news/4k_coming_to_a_theater_near_you/">AMC</A> and Regal—to deploy Sony's 4K SXRD projectors, Texas Instruments has announced it will provide 4K DLP imaging engines to its three projection customers—Christie, Barco, and NEC—for their next-generation digital-cinema projectors. No indication of a rollout timetable was given in the announcement.

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4K On The Way
Scott Wilkinson  |  Mar 17, 2005  | 

This week at ShoWest 2005 in Las Vegas&mdash;the premier gathering for commercial-cinema owners and operators&mdash;HD entrepreneur Mark Cuban and partner Todd Wagner announced at they are taking a big step toward the digital future with the purchase of six Sony SRX-R110 digital-cinema projectors for their Landmark Theatres, the nation's largest "art-house" theater chain, currently with 209 screens in 22 markets. The SRX-R110 provides 4K (4096x2160) resolution and 10,000 ANSI lumens of light output using SXRD (Silicon Crystal [X-tal] Reflective Display) technology, Sony's version of LCoS. The projectors will be installed in six Landmark Theatres&mdash;two each in Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco&mdash;with the eventual goal of converting all Landmark locations to 4K SXRD projection.

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4K Propels Home Entertainment Spending
SV Staff  |  Nov 10, 2016  | 
Spending on home entertainment products is up about 4 percent over the same period in 2015, according to the Digital Entertainment Group (DEG).
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4K Streaming Trial Opens Door to Future Events
SV Staff  |  Mar 21, 2016  | 
Recent success with streaming trials of live 4K sporting events, including the first live North American soccer broadcast in 4K by Univision Deportes on February 10, will lead to more live 4K streaming events through the summer, according to Sony. The game/test event, which took place at Marlins Park in Miami, was streamed live to audiences in Florida, New York, and California via late model Sony HDR-capable 4K Ultra HD TVs, which have NeuLion’s 4K streaming platform integrated.
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4K, 3-D, 2 companies, 1 cinema experience
SV Staff  |  Feb 27, 2009  | 
3-D has been making a pretty big resurgence lately, especially in movie theaters. From My Bloody Valentine to Coraline, moviegoers have been lining up to put on some silly-looking glasses and watch the special effects jump out at them. While...
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4K/Ultra HDTVs Abound but What About Content?
SV Staff  |  Apr 18, 2016  | 
Upwards of half of all U.S. households will own a 4K/Ultra HD TV over the next three years, according to research firm Strategy Analytics, which begs the question: How much 4K content will be available?
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5 New Dolby Cinema Movies Brings Total to 13
SV Staff  |  Sep 14, 2015  | 
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Dolby announced that five new Hollywood features, including the first two titles from Twentieth Century Fox, will be released in Dolby Cinema bringing the total number of movies that combine high-dynamic range (HDR) images and Dolby Atmos surround sound to 13.

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5 Things To Consider Before Buying Speakers
SV Staff  |  Oct 08, 2009  | 
Deciding what speakers are best for you depends on your room size, budget, and listening requirements. Consider the following: Room Size Are you in a small apartment or room, or are you building a large-scale custom home theater? For the...
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5 ways to make Hulu worth paying for
SV Staff  |  Jun 04, 2009  | 
In a recent story on Daily Finance, newly appointed CDO at News Corp, Jonathan Miller, was quote saying he thought it was logical for Hulu to have some content that's only available to paying subscribers. The Internet conjured up images of...
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5-Star Bass: Best Subwoofers of 2017/2018
SV Staff  |  Jul 11, 2018  | 
A hearty subwoofer is an essential ingredient of any serious sound system. It has to play low and loud and do so without making rude noises and without sounding flabby. Besides scaring your kids (and the neighbors), a good subwoofer will deliver deep, powerful bass that conveys emotion and adds palpable dimension to music and movie soundtracks…so you can feel the sound. We’ve compiled snapshots of the best subwoofers we’ve reviewed over the past 18 or so months. Prices range from $399 to $6,500 and all models received a five-star rating in the critical Performance category. If you’re on a mission to bring home the bass, start here.
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