Tag: 4K
Swann unveils ‘world’s first’ AI smart doorbell
Australian home security company Swann has announced what it claims is the world’s first AI-powered home security Voice Assistant for its latest smart doorbell. Called the SwannShield, it's compatible with Swann’s SwannBuddy4K Video Doorbell. It works by engaging with visitors in real-time across different scenarios, from package deliveries and identifying guests, to deterring potential criminals.…
IFA 2019: Epson launches affordable 4K PRO-UHD projectors
Epson has launched two affordable home cinema projectors (EH-TW7000 and EH-TW7100) at IFA 2019, which it claims are great for watching 4K content. The competitively priced EH-TW7000 and EH-TW7100 connect easily, making it easy to watch 4K content from a Blu-ray player, set top box, gaming console or streaming device (including Amazon Fire…
Virgin Media and Sky agree new UHD/4K content deal
Virgin Media and Sky have signed a new agreement which will see Sky channels and content continue to be available across Virgin Media’s TV platforms, with UHD/4K programming included for the first time alongside an expanded collection of boxsets. As part of the extended deal, Sky’s line up of entertainment, cinema and sports channels will…
Sharp launches four new 4K UHD Smart LED TVs with 60in and 70in screens
Japanese company Sharp is back in the UK market with a new range of smartphones and a brand new line up of TVs too, including four new 4K UHD Smart LED TVs. Featuring 60inch and 70inch screen sizes and harman/kardon® sound system, the new models come with integrated upscaling, making them able to upgrade HD…
British brand Cello unveils £799 55inch QLED TV
Cello may not be a company you're that familiar with (at least I wasn't until the product launch this lunchtime at the beautiful London Edition Hotel). But it's actually that rare thing: a British electronics manufacturer. Whereas most TVs are made in the Far East, Cello actually make theirs in the North East - Bishop…
Virgin Media launches dedicated UHD entertainment channel
Virgin Media is launching the UK’s first dedicated 4K ultra high definition (UHD) entertainment channel from September 17th. The channel will be exclusively available for Virgin TV Full House and VIP customers with a V6 set-top box. These customers can tune into a collection of dramas, documentaries and, Virgin claims, some of the biggest names…
Tech Digest films skateboarding in VR 360 with the Kodak PixPro actioncam
Last week before the snow set in we travelled over to a lovely skate park in Tottenham's Markfield Park (formerly a sewage works) to film our latest 360 video in association with Kodak PixPro. And despite a few problems with the locals who didn't take kindly to our camera man setting up his gear in the…
Optoma announces 4K Ultra HD home projectors, UHD60 and UHD65
TV, gaming and movie fans can now enjoy 4K cinema quality images in their own home with the launch of two new home projectors from Optoma - the UHD60 (pictured above) and the UHD65. Boasting 8.3 million on-screen pixels, the new models meet the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) requirements for 4K UHD and comply with the CTA High…
Sony introduces UMC-S3C 4K video camera for low light conditions
Following the launch of its 4K network camera, the SNC-VB770, Sony has introduced a new 4K video camera aimed primarily at professional use, including wildlife monitoring and video surveillance. Capable of achieving both high sensitivity and resolution with colour video recording in 4K, the £3869.97 UMC-S3C provides - according to its manufacturer - the highest…
WATCH: SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch in 4K
If you want an almost perfectly distilled vision of human progress, check out the above video of one of Elon Musk's rockets blasting off into space. Not only is the rocket impressive, but the video was also shot in 4K - so if your computer can handle it you can watch it in even higher…
