What the hell are quantum dots, and why do you want them in your next TV?
Sony, LG and TCL have embraced quantum dots as the next evolution of LCD technology. But how do they work, and how do they improve your TV’s picture quality?
Watch Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s short film, made entirely in 4K with Samsung’s NX1
To show off the 4K potential, Samsung is partnering with actor/director Joseph Gordon-Levitt on a new short film that's shot entirely with the new NX1.
Why 4K monitors are easier on your eyes
4K and Retina displays pack an incredible number of pixels into a small space. Will that hurt or help eyestrain? The answer may surprise you.
Amazon gains ground on Netflix, denies free ad-supported streaming service
Amazon's video service more than doubled its share of bandwidth traffic in North America in the past year and a half.
Acer’s latest 32-inch monitor has a massive 4K resolution, but reasonable $1,000 price tag
If you've got $1,000 to splash on a 4K monitor, Acer's new B326HK could be worth checking out. The 32-inch panel may not be pretty, but it does have that all-important, massive 3840 x 2160 pixel resolution,
DirecTV beats cable companies to 4K, will offer 19 movies Friday, live TV to come
DirecTV announced it will launch its highly anticipated 4K service Friday, marking the first of its kind for satellite or cable services.
Less bezel means more screen with Acer’s newest 4K monitor
Acer's latest 4K display is "frameless," and propped up by a unique, but somewhat-familiar stand. Learn more about the S277HK here.
Amazon’s new 4K video streaming service won’t cost Prime members an extra dime
Amazon releases a statement promising that, unlike Netflix, its forthcoming 4K service won't add a premium to its current Prime Membership pricing.
Fire Strike Ultra lets you test your PC at 4K, even if you don’t have a 4K monitor
Futuremark's new Fire Strike Ultra test will let you know whether your PC can handle 4K content. Learn more here.
Panasonic’s 4K TVs finally play nice with Netflix 4K content after firmware update
A firmware update issued on October 9, 2014 allows Panasonic's 2014 4K televisions to finally play Netflix's 4K streaming
Netflix hikes up prices for its 4K content
Netflix has just bumped up the subscription price for access to its 4K content to $11.99 per month from $7.99 per month, though existing users can stay at the $7.99 level for the next two years.
USB Type-C to feature DisplayPort video and audio, support for 4K, 5K resolution
USB Type C cables and connectors will also provide DisplayPort audio and video, along with support for 4K resolution and higher. Learn more here.
Sony bolsters its 4K arsenal, adds over 300 hours of content for its latest UHD TVs
Sony has signed an agreement with NanoTech that will see NanoTech's streaming 4K video-on-demand service/content library integrated into Sony's 2014 4K TVs.
DisplayPort 1.3 standard announced, supports 5K displays
4K monitors? That's so 2013. DisplayPort 1.3, which supports displays with resolutions up to 5K, has just been announced. Learn more here.
TiVo will show off its new Broadcam-powered 4K set-top box this week at IBC
TiVo and Broadcom will show off a new 4K-ready DVR this week at IBC 2014 (International Broadcasting Convention) in Amsterdam.
Samsung’s new 32-inch 4K monitor could be a photo editor’s dream
Samsung's new 4K monitor isn't cheap, but if you're a content creator or a big-time data cruncher, you might find that it's well worth the cost.
Amazon reportedly prepping 4K streaming for tentative October launch
Amazon will begin streaming in 4K as early as October, according to a press release in which Samsung revealed the information.
This 28-inch 4K Acer monitor only costs a handful of Benjamins
Acer just lifted the veil on a new 4K monitor, which is quite affordable compared to what 4K displays cost less than a year ago.
DirecTV to deliver on-demand 4K video by the year’s end
DirecTV announced yesterday it is set to offer 4K-quality on-demand video by the end of the year, as well as live 4K streaming next year or by early 2016.
LG unleashes its own 105-inch UHDTV monster to rival Samsung, but won’t talk price
LG has joined the ultra-high-end HDTV party with its new 105-inch, 5K curved TV, one week after Samsung's reveal of its $120,000 105-inch 4K curved TV.
Seiki to leap into the desktop PC monitor market with 28-inch, 32-inch, 40-inch 4K displays
Seiki as just announced its entry into the desktop PC monitor market by revealing 28-inch, 32-inch, and 40-inch 4K displays.
Samsung shatters the price floor on 4K with $1,000 sets for 2014
Samsung unveils new UHD TVs, including two new series, and a brand new 85-inch behemoth.
Move over, 1080p: LG’s aggressive 4K TV prices dip as low as $1,499
LG today launched its 2014 Ultra HD 4K television lineup with increasingly aggressive features and pricing.
TCL unveils ludicrously cheap Ultra HD TV series, new 85-inch giant
TCL unveils its new lineup of UHD TVs for release later this year, including a colossal 85-inch model, as well as ultra-cheap smaller displays.
Marantz’s new SR5009 Network A/V receiver does everything but make your bed
Marantz's new AV receiver offers a barrel of options at a manageable price to bring your home theater into the modern age.
‘Breaking Bad’ now available on Netflix in sparkling 4K/UHD resolution
Netflix has begun streaming Breaking Bad, and a few other new titles, in remastered 4K/UHD resolution.
Panasonic to dominate bridge cameras with new 4K-capable Lumix FZ1000
Panasonic's new Lumix FZ1000 could be the ultimate bridge camera. It has a large 1-inch sensor, fast autofocusing, and 4K-video recording.
Intel: 4K PC monitor prices could fall below $400 this year
Yearning for a 4K display? You might want to hold off until later this year.
At $650, this new 28-inch 4K monitor from Asus is pretty cheap, and may be a great value
Getting your hands on a 4K monitor is getting more affordable all the time.
Sharp throws its Aquos Quattron and 4K TVs under universal pricing policy
The Japanese company announced it has broadened its unilateral pricing policy to include all of its Aquos Quattron and Ultra HD televisions.
Panasonic’s new 4K TVs will see you when you’re sleeping, know when you’re awake
Panasonic has a lot to prove with its latest LED televisions, having ditched it's best-in-class plasma TV business. How do its 4K TVs stack up? We found out.
Ultra-HD TV shipments skyrocketed last March, exceeding 1 million units worldwide
Research shows that the total number of Ultra-HD/4K televisions shipped per month has increased sevenfold since March 2012, breaking 1 million last March.
Closing the buffet: Comcast may clamp data caps on all users within 5 years
Aiming to roll out data caps for all Comcast subscribers in the coming years, cord cutters that are transitioning to 4K streaming may find out all that extra data usage is going to add up quickly on the monthly bill.
Sony tables OLED (again) to concentrate on 4K televisions
Sony is apparently officially stepping away from OLED TV development to better focus on 4K TV, according to a recent report.
Netflix will start streaming Breaking Bad in 4K this June
The news comes about one month after the service launched 4K offerings of its prized House of Cards original series and a handful of nature documentaries.
Best Buy launching ‘Sony Experience’ sections at 350 stores
Sony today announced a deal with Best Buy that will see some of its top-end home theater products in 350 Best Buy locations nationwide.
Samsung offers free 4K movies to owners of its HU9000 4K/UHD TVs
The South Korean company announced today that it is offering a free movie bundle (includes World War Z), to purchasers of its curved HU9000 4K TVs.
This 10.1-inch, 4K resolution screen eats the same amount of energy as a lower-res panel
Japan Display has announced a 10.1-inch screen with a massive 3840 x 2160 pixel resolution, which qualifies as 4K. Thanks to some clever tech, the screen doesn't consume any more power than a lower resolution panel.