Apple WWDC 2023: Everything Revealed in 12 Minutes
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At Apple’s WWDC 2023, the company revealed many new hardware and software features for its products, including its much anticipated XR headset.
Apple TV 4K lets you watch movies and shows in amazing 4K HDR — and now it completes the picture with immersive sound from Dolby Atmos. Stream your favorite channels live. Enjoy great content from apps like Amazon Prime Video, HBO NOW, Hulu, and Netflix. And thanks to Siri, you can control it with your voice. Find sports from apps like NBA and MLB. Late-breaking news from apps like Bloomberg and CNN. And complete live-channel and on-demand packages from apps such as DirecTV Now, YouTube TV, and Sling TV.
January 28, 2023, update on Apple + Television app loaded on my Fire TV. A firm nod in favor of Apple TV plus original content over the competition. For the low monthly subscription price and quality production, writing episodic television narratives, including Shrinking, Slow Horses, Shining Girls, Suspicion, Echo 3, Defending Jacob, Tedd Lasso, American Rust, Foundation, Dickinson, and Invasion, Apple TV packs a quality content punch.
Update January 2019: The recent test drove the new Apple 4K tv at a friend’s home. The experience was a necessary evolution from the former Apple TV hardware/software platform. The remote is a vast improvement over its predecessor, and the app display is much more like a computer or mobile device desktop view. One suggestion is to add a google search or browser application for the Apple 4k platform. I like the idea of utilizing the Coursera online course application on this much larger than iPad or mobile view. Apple, thank you! Great improvements over the old Apple TV platform.
May 2019 update: Previewed the Amazon Firestick 4K, and in so many ways, this is a small step for convenience and an easy learning curve for those who have tried the Apple 4K platform. Where Amazon Firestick 4K wins over Apple 4K is the Firestick’s tie-in with Alexa on channel search, and the quick program finds and opens. Firestick 4K app platform provides two browser options (Firefox and Amazon’s browser). Where Firestick lost me was the screensaver, where we are not given the option of adding our favorite Flickr feed of images rather, one is left with either the default or choosing to share our cherished images with Amazon images loading from the same.
July 2019: Full conversion from Apple TV to Amazon 4K Firestick. One important reason is the Superior remote and Alexa tie-in. The one big ask from Amazon is to allow us to link to our favorite Flickr photostream rather than upload our images from the cloud or Google Drive onto your platform or rest on the default stream.
I have one of the first generation Apple tv connected, via HDTV cable, to a Samsung HD 1080P LCD 39 Inch TV. I am more than pleased with the picture quality and the mostly free streaming, despite the mandatory must-watch adverts. Apple TV with Amazon Prime makes subscription streaming over subscription cable a no-brainer for me. Remember that Amazon Prime 
Do we need the very best picture quality to be happy? You know we do not! Yet, since this young Irish lad was a wee li’l munchkin, he has always had a penchant for the best and finest new gadgets. If you are looking for a hyper-technical review of the new Apple TV
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TCL 4K Roku TV
The highest recommended score on Consumer Reports for over 70″ 2020 4K is the: LG OLED77CXAUA TV with a score of 86 is a 2020 model.
LG OLED C1 Series 77” Alexa Built-in 4k Smart TV (3840 x 2160), 120Hz Refresh Rate, AI-Powered 4K, Dolby Cinema, WiSA Ready, Gaming Mode (OLED77C1PUB, 2021) is the newer model.
Question: Why and when does my new 4K TV upscale and what is upscaling?
Answer: Let’s take this opportunity to talk upscaling for just a second. A 4k Ultra HD TV (anyone) has a fixed resolution of 3840 x 2860 pixels. Or, about 8,000,000 pixels. That is also the resolution of an incoming 4k signal, so it simply displays it, looking AMAZING! Now, there is also a ton of content out there that is less than 4k. You’re asking about 1080p. A 1080p signal is 1920 x 1080 pixels, or about 2,000,000 pixels. So if a 4k TV (with 8,000,000 pixels) displays only 1080p (2,000,000 pixels) about 3/4 of the screen would remain unfilled. Enter “upscaling” (or upconversion). ALL 4K ULTRA HD TVs HAVE TO PERFORM UPSCALING TO FILL THE SCREEN. What the TVs do is “fill in the blanks” and create a 4k Ultra HD image using the 1080p image as the basis. That being said, it can be done well, or not-so-well and TCL’s proprietary 4K Creative Pro upscaling engine allows you to view your HD content in near 4K quality by doing it well. So the question isn’t “does it support upscaling”, but “How well does it do?”. Really hope that helps, TCL USA Support see less By TCL USA MANUFACTURER TCL 4K Roku TV
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TCL Alto 8+ 2.1 Channel Sound Bar with Built-In Subwoofer – Fire TV Edition by TCL Pre-order today!! Free Amazon product support included FIRE TV EDITION – With a Fire TV 4K streaming media player integrated into the soundbar system, the TCL Sound Bar delivers a complete home cinema experience with video streaming and stunning sound in a single device. No additional Fire TV streaming device needed. STUNNING CINEMATIC SOUND – Bring the excitement of cinematic sound into your home. Engineered to provide impressive acoustic performance, with carefully tuned drivers and Dolby Digital Plus for clear, dynamic, and immersive sound. BUILT-IN SUBWOOFER – Feel the power of deep, rich bass with woofer speakers built directly into the soundbar. Enjoy a full and exhilarating audio experience and get the most out of your entertainment. OPTIMIZED SOUND MODES – Use the remote control to choose from three precisely tuned settings: Movie, Music, and News, for an ideal viewing and listening experience. ENDLESS ENTERTAINMENT – With a Fire TV 4K streaming media player built-in, enjoy tens of thousands of Alexa skills, channels, and apps including Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, STARZ, SHOWTIME, CBS All Access, Amazon Music, Spotify, and more. Subscriptions may be required. VOICE REMOTE WITH ALEXA – Easily control your TCL Sound Bar and compatible TV with the included Voice Remote with Alexa—plus, launch apps, search for TV shows, play music, control smart home devices, and more. Just press the microphone button and ask Alexa.
TCL 85″ Class 4K UHD Dolby Vision HDR QLED Roku Smart TV
TCL 6-Series 4K UHD Dolby Vision HDR QLED Roku Smart TV - 55R635
Watch your favorite movies on this 65-inch TCL LED TV. Its 4K resolution delivers a crisp picture with 1.07 billion colors for a brilliant appearance, and its 178-degree viewing angle ensures everyone in the room has a great view. This TCL LED TV has Dolby Vision HDR for improved contrast and a more lifelike, detailed display.
4K Ultra HD TV Buying Guide
Features
Dolby Vision HDR
Provides images with superior color, contrast and brightness, so all your favorite movies, shows and games come to life in stunning clarity.
120 Zone Contrast Control
Optimizes contrast in each zone to deliver brighter whites and deeper blacks. You’ll notice striking bright and dark areas of the picture with Contrast Control Zone technology.
Wide Color Gamut with NBP Photon technology
Delivers a vibrant and rich color palette and produces images with superior color, contrast and brightness.
HDR Pro Gamma
Details remain visible in any environment – from the darkest home theater to the brightest sun-lit living rooms.
iPQ Engine
Precision color performance tailored to deliver accurate color reproduction and optimized DCI-P3 color space coverage.
Roku Smart TV
Roku TV offers access to stream 500,000+ movies and TV episodes from one simple, intuitive interface.
64.5″ screen (measured diagonally from corner to corner)
Large enough to provide an immersive experience for everyone in the room.
2160p resolution for breathtaking HD images
Watch 4K movies and TV shows at 4x the resolution of Full HD, and upscale your current HD content to gorgeous, Ultra HD-level picture quality.
Watch high dynamic range (HDR) content on your TV
With an HDR-compatible 4K TV, you can enjoy HDR movies and TV shows, in addition to all your current content.
Smart TV with access to streaming services for countless entertainment options
Stream shows, movies, games and more with the TV’s built-in Wi-Fi and integrated apps.
LED TVs perform well in all lighting conditions
They also deliver plasma-like deep blacks and rich colors.
Advanced TV sound
Two 8W main channel speakers.
3 HDMI inputs for the best home theater connection
High-speed HDMI delivers up to 2160p picture and digital surround sound in one convenient cable. HDMI cable not included.
Enjoy the picture from multiple angles
178° horizontal and vertical viewing angles provide a clear picture for viewers seated near the side of the screen.
Natural Motion 240
Delivers exceptionally smooth clarity during fast action scenes.
1 USB input
Easily connect your digital camera, camcorder or other USB device.
Manage the viewing experience for your kids
The built-in V-chip lets you block content based on program ratings and check ratings of unfamiliar programs.
Web-based services and content require high-speed Internet service. Some services may require a subscription.
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