LG announces Netflix 4K streaming app on 12 new UHD models

By Ryan Waniata January 6, 2014

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You know when Netflix CEO Reed Hastings shows up at 8 a.m. for LG’s CES 2014 press conference, there’s some sort of love affair going on. Hastings popped on stage, touting the longstanding relationship between LG and the Lords of Streaming, which began with a Netflix companion app in an LG Blu-ray player all the way back in the bygone age of ‘08. LG’s Skott Ahn then announced the latest collaboration, centered around the ultimate buzzword for CES 2014: 4K.

In particular, the two companies have agreed on a partnership which will offer Netflix’s coming 4K streaming service on 12 of LG’s latest UHD TVs. The new TVs are primed and ready for optimal 4K streaming thanks to the inclusion of the latest HEVC compression codec, H.265, as well as HDMI 2.0, which allows them to stream at 60 fps. The app is designed to run on LG’s spanking new webOS smart platform, and LG has touted the combination of all factors will provide an experience which it says will “…change the way consumers enjoy television.”

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It’s always great to see Hastings on campus here at CES, but the real story is the continuing mosaic that’s being pieced together from multiple facets across the home theater industry, pointing to the conclusion that 2014 could be the year 4K content takes off. Moves from multiple players, including yings to Netflix and LG’s yang, such as Amazon and Samsung, are all working together for the greater good of 4K content proliferation in the next few years.

That means, for those who have already bought in to 4K, and those waiting for the content ship to arrive, the times are a’ changing.

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This 77-inch LG OLED TV just got a massive $1,000 price cut

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We don't see TV deals this good every day, especially on high quality home theater setups like this LG OLED TV. Right now the LG B2 OLED TV is $1,000 off, bringing the price down to $2,300. Obviously that's still expensive, but the TV was worth it even at it's original price, so it's a steal now. Read on to see why this TV will be a fantastic centerpiece to your home theater setup.

Why you should buy the 77-inch LG B2 OLED TV
Not all families have space for a 77-inch display in their home -- you better check out our guide on what size TV to buy first -- but for those that do, the LG B2 OLED TV will let you enjoy a cinematic experience at the comfort of your own couch. The TV will let you watch your favorite content in 4K Ultra HD resolution as it's powered by LG's a7 Gen5 AI Processor 4K, which is also used by its Dynamic Tone Mapping feature for more natural colors, deeper contrast, and more lifelike details. There's also a Filmmaker Mode that makes enhancements with Dolby Vision IQ and Dolby Atmos, so that you can watch movies in the way that their directors intended.

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FuboTV is now just … Fubo

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FuboTV — the fourth-largest live TV streaming service in the U.S. — today announced that it's doing what a good many folks have been doing for some time now. It's dropping the "TV" from its name and shifting its consumer-facing products to "Fubo." And because you can't change your name without telling anyone, it's enlisted the help of NBA Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett and former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez in an ad campaign to let everyone know.

The new branding will roll out across the company's apps and other products in the coming months.

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This LG soundbar with wireless subwoofer bundle is $150 off

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If you've been shopping for TV deals and finally picked a winner, don't skimp out on your sound system. A soundbar is the easiest audio setup you can add to your home theater. They make a difference, and thanks to some good soundbar deals, you won't have to spend too much. Right now at Best Buy, for instance, this LG SN4A soundbar is $150 off, bringing the total from $280 down to $130. Gab it before the sale ends.

Why you should buy the LG SN4A soundbar and wireless subwoofer bundle
As TVs advance with 4K Ultra HD resolution and smart features, their thin profiles don't leave room for top-of-the-line speakers. If you want to enjoy an immersive cinematic experience in the comfort of your living room, you'll have to supplement your TV's video with audio from a soundbar. That's where the LG SN4A soundbar comes in -- it's slim and easy to connect to your TV with either an optical cable or Bluetooth, but like the best soundbars, it's capable of producing powerful sound to match the sharp visuals that you'll be watching on your TV. It's a 2.1-channel soundbar, which means that it has two channels -- left and right -- and that it comes with a subwoofer. The wireless subwoofer that's included in the bundle pumps out 200 watts of low-frequency audio to create a fuller sound.