MULTI-SCREEN TV SYSTEMS FOR THE HOME
The multi-screen concept is a popular one in a sports bar setting for obvious reasons. The atmosphere of a sports bar tends to be exciting and entertaining but can also include a whole lot of background noise that might disrupt your game watching and can be more costly to your wallet since usually consumption of paid food and beverages is …
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SMART TV CONTROVERSY
Recent news reports and articles have raised red flags regarding the very popular “Smart TV.” While not all brands are affected, the ones that include the “voice activation” are the ones under fire. Could privacy be the price to pay for convenience in this case? The issue applies when the “voice activation” feature is “active.” The TV sets can “listen” …
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MULTIMEDIA CONCEPTS HIGHLIGHTING 2015
With every start to a new year come new trends that certain industries hope will stay. While some trends continue to be popular and evolving, some may be of news to some. Interactive technology continues to top popularity in growing technology trends. • PHOTOGRAPHY DRONES – Although some are still not sure whether to trust the concept, photography lovers seem …
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MULTI-SCREEN VIEWING
It wasn’t too long ago that advertisers were fighting for prime time slots in TV watching. Now, it seems that competition for audience has spread on to many screens…from cell phones to tablets. The TV still rules the living room for the most part but it has the company of another type of screen in presence. In fact, current research …
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TV MOUNT TYPES
Nowadays it seems that anyone that owns a flat screen has decided to mount it on the wall. Not only does this type of set-up save space, but it also creates a very clean and neat look. When the TV isn’t on, it is barely noticeable…and that is very appealing. Most televisions now include a pedestal stand, which works fine …
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Immersive Cinema Equipment
As home technology improves drastically and quickly and movie ticket/concession prices rise, the prospect of having immersive cinema equipment at home is becoming to be a popular one. The most obvious one is the IMAX technology so many have been chasing for years. With screens that are several stories high coupled with an intense sound, IMAX has set a new …
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Chromecast
Chromecast is a $35 streaming dongle that plugs into your TV’s HDMI port. You can use it to stream online videos from YouTube, Netflix and elsewhere by using your computer, cell or table as the remote control. It doesn’t have a specific interface on the TV nor does it require a particular app store. Everything is controlled from the computer …
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Smart TV
A Smart TV allows you to access streaming video services (think Netflix, Hulu or Amazon Instant Video) on your TV. These internet connected TVs offer more computing ability and connectivity than a traditional basic TV. They will even often let you access non-video services such as Twitter, or do things like check the news and weather without the need of …
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Fully Automated Wire Home Environment
Times are changing and technology reminds us of it on a daily basis. Priorities change because of it and wealthier home buyers are at the top of the list to prove it. Fancy and expensive wine cellars and tennis courts are no longer on top of the lists for those looking to amuse and entertain when purchasing a brand new …
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4K Televisions
Television Trends The newest trend in televisions and home theater is the 4K TV. The term 4K refers to the horizontal resolution (vs vertical) of these formats, which are all on order of 4,000 pixels. Giant 4K TVs As of late, manufacturers have been trying to make 4K TV dreams a reality by releasing giant sizes. Since flat panels are …
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