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4K resolution TV mounted on a wall showing action scene

What is 4K? The basics of Ultra HD explained

By Nick Pino, Henry St Leger published

Updated 4K resolution is now the standard for new TVs, but what actually is it?

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Instant guide to home cinema audio

By Martin James last updated

Once you've upgraded, you won't believe your ears

Panasonic DMP-UB700

Panasonic's latest 4K Blu-ray player is bringing the new format to the mainstream

By Jon Porter published

IFA 2016 In its IFA press conference Panasonic unveiled the new player, which is significantly cheaper than its predecessor.

Samsung UBD-K8500

Samsung releases UK's cheapest 4K Blu-ray player yet

By Jon Porter published

Samsung have released their first Ultra HD Blu-ray player in the UK, a month after rival Panasonic.

Orah 4i

This tiny 360 camera shoots 4K, live-streaming virtual reality

By Kevin Lee published

VideoStitch unveils the Orah 4i, a tiny live-streaming, 4K Ultra-HD 360-degree camera. Whoa.

Marco Polo

HDR's TV potential will still be compromised for years to come

By Dave James published

Marco Polo's Director of Photography had to hold back his creative vision for HDR because of the limitations of SDR TVs.

Sky Q Silver

Sky Q 4K will run at 50fps when the service launches

By Dave James published

Sky's top-tier Sky Q box already contains the 4K silicon to run at 50fps, it's just software limited the Silver at launch.

Panasonic UB900

Panasonic's UHD Blu-ray player mixes 4K, HDR and hi-res audio

By Dave James published

CES 2016 The home cinema enthusiast wants the best possible audio experience as well as slick visuals, and the new UB900 delivers.

Bah humbug

Bah humbug! Best films for avoiding the holidays

By Jamie Carter published

Christmas can be an endless tirade of turkey and terrible telly. Thankfully the streaming elves will happily stream you something to completely distract you.

BT sporting Netflix 4K

BT broadens its 4K horizons with Ultra HD Netflix

By Dave James published

BT TV becomes the first UK television service to be able to offer 4K Netflix via its Ultra HD YouView box.

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