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Samsung Adds New Ultra-Large Screen Sizes to its 2024 MicroLED Lineup
Bob Ankosko  |  Jun 05, 2024  |  6 comments
Looking for the best of the best in TV? Samsung today announced three new ultra-large screen sizes for its flagship 2024 MicroLED TV lineup.
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McIntosh to Bring Audio Magic to All-Electric 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S
Bob Ankosko  |  Jun 05, 2024  |  3 comments
Future owners of Jeep's first all-electric vehicle, the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S due out this fall, will be richly rewarded with a custom McIntosh sound system guaranteed to turn heads in the showroom — and make driving a more pleasurable experience.
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Samsung 32" Odyssey OLED G80SD Monitor Review: Picture Perfect
Mark Henninger  |  Jun 04, 2024  |  2 comments

Performance
Features
Ergonomics
Value
PRICE $1,299

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Superb SDR and HDR picture quality
Low input lag and Game Bar
Attractive design, easy assembly
Extensive and responsive smart TV features
Minus
Peak brightness could be higher
A bit pricey for a 32" display

THE VERDICT
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G80SD is a premium, 32-inch 4K smart monitor that is a feature-packed, state-of-the-art visual powerhouse with a slick, modern design. It looks fantastic, supports a variety of sources, and delivers exceptional picture quality.

Simply calling the G80SD a monitor doesn't do it justice because it offers so much functionality, it is very TV-like. It is also a gamer's dream machine thanks to its support for up to 240Hz refresh rates and VRR (variable refresh rate). It comes with a convenient remote as well as support for Alexa and Bixby voice assistants.

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Audio Video News
xMEMS Labs Unveils ‘Reference Design’ for Wireless Earbuds in Push to Accelerate Adoption of Solid-State Microspeakers
SV Staff  |  Jun 04, 2024  |  0 comments
xMEMS Labs, the Santa Clara-based company that set out on a mission in 2023 to replace the traditional drivers used in many wireless earbuds with a new breed of silicon-based microspeaker, today announced the availability of two new “reference designs” it hopes will accelerate the adoption of its novel technology.
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Editor's Eye
The Even Bigger Picture
Mark Henninger  |  Jun 04, 2024  |  3 comments
Back in February, in a blog I titled "The Big Picture", I discussed the expansion of large TV screens and how CES hinted at future trends. Now, with summer just around the corner, “100-inch-class” TVs are being shipped by all major brands, while 85-inch TVs have become surprisingly affordable and are selling rapidly.
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New Products
BenQ Unveils New 4K Gaming Projectors: TK710 and TK710STi
Mark Henninger  |  Jun 03, 2024  |  2 comments
BenQ has announced the release of its latest 4K casual gaming projectors, the TK710 and TK710STi. These new models feature high brightness (3200 ANSI lumens) and contrast, 95% Rec.709 color accuracy, and HDR compatibility, making them suitable for both movies and gaming in various lighting conditions.
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Signals
Do You Have Junk In Your Frunk?
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Jun 02, 2024  |  3 comments
Are you ready for your first question? Let's go! For $500, which item would you most likely find in a frunk? 1) Ham sandwich; 2) Swimming pool; 3) Tire inflator; 4) Home theater.

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Immersive Audio File
Dweezil Zappa on Mixing Deep Purple’s Machine Head in Atmos, Part 1
Mike Mettler  |  May 31, 2024  |  4 comments

Dweezil Zappa knows how to push the boundaries of surround sound. He was already testing the limits of 5.1 when I asked him to be on a surround-centric panel I hosted at CES two decades ago. More recently, Dweezil has been laser-focused on mixing in Atmos, and his highest profile Atmos mix to date is the truly immersive 24-bit/96kHz mix he did for the 50th anniversary 3CD/1LP/1BD super deluxe edition box set celebrating Deep Purple’s seminal March 1972 album Machine Head. During Part 1 of a recent Zoom interview, music editor Mike Mettler and Zappa discussed his “bookend” approach to “Highway Star,” how he put an additional spotlight on keyboardist Jon Lord on “Lazy,” and what his specific directive was for the Atmos version of “Smoke on the Water”—and how he honored the song’s references to his late father, Frank Zappa. . .

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Audio Video News
Bowers & Wilkins and David Beckham Partner for Style and Sound Excellence
Mark Henninger  |  May 31, 2024  |  2 comments
British audio brand Bowers & Wilkins has announced a partnership with global sports icon David Beckham, merging two symbols of style and performance. This collaboration signifies the beginning of a long-term alliance that highlights Beckham’s deep connection with music, aligning with Bowers & Wilkins’ reputation for audio excellence and premium design.
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Ultra HD Blu-ray Movie Reviews
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part One
Chris Chiarella  |  May 31, 2024  |  1 comments
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By 1985, DC Comics was juggling a vast stable of characters with too many variations across an unwieldy menagerie of alternate planes of existence. How to simplify matters and also make an honest buck? The answer arrived in the form of Crisis on Infinite Earths, a popular and influential crossover comic book maxi-series by Marv Wolfman and George Pérez that effectively reset the lineup for a new generation of fans.

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