In a closely watched annual tradition for video enthusiasts, retailers, and manufacturers alike, the 2025 Value Electronics TV Shootout concluded Saturday with Sony’s 65-inch Bravia 8 II OLED (model K65XR80M2) claiming the title of “King of TV.”| Sound & Vision
Seems like only five years ago we were celebrating Jaws’ 45th anniversary, and now it’s officially golden. Yes, we’re still talking about Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of Peter Benchley’s novel half a century later, simply because it’s that good: It still thrills. It still scares. It still makes us laugh. OG fans re-watch it and generations of first-timers are newly enthralled.| Sound & Vision
If you hate opening multiple apps to search for something to watch, you’re not alone. According to TiVo’s latest Video Trends Report, finding TV shows and movies to watch remains a major thorn in the side of Americans and Canadians who simply want to sit down to watch TV without the hullabaloo. Almost two-thirds (60%) say they typically open more than one app before settling on something to watch — a task that more than half find annoying. And the report found that only two in ten (18%)...| Sound & Vision
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LG Malique is having a moment—and it’s the right moment. The Arkansas-bred rapper is all about sharing positivity and encouraging uplift, vibes that permeate all 22 minutes of his new eight-song mixtape EP, Carved in Gold. A sequel of sorts to the 2024 Living Gold EP that featured his fast-flow (and occasionally strings-drenched) reinterpretation of Danish pop band Lukas Graham’s 2015 international chart-topping hit, “7 Years,” Carved in Gold dropped on all major streaming platforms...| Sound & Vision
Two horror franchise entries featuring the iconic Jason Voorhees have received impressive 4K treatment from Arrow. These ninth and tenth installments in the Friday the 13th series showcase the killer's supernatural evolution and eventual space adventure. Jason Goes to Hell Limited Edition 4K (Arrow) Any horror franchise that hits double digits, particularly when almost all of the movies feature the same antagonist, is at some point going to have to embrace the silly.| Sound & Vision
Brothers in Bare Arms: Dire Straits in repose, taking a break in Montserrat during the 1985 recording sessions for Brothers in Arms. Top row, l-r: keyboardist Alan Clark, drummer Terry Williams, keyboardist Guy Fletcher. Bottom row, l-r: bassist John Illsley, guitarist/vocalist Mark Knopfler. Photo courtesy UMG Archive/BIA40 liner notes.| Sound & Vision
All charts are from “Q4 2023 TiVo Video Trends Report: North America.”| Sound & Vision
Samsung today announced pricing and enticements for its 2024 TVs and is now officially taking orders for the new models. Let’s run through the pricing and then we’ll look at the incentives Samsung is offering. Neo QLED 8K Series| Sound & Vision
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Every film buff worth their salt knows about Nosferatu. Even if you haven't seen the complete film, the image of Count Orlok is almost as famous as Mona Lisa, and significantly more creepy. But did you know that the film was the subject of a brutal court case? Make sure your doors are locked. It's gonna get scary.| Sound & Vision
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Oscar season has always been a great time for movie buffs. And though we have to wait until the 96th Academy Awards ceremony commences on Sunday, March 10 to see which of the nominated films take the prize, it’s a perfect time to watch any (or all) of the films in the running. Watching the awards presentations is a lot more fun if you’ve seen the films in one or more of the seven nominating categories: Best Picture, Animated Feature Film, Documentary Feature Film, Documentary Short Film, ...| Sound & Vision
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What a difference a year makes. In early 2023, I was thinking about ultra-short-throw (UST) projectors in the living room, but saw evidence that TVs would compete in the 100-inch size category. Now it’s a year later, and 100-inch TVs are multiplying like rabbits while prices continue to drop.| Sound & Vision
On January 29th, Amazon started running ads with its video-on-demand Prime Video streaming service. As announced in September 2023, Prime subscribers must pay an extra $3 a month to watch ad-free. Most of the major streaming services already offer a less expensive ad-supported tier for viewers who don't want to pay for the ad-free services that have gone up in price this past year. In contrast, Amazon added commercials to its basic subscription and gives subscribers the option to pay more if ...| Sound & Vision
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Introducing Sound & Vision CES 2024 Editor's Picks! Every year, the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas sets the stage for the latest trends in audiovisual (AV) technology, serving as a prime platform for companies to unveil and exhibit their newest products, technologies, and services to an international audience. CES 2024 was bustling, as expected. Selecting twenty-two Editor's Pick winners required extensive exploration, including tons of walking (10 miles a day), monorail rides, and pl...| Sound & Vision
In just a few short years the home projector landscape has undergone a radical revolution in terms of price and selection. There's the proliferation of UST (ultra-short-throw) DLP projectors with laser light sources over the past few years. Even more recently, a new breed of compact and powerful "lifestyle" standard-throw models has emerged. These produce bright and sharp images, often with a level of fidelity previously unimaginable at their price point.| Sound & Vision
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