Sony starts rolling out Android 9 firmware to older TV models

Sony will release the D from the second half of 2016 to 2019、E、Android 9 firmware pushed to F and G generation Android TVs,including A1、A8F (AF8) and A8G (AG8) OLED TVs,and X700D (XD70)、LCD TVs such as X900E (XE90) and X900F (XF90),The new firmware will also add a pair of 100 / 120Hz video fallback support。See the table at the bottom for the full list。        Android 9 mainly includes bug and performance fixes。There's a new settings menu and some visual tweaks。also,Sony said,This firmware will put the "Video、albums and music apps integrated into the media player app",and will add "HEVC 100/120Hz support in USB video playback",However, it is not yet clear which models it will be applied to.。 …

Oppo to launch smart TV with two screen sizes on October 19

       Oppo reveals via Weibo that it will launch a smart TV on October 19。Oppo reveals via Weibo that it will launch a smart TV on October 19。While the official teaser doesn't offer any details about the size of the projected Oppo Smart TV,but,A recent listing on the China Compulsory Certification (3C) website shows,Smart TVs can come in 55-inch and 65-inch screen sizes,Each screen can have up to 10 models。Oppo smart TVs may also come with pop-up monitors,Can be used for video conferencing。        According to the image of the trailer,Oppo Smart TVs to launch in China on October 19。image with tagline,It says "one more step",This underscores the company's entry into the smart TV market, announced at the 2020 Oppo Developer Conference (ODC) last month.。        Oppo didn't provide any more details about the new smart TV launch。but,A listing on the website of its online retail partner JD.com confirms that the company will launch smart TVs in 55-inch and 65-inch sizes。This is the same situation as seen on the 3C website a few days ago。The company will differentiate the two versions of the smart TV,Call them 55-inch Oppo Smart TV R1 and 65-inch Oppo Smart…

MediaTek MT9602soc announced:Motorola is releasing a new TV tomorrow

       MediaTek today released the MT9602soc for high-end smart TVs,The chip is more fully functional,Support 4K HD display。 MT9602soc has AI-PQ (Picture Quality)、AI-AQ (sound quality)、HDMI 2.1a support、Full HDR、AV1 and AVS2 decoding support and other functions。MediaTek said,It improves the image and audio quality of live video。MediaTek MT9602 is designed with quad-core ARM Cortex-A53,Equipped with Marley G52 MC1 GPU,Support 2GB storage space。 MediaTek MT9602 comes with AI voice technology。It also supports up to four directional microphones,Integrated voice assistant,Enables hands-free voice control and supports home IoT integration。Other noteworthy features include Dolby…

Realme launches 4K Android TV with new SLED tech and 100W soundbar

Oppo subsidiary Realme emerges as cheap smartphone maker in parts of Asia and Europe,but has since branched out into other categories,From smart TVs to true wireless earbuds。With today's announcement,Realme will do this by adding a Smart TV SLED 4K based on its proprietary backlight technology along with a 100W soundbar,Further expand its product line。

Roku Ultra gets Dolby Vision HDR and Wi-Fi upgrades

2020 Roku Ultra supports Dolby Atmos audio and standard high dynamic range video,It's the first to include Dolby Vision HDR。In CNET's test,Dolby Vision may look a little better than standard HDR in some situations。

Chromecast and Google TV finally become a serious competitor to Roku and Fire TV

With a real menu system and remote control,Google's $50 Chromecast can finally take on the streaming king。See more: Chromecast with Google TV is the biggest upgrade yet for a streaming device Google's TV ambitions have long been clouded。 2013The company's first Chromecast helped usher in an era of streaming TV,But it's up to your phone、Tablet or computer to deliver apps and videos。 2014Android TVs that hit the market in 2019 add an interface and TV-specific apps,But never reached the streamer with rivals from Amazon、Roku and Apple。Google TV's new Chromecast is $50 off,Is the search giant's best TV product yet,Also one of the best streamers you can buy。        The new Chromecast is a complete overhaul of the $35 original,Apart from higher prices,Every major change is for the best。It adds a long-awaited remote,Includes high-end streaming 4K resolution,Dolby Vision and Dolby…

Google TV:Browse across applications,great voice search

       By incorporating Google TV (formerly Android TV),Google finally makes Chromecast a standalone streamer。Although the functionality of the Chromecast is still there and working well,But don't have to rely on your phone、The ability to control it from a tablet or computer is a huge improvement,Because compared to previous generations of Chromecast,The new Chromecast already comes with a remote,See above for details. Setting up your Chromecast using the Google Home app on iOS or Android is easy。Don't use the remote and on-screen keyboard to enter my username and password,This greatly speeds up the process。Most of the apps I've tried,Include Netflix、HBO Max、Spotify and Disney Plus,Either identify my login from my Google account,either give me the code,let me activate on web browser。some applications,Like SlingTV,Do need to enter information from the on-screen keyboard,So your mileage may vary。        Google TV has over 6,500 apps and almost every major streaming service,Including Peacock and HBO…

New Chromecast optional colors,And equipped with remote control

       Chromecast for Google TV takes a lot of design inspiration from recent Chromecast models,just more of an oval。 Chromecast plugs into TV via HDMI,Power is provided by the included USB-C cable and wall adapter。        Chromecast comes in three colors–"Snow White","Sunrise" Pink and "Sky" Blue,I suggest you choose a white or pink style,instead of the blue I used。Pink,especially white,There are more recognizable Google Assistant buttons。The dongle itself is hidden behind the TV,so its color doesn't matter。        It's really nice that Chromecast comes with a remote。About the same thickness as the Roku Streaming Stick Plus remote,Although the length is slightly shorter,But it feels good in my hands,That thickness shouldn't be any easier to lose than Apple's ultra-thin Apple TV remote。Google's Clicker has a circular four-way directional pad at the top,There is a select button in the middle。Below are two rows of buttons。…

Chromecast with Google TV is the biggest upgrade yet for a streaming device

       Google's original Chromecast first came out in 2013,began to promote streaming to TV。35USD devices allow you to access apps from your phone such as YouTube、Hulu and Netflix) "play" the video,for viewing on a large TV。Now,This is a common feature in TVs,But subsequent iterations of the dongle gained new features like 4K streaming。last month,Google gives Chromecast its biggest upgrade yet。It's called Chromecast with Google TV。        Now on sale for $50,And the new Chromecast is the first to include a physical remote,Fully voice controlled with Google Assistant;There is also an actual on-screen menu system,by Google TV, the company for its Android TV…