Sharp claims it will be bringing the world’s largest 8K LCD TV to IFA 2019
Think your TV is big? Sharp wants you to think bigger -- way bigger. Its latest TV is an 8K, 120-inch monster, the biggest of its kind, the company claims. With built-in 5G connectivity, Sharp says it will be suitable for any number of applications, including education and displays of museum-quality art.
The future of 8K TVs is all about gaming. We’ll tell you why
Whether you like it or not, 8K TVs are coming -- and fast. But the thing is, you probably won't need one if you only watch movies and TV. The real reason you'll want to pick up an 8K TV next year is video games.
Got $34,000? LG is taking pre-orders for its astonishing 88-inch Z9 8K OLED
LG revealed the price and a rough release window for its 88-inch 8K OLED model, a massive -- and massively beautiful TV -- that will cost consumers over $40,000 when it hits stores this fall. If you're after the biggest, most-expensive TV of the year, this may well be it.
With Android built in, Pilot Era stitches 360 in 8K, no computer necessary
Developed by a software company, the Pilot Era can handle 8K 25 fps 360-degree stitches internally, without a computer. Stepping down to 4K brings the frame rate up to 60 fps and allows for live-streaming to Facebook and YouTube. After being teased during CES, the 360 camera is now funding on Indiegogo.
Huawei reportedly working on a 5G-powered 8K TV: What does that mean?
If a report by Nikkei Asian Review is accurate, Chinese telecom giant Huawei is planning to launch its first TV: A 5G-connected 8K set that may arrive as soon as this year. 5G connections are seen as one of the best solutions to the massive bandwidth needed to supply TVs with 8K content.
Digital Trends Live: Alexa knows where you live, lab-grown meat, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we discuss how Amazon Alexa's auditing team has access to locations, Verizon's 5G roadmap, the technology of lab-grown meat, the benefits of percussive therapy, how cloud gaming can affect the environment, a review of Sony's 8K TV, and more.
Sony’s 2019 TV lineup includes a 98-inch 8K LED that costs more than a Corvette
The Sony 2019 TV lineup is revealed, including 8K and 4K models ranging in size from 43- to 98-inches and in price from $650 to a number much, much larger. The models will be available soon and look to be some of Sony's best yet.
Samsung’s new 8K display chip could shrink bezel sizes to nothing
As the 8K revolution gets underway, Samsung is looking to a new display chip to improve the way 8K TVs perform, and how they can be built. By reducing the number of components needed, the new 8K chip could result in 8K TVs that have virtually no bezel, bringing the super high-res displays in line with 4K TVs.
The best TVs of CES 2019, from 8K to 219-inch Micro LEDs to roll-up OLEDs
We pounded 16 miles of CES 2019 show floor, carefully considered each TV from every major manufacturer, and have compiled the best into this one handy guide, with plenty of pictures and links to our videos diving deep into each model.
At CES 2019, LG’s new 8K TVs push the edge of the technology envelope
Details on the premium TVs LG will bring to CES 2019 include more than just bigger screens and higher resolution. HDMI 2.1, eARC, and Amazon Alexa are all exciting new features making an appearance, too. We discuss all the key elements you can expect in LG's sparkling new TV lineup.
Samsung debuts its monster 98-inch QLED 8K TV at CES 2019
There's 8K and then there's 8K. The difference? Size. At least, that's what Samsung appears out to prove with its latest announcement from CES 2019: A massive, 98-inch 8K QLED TV. Though there's no word on price, we do know it will have AirPlay 2, and an exclusive Apple partnership at launch.
This 8K prosumer camera from an unexpected company may actually be affordable
During CES 2019, Sharp, a company most known for TVs and displays, unveiled a prototype of an 8K prosumer camera. The best part? The camera is expected to sell for less than $5,000, a steep savings from the few cinema-grade 8K options on the market. Additional details on the camera are expected in April.
TCL goes big, rolls out a 75-inch 8K QLED Roku TV at CES 2019
You might only just be getting used to 4K, but the resolution ride is far from over. The proof is TCL's new 8K Roku TV which the company debuted at CES 2019. Known for producing high-quality TVs on the cheap, this new 8-series Roku TV could be the model that ushers in the 8K age.
Sony debuts its massive Master Series 8K consumer TV at CES 2019
When Sony showed off its first 8K prototype at CES 2018, we were blown away by the intensity of its HDR brightness, and excited to see it come to market. That day is here, and Sony's new 8K TVs come in huge, 85- and 98-inch sizes. With 4x the resolution of 4K, these new projector-class TVs are very impressive.
CES 2019: Tech trends to watch for at the consumer electronics show
With more than 4,400 exhibiting companies and more than 2.7 million square feet of exhibition hall, CES is overwhelming. Here's what to expect from the upcoming show, from AI and self-driving cars to 5G networks and foldable phones and 8K televisions.
From 8K to A.I., this is what might come to cameras in 2019
What will 2019 have in store for camera tech? Don't be too surprised if video hits 8K resolution and cameras begin to incorporate the same artificial intelligence features being used in smartphone cameras today. With many cameras overdo for an update, 2019 is looking to be an exciting year.
To capture nature’s insanity, this storm chaser built his own 16K camera rig
Sure, 16K cinema cameras don't exist -- but that doesn't mean you can't make your own. Storm chaser and producer Martin Lisius recently captured a 16K time-lapse film, compiling sequences of stunning supercell storms. Here's how he designed a custom rig and shot and edited the film in 16K.
I’ve seen the 8K TV future, and you should be excited. Here’s why
Samsung set the tech world on fire when it announced it would sell an 85-inch 8K TV in the U.S. along with several 8K screen sizes in Europe. Debates over the validity and value of such a high resolution have continued since, and we're here to settle them.
Samsung’s 85-inch 8K QLED TV is now up for pre-order for a cool $15K
Samsung has taken the wraps off its new 85-inch 8K QLED TV, an ultra-premium display that offers the company's most advanced TV technology available to date. The best news? If you've got $15,000 handy, you can actually pre-order one of these monsters right now. We've got all the details for you here.
Up close with LG’s 88-inch 8K OLED TV. Here’s why it matters | Video
LG has unveiled the first 88-inch 8K OLED TV and is showing it publicly at IFA 2018. Here's why we're excited to see an 8K OLED, even though naysayers suggest it's a technology before its time.
8K is the next big thing in TVs. Get over it
The arrival of 8K TVs is being met with frustration, disbelief, and even anger. Why? We explore the complaints expressed by media and consumers alike and discuss why our 8K future is not only inevitable, but an evolution we should be excited about.
IFA 2018: 8K TV, AI everything, and more trends we expect to see
Europe's biggest technology show is starting, and this is a year you will not want to miss. We've rounded up the trends and secrets you need to know ahead of IFA's official launch later this week. From 8K TVs to robot wearables, we've got it all right here.
Samsung may launch its first 8K TVs this year, but will the U.S. get them?
Samsung has announced that it plans to launch two ranges of 8K TVs, complete with a 120 Hz refresh rate and “next-gen” HDR. One range is set to debut in 2019 while the other could launch later this year, but maybe not in the U.S. A banner displayed in Berlin suggests the TVs may be unveiled at IFA.
First preproduction units of the Pimax ‘8K’ VR headset to ship to testers in May
The Pimax team updated its Kickstarter post, reporting that preproduction models of its 8K VR headset will ship this month to 10 participants in the closed beta. If approved, the upcoming headset will go into production and begin shipping to Kickstarter backers in June along with the 5K model.
CES 2018 is over, but these hot products and trends will shape the year ahead
From new TVs to audio gear to self-driving cars and more, CES 2018 revealed trends that will shape the year ahead in gadgets. Here’s what you need to know.
‘8K? I don’t even have 4K yet!’ The future of television is still far off
As the giants of TV tech show off their latest 8K innovations at this year's CES conference, some at home may be a little nervous.
We chatted with Sony President Mike Fasulo about TVs, headphones, and more
We caught up with Mike Fasulo, president and COO for Sony Electronics, on the show floor at CES to chat about TVs, headphones, and more.
Sony’s blinding 85-inch 8K TV made us squint, while its OLED made us smile
Sony shocked us with its incredible 85-inch 8K HDR TV at its press conference, redefining what HDR will mean in the future.
Hands on with LG 88-inch 8K OLED and more crazy TVs from CES 2018
Innovations in OLED, microLED, and straight-up massive screens are just some of what we'll see from TV at CES 2018
Watch LG’s smarter, stunning W8 OLED TV with Google Assistant in action
The LG 2018 TV lineup is here and we've got all the details on what to expect, including WebOS with Google assistant and an 88-inch 8K OLED.
TWB Podcast: CES preview; LG 8K television; Home assistant takeover
CES Preview and Digital Trends coverage; LG 88" 8K television; Home assistants will be taking over everything; the strange tech of CES.
Apple draws line at iPhone 6 for battery program, so iFixit.org steps into gap
iFixit.org offers $29 battery swap kits for Apple iPhone 4 and 5 models, LG's giant 8K window on the world, camera 'metalens' breakthrough.
LG will roll into CES in style with the world’s first 88-inch 8K OLED display
Get ready for your 4K TV to look dated, as LG will debut the world’s first 88-inch, 8K OLED display at CES next week in Las Vegas.
Rocky Mountain National Park looks simply stunning in this timelapse video
The majesty of Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park is shown off in all its glory in this beautifully shot 8K footage.