4K vs 8K: Ultra HD TV tech explainedYou’ve only just got used to hearing about 4K TV and now some people are talking about 8K. But what the hell is it? What makes 8K different to 4K? And do you need it? Or is it worth waiting a while before you invest in an 8K TV? Read on to find out… May 12 23May 12, 2023Article at Stuff
What is Filmmaker Mode? The Ultra HD picture mode explainedIf you’re on the lookout for some new home cinema kit then you might have seen some TVs marked as having Filmmaker Mode. But what the hell is it? And do you need it? Allow us to explain… First announced in 2019, Filmmaker Mode, or FMM, is a picture… Jul 10 22July 10, 2022Article at Stuff
What is IMAX Enhanced? Everything you need to knowChances are, you can’t fit an IMAX cinema inside your living room. And that’s where IMAX Enhanced comes in. This new techie standard is designed to bring the big IMAX screen experience into your home. First announced in 2018, it was developed with AV… Apr 27 22April 27, 2022Article at Stuff
What is Dolby Vision? The HDR format wars explainedDolby is one of the big players in sound and vision tech and has been for decades. You might have seen the Dolby Vision logo popping up on TVs, laptops and even smartphones over the last few years, but what exactly is it? Let’s find out… What is… Apr 04 22April 04, 2022Article at Stuff
What is Dolby Atmos? The immersive audio tech explainedAs with most of Dolby’s home cinema tech, Dolby Atmos started off on the big screen and is now making its way into in our homes. Wondering what is Dolby Atmos? Let us explain… Dolby Atmos is a next-gen surround sound format designed to put you right… Mar 28 22March 28, 2022Article at Stuff
Spitfire Audio launches folk-inspired Albion Solstice film scoring librarySpitfire Audio has expanded its Albion range with the new Albion Solstice film library inspired by folk traditions. Featuring thousands of sounds and loops, the new library is designed to help create modern film scores, rather than folk… Jun 21 21June 21, 2021Article at Audio Media International
Spitfire Audio adds ‘Wondrous Flutes’ to its Abbey Road One film scoring librarySpitfire Audio has expanded on its Abbey Road One: Orchestral Foundations film scoring library with the addition of Wondrous Flutes, featuring two flutes and one piccolo captured in Abbey Road’s iconic Studio One. The large studio space has seen the… May 13 21May 13, 2021Article at Audio Media International
Al Schmitt, legendary producer and engineer, dies at 91Legendary recording engineer and producer Al Schmitt died on Monday at the age of 91, his family has confirmed. Schmitt, worked with a huge range of recording artists including Sam Cooke, Paul McCartney and Madonna, and received a record-breaking 20… Apr 28 21April 28, 2021Article at Audio Media International
PRS for Music announces record £699.4m royalties payout, with 20% revenue dropSongwriters and composers received a record £699.4 million in royalties in 2020 from PRS for Music, according to the UK-based organisation’s latest financial results. The payout represents a 2% increase from the previous year. However, the effects of… Apr 25 21April 25, 2021Article at Audio Media International
BBC Proms set to go ahead in 2021The BBC Proms will return this year, hopefully with a live audience. The internationally renowned classical music festival is scheduled to run from 30 July to 11 September 2021 and will be shown on TV, radio and online. The organisers confirmed that… Mar 29 21March 29, 2021Article at Audio Media International
Oscars combines Sound Editing and Sound Mixing into one award for 2021This year’s Oscars will see the Sound Editing and Sound Mixing awards combined into one golden statuette for the first time. The new Oscar will be known as the Academy Award for Sound and has been changed to reflect the evolution of the professional… Mar 17 21March 17, 2021Article at Audio Media International
Amazon Fire TV Stick 2020 reviewAmazon's tiny streaming stick now packs in Full HD pictures, Dolby Atmos audio and a 50% boost in power. Planetary retail overlord Amazon has updated 2019's Fire TV Stick, adding both Dolby Atmos for immersive 3D sound (if you've got the right… Dec 08 20December 08, 2020Article at Stuff
Chromecast with Google TV reviewGoogle has updated its unique little pocket streamer with a brand new interface and a physical remote control. The rather awkwardly named Chromecast with Google TV, is now a full-fledged mini streamer, rather than just being a 'caster'. You can still… Oct 25 20October 25, 2020Article at Stuff
Planet of the tapesMetro investigates the return of tape-based tech ahead of Cassette Store Day tomorrow TAPE decks were the coolest accessory of the 1980s, with no self-respecting shoulder lacking a blastin’ boogie box. Now they’ve made a comeback bigger than Rick… Oct 11 19October 11, 2019Article at metro.news
Panasonic GZ2000 hands-on reviewStuff got a early look at Pana’s Hollywood-tuned mega TV. With a bevy of 8K TVs and LG’s rollable OLED to compete with, Panasonic had to pull something big out of the bag at this year’s CES. Bowling into town with a 65-inch panel that it claims is… Jan 08 19January 08, 2019Article at Stuff
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K reviewAmazon has packed 4K into a streaming device before, but it was a box, not a stick. Now though, Amazon has got 4K, Dolby Vision and HDR10+ support into a tiny little streaming stick. The new Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K has a faster processor than its… Nov 26 18November 26, 2018Article at Stuff
Google Chromecast (2018) reviewGoogle quietly released an updated version of its Chromecast streamer in October with pretty much no fanfare whatsoever. That’s probably because not a lot has really changed on the third-generation dongle but there are a few neat updates that are… Nov 07 18November 07, 2018Article at Stuff
Sony's latest TVs have a special NETFLIX mode that makes your favourite films look even betterSony's latest flagship TVs have a new mode designed especially for watching Netflix . The Netflix Calibrated Mode is intended to provide the best picture quality possible for film and TV shows on the streaming service by staying as true to the… Aug 02 18August 02, 2018Article at mirror
Netflix will now let you use your favourite TV character as your profile pictureIf you've ever wanted to change your Netflix profile picture to your favourite TV show character, now you can. Streaming service Netflix is revamping its profiles so that subscribers can choose their own avatar from a wide selection of Netflix-based… Jul 26 18July 26, 2018Article at mirror
Back in an instantForget Instagram, these days it’s all about the return of instant prints you can actually hold in your hand, thanks to Polaroid’s comeback POLAROIDS are well and truly back. Instant photography has been bubbling along for a few years but a wave of… Nov 24 17November 24, 2017Article at metro.news
