#4k tv market

[aarunresearcher]

The United States smart TV market size is projected to exhibit a growth rate (CAGR) of 2.00% during 2024-2032. The growing popularity of streaming services, the widespread adoption of smart TV in the educational sector, and the continuous evolution of technology led manufacturers to innovate, improve screen quality, enhance connectivity options, and incorporate voice recognition features into their products represent some of the key factors driving the market.

[marketsearch]

4K TV Market Share

The global 4K TV market size reached USD 300.6 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 1,561.6 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 17.91% during 2025-2033. Asia Pacific currently dominates the market, holding a significant market share of over 39% in 2024, driven by growing demand for high-quality visual experience and increasing digitalization efforts.

[creativeera]

Smart Tv Market will grow at highest pace owing to increasing penetration of OTT Platforms

The Smart TV market has witnessed significant growth over the past few years owing to the increasing consumer demand for access to various video streaming and OTT services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and YouTube directly from their TVs without any additional hardware. Smart TVs enables direct access to OTT platforms and Internet content from the comfort of living rooms. Smart TVs comes with innovative features such as Internet connectivity, digital media streaming, access to online content stores like Apple TV and Google Play, multi-tasking abilities, and compatibility with gaming consoles which enhances the overall viewing experience.

The Global Smart TV Market is estimated to be valued at US$ 253.79 Bn in 2024 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 15% over the forecast period 2024 To 2031. Key Takeaways Key players operating in the Smart TV market are Samsung, Panasonic Corporation, LG Electronics, Inc., Apple, Inc., Sony Corporation, Koninklijke Philips N.V., Videocon Industries Limited, Haier Electronics Group Co, Ltd., TCL Corporation, Hisense Group, Sansui Electric Co., Ltd. Smart TV manufacturers are focusing on innovations to improve picture quality, connectivity, and overall user experience to attract more consumers. Factors such as growing preference for in-home entertainment, increasing disposable income, and demand for large-screen TVs are driving the growth of Smart TV Market Size adoption worldwide. Technological advancements such as voice search and control features,built-inpersonal assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant,and growing popularity of high dynamic range (HDR) technology are further fueling the demand in the global market. Market Trends The key trends in the smart TV market include growing popularity of large screen sizes and rising adoption of OLED and QLED TV panels. Most manufacturers are focusing on introducing large screen sizes ranging from 55 inches and above to offer an immersive viewing experience. OLED and QLED TVs are gaining widespread popularity due to superior color vibrancy, black levels and high resolution. Other latest trends in the market include artificial intelligence integration, interactive TV experience through gesture controls and customizable home screens. Market Opportunities The rising popularity of online video content and increasing investments by OTT players in original content present significant growth opportunities for Smart Tv Companies manufacturers. Integration of smart TVs with virtual and augmented reality technologies is another key focus area. Manufacturers are working on advancing IoT capabilities of smart TVs to enable control of other smart home devices directly from the TV interface which could boost sales. Entering the Asia Pacific market which accounts for over 50% share of global TV shipments also provides opportunities for expansion.

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[cordic]

part of the problem with install sizes is that even if you just want to use 1K textures, the downloader will still grab every single resolution of a texture

we really need more intelligent download/install wizards

here are my biggest gaming hot takes:

- no game actually needs to run faster than 30 FPS

- no texture needs to be bigger than 2k, and most don’t need to be bigger than 1k (save for megatextures). A good chunk should actually be smaller than 1k

- lower poly counts > high poly counts

Once you pass a certain threshold, it doesn’t even affect the style of the game that much, and you’re just using exponentially more power to get exponentially smaller results

Like, for example, the original Skyrim was 4 GB. The remaster is 22 GB. That’s five-and-a-half times more space for the exact same content! The graphical improvements are honestly negligible, especially when you consider the massive leap in storage and RAM used.

These sorts of things just hit diminishing returns so quickly— My eyes can’t tell the difference between 1k and 4k textures.

We have so many fun ways to get the maximum mileage out of every pixel and every polygon. It’s sad to see those techniques slowly trickle away from big-budget games!

Even as storage space becomes less and less of a concern, there’s something satisfying about keeping everything as small and tidy as possible

[sitp-recs]

livvvv my rec goddess. i’ve recently developed an insatiable knack for draco doing little muggle things, like being obsessed with soap operas, or learning how to bake, or playing board games, or painting a house (??) etc etc. any recs as such perchance?? my eternal thanks x

Love this ask anon, “Draco in the Muggle world” can be such a fun trope! I tried to include a bit of everything but I feel like driving and cooking are very popular in fic, so there’s probably a lot of it here. I hope you enjoy these!

magic in the making by getawayfox (G, 2k)

I didn’t see Malfoy for a year after the trial. When Gin told me that, according to Pansy, he had opened a little posh bakery in Mayfair, I thought she was joking, so I went to see for myself.

Market Saturdays by iota (M, 3k)

In which Harry is an accidental part-time cheesemonger, Draco is an organic farmer and they fall in love.

Muggle 'Drug Store Items' by loveglowsinthedark (E, 4k)

Malfoy's interest is caught by a certain Muggle drug store item. (Hint: Flavoured Condoms)

To Make A Way by cavendishbutterfly (E, 5k)

When Harry finds Draco in the back row of the cinema, he doesn't mean to accidentally befriend him. Or fuck him. Or catch feelings. The thing is, Draco only does casual.

How We Throw Our Shadows Down by thistle_verse (T, 14k)

Draco has finally found the perfect, rare piece to complete his collection. The only problem is that the item belongs to Harry Potter, the last wizard on earth Draco wants to ask another favour from.

The Tapestry of Kinship by khalulu (T, 15k)

Harry is at loose ends, Draco is good with needles, and Draco's young daughter wants to see a certain tapestry repaired. The Noble and Most Ancient House of Black will never be the same.

Tuesday Nights by firethesound (E, 15k)

The absolute last place Harry expected to see Malfoy was in a rundown Muggle cinema on a Tuesday night.

Rich Friend by iota (E, 18k)

As far as Harry can tell, Draco Malfoy is still rich as hell. He’s just not a wizard anymore. Featuring: Draco Malfoy trying to make it as a Muggle pop star, Harry Potter as our confused and horny hero, bad driving, good music, and the mysterious magic of falling for someone.

Harry Potter and The Bisexual Awakening by Writcraft (E, 23k)

Harry is perfectly content being single, heterosexual and living in Godric's Hollow with his very clingy rescue dog, Snitch. When Draco Malfoy turns up on Harry's doorstep demanding that Harry teach him how to drive, things quickly become a lot more complicated.

I Bet That You Look Good on the Dancefloor by birdsofshore (E, 28k)

Harry felt lit up from inside as soon as he entered the bar. There were blokes dancing together, their bodies close to one another, not keeping a wary distance as Harry was always careful to do when he was near another man. God, he wanted this – wanted it so much he could taste it, a metallic tang of heat and desire. He suspected nothing would ever be the same again – especially when he saw who else was in the room.

Around You Moves by ignatiustrout (M, 29k)

Harry knew Draco was gay when he invited him to move in. He’s never had a problem with this. So why does he feel so weird about Draco bringing men home all of a sudden?

Faint Indirections by ignatiustrout (T, 30k)

Draco Malfoy is the last person Harry expects to turn up in Boston, Massachussetts. But now he's here, and he won't stop requesting books from the library where Harry works.

Open For Repairs by FeelsForBreakfast (M, 35k)

After the war, Draco works at a tv repair shop and Harry breaks things.

(Un)wanted by aibidil (E, 36k)

Ginny's pregnant, then she's not and Harry's single. Harry, again with no family, doesn't know what to do with this turn of events, or how to find a new life—post-war, post-Ginny, post-abortion—in which he belongs. He doesn't expect that life to include dancing to the Backstreet Boys with Hermione and Draco Malfoy. A story of finding belonging in the unexpected.

The Miseducation of Draco Malfoy by magpie_fngrl (E, 37k)

Zacharias Smith writes a tell-all about the D.A. Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy are not happy about it.

Take A Chance On Me by mintaminta (E, 40k)

There's a DJ on RareFM with a secret. Or: the one with all the ABBA in it.

Nights With You by The_Sinking_Ship (E, 58k)

Draco is mortified when moments prior to departing for the most anticipated destination wedding of the year, he is cruelly dumped. But when he learns that Harry Potter has, at long last, split with his horrible boyfriend, Draco is certain his luck has changed. Never a man to squander an opportunity for revenge (and what would probably be a spectacular shag), Draco vows to make Potter his for the weekend. Now all Draco has to do is convince him.

Salt on the Western Wind by Saras_Girl (M, 60k)

When the war isn’t quite as over as it first appears, a guilt-ridden Harry is sent to a mysterious safe-house. Among sandwiches, insomnia, and Mills & Boon, he discovers something quite unexpected.

Modern Love by tackytiger (E, 61k)

Harry Potter, of all people, knows that life isn’t always fair. And no one gets to be happy all of the time. But surely there’s something more—something better—than a rubbish Ministry job, and a lonely old house, and that feeling that everyone out there is doing a better job of living than Harry is.

Running on Air by eleventy7 (T, 75k)

Draco Malfoy has been missing for three years. Harry is assigned the cold case and finds himself slowly falling in love with the memories he collects.

[astoundingbeyondbelief]

I was a skeptic about Criterion releasing any post-Showa Godzilla movies on disc, but lo and behold, they're teeing up Godzilla vs. Biollante, my favorite movie of all time, for 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (or just plain Blu-ray) on March 18. The description:

SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES:

New 4K digital restoration, with 5.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack

In the 4K UHD edition: One 4K UHD disc of the film and one Blu-ray with the film and special features

New audio commentary featuring film historian Samm Deighan, host of the podcast Eros + Massacreand coeditor of the book Revolution in 35mm

Making-of program from 1993 featuring director Kazuki Omori and special-effects director Koichi Kawakita, among others

Short documentary from 1993 about the Biollante and Super X2 vehicle concepts

Deleted special effects

TV spots and trailers

New English subtitle translation

PLUS: An essay by science-fiction and horror film expert Jim Cirronella

Yes, this means they're skipping over The Return of Godzilla and not waiting until all the Heisei films are in their hands to unload them as another box set. I was surprised at first, but it makes sense. Biollante is the only Heisei movie Toho has released on 4K in Japan so far (with The Return of Godzilla and Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II joining it in June), and arguably the best-regarded. Toho's always going to prioritize the domestic market first, so this is Criterion's best shot at a new release during Godzilla's current swell of popularity.

I have mixed feelings, as is usual when any new English kaiju/tokusatsu home release is announced. I'm glad the movie is back in physical circulation; it's again become legendary as the most difficult Godzilla movie to find on home video for a reasonable price. Only one library in my county owns it, and that number is about to spike. It'll be a major visual upgrade to boot. The non-G54 movies in the Criterion Showa box set didn't have audio commentaries, so I'm glad they sprung for one this time. I'm not familiar with Samm Deighan's work, but I think she's the first woman to record an English commentary for a Godzilla movie.

But...

I saw the Criterion presentation of Godzilla vs. Biollante at the Dryden Theater in October, and the subtitles were... simply not proofread, or at least not proofread by anyone who should have a job in the field. "More typos than a Mill Creek Ultraman Blu-ray" was how I described it at the time. I believe Criterion is using a number of vintage (we're talking probably-shown-in-Hawaii) subtitle scripts for the Toho tokusatsu films they're made available on streaming but not on disc, and I dearly hope they show more care with the Biollante 4K.

There's also no English dub.

This suggests that Toho is now doing its best to bury all the pre-Reiwa Godzilla dubs, even the ones they commissioned themselves. I doubt Criterion will bother to include the film's English visuals either. So... the version of Biollante I rented from Blockbuster some 20 years ago, the version I grew up with, will just be completely erased from the latest-and-greatest (and last?) edition. Depressing stuff. The current incarnation of Toho might be embarrassed by those old dubs, but as an indignant woman in the Diet Building once exclaimed, the truth is the truth! And Biollante's one of the films I prefer to watch dubbed (for one, nobody can argue that the English the actors spoke on set was better than that recorded by the Hong Kong Players).

Lesser concerns: I'll have to double-check, but I think the making-of program and the short documentary were on the old Echo Bridge discs too. The trailers would be new, but, well, they're trailers. So potentially nothing fresh in the featurette department, certainly not a retrospective with surviving cast and crew. (Somebody get one of those done before we lose even more of them!) And I do feel bad for Ed Godziszewski, whose commentary for Echo Bridge was effectively pocket-vetoed by Toho and is now truly never going to see the light of day.

Bleh.

[televisionenjoyer]

WHY ARE MOVIES GETTING DARKER I AM ON MY KNEES

Ok fuck it let's go. My amateurish opinions on the three biggest mysteries of film: why they're getting darker, less vibrant and harder to hear. As someone who has worked on camera, montaging, effects and animations, colorimetry when I'm allowed, and on one weird occasion, audio (but I'm an enthusiast ok?)

The short answer is because of technology. The long answer is more nuanced

- Why are movies getting darker?

The "official answer" that filmmakers give actually is technology. Digital cameras allow for much more detail with less lighting required. It also allows videographers to play with different light and exposure settings on the go, instead of having to go with the limitations of the pre-bought film's asa and the precalculated ideal settings. Also film is notoriously bad at capturing dark scenes and responsible for much of the graining we see on analog tv and film.

So basically, they claim it's a stylistic choice. Which could be debated, I mean, after at least five years of everyone complaining about poor lighting, you'd think they'd finally give it up.

BUT there's the whole fact that (certain) special effects are generally easier to pull off when the viewer can't see enough to detect any flaws. They require less care and thus are cheaper and faster to produce. Any studio's wet dream.

Less notably, it's easier to work "down" on colorimetry than it is to work "up." Taking away light from a shot is easier than "creating more light", the latter sometimes leading to very "digitally broken" results. It looks bad. Just grab any video and crank the exposure. It looks horrible.

"But what does exposure have to do with color?" Everything!!! Color IS light!!!

Which leads me to the last reason, HDR. Which leads me to one of the reasons why everything looks so dull.

- Why are movies less vibrant?

So. What is HDR? High Dynamic Range refers to technologies that achieve a much wider light variation. And as we established earlier color IS light, okay? So. More light, more color, brought to you at the hand of display technologies such as OLED and microdimming.

These technologies ramp up the price of domestic screens exponentially. This is why you see domestic televisions that are way above the 2000 dollar mark. And then people will say "oh but my low end television supports HDR, so that's not the issue". Yes. Supports. As in supports files encoded in HDR. Doesn't mean that they have the necessary technology to take advantage of it. Yet they get to put the HDR10 label on their product and get in on the newest marketing fad (it's the new 4k dude. Which is the new 3D. You get what I mean)

And since it is the newest fad, then of course filmmakers HAVE to get in on it. I mean, it's more quality, who doesn't want more quality?

me!!! please stop. not everything has to be aimed at high end equipment (more on this when we get to the audio aspect, aren't you excited?). HDR looks like DOGSHIT if your tv isn't actually OLED. And most consumer TV's aren't OLED.

Tech rant over, I assure you that there is a cultural aspect to this. Don't worry, you're not insane. And it probably is related to the clean girl minimalist iOS style UX modest and demure mentality that is advancing on the 2020s. But it is also related to an art medium shift that we've been undergoing since wayy back when. The sixties.

Yes. I'm gonna go there. I'm gonna talk about Star Trek. I'm going to elaborate on my previous slight outrage.

So. Star Trek marks the beginning of a transition from black and white television into color. It also lands on that weird spot where the whole medium of film and television was still figuring out which elements to import from the ancient medium of theater and which were best left behind.

As a result, Star Trek is very theatrical. And color is a good friend of theater, a medium where everything has to be maximized so that the people in row fifty could appreciate the show almost as well as the people on the first row. Color is a good friend of theater: in wardrobe it helps the performers stand out, boosts up the characters' personality traits, etc. And in lighting, it amplifies moods, conveys emotions and atmospheres related to particular scenes.

The version of Star Trek that you can find on streaming these days is considerably altered from the original product, remastered to make it more palatable to our contemporary brains. As a result, many scenes have been visually altered. The following example shows the original master on the left and the remaster on the right

And while at first I held my head in my hands and asked "why, god, why??" The answer is probably that this reads as unserious as fuck. Having the technology now to desaturate scenes and make certain settings look "cloudy", "gritty", "dark and grim," and so on changed the way we perceive colors in regards to mood on modern film and television. This primary color ass setting in today's context reads as goofy, on a scene that is actually meant to impose concern on the viewers. This wouldn't read this way on theater, but it does on television, because we see them as completely separate mediums.

(however I insist that, star trek being a culturally significant show, making these type of creative decisions strips it of its original intent and shits on its cultural value as a window into how they did television in the sixties. so like. fuck you paramount)

Now, television has been getting thematically darker this century (some call it the post-9/11 effect. I wouldn't know. I am latinoamerican) and our palate as viewers has grown more used to these desaturated settings, to the point where seeing something vibrant like the original star trek makes us feel like we're watching a kids show. And not even a modern kids show, more like teletubbies or barney, because have you guys even seen bluey?? It's so... pastel-y.

It's not just HDR. Movies have gotten less vibrant because we're miserable. Sort of. And television and film have grown obsessed with appearing more serious. (Not that sitcoms and comedy movies have ceased to exist, I'm generalizing.)

- But why is dialogue less intelligible?

Official Answer? Technology. Nowadays we are able to capture subtleties in dialogue, so actors don't have to project their voice 24/7, and we can get more intimate dialogue, something almost intended to be a secret that you shouldn't be listening to, making you feel like an intruder. It's the intent.

Unofficially? Technology (marketing fad edition). It's surround audio!!! That's the real culprit!!! And listen, I love surround audio, I have two 5.1 systems at home that we bought secondhand and work like a charm. All that being said: why is star trek tos in 5.1? (YES I'm still on star trek). Why is everything natively encoded in surround audio on streaming these days, left to be down-mixed in real time by your tv?

I'm going to quickly explain surround to y'all using 5.1 as an example. On stereo (which is how most consumers watch film and television) you have two audio channels: your left and right speakers. 5.1 has six: front-left, center, front-right, rear-left, rear-right, and subwoofer. Most dialogue goes through the center speaker. Downmixing is when your tv takes all these channels and mushes them into two: left channel (containing left-front, left rear, center and subwoofer) and right channel (right front, right rear, center and subwoofer). So your center channel is suddenly competing with all these other frequencies and gets a bit muffled.

But wait! It gets worse! 5.1 is now ancient by technology fad standards. For a while there was 7.1 and now the newest, incredibly expensive marketing fad is Dolby Atmos (you might have seen it as a badge on streaming services such as Disney plus). This protocol supports up to 64 channels. You know, if you're crazy and rich enough.

Dolby Atmos was originally developed for cinemas but it's now being sold to direct consumers. According to Dolby, the ideal sound configuration in your home in order to listen to this material the way it was intended from the comfort of your living room is of at least eight (very fancy) speakers and up to 12 speakers.

So. Even with a 5.1 system your audio is still down-mixed.

In conclusion:

Film and television did not get shittier (well, they have, but that's not the sole culprit of this crisis), it just became less accessible and overall uninterested in catering to the average consumer.

[netscapenavigator-official]

Not to give the iPhone 16 Pro too much praise, but I’m so glad Apple decided to double the frame rate on their cameras instead of the resolution.

Like, Google’s 8K30 video on the Pixel 9 Pro is impressive, but… to put it quite bluntly: who cares. 8K will one day be relevant. I don’t wanna sound like one of people who tries implying “good enough” will ever be an endgame. 8K video and photo will takeover one day… but that day is not today.

4K TVs are just now becoming the norm, with 8K still being seen as an ultra-luxury. 4K PC monitors have barely entered the market. Hell, even Apple’s own computer lineup has never exceeded 6K, and their primary advertisement for displays larger than 4K is “you can edit 4K video without scaling it down to fit the UI on screen!”

Not to mention, 4K displays on phones are still rather unheard of. Also, most people don’t even view photos with their phones in landscape mode.

But you know what has penetrated the market substantially? 120 Hz displays!

Almost every phone, tablets, and laptop these days has a 120 Hz display. Hell, 240+ Hz has been standard in the PC gaming space for quite some time.

I’ve long held the belief that we need to make 120 fps, full speed video a thing, and I’m so glad Apple made the iPhone 16 Pro able to shoot in 4K120 instead the Pixel 9’s ridiculously gimmicky 8K30.

[iggyalfi2319]

Hooman: *buys an old TV post at a flea market* 📺

Friend: you know it's HD and 4k nowadays, right?

Hooman: I'm more of live action type.

Friend: I don't think I follow...

At home

*A group of Borrowers live playing an action movies in the TV box, ropes and mattress included*

Hooman: *claps and encores*

Friend: why did I ask...

[megaottiptv4k]

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Now, let’s delve into the process of obtaining IPTV, which is surprisingly straightforward. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown:

Step 1: Choose an IPTV Provider Not all IPTV services are created equal. It’s crucial to select a reliable provider that offers a diverse range of channels, high-quality streaming, and exceptional customer support. One provider that deserves your attention is MegaOTT. They go above and beyond, providing an impressive selection of live TV channels, movies, and series, including access to sports events in stunning 4K quality.

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[stzplayer]

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Key Features of STZ Player

1. High-Resolution Support

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This ensures that users experience crystal-clear images and vibrant colors, elevating their viewing experience.

2. User-Friendly Interface

The player features an intuitive interface that makes navigation easy for users of all ages.

Its design is simplistic yet effective, allowing users to find their desired content without hassle.

3. Compatibility

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This compatibility allows users to take full advantage of their television's capabilities, enhancing performance and output quality.

4. Built-in EPG

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This feature ensures users never miss their favorite shows or events.

Why Choose STZ Player?

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The developers of STZ Player are committed to providing users with regular updates, ensuring that the application remains at the forefront of IPTV technology. This commitment includes enhancements to functionality and UI improvements based on user feedback.

Conclusion

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What’s On My Shelf? #1: Stop Making Sense (1984)

David Byrne in Stop Making Sense.

The year is 2024, and streaming services are dominating the film and TV industry. They’re also collecting other streaming services like Infinity Stones and calling it “bundling”. What a time to be alive!

A lot of people out there think that physical media is dying. If your name is Best Buy, you apparently think it’s already dead. But it’s still very much alive and there’s still a market for it. I currently have over 200 titles sitting on my shelf and that number will absolutely continue to grow because I love physical media.

That brings me to the point of this post—and the potential series of posts to come.

A few weeks ago I had a random idea for a podcast called What’s On My Shelf?, which would involve me choosing a film in my collection at random and talking about it. Because I hate the sound of my own voice and do a better job writing my thoughts down than actually verbalizing them, I scratched the podcast idea and opted for the same thing but in blog form.

Today the randomizer, which pulls films from my Letterboxd lists that I use to digitally catalog my collection, chose 1984’s Stop Making Sense.

Conceived for the stage by Talking Heads frontman David Byrne and directed by Jonathan Demme, Stop Making Sense captures the iconic band as they take the stage at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. Shot over four nights and featuring hits like “Burning Down the House” and “Once in a Lifetime”, as well as the now infamous “Big Suit”, it is considered one of the greatest concert films of all time.

David Byrne in True Stories (1986).

I first got into David Byrne and the Talking Heads sometime in 2021. I became particularly obsessed with “Once in a Lifetime” and had it on repeat. That same year I watched David Byrne’s first and only directorial effort, True Stories (1986), which had a killer soundtrack. Sometime after that, I watched David Byrne’s American Utopia on HBO, which is a Spike Lee-directed recording of Byrne’s Broadway show of the same name. I loved the music so much and listened to it everyday for months.

Flash forward to 2023 when A24 announces that they’ll be re-releasing Stop Making Sense in IMAX. I was so excited that I went and bought a copy of the film, which in hindsight was a painfully unnecessary purchase but I had never seen it before and I wanted to as soon as I possibly could.

David Byrne and Chris Frantz in Stop Making Sense.

The film blew my mind when I watched it alone in my room, so when the time finally came for it to hit IMAX screens, I was ready. I picked up a buddy of mine (who lived an hour and a half away) and drove to the closest AMC that was screening the film (which was another hour away), and had my mind blown all over again. A24’s remaster looked and sounded INCREDIBLE in IMAX and was worth the drive. The underwhelmingly brief live-streamed Q&A afterwards… not so much.

The collector's edition of Stop Making Sense, released by A24.

Earlier this year, A24 finally announced a physical release of the film on 4K UHD, which I pre-ordered immediately despite already owning a copy of the film on Blu-ray… and not having the kind of income to just drop $60 on a movie like that. After months of waiting it finally arrived in the mail this week. I have yet to open it at this point, but I’m excited to watch it again!

There’s a reason Stop Making Sense is considered one of the greatest concert films of all time. The music, the staging, the choreography, the decision to have the band members and set pieces come in one by one—it’s one of the greatest things I’ve ever seen. To quote my own Letterboxd review: “Just good vibes all around. Big Suit.”

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MediaTek Kompanio 838 Top 8 tech features for Chromebooks

MediaTek Kompanio 838: Boosts Productivity and Provides Longer Battery Life in Chromebooks That Lead the Class

High performance computing is offered by the MediaTek Kompanio 838, which boosts productivity and improves multimedia, online surfing, and gaming. With the great battery life offered by this highly efficient 6nm processor, Chromebook designs that are thin and light will enable users, educators, and students to be genuinely mobile throughout the day.

Boost innovative thinking, learning, and productive work

The MediaTek Kompanio 838 is a major improvement over the lower-end Kompanio 500 series, offering exceptional performance and greater multitasking.

Due to a doubling of memory bandwidth over previous generations, the improved octa-core CPU with faster Arm “big core” processors and a highly capable tri-core graphics engine can handle significantly more data at a faster rate.

With compatibility for both DDR4 and LPDDR4X, OEMs can now design products with greater flexibility to satisfy market performance needs and BOM targets. Additionally, the highly integrated architecture offers the highest power efficiency available on the market for long-lasting batteries.

Up to 76% quicker visual performance

Increased performance in CPU-based benchmarks by up to 66%

Performance in web-based benchmarks was up to 60% better than that of the MediaTek Kompanio 500 series.

Superior Image Processing Unit for Cameras

The MediaTek Kompanio 838 equips Chromebooks with state-of-the-art dual camera technology and high quality imaging features. Photos and videos produced with the new MediaTek Imagiq 7 series ISP have more vibrant colours, especially in difficult lighting situations, thanks to improvements in HDR and low-light capture quality over the previous generation.

Improved AI on-Device

With unmatched power efficiency, the MediaTek Kompanio 838 with MediaTek NPU 650 offers entertainment that is more engaging and of higher quality. The MediaTek NPU can quickly complete complicated computations and is optimized for processing picture data efficiently.

Dual 4K Displays

For demos, presentations, movie nights, or just increased productivity with more visual real estate, premium Chromebooks with the highest quality screens may also output at the same resolution to a connected 4K smart TV or monitor thanks to support for 4K dual displays.

Perfect for 4K Media Streaming

With hardware-accelerated AV1 video decoding built right into the CPU, the MediaTek Kompanio 838 is now the perfect device for effortlessly streaming high-quality 4K video content without using up too much battery life.

Lightning-fast, safe WiFi

Support with MediaTek Filogic Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E chipsets by the MediaTek Kompanio 838 allows for dual- and tri-band connectivity choices. This enables more dependable connections with 2×2 antennas, quicker speeds of up to 1.9Gbps, and improved security with WPA3.

Extended Battery Life

With the class-leading power efficiency of the highly integrated 6nm processor, Chromebook designers can now construct fanless, silent devices with true all-day battery life.

The MediaTek Kompanio 838 is an excellent tool for the classroom that increases productivity and offers fluid 4K multimedia and web surfing experiences. With the great battery life offered by this highly efficient processor, Chromebook designs that are small and light enable teachers and students to be genuinely mobile throughout the day. These are the top 8 internal tech elements that support more creative thinking, learning, and productive working.

Top 8 Kompanio 838 tech features

1) Improved Efficiency

The MediaTek Kompanio 838 boasts an octa-core CPU with Arm Cortex-A78 ‘large core’ processors, a powerful tri-core graphics engine, twice the memory bandwidth of previous generation platforms, and exceptional speed and enhanced multitasking.

2) HDR cameras that capture excellent low light images

With the improved HDR and low-light capture quality of its latest generation MediaTek Imagiq 7 series ISP, images and videos have more vibrant colours even in difficult lighting situations. For more options and product distinctiveness, product designers can even incorporate dual camera designs with various lenses or sensors.

3) High Definition Webcams

Manufacturers of devices can design 4K webcams to provide superb streaming quality, which enhances your credibility when participating in video conferences and working remotely. In remote learning scenarios, this capability enables students to view the entire classroom and additional information on slides.

4) Improvement of On-Device AI

With unmatched power efficiency, the MediaTek NPU 650, which is integrated into the processor, offers effective picture data processing for more interactive and superior multimedia.

5) Upgrade the workstation with two 4K monitors.

Chromebook manufacturers can now incorporate the greatest detail screens into their newest models and add an external display connection that can output at the same resolution thanks to support for not just one, but two 4K monitors. For demos, presentations, movie evenings, or just to enjoy a healthy dose of increased productivity due to the extra visual real estate, connect to a 4KTV, monitor, or projector.

6) Perfect for Media Streaming in 4K

Now that the MediaTek Kompanio 838 has hardware-accelerated AV1 video decoding built into the CPU, it’s perfect for effortlessly viewing high-quality 4K video streams with the least amount of battery waste.

7) Extended Battery Life

With its class-leading power efficiency and true all-day battery life, this processor—which is based on an advanced 6nm chip production process—allows Chromebook designers to create designs that are light, thin, and even fanless. It also gives users the confidence to leave their charger at home.

8) Lightning-fast, safe WiFi

Although not a component of the Kompanio 838 processor itself, the platform gives device manufacturers the choice to use MediaTek Filogic Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 6E chipsets, based on what the market demands. This makes it possible to have dual-band or tri-band connectivity options. Both provide dependable connections through 2×2 antenna, improved WPA 3 security, and throughput speeds of up to 1.9Gbps (when using Wi-Fi 6E).

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5 Best IPTV for Premier League 2024: Your Ultimate Guide

Football enthusiasts worldwide eagerly await the Premier League, and reliable IPTV service providers are essential for capturing every thrilling moment. This guide introduces the 5 Best IPTV services for Premier League 2024, ensuring an unparalleled football viewing experience.

Best Providers for Premier League:

1. ProPackIPTV:

ProPackIPTV stands out as one of the few and the best IPTV services dedicated strictly to sports. Offering exceptional picture quality and an extensive catalog of live channels, including playback features, ProPackIPTV provides some of the best plans in the market. Key features include dedicated sports categories, on-demand sports channels, customizable playlists, multi-screen facilities, and more.

2. StriveIPTV:

With over 10,000 satellite channels worldwide and coverage in over 98 countries, StriveIPTV is a top choice for sports viewing, including the Premier League. Boasting 10,000 full HD channels, 50,000+ movies and shows, anti-freeze technology, multi-screen facilities, and compatibility with most devices, StriveIPTV combines affordability with comprehensive features.

3. ForestIPTV:

While not exclusively focused on sports, ForestIPTV offers premium deals, including PPV events. With features like 10,000+ premium channels, 50,000+ movies and TV shows, SD, HD, and 4k picture quality, anti-freeze technology, and more, ForestIPTV is a premium addition to the list.

4. NixonIPTV:

NixonIPTV stands out as one of the most optimized IPTV services, providing top-notch quality for Premier League matches. With 15,000+ HD channels, 100,000+ movies and 20,000+ TV shows, premium customer service, PPV events, easy user interface, and tutorials for device setups, NixonIPTV offers a curated interface for an optimal viewing experience.

5. MomIPTV:

MomIPTV is a widely popular and premium IPTV service recognized for its excellent service, channel selection, and on-demand offerings. With 12,000+ premium HD channels, 121,000+ movies, TV shows, TV series, wide coverage, PPV events, multi-screen facilities, and compatibility on all devices, MomIPTV is a top pick for Premier League enthusiasts.

Conclusion

As the Premier League 2024 season unfolds, selecting the right IPTV service is crucial for football fans seeking an optimal viewing experience. The 5 Best IPTV services highlighted in this guide are meticulously curated to deliver unmatched coverage, high-quality streams, and user-friendly interfaces. Elevate your football watching experience and never miss a moment of the action with these top-tier IPTV services tailored for the Premier League.