[ad_1] Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR The definitive specs for the AV2 codec have been released by the Alliance for Open Media. AV2 is a video codec and a successor to AV1, currently used by Netflix, YouTube, and others. The new codec promises to deliver up to ~32% smaller file sizes than AV1. …
Plex just proved it has no idea what users want
[ad_1] Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority For years, Plex has served as the ultimate sanctuary for cord-cutters, tech enthusiasts, and data hoarders who wanted to reclaim ownership of their digital media libraries. You bought the hardware, you curated the files, and Plex provided a beautiful, Netflix-like interface to stream your personal collection to any device …
A projector lineup known for luxury pricing just got a lot more interesting
[ad_1] TL;DR Leica announced the Cine Compact 1, a new portable 4K laser projector. The projector features RGB triple-laser technology, a Leica Summicron zoom lens, Dolby Vision support, up to 1,700 lumens of brightness, and image sizes up to 220 inches. It launches June 18 for $1,995 in the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, and New …
Plex wants to sweeten its huge price hike with social features
[ad_1] Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority TL;DR Plex is adding new social and discovery features, including Discussions, Lists, Match Score, and Alerts. Discussions will give users a forum to comment on movies and TV shows, while Lists makes it easier to share recommendations. Lists are available now, Discussions launches this month, and other features will …
This new projector lineup is all about outdoor summer screenings
[ad_1] TL;DR AWOL Vision announced a major new projector and screen lineup focused on sports, gaming, and large-screen viewing. The launch includes the Aetherion Pro UST projector, the Valerion Max Theater Package, new Valerion Pro 2 color variants, and inflatable outdoor screens. Pricing starts at $2,699, with some products available now and others arriving this …
Roku just gave its home screen a major upgrade
[ad_1] TL;DR Roku is rolling out a redesigned home screen experience on its TVs and streaming devices. The update adds several personalized sections that adapt to how you use the device. It’s already rolling out to users in the US, with more countries to follow. A new Roku update is rolling out with an upgraded …
Roku TV just landed on a portable projector for the first time
[ad_1] TL;DR Aurzen has announced the EAZZE D1R air, a portable projector with built-in Roku TV. The projector offers native 1080p resolution, up to 300 ANSI lumens, a 180-degree gimbal stand, and USB-C power bank support. It is now available from Aurzen and Amazon for $239.99, though a limited-time launch discount drops that price to …
Morphe users are now patching streaming apps beyond YouTube to skip ads on Android TV
[ad_1] Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Morphe users are now creating patches designed to remove ads from streaming apps like Paramount Plus and Disney Plus on Android TV. A Reddit user says they used Claude to create Android TV patches for Paramount Plus that remove ads from the streaming experience. Disney Plus patches are …
8 features I use for listening to any audiobook on Audible
[ad_1] Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Audible is one of the easiest media apps to use, which is probably why so many users never dig much deeper into it. For most people, it really is as simple as purchasing a book and pressing play. Yet after years of using the app, I’ve learned to tailor …
Why the new $750 Plex Pass price absolutely isn’t worth it
[ad_1] Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority I’ve been running a Plex server for just about a decade now. After years of dabbling in Kodi, Windows Media Center, and other such apps, Plex easily became one of the most consistent pieces of software in my digital life — outlasting multiple laptops, several custom NAS builds, and …
