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Upgrading old HDMI cables can improve video and audio quality, ensuring better connectivity and performance with modern devices.
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Upgrading old HDMI cables can improve video and audio quality, ensuring better connectivity and performance with modern devices.

The Nikon ZR is a highly capable full-frame mirrorless cinema camera priced at $2,200, offering exceptional RAW video quality with RED's 12-bit RAW format, fast autofocus, in-body stabilization, and a large bright display, making it a strong competitor in the content creation market despite some drawbacks like mediocre battery life and lack of an EVF.

AI video generators have become so advanced that low-quality, grainy videos are often a sign of AI manipulation, but as technology improves, these visual cues will disappear, making verification more challenging. Experts recommend focusing on the source and context of videos rather than surface features, as future detection will rely more on provenance and digital fingerprints. The key challenge is adapting our understanding of authenticity in the age of AI-generated content.

Disney+ has launched HDR10+ support, initially exclusive to Samsung TVs and select monitors, offering improved scene-by-scene contrast and color, with plans to expand to more content and devices in the future.

Disney+ is beginning to support HDR10+ content, initially offering around 1,000 Hulu shows on Samsung devices from 2018 onwards, enhancing image quality with wider contrast and color range, as part of a broader move towards advanced HDR standards.

YouTube will use AI to enhance the clarity of low-resolution videos, especially those under 1080p, on various devices, supporting upscaling to 4K in the future, with options for creators to opt out and clear labeling for viewers.

YouTube is introducing AI-based video upscaling to enhance low-resolution videos on its TV apps, supporting HD and future 4K upscaling, along with improved thumbnails and immersive previews to boost viewer engagement. Creators can opt out of these features, and YouTube is also adding a contextual search function for better content discovery on TV.

Google has launched new Nest Cam Indoor and Outdoor cameras with easy setup, improved resolution, wider field of view, and faster alerts, along with a new subscription plan offering enhanced AI features like descriptive notifications and searchable video history, though at a higher price.

Meta's second-generation Ray-Ban Meta glasses have seen notable improvements like longer battery life and better video quality, making them more useful, especially with AI-powered features like translations and app integrations. Despite their traditional look, these glasses are evolving into a practical accessory, though privacy concerns remain a significant consideration.

Google is set to refresh its Nest camera lineup with new models featuring 2K HDR video, support for digital zoom, and new color options, marking the first significant update in four years. The new lineup includes wired indoor and outdoor cameras and a wired doorbell, with improvements like higher video resolution and local storage. The update also introduces a new cloud backup service called Google Home Premium, replacing Nest Aware, and hints at a new smart speaker. The release date is not confirmed, but the products are expected soon.

Meta's new Oakley smart glasses outperform the Meta Ray-Bans with an 8-hour battery life, higher 3K video quality, improved durability, and better comfort, making them ideal for outdoor and athletic use, though at a higher price of $499.

The article provides a guide to optimizing the Apple TV 4K by adjusting settings such as video format to 4K SDR, enabling chroma 4:4:4 if supported, setting HDMI output to YCbCr, enabling Match Content for automatic SDR/HDR switching, tweaking audio options like Enhance Dialogue, and customizing remote and general settings for better performance and user experience.

DJI has released the Avata 2, a successor to its popular Avata FPV drone, addressing previous issues with improved video quality, better maneuverability, longer battery life, and a more affordable price. The new model features a redesigned body, improved propeller guards, obstacle detection, and a larger battery, making it more crash-resistant and professional-looking. The Avata 2 also boasts enhanced transmission capabilities, updated Goggles 3 with Real View pass-through cameras, and improved controls. With its improved performance and video quality, the Avata 2 is set to be a hit among content creators and FPV enthusiasts, offering a compelling option in the market.

The latest PS Portal system update 2.0.6, with minimal patch notes, has surprisingly led to a significant improvement in video quality, as reported by players on the PlayStation Portal subreddit. While some stuttering still occurs during intense gameplay, overall video detail and pixelation have notably improved, with users praising the update for smoother performance and reduced micro stutters.

Sony Interactive Entertainment released PlayStation Portal system update 2.0.6, with players reporting significant improvements in video quality, noting better bitrate and detail in games like Final Fantasy 7 and Uncharted. However, some users still experience stuttering, despite the official patch notes only mentioning general performance and stability enhancements. New users are required to go through a series of consecutive updates when booting up PlayStation Portal for the first time.