Page 125 - High Dynamic Range News Today

Over in Microsoft’s camp, things are less clear cut. The Xbox Series X also costs £449 ($499), but the Xbox Series S – Microsoft’s “digital edition” – comes in at £249 ($299), making it the cheapest next-gen console you can buy. That saving comes at a cost, however. As we’ll explain below, the Xbox Series S is significantly less powerful than the Xbox Series X, and like the PS5 DE lacks a disc drive. Those looking for 4K gaming will have to purchase the more expensive model. It�...

Some features require Arlo Smart subscription Smart outdoor security cameras provide a safe way to see whats going on outside of your home without having to leave the comfort of your couch, but many models require a hub and wiring, making them somewhat difficult to install. The wireless Arlo Pro 4 Spotlight Camera ($199.99), on the other hand, is a high-resolution, weather-resistant security camera that not only captures motion-triggered video, but casts a bright light on whatever is moving aro...

MPEG LA Announces Development of VVC (Versatile Video Coding) Pool License MPEG LA, LLC, the world leader in digital video patent pool licensing for nearly 25 years, announced today the development of a pool license for the next generation video coding standard known as VVC (Versatile Video Coding, also known as H.266 and MPEG-I Part 3) in order to offer the market a convenient one-stop alternative enabling VVC’s wide adoption. VVC has the potential to achieve the same level of perceptual qua...

In a life as busy as the one we are living right now, a good dose of entertainment for relaxing our minds has taken a centre stage. And a major part of that entertainment comes from the popular OTT platforms today, which can be enjoyed using the streaming devices in our homes. However, with so many options available in the market, we are spoilt for choice and have a hard time deciding which one would be the right one for our needs. Well, we have you covered. The easy access to fast internet con...

The battle for smartphone supremacy is on again. After months of falling sales and plummeting consumer confidence, research shows smartphone buyers are back and the big tech brands are ready to woo them with shiny new devices, bigger screens, longer-lasting batteries, and lower prices. But its the camera that is shaping up as the true battleground for smartphones, with handset makers now offering features previously unseen outside DSLR snappers. Samsung is the latest company to make a play f...

TCL C81 QLED TV review: Features If you’re looking to invest in a QLED telly with a screen size of 65-inches, you’d expect to pay over £1,000. Indeed, Samsung’s most affordable 65-inch QLED model comes in at a cool £1,399. So, at some £750, the TCL C81 series is around half the price. Thankfully, in our testing, that doesn’t translate into a telly that’s only half as good. Part of that comes from the hardware, but the software plays a large role too. One of our biggest issues with ...

Before you get started taking pictures, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the settings found under your phone’s Settings icon. First, tap on Settings icon then on Camera to open the Camera Settings window. From here, you can manage all aspects of an iPhones camera. The Preserve Settings Window This is one of those hidden features that not many people know about. It allows you to choose which settings shouldnt change, and which ones that should revert back to default settings. Ca...

Want to take amazing pictures with your iPhone? We show you how in our guide to the most helpful iphone camera settings.

ASUS announced its new monitor lineup today at CES 2021, with a range of offerings across the Gaming, ProArt, and ZenScreen series to meet the needs of gamers, content creators, and business professionals. According to studies conducted by marketing research firm TrendForce, ASUS is projected to achieve a 40% year-on-year increase in monitor shipments, giving it the highest growth rate among the top 10 monitor brands for 2020. For Gamers ASUS is introducing 28-, 32- and 43-inch 144 Hz HDMI 2....

Its strange to try to make sense of all the TV announcements at the virtual CES when youre not able to actually look at the sets themselves. But as I think about what Ive seen and heard at the various online press conferences, a few trends stand out. Of course, its true that were seeing more 8K sets. PC Mags Will Greenwald explains how more affordable 8K TVs are coming, but why you probably dont need one yet. Im going to focus more on the underlying technologies that help make for a better pict...