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How to stream HDR video on Windows 11
If your fancy new monitor supports HDR video, you can get started with the feature in a few simple steps by going to the WIndows 11 settings app.
Windows 11 comes with many great new features, but one that's been a part of Windows for a while is support for high dynamic range (HDR) video. This kind of video quality is more immersive than standard-range videos. Your screen will get much brighter and the content you're watching will come alive when HDR video is playing. However, to enjoy HDR on Windows, you'll need a display that supports it first, and will have to tweak a few settings. Keep in mind, that you will also need a supported app that uses HDR and the video has to be full-screen.
HDMI 2.1a will reportedly debut at CES 2022
A new report claims HDMI 2.1a will be introduced next week at CES 2022, with new features for HDR10 and Dolby Vision.
HDMI is a confusing mess of standards and ports, with many features optional for manufacturers to implement. For example, even though HDMI 2.0 can support 4K at 120Hz, not all TVs and consoles with HDMI 2.0 are built for that. Now it seems there's another HDMI update on the way.
Hulu finally adds HDR content for compatible Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku, and more devices
Hulu has finally added support for HDR streaming. Users can now watch select shows and movies in 4K HDR on supported devices.
With more and more smartphones and TVs launching with HDR support, demand for HDR content has skyrocketed in recent times. Streaming giants such as Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime have long offered HDR content, while Google Play Movies & TV (now Google TV) and HBO Max started offering HDR content just last year. Now at long last, Hulu is finally adding support for HDR streaming.
Samsung details new HDR10+ Adaptive feature for upcoming QLED TVs
Samsung today released information about a new HDR10+ Adaptive feature that will make an appearance on its upcoming range of QLED TVs.
Samsung aims to improve the HDR10+ viewing experience on its TVs with a new feature called HDR10+ Adaptive. The feature will utilize the TV's built-in light sensor to determine the lighting conditions and automatically adjust the picture quality to deliver a more cinematic experience.
HDR Video Playback Support is coming to Chrome for Android
HDR Video playback support is coming to Google Chrome for Android, according to recent commits. This will lead to better contrast and color accuracy.
The proliferation of High Dynamic Range (HDR) video is the next step in improving video quality for all. HDR significantly improves the luminosity range and widens the color space, resulting in greater contrast and color accuracy. Android officially supports HDR playback support starting in Android 7.0 Nougat, though it's up to individual devices to support a high color depth format and up to individual applications to support extracting HDR metadata from videos. It also requires a compatible display capable of producing the wider color space, of course.
Sony IMX378: Comprehensive Breakdown of the Google Pixel's Sensor and its Features
We reached out to Sony to try to learn a bit more about the IMX378 sensor that is used by the upcoming Google Pixel and Pixel XL phones. Learn all about it!
We reached out to Sony to try to learn a bit more about the IMX378 sensor that is used by the upcoming Google Pixel and Pixel XL phones, as well as by the Xiaomi Mi 5S. Unfortunately, Sony was not able to distribute the datasheet for the Exmor RS IMX378 sensor just yet, but they were extremely helpful, and were able to provide us with some previously unreleased information about the IMX378.