Get your HDR geek on thanks to HDTVTest
If you’re into the details, and chances are good since you’re here :). You will get a lot out of HDTVTest’s video explaining HDR Tone-Mapping in various displays.
Read moreSynology DS1517+ reviewed @ SmallNetBuilder
If you’re in the market for a five bay NAS that supports BTRFS the Synology DS1517+ might be just the thing. Provided you have the cash, it is a little expensive in this category. Part of Synology’s “Plus” series, the DS1517+ replaces the DS1515+. It features five drive bays, four Gigabit Ethernet ports, four USB 3.0 ports and two eSATA […]
Read moreIntel AMT
If you’ve been following the Intel AMT security issue story, it looks like we finally have some guidence around the severity and some mitigations steps. Even though a proper fix is still some ways off. Ars has some more information on the exploit (although they didn’t include the root cause) as well as useful links to some tools Intel has […]
Read moreecobee4 is now official, sports Amazon Alexa support
The ecobee4 fortold by Zatz Not Funny! has arrived. Well sort of – you can now pre-order the smart thermostat for $249 (or $313 to include two additonal sensors) with an expected ship date of May 15th. Not bad at all considering that it suports Amazon Alexa (saving you a Dot purchase) and includes a remote sensor. Be comfortable in […]
Read moreASUS launches XFINITY compatible CM-32 AC2600 Cable Modem Router
Retail cable modems aren’t a new thing, but OEMs are increasingly developing combo modem + Wi-Fi Routers – with the CM-32 ASUS’s newest entry into the market. Looking at the spec’s it appears to be a “future proof” 32×8 DOCIS 3.0 design with 802.11 AC2600 included. It does lack voice though, which is a bit off putting considering the $250 […]
Read moreASUS enters DIY IoT market with $55 Tinker Board
Whether you want to build a super SFF HTPC or have a play, the $55 ASUS Tinker Board should provide a solid platform to build off of. It offers Gb Ethernet, Bluetooth, 802.11N Wi-Fi, and support for HWA H.264/H.265 decoding along with a good selection of I/O options. I’m really tempted to pick one up, but I may just wait […]
Read moreCyberLink launches PowerDVD 17 with VR, HDR and Ultra HD Blu-ray support
There’s no stopping CyberLink in their quest to keep PowerDVD at the forefront of PC content playback. It wasn’t that long ago that they added support for Ultra HD Blu-ray, and now there’s another update with adds support for VR. It’s great to see them continuing to help make the HTPC the best solution for home media consumption. CyberLink […]
Read moreCould Kodi get DRM support?
Ran across an interesting piece on TorrentFreak this morning noting that Kodi was open to working with content owners, including the possibility of of adding support for DRM into the platform. It’s an interesting idea, and would definitely make the software more useful for some things. I have to wonder if it would weaken its play in other areas like […]
Read moreSVS Elevation speakers reviewed at High Def Digest
SVS’s Elevation speakers are an interesting option for building out a Dolby Atmos setup because of their unique shape. This is the first review I’ve seen, and there weren’t any major suprises (read they did well). With both Dolby Atmos & DTS:X becoming a semi-regular feature for new Blu-rays and, even more common, Ultra HD Blu-rays, it makes sense that […]
Read moreEpson announces Home Cinema 1450, projector for bright environments
Projectors are awesome. There really isn’t a better way to get that massive movie screen. But, unless you have rigid light control you are very liimited in where you can take advantage of all that goodness. Epson is claiming to have that sorted, or at least more so, with their new Home Cinema 1450 – which is specifically designed for […]
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