| Today's Top Stories | | #1 | Denon shows off two shiny new receivers with Dolby Atmos | | | By Ryan Waniata, Digital Trends | | | Denon has announced the anticipated release of two new heavy hitters in its A/V receiver lineup, the AVR-X4100W, and the AVR-X5200W network receivers. Both new components are packed with a fleet of state-of-the-art features, including premium internal components, the latest in 4K video passthrough, and compatibility with the new Dolby Atmos surround sound technology. More»
Why This Matters: Pictures, descriptions, and prices. And if you want to know more about what else will be available by Christmas, here's a roundup of Atmos products from Definitive, Marantz, Pioneer, Integra, Onkyo, and Yamaha. If you're in LA and want to hear a great Atmos demo on the Sony lot next month, sign up for the Mix Immersive Sound event.–Cynthia Wisehart |
| | #2 | Forget Retina and even 4K, "Nanopixel" tech promises pixels 150 times smaller | | | By William Harrel, Digital Trends | | | Researchers at Oxford University and the University of Exeter in England recently came up with nanopixels, a new display technology that could increase screen resolution as much as 150 times higher than current tech. More»
Why This Matters: They weren't trying to invent a new display technology. They were "exploring the relationship between the electrical and optical properties of phase change materials". As you do. –Cynthia Wisehart |
| | #3 | NFL players to use tablets during games | | | By Benny Evangelista, SF Gate | | | The Sideline Viewing System, developed as part of a reported $400 million partnership between the NFL and Microsoft, is one of the on-field technologies the league is introducing this year. More»
Why This Matters: Last Sunday's game between the Giants and the Bills in the Hall of Fame Game marked the first time players and coaches can legally use electronics on the field. This article goes over the new systems and networks for coaches, players, officials and fans. –Cynthia Wisehart |
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