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Average Consumer Rejects $25 Day And Date Movie Service, According To Report

Day and date movie services may struggle with the average consumer, with 9% willing to pay $25 to watch a film at home during its theatrical release window...

PlayStation 4 Pro Now Supports 4K Media Playback, But Still No UHD Blu-rays

The PlayStation 4 Pro now officially supports 4K file playback, although the latest update to the gaming machine only brings support for 4K MP4 files...

Onkyo Releases Mid Range AV Receiver, Supporting Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos And DTS:X

Onkyo’s latest 7.2-channel network A/V receiver – the TX-NR676E – reproduces Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, while six rear HDCP 2.2-compliant HDMI inputs support pass-through of Dolby Vision, HDR10, BT.2020 and 4K/60p video...

Google Home Undercuts Amazon Echo In UK Launch

Google Home is officially coming to the UK on April 6 and it will be more affordable than the Amazon Echo, costing just £129.99...

Yamaha Includes Dolby Vision, 4K Ultra-HD, MusicCast, TIDAL and Deezer On New RX-V83 AVRs

The new range consists of the RX-V683, RX-V583, RX-V683, RX-V383 and RX-V483, created to deliver entry level to mid-range solutions....

IKEA Launches Affordable Smart Lighting Range, Takes Aim At Philips Hue

IKEA is gearing up for a fight with Philips Hue, as the Swedish home furnishings retailer is set to launch a new smart lighting range in the UK next month...

Pulse Cinemas Announced As Vicoustic UK Distributor For Home Cinema

Pulse Cinemas has announced that it has taken on UK distribution of Vicoustic’s range of acoustic panels for the Hi-Fi and home cinema markets...

RTI Enables Video Intercom Support, Including Third-Party Devices

Available now from Invision UK, RTI has announced new video intercom support for select RTI controllers and third-party intercom-enabled devices...

Virgin Media Customers Now Get 100Mbps Broadband As Standard

Virgin Media has just made 100Mbps speeds standard for all entry-level customers, with speeds now being offered up to 300Mbps...

Movie Studios Want Film Rentals During Theatrical Release, Disney Not Interested

Watching movies at home during their theatrical release could soon become a reality, as six movie studios work to make it a reality...