Epson previewed its first Ultra Short throw laser home cinema projector, the EH-LS100, at a product preview showcase in London this week, offering the first chance to see the unit in controlled lighting conditions. The HD projector is being positioned as an alternative to large flastscreen TVs, although it’s a significantly different proposition. For us looking to place a 100-inch plus image in a limited space media room, the £2,500 model offers a real world alternative to hi

As from the end of last month, Sky Q subscribers can use voice search to find movies and TV content. The long awaited feature was added with a firmware update that also brings additional personalization features. Voice Search is activated by the microphone icon on the right hand side of the Q’s Bluetooth remote. Film titles, sports, genres, stars and TV shows titles are in the vocabulary, Sky has also enabled title search via movie quotes - although the accuracy can be a litt

VirginMedia has formally announced its Next Gen TiVo set top box, the V6. It supports 4K UHD, along with streaming to mobile devices. UHD support translates to Netflix 4K and YouTube 4K apps at launch, rather than any Virgin content. The box is also said to be HDR capable, as and when required, and compatible with Dolby Atmos. No mention of when Virgin will have its own 4K movie availability or UHD channel content. Details so far is that this is online only (no cable connecti

Sky will launch its long awaited 4K UHD TV service on August 13. Available on the Sky Q platform, the broadcaster has outlined a comprehensive line-up of Premier League football, movies, natural history documentaries and entertainment, representing a massive commitment to the high quality format. 124 live Premier League games, including the first game of the new season Hull City v Leicester City, will be broadcast in UHD, along with over 70 movies to launch over the coming ye

Epson has confirmed a UK release for its upcoming line of 4K ‘enhanced’ home cinema projectors, setting new low price points for the technology. The EH-TW7300, EH-TW9300 (pictured above) and EH-TW9300W all offer support for HDR content with a wide colour gamut able to cover sRGB and DCI colour spaces. The EH-TW7300, and its wireless HDMI stablemate the EH-TW9300W), claim a dynamic contrast of 1,000,000:1, with 2,500 lumens brightness, and use a new 16-piece glass lens.The EH-

Panasonic will launch its first 4K UHD Blu-ray player in the UK mid-April. Priced at £599, the UB900 combines UHD playback with audiophile performance and extensive audio file compatibility. It will also be the first 4K source device certified by THX. The company has inked a deal with Warner Home Video to bundle UHD Blu-rays of San Andreas and multi-awarding winning Mad Max Fury Road discs with the player. These will not be via redemption but actually packaged in the box. #UH

Download newsletter here. Things to consider when buying a new Television. Welcome to the September 2015 newsletter from the Electric Playground, the home technology specialist. We're back after our summer break and looking forward to the next few months with some interesting installations on the horizon. This month we wanted to give you a few things to think about when buying a new TV. Technology in this area changes so rapidly it's sometimes hard to keep up. ___________

Panasonic has announced its first OLED screen. The TX-65CZ950 is a 65-inch curved panel loaded with the brand's most advanced picture processing technology yet and sports a high level of design with a high-end texture finish on the back panel. It’s also the first screen to be granted THX 4K certification. #Panasonic #4k #OLED #UHD

​ It's being reported that Sky are about to release it's 4k compatible set top box. Called the SkyQ, the ultra HD set-top box will allow us to watch or record at least four programmes at once. Nice! #Sky #4K

Download newsletter here. Welcome to the April 2015 newsletter from the Electric Playground, the home technology specialist. This month we wanted to give you a few things to think about when planning a home cinema. Seating Probably the first and most important factor in designing a home cinema is the seating position. You should be thinking how many and where. Ideally they should be in the center of the room and a minimum 25% from the surrounding walls. We recommend th

Download newsletter here. Welcome to the January 2015 newsletter from the Electric Playground, the home technology specialists. This month we wanted to let you know our top 5 favourite new technologies from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) held last week in Las Vegas. We didn't go (maybe next year!) but here's a quick guide. 1. "Quantum Dot" TV's In short due to a change in the way the pixels are backlit Quantum Dot TV's will mean an improvement in picture quality with dar