Netflix previously set a goal to deliver 4K Ultra HD streaming sometime in 2014. On September 13th, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings revealed some hints about 4K streaming in an interview with Claus Bülow Christensen, the producer of the Copenhagen Future of TV Conference — specifically, the 15Mbps bandwidth requirement.
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‘Grand Theft Auto V’ Earns $1 Billion in Three Days
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Grand Theft Auto V raked in a jaw dropping $800 Million just 24 hours after its release, according to Take Two Interactive (TTWO), the parent company of developer and publisher Rockstar Games. As if that weren’t enough, they crossed the $1 Billion mark in three short days, making it the biggest entertainment launch of all time. To put things in perspective, Activision’s Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 hit $500 million 24 hours after launch — which GTA V beat by a cool $300 Million. In fact, Black Ops 2 didn’t pass $1 Billion until fifteen days later.
Sharp’s 70-inch, THX Certified, AQUOS 4K Ultra HDTV is Now Available
by Andrew Michael /
Sharp has announced the availability of its 70-inch AQUOS 4K Ultra HDTV in the United States at select retailers and Amazon.com for $7,499.99. The Sharp LC-70UD1U is the first 4K Ultra HDTV to pass 400 Hollywood expert tests established by the THX 4K Certified Display Program, making it the crème de la crème in Ultra High Definition. We had a chance to see this beauty in action at CES 2013, definitely the “Sharpest” Ultra HDTV we experienced — hands down.
Samsung Unveils Galaxy Note III, Featuring 4K Ultra HD Video Recording
by Andrew Michael /
Samsung, the Korean technology giant, has announced their most advanced smartphone to date at the IFA 2013 in Berlin — The Samsung Galaxy Note III.
Acer Reveals 6-inch Liquid S2 Smartphone, Featuring 4K Video Recording
by Andrew Michael /
Acer revealed its 6-inch Liquid S2 Android smartphone at IFA 2013 in Berlin. The phone features 4K Ultra HD recording capability, Full HD display, and a Snapdragon 800 processor.
Philips Reveals 9000 Series 4K Ultra HDTV’s
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Philips has entered the 4K Ultra HDTV arena with their 9000 Series, unveiled at IFA 2013 in Berlin. The Ultra High Definition Televisions include three-sided Ambilight LED technology, designed to provide a soft glow to complement the colors on the screen.
Sony Launches Ultra HD Video Download Service, Offers “Breaking Bad” in 4K
by Andrew Michael /
Owners of the $699 Sony 4K Ultra HD media player are now able to access over 70 movies and TV shows in native 4K Ultra HD resolution. The company expects to grow the library to over 100 titles by the end of the year.