Toshiba changes notebook game with new 15.6-inch 4K capable laptop

Toshiba’s Digital Products Group (DPG), a division of Toshiba of Canada Limited, today announced the launch of the world’s first 4K Ultra HD laptop and a variety of  detachable and convertible tablet/laptops signaling a trend that combines laptop computing power and functionality with the flexibility of tablets. Toshiba is also launching two Encore tablets with Windows 8.1 and an affordable 7-inch Android tablet with the new Kit Kat OS.

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Get ready to stream 'Breaking Bad' in 4K on Netflix

Netflix has previously said they had plans on streaming more 4K ultra-high definition content. The streaming service makes good on its promise and is now streaming the extremely popular TV series Breaking Bad in UHD.  All markets with Netflix can now stream the series in all its 4K glory starting today. But there is a caveat. You can only stream Breaking Bad in 4K from an Ultra HD 4K Smart TV that supports Netflix. If you have one of those, then get ready to re-immerse yourself in Walter White’s world.

House of Cards was the first series the company offered in 4K and they said they plan to stream all its original content in 4K format.

Source: Ubergizmo

Netflix starts 4K streaming of ‘House of Cards’

If you own a 4K TV, then you can finally take advantage of the feature that costs you thousands of dollars. Netflix has started streaming its smash hit House of Cards in 4K resolution. But you’d have to make sure the TV has HEVC/H.265 decoding though. Other than that, we think you’re all good to stream the show in all that high resolution goodness.

Netflix hasn’t said what else they plan to upgrade to 4K next but we will keep you posted when we find out.

Source: Engadget

Sony debuts Alpha A7s with 4k video recording

Sony has just brought 4K video recording capability into its full-frame mirrorless line with the Alpha A7s. The “s” in the name is said to stand for sensitivity, which it backs up by having an ISO range of 50  to 409,600. According to Engadget, the 12.2-megapixel sensor limits downscaling with 3840 x 2160 4K video so you have higher quality footage. It can keep 1080p video internally but it will need an external recorder to take 4k videos. The camera will output this with 4:2:2 color sampling through HDMI.

It is equipped with Wi-Fi and NFC and it can keep XAVC S-format video with a class 10 or higher SDXC card. You can shoot with APS-C cropping in 1080p and has 120 fps support when you capture in 720p.