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4K TVs are becoming more popular and more well known but did you know that in order to enjoy true 4K content, you'll likely need more than just the TV? To watch the newest Hollywood movies in sharp, detailled 4K resolution, you'll also need a 4K ready disc player, like Samsung's new 4K UHD Blu-ray player. This one does more than just play discs; it's a whole home entertainment centre in one sleek and curvy package. Find out what's great about it and what needs improvement.

 Join Fox McCloud and his crew of legendary Star Fox pilots on another daring adventure to save the Lylat System from the evil Andross’ invading empire. Star Fox Zero lets your experience the rush of high-speed space battle from two different perspectives—a widescreen cinematic view on your TV, and an immersive cockpit view on your Wii U GamePad. This special 2-disc package also includes the tower defense game Star Fox Guard for double the shooting fun!

By now many of you are familiar with the 4K video format. As new content is starting to emerge in 4K, we’re also seeing some new terminology, including the release of new discs that are “mastered in 4K.” What does the term mean, and can it give you the true 4K video experience?

A couple of weeks ago, I discussed the idea of smart stocking stuffers for men. This time around, let’s take a look at the woman in your life. My wife is exposed to enough “smart” gear with a husband who owns and reviews lots of them each month. My mom is a different story though. This is the type of blog for someone like my mom who is itching to get into the newest smart technology but doesn’t know where to get started. Let’s take a look.  

We’ve all seen gesture control in those futuristic sci-fi TV shows or looks ahead to the future. While things like Microsoft’s Xbox Kinect have given us a taste in video gaming, there hasn’t been much in the way for your computer, phone or work life. That changes today. Canadian Thalmic Labs bring the Myo Gesture Control Armband which gives us a glimpse of the future ahead of us today.

An increasing number of devices and gadgets are coming out that can connect to the online world and generate and report content on their own. But how will the so-called Internet of Things (ioT) – the bringing together of our physical and virtual worlds – change how we educate, and benefit students of the future?

In this edition of The Internet of Things series, we take a look at Wearables. A newer entry into the IoT series, this entry takes a look at what wearables contribute now and what they can contribute in the future.

Almost all the information currently on the Internet is created by humans. Content mainly produced by people. But the Internet of Things (IoT) is about devices connected to the Internet and interacting with other connected things and to a small extent with humans, and providing its own content. It is a concept that has enormous potential to impact how we live and work and is already starting to impact the home. But we are just at the tip of the iceberg. Smart TVs already comprise some of the billions of “things” currently connected to the Internet, and they will definitely have a role to play as the Internet of Things unfolds. I will start to identify that potential.

With over 75 years of Home Audio experience, Pioneer is no stranger to the Home Audio game. Ever since they shifted their focus away from televisions 5 years ago, they’ve been making progress in the “Smart home” market.  In 2011, they envisioned a Smart concept car, and ever since, they’ve been making smart connected home audio products.  Come take a look at some of the options they have produced for your connected home.