Rasmus Larsen

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First 8K 120Hz panel could be ready by year-end

1 week ago | flatpanelshd.com | Rasmus Larsen

Chinese display panel maker BOE says that its first 32-inch 8K LCD panel with 120Hz refresh rate could be ready as soon as later this year. Dell launched the first 8K monitor in 2017, but it was limited to 60Hz, which affects 8K detail even during moderate motion. The next step is 8K at 120Hz, and Samsung and TCL (Samsung's LCD panel supplier) have already teased an 8K 120Hz LCD TV and an 8K 120Hz OLED panel, respectively.
LG disputes Samsung's OLED TV lead in North America

2 weeks ago | flatpanelshd.com | Rasmus Larsen

Last month, market data showed that Samsung had, for the first time, claimed the top spot in the North American OLED TV market. LG says not so fast. In a press release, LG claims that it still sells one out of every two OLED TVs in North America.
Sonos adds TrueCinema and more features to Ace headphones

2 weeks ago | flatpanelshd.com | Rasmus Larsen

Sonos has released a major software update for its Ace headphones. The focus is on improving the listening experience when using Ace for movies. FlatpanelsHD tested Ace for TV audio last year. The Ace lets Dolby Atmos sound be experienced at home in headphones wirelessly via a Sonos soundbar. Sonos' approach is a slightly different compared to, for example, Apple, where AirPods achieve Atmos sound via a wireless connection to the Apple TV 4K box.
visionOS 26 adds support for PS VR2 controllers, more types of VR video

2 weeks ago | flatpanelshd.com | Rasmus Larsen

Even though Apple Vision Pro still has not launched in most countries, Apple continues undeterred to iterate the software, visionOS, with rumors of a cheaper headset circulating. In line with tvOS 26, visionOS jumps directly to version 26, which is meant to indicate the year. visionOS is Apple's sixth operating system after macOS, iOS, tvOS, watchOS and iPadOS.
PS5 system update finally fixes VRR stuttering

3 weeks ago | flatpanelshd.com | Rasmus Larsen

A new system update for PlayStation 5 has fixed the issue with stuttering VRR gameplay that users have been complaining about for months. VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) is meant to eliminate stuttering, among other things, by unlocking the framerate and synchronizing the refresh rate in real-time between the console and TV. So it is kind of a problem when VRR actually causes stuttering, as has been the case on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro for months.
Nintendo Switch 2 launch: Everything you should know

3 weeks ago | flatpanelshd.com | Rasmus Larsen

Today, Nintendo launches its new hybrid console, Switch 2, which also connects to TVs. There are new and optimized games. Nvidia has developed the chip. Here's what you need to know. The Switch 2 is reportedly in high demand and not easy to get your hands on right now, but stock is still available in some countries and physical stores, so check your local retailers. But what do you actually get?
Wave of new OLED monitors at Computex - DP 2.1, glossy, +500Hz, more

1 month ago | flatpanelshd.com | Rasmus Larsen

20 new OLED monitors were unveiled at Computex 2025 this month, adding to the many OLED models introduced at CES 2025. Here is what you can look forward to. The biggest news out of Computex 2025 was the announcement of the first OLED monitors using LG Display's new 4th-gen Primary RGB Tandem panel, which boosts brightness, color and energy efficiency. One of these will also be the first OLED monitor to support 540Hz.But that was far from the only OLED news.
First 540Hz OLED monitor coming later in 2025

1 month ago | flatpanelshd.com | Rasmus Larsen

With the first 500Hz QD-OLED monitors now rolling out, WOLED is set to hit 540Hz later this year, Asus confirmed at Computex 2025. The new 540Hz model will be a 27-inch 1440p monitor featuring a new WOLED panel and Asus' glossy 'TrueBlack' coating, the company told TFTCentral. FlatpanelsHD previously reported exclusively that LG Display is developing a new 27-inch 1440p panel, which will be the first to adopt the 'Primary RGB Tandem' structure.
Nolan's 'The Odyssey' will be first-ever blockbuster shot 100% on IMAX film

1 month ago | flatpanelshd.com | Rasmus Larsen

Christopher Nolan's next film, The Odyssey, will mark the first time a major feature is shot entirely on IMAX film cameras. The director behind modern classics like The Dark Knight, Interstellar and most recently Oppenheimer, is well-acquainted with IMAX 65mm film. However, he has never used the large, noisy and analog IMAX film cameras for an entire production. His previous films have shifting aspect ratios.
Apple TV 4K gains new feature to sync Dolby Atmos audio

1 month ago | flatpanelshd.com | Rasmus Larsen

If you are encountering issues with Dolby Atmos audio sync over wireless speakers or AirPods connected to Apple TV 4K, tvOS 18.5 introduces a new synchronization feature. Since tvOS 13 in 2019, Apple TV 4K has had a feature called 'Wireless Audio Sync' in its settings menu. It can be used to synchronize audio/video using the microphone on an iPhone.