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Toshiba unveils 2020 range of TVs with smart home integration
by Andy Bassett
Toshiba’s 2020 range of connected TVs will feature the TRU Picture Engine and have Alexa built-in, with a promise that she’ll play nicely with Google Assistant and Android TV.
TCL launches 8K QLED and 8K Mini LED TVs which feature AI and are part of the company’s strategy to integrate multi-category smart products using artificial intelligence.
Recently announced with plenty ceremony, Filmmaker Mode promises consumers an easy route to the creator’s vision. Panasonic says it will support the initiative in their new 2020 TVs.
Panasonic shows off “MegaCon” and Transparent OLED prototypes
by Andy Bassett
Without a press conference this year at IFA, Panasonic took the opportunity to show two prototype technologies - so called “MegaCon” dual layer LCD panels and Transparent OLED. With luck, they may be ready to fully exhibit at IFA 2020.
Music better as personalised experience, Harman finds
by Andy Bassett
A survey of over 8000 music fans has found that, for 75 percent of respondents, personalised sound quality options and curated playlists make for a better listening experience.
Although Philips didn't mention the OLED 754 at its press conference, this new budget 4K TV boasts all the main features and some very aggressive pricing.
Home AV
Philips launches new NeoPix Ultra mini projector
by Andy Bassett
Adding to their NeoPix range of mini projectors, Philips has launched a new, Full HD version that offers a 120-inch screen size, the NeoPix Ultra.
Philips TV has combined once again with renowned speaker maker Bowers & Wilkins to create a multi-speaker accompaniment to their latest OLED+ TVs, the 984 and 934.
An impressive array of Amazon Fire TV products are bound for Europe and the US, all dressed up as Cubes, soundbars, LED/LCD TVs and now, in a first, an OLED package.
Home AV
Sharp joins DTS Play-Fi audio ecosystem
by Andy Bassett
Sharp joins the DTS Play-Fi audio ecosystem with the promise of a new 5.1.2 soundbar sporting the wireless platform very soon.
TV
Philips TVs and speakers to adopt DTS Play-Fi standard
by Andy Bassett
TPV is on board to manufacture its Philips branded TVs and audio products with DTS Play-Fi multi-room technology support.
Samsung is expanding the HDR10+ HDR ecosystem with a range of OTT partners on board to support the format for their 8K content.
Home AV
Definitive Technology announces Studio Slim 3.1 channel soundbar
by Andy Bassett
US home theatre specialists Definitive Technology announces its Studio Slim 3.1 channel soundbar, which comes with a wireless subwoofer and Chromecast built-in.
An FCC filing and some follow up investigations have revealed details of Sonos's first Bluetooth speaker, possibly being made ready for an IFA 2019 unveiling.
We report back from this year's IFA show in Berlin. There were new 4K Native projectors from JVC and Sony, new OLED TVs from Philips and Sony, and new TV manufacturers like TCL. All that and more in our bumper video report.
Sony Launch VPL-VW270ES, VW570ES and Laser VPL-VW870ES at IFA 2018
by Phil Hinton
Sony has announced their new native 4K projector line-up for 2018/19 and AVForums managed to get an early hands-on with the units a few weeks ago. Click to read the full story and watch our video.
The first fruits of the partnership between Philips TV and Bowers and Wilkins has been unveiled in the shape of the 903 OLED TV. The 903 features the latest panel, a 2nd gen P5 Processor and three sided ambilight.
Samsung's promised 8K TV unveil at IFA materialises with the Q9000R. It's available in four screen sizes, features 8K upscaling based on AI and will be in stores in time for Black Monday and the Christmas holiday buying season.
Hi-Fi
Panasonic HD605N headphones announced
by Mark Hodgkinson
Panasonic is showing off the latest additions to its range of wireless headphone range at IFA 2018, including the noise cancelling HD605N.
Panasonic's 2018 IFA Press Conference focussed on the future of transport, smart cities and smart homes with only passing references to its TV and AV line-ups.
HDR10+ is gearing up for full launch with a number of organisations now listed as official adopters, including SoC vendors, content creators and electronics manufacturers.
IFA 2018 is set to kick-off and this year's show promises 8k TVs, yet more AI powered devices and maybe the odd surprise, or two, along the way. What are you hoping to see emerge from Berlin?