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Sony Electronics Announces Continued Partnership with SQUARE ENIX® on critically acclaimed FINAL FANTASY™ VII remake project, FINAL FANTASY® VII REBIRTH

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Monday, January 22, 2024

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Electronics Inc. announced today the continuation of its partnership with SQUARE ENIX® on the launch of the highly anticipated second game in the critically acclaimed FINAL FANTASY™ VII remake project, FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH .

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  • SAN DIEGO, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Electronics Inc. announced today the continuation of its partnership with SQUARE ENIX® on the launch of the highly anticipated second game in the critically acclaimed FINAL FANTASY™ VII remake project, FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH .
  • FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH delivers an unforgettable experience to players filled with unexpected twists, memorable characters and jaw-dropping set pieces that longtime fans and newcomers can both enjoy.
  • All-new screen resizing features and multi-view options let you watch walk throughs and play games like FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH side-by-side.
  • FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH has a release date of February 29th, 2024, and is available for pre-order at https://ffvii.square-enix-games.com/en-us/games/rebirth/buy .

SHARP LAUNCHES THE WORLD'S FIRST OLED 4K UHD TV MODELS EQUIPPED WITH ROKU TV STREAMING PLATFORM

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

MONTVALE, N.J., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sharp Home Electronics Company of America announced today the immediate availability of a new lineup of Sharp Roku TV OLED 4K UHD with HDR10 and LCD 4K UHD TVs as part of Sharp's return to the US television market.  The OLED models also feature the AQUOS™ TV sub-branding name that is associated with cutting-edge technology and quality.

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  • The Sharp Roku TV OLED 4K Ultra HD with HDR10 TV models are the first OLED televisions in the world to feature the delightfully simple Roku experience.
  • Users are also able to control their Sharp Roku TV with the included voice remote and the Roku mobile app.
  • "This provides a wonderful opportunity for customers to experience the stunning audiovisual capabilities of a Sharp OLED TV with Roku, America's #1 TV streaming platform, built in."
  • "America's first Sharp Roku TV OLED 4K Ultra HD with HDR10 TVs with the full Roku TV experience built in smartly features both Dolby Vision IQ™ and Dolby Atmos® technologies which truly makes your family's entertainment dreams come true."

Black Friday Gaming TV Deals 2023: Best Early 144Hz & 120Hz 4K UHD QLED & OLED Smart TV Savings Identified by The Consumer Post

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Saturday, November 4, 2023

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  • The Consumer Post earns commissions from purchases made using the links provided.
  • Gaming televisions have rapidly evolved to meet the demands of modern gamers.
  • Black Friday 2023, falling on November 24, promises a shopping extravaganza for tech enthusiasts, with the gaming TV category poised to steal the spotlight.
  • As the holiday season approaches, consumers can anticipate significant discounts and compelling deals on a wide range of high-performance gaming televisions.

THX Ltd. Announces New THX Interconnect Cables to Elevate Home Theater Entertainment

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- THX Ltd., a world-class high-fidelity audio and video tuning, certification, and technology company, today announced it is launching THX® Interconnect, designed in partnership with Pixelgen. THX Interconnect are a family of Ultra High Speed HDMI® 2.1 cables capable of delivering 100% uncompressed 48Gbps signaling to optimize the fidelity and reliability of nearly any sized or configured home theater system. THX is also relaunching its popular home theater installer THX® Certified Training series. Both will be highlighted in early September in Denver, Colorado at the CEDIA Expo.

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  • New THX® Interconnect cables provide reliable high-bandwidth signal delivery and full HDMI 2.1 functionality.
  • "The THX mission is to empower high-fidelity entertainment, regardless of where and how consumers want to enjoy movies, music and games," said Jason Fiber, chief executive officer, THX Ltd. "The THX Interconnect cables ensure all home theater components work in harmony at the highest resolutions, regardless of the length.
  • THX Interconnect cables are ideal for everyone who enjoys movies, music, gaming, sporting events, and streaming content at home over their TV, projector, or personal computer display.
  • Also, at CEDIA Expo, THX will reintroduce its ever popular THX Certification Training for home theater installers, distributors, and enthusiasts.

LG ELECTRONICS AND AMAZON TEAM UP TO LAUNCH LUNA ON LG SMART TVS

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics and Amazon have teamed up to bring the popular cloud gaming service Luna to LG's 2021-2023 Smart TV models (webOS6.0 or newer) in the United States. Building on LG's continued innovation in gaming, LG Smart TV owners can now access their favorite games on Luna directly from the Home Screen Game Card on 2023 LG Smart TVs or by downloading the Luna app from the LG Content Store on LG Smart TVs from 2021-2022.

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  • Building on LG's continued innovation in gaming, LG Smart TV owners can now access their favorite games on Luna directly from the Home Screen Game Card on 2023 LG Smart TVs or by downloading the Luna app from the LG Content Store on LG Smart TVs from 2021-2022.
  • Luna is available in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, and Germany and LG Smart TV owners in these regions can start playing by logging into their Amazon account on the Luna app.
  • Then simply connect a Luna Controller, either a compatible Bluetooth-enabled controller or the Luna Phone Controller app, and start gaming.
  • For information on LG Smart TVs and monitors including LG's lineup of award-winning LG UltraGear monitors, visit LG.com.

Acer Unleashes the Predator Orion X Desktop and Curved Monitors for Gaming Enthusiasts

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

TAIPEI, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Acer today announced the latest addition to its lineup of powerful gaming desktops, the Predator Orion X. The compact gaming PC packs a massive punch as it combines up to the special edition 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900KS processor and up to a liquid-cooled NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4090 GPU, custom-engineered to fit all this power in a small, portable chassis. The space capsule-inspired design was crafted with multiple "zones" to house the CPU, GPU and liquid cooling system, an impressive feat for a desktop of this size. The upgradeable gaming PC also comes with a removable magnetic front cover and metal side panels to protect the vital internals and a mechanical arm-like headset cradle at the top.

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  • Acer also announced new additions to its range of curved screens with the Nitro XZ452CU V and Predator X34 V gaming monitors.
  • The Predator Orion X is equipped with 13th Gen Intel i9-13900KS processor[1], which features 24 cores, 32 threads, 150W TDP with the latest hybrid architecture, and can hit a record-setting 6 Ghz for high-powered processor performance.
  • The Predator X34 V monitor is a reliable machine that can keep up with the daily demands of professional gamers.
  • To learn more about availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office via www.acer.com .

Inside the Action: A Toshiba TV Offering to Gamers

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

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    Toshiba TV is set to release a new product fitted with the latest refresh rate panel: the 144Hz native display for premium motion.
  • For the complete quality gaming ensemble, these new Toshiba TV models also pack in an impressive Game Mode Pro, promising an all-immersive game time.
  • To all who anticipate the launch of the Toshiba TV Z870, the model is expected to be launched soon as July this year.
  • From all indications, this new addition to the Toshiba TV flagship should continue the streaks of success across local and international markets.

Inside the Action: A Toshiba TV Offering to Gamers

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 30, 2023

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Key Points: 
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    Toshiba TV is set to release a new product fitted with the latest refresh rate panel: the 144Hz native display for premium motion.
  • For the complete quality gaming ensemble, these new Toshiba TV models also pack in an impressive Game Mode Pro, promising an all-immersive game time.
  • To all who anticipate the launch of the Toshiba TV Z870, the model is expected to be launched soon as July this year.
  • From all indications, this new addition to the Toshiba TV flagship should continue the streaks of success across local and international markets.

Sony Electronics Launches new ES 8K AV Receiver Lineup

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Electronics Inc. today announced its newest addition to the brand's AV receiver line. These receivers are the first from Sony to feature 8K1 and 4K/120 support as well as Sony's 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology2. These receivers were tuned by Sony engineers to provide the most immersive home theater experience yet. The new ES line features four new models built mainly for custom installation.  Additionally, the STR-AN1000 receiver is created for consumers looking to upgrade their current home theater system.

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  • "We are very excited to share the news of our highly anticipated receiver lineup," said Tyler Ishida, President of Consumer Business Group, Sony Electronics.
  • The STR-AN1000 is priced at MSRP $899.99 and is available for presale at Sony Electronics, Amazon , Best Buy and other authorized retailers.
  • The STR-AN1000 is priced at MSRP $1199.99 CAD and is available for presale at Sony Electronics , Amazon , Best Buy and other authorized retailers.
  • The ES Series are available for presale at Sony Electronics and other authorized retailers.

Synaptics Introduces DisplayPort 2.1 and DisplayLink Quad-Display SoCs to Drive Productivity in the Rapidly Evolving Workplace

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

CES 2023: See the VMM9430 & DL-7400 in action in the Venetian Hotel, Level 2 Exhibitor, Bellini Ballroom, #2105.

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  • CES 2023: See the VMM9430 & DL-7400 in action in the Venetian Hotel, Level 2 Exhibitor, Bellini Ballroom, #2105.
  • “The VMM9430 and DL-7400 represent a complete refresh of the world’s dominant product line of video transport solutions,” said Saleel Awsare, SVP & GM at Synaptics.
  • “Synaptics joins a growing list of VESA member companies that have successfully certified their latest products to the more stringent DisplayPort 2.1 specification.
  • Broad Compatibility: Designed to work seamlessly with Thunderbolt, USB4, and DisplayPort Alt-Mode (DisplayPort over USB-C port) devices, as well as across Intel, AMD, and NVIDIA processors.