LG’s insane 77-inch Ultra HD curved OLED leaves no box unchecked

LG has unveiled the biggest, curviest, Ultra HD-iest OLED TV the world has ever seen. For now.

At IFA 2013 in Berlin, LG unveiled the world’s first 77-inch television, a concept model that proves OLED isn’t stuck at 55-inches anymore. Ultra HD resolution also pays off nicely at a size like 77-inches, making this the one of the most exciting combinations of OLED and Ultra HD technologies we’ve seen so far. And boy does LG know it.

Everything you need to know about HDMI 2.0 (Hint: You don’t need new cables)

Cables aren’t sexy technology. So it’s no surprise that innovations and advancements in the wires that make so much home entertainment possible usually fly under the radar for the average consumer. But HDMI 2.0 is a little different because its introduction is tied tightly to the advancement of Ultra HD, or 4K, televisions.

Galaxy Gear vs. Google Glass: The battle for your wrist was just won … by your face!

  Yesterday’s unveiling of Samsung’s Gear smartwatch has some hyperventilating about how this oft-ballyhooed form factor has finally arrived. But as we watched the event unfold, and some of us even got our mitts on it, we couldn’t help but think that, stripped of the whole band and face, the Gear didn’t strike us as that different from another oft-ballyhooed form factor: Google Glass. What’s more, Glass is superior in most every way, and it’s not even out of beta.

Nikon’s new Coolpix cams won’t steal the show, but they offer boost in features

Nikon introduced two new Coolpix models, the P7800 and S02. Both are updates to existing cameras, but they have enhanced features and performance. Also announced is a new LED lighting accessory.

Android 4.3 coming to the Galaxy S4 and Galaxy S3 in October, says Samsung

During the launch event for the Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear, Samsung also told owners of the Galaxy S3 and Galaxy S4 smartphones to watch out for an update to Android 4.3 soon.

Qualcomm launches Toq smartwatch with always-on touchscreen, out late 2013

Attention at IFA 2013 may appear to have centered around the Galaxy Gear smartwatch, but another watch has also been given its official debut at the show, and it’s made by a most unlikely manufacturer. It’s called the Toq, and it’s produced by Qualcomm, the company best known for making the Snapdragon processor range.

Xperia Z1 spec and Smart Lens accessories leak ahead of official reveal

With just hours to go before the smartphone is officially announced, another leak has provided us with the final specs for the Sony Xperia Z1, plus a video showing the Smart Lenses in action.

JBL Charge review

The last time we checked out a portable speaker from JBL, the $100 Flip, we were pretty much blown away by the small speaker’s big-league blast of sound. The Flip easily filled our test room with its concise, detailed sound signature, and its exterior design was a refreshing break from the ritual rectangles we’ve grown accustomed to. The only real issue we had with the speaker was its mediocre 6-hour rechargeable battery life.

Surprise! Sony says HDMI 2.0 is just a firmware update away

 

New Sony Reader lets you read a 600 page novel on a 3 minute charge

 

Today is a busy one for Sony, but it hasn’t forgotten its little ebook reader. While unveiling a slew of new phones, cameras, tablets, and other gadgets at the IFA tech show in Berlin, Sony slipped in the latest version of its new E Ink ebook reader.