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Gizmodo
5 hours ago
- Business
- Gizmodo
Hardly Any Thicker Than Paper, This 15-Inch Portable Screen Is Now 50% Off on Amazon
Using only one laptop screen can be helpful but some situations can frustratingly limit this valuable platform especially when you need to multitask, edit, or keep up with your productive life in today's modern world. Constant window switching can easily drive you to madness and, worse, keeping two important documents locked in a tedious back-and-forth. For this reason, it's hard to return to a single laptop screen after a dual screen experience. The only unintended problem is you probably want that second screen to be just as convenient as your laptop screen whether it sits aiming at the wall on your desk for more productivity or it carries around your life without anchor to a desk. This is exactly what KYY portable monitor has to offer. Right now, the KYY portable 15.6″ 1080P FHD monitor is on sale the unbelievably low price of $69, which is a 46% drop from its original list price of $129. This is a real nice price for a monitor which offers the ability to enlarge your workspace, plus a built for portability and compatibility. See at Amazon Perfect For Travel and Home This portable monitor has a 15.6 inch advanced IPS screen providing a beautiful crisp 1920×1080 Full HD resolution, and a 178-degree viewing angle. With the HDR technology and excellent color reproduction, images and videos look crisp, smooth and visually stunning for almost any activity from office work to gaming or streaming your favorite videos. The monitor is made with eye-care in mind, and reduced blue light radiation and no flickr so you can enjoy watching for hours and hours without strain on your eyes. The KYY Monitor has two USB Type-C ports and a Mini-HDMI port, which makes it easy to connect a variety of devices whether it's from a laptop, smartphone, PC, PS4, Xbox, or Switch. Just make sure that your device supports Thunderbolt 3 or USB Type-C and you can enjoy a simple setup with just one cable connection. The monitor is plug and play, with no drivers needed. Out of the box, you can now enjoy your content, and with your preferred hardware utilizing 3.5mm audio input and stereo speakers built-in, you will now have a seamless entertainment experience. At just 0.3 inches in profile thickness and a weight of 1.7 lbs., this portable monitor is hardly thicker than a sheet of paper and easily fits into your laptop bag or backpack. The ultra-slim (and ultra-light) construct of this monitor makes it perfect for on-the-go dual-monitor setups. As this portable monitor is designed to work with any laptop or PC and also utilizes The monitor also comes with a built-in smart cover to protect the monitor when it's not in use. The smart cover is made of scratch-proof PU leather and acts as a case when folded and also a stand when opened. The magnetic and frameless design is stylish yet functional, while the liquid base has two grooves that offer adjustable angles for comfortable viewing. Don't miss this opportunity to upgrade your setup with the use of a second screen regardless of the location for work or play! See at Amazon
Forbes
a day ago
- Business
- Forbes
How The Nebula X1 Points The Way For Projection Technology
The Nebula X1 projector features an optical zoom mounted on a gimbal, which, in conjunction with ... More some smart AI processing can automatically fit the image to the available wall space. Not everyone I know gets as excited about projectors as I do (I know, weird right?), but after being introduced to the Nebula X1, I was amazed to see how much technology parent company Anker has crammed inside it. Aimed primarily at the lifestyle market, the Nebula X1 is a portable projector that is designed to be used outdoors as well as inside. And while US$2,999/£2,200 is still a significant sum, it boasts remarkable specifications for the lifestyle market at which it's aimed. Not only is the X1 4K and HDR capable, but it also offers Dolby Vision, the HDR format used in Dolby Cinema and by many TVs, but rare in the projector world. It makes good use of this thanks to its maximum brightness output of 3,500 lumens, a figure that's which is eyebrow-liftingly high for a home projector at this price. Naturally, high brightness in a relatively compact space generates heat. Remarkably, to manage this, Nebula has chosen to fit the X1 with a liquid-cooling system, something normally associated with gaming PCs. Anker claims that compared to the conventional fan-only approach, this has enabled it to improve heat dissipation by 15% and reduce the size of the unit by 30%, while bringing down the noise level to just 26dB. As per the Nebula Cosmos 4K SE, it can be deemed a smart-home device by dint of the fact that it has Google TV built in. While some users might want to add their own cutting-edge external streaming device, the Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A55 CPU, an ARM Mali-G52 MC1 GPU, 2GB RAM, and 32 GB of ROM will keep things moving sufficiently. To support 4K streams comfortably, the integrated Wi-Fi is also 5GHz-capable. A liquid cooling system isn't the sort of thing you expect to see in a projector but helps keep the ... More X1 cool and compact. The compute power above is also put to good use by the image-optimization tech. Inevitably dubbed 'AI' Spatial Adaptation, it analyzes the surface you've pointed it at and adjusts to avoid obstacles, applies keystone correction and zooms to make the best use of the space, and if it gets moved, it will adjust itself quickly. It can even self-calibrate the image to adjust for the color of the surface you're projecting onto. Seeing it in action demonstrates that 'smart' tech is starting to live up to its billing and means that you don't have to be an expert to get a well-set-up image, though if you're a tech-control freak, you can go manual should you wish. Should you wish to make things even easier, a gimbal-based 360-degree rotation stand is also available for $179.00/£120. What helps it do this is the presence of an optical zoom capability. This is mounted on a gimbal. The optical zoom means you don't lose resolution regardless of zoom size and produces a throw ratio of 0.9:1 to 1.5:1—it can generate an image up to 200in. Watching it in action is great fun: the eye-like motor and moving-grid pattern gave me Star Wars droid vibes. A key reason for the visual flexibility is the presence of a triple-laser optical light engine featuring a 'U-shaped' laser optical path: another, 'at this price?' generating moment. This means that, without requiring a large chassis, it can maintain optical quality, whether projecting close to a wall or far away from it. The U-shape gives light more distance to travel through the lens system, so there's more opportunity to regulate convergence for a more color-stable image. The Nebula X1 features an all-glass 14 element optical system with a U-shaped light path for ... More improved light control. This brings us nicely to the fact that, in a first for a 'smart' lifestyle-projector, the Nebula has a 14-element all-glass lens. This minimizes spherical and chromatic aberrations and helps with thermal stability, so you get a better image out of the box and over a longer period. With a super-bright laser light engine, image speckle, as in grainy, shimmering artifacts, can become an issue. Anker has therefore equipped the Nebula X1 with a double-pass speckle diffuser wheel. Again, at the risk of sounding like a broken record, this is not something I'd associate with a 'budget' projector! Further blowing my mind is the fact that the lens system has a 6-blade dynamic iris, so it can adjust the amount of light hitting the screen, resulting in a claimed 5,000:1 native contrast ratio and 56,000:1 when the iris is fully closed. A Sound Approach If you think that sounds good, you should hear how good the Nebula X1… well, sounds. The built-in speaker inside the main unit is beefy, with four side-firing speakers that go from 20Hz up to 20KHz, consisting of two 15W main drivers and 5W tweeters, and two passive radiators to add bass. The tour-de-force, however, is the optional external, rechargeable battery-powered speakers that you can buy in a US$999/£500 accessory kit. These have a 40W amplifier for the front drivers and 20W of power for upfiring and side speakers. When connected, the unit effectively becomes the bass and surrounds, giving you a 4.1.2 system. Once you've passed the various firmware updates, it's super-easy to set up, While the tech inside the main unit shows no compromise in attaining cinema-grade image quality, the portable wireless microphone for Karaoke firmly pulls the Nebula X1 into the 'fun' lifestyle camp (at least it was fun until I started singing). This also brings us to my arguably favorite feature of the X1—its handle! This sits flush inside the top of the unit but pops when you press on it, in a highly satisfying way, while also making it easy to move the 6.2kg unit around. Ultimately, what impressed me most about the Nebula X1 is how much of a well-thought-out product it is. It demonstrates what can happen when a vertically integrated company with strong supply-chain links executes on its core strengths of hardware engineering and user-focused design. The result is a product that offers high-end features that, up until now, had no right to be on something with such broad appeal. Anker might have the brand cache of other major brands that specialize in this area, but with the Nebula X1, it has certainly given them something to think about.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Barco and Prasad Unveil India's First HDR Projection Color Grading Facility
CHENNAI, India, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Barco, the global leader in laser cinema, and Prasad Film Labs, a pioneer in media and entertainment, today unveiled India's first HDR by Barco color grading facility. The collaboration will redefine cinema post-production and expand the availability of expertly graded HDR content, underscoring both companies' commitment to innovation and excellence in the world of cinema. Staying true to its legacy of pioneering breakthroughs in post-production, Prasad's cutting-edge grading suite is powered by Barco's HDR Lightsteering technology toolkit, including the Barco HDR Lightbox and Barco LS4K-P HDR Lightsteering projector. The integrated system allows for a seamless grading process and quality control, ensuring that the filmmaker's vision is both brought to life in post-production and presented correctly onscreen at cinemas. Through collaboration with globally renowned experts in filmmaking such as Prasad, HDR by Barco is redefining the possibilities for color accuracy and visual storytelling. Prasad's Chennai studio is home to Asia's first, and the world's largest, HDR by Barco color grading suite. The facility, which features a massive 51-foot screen and India's longest throw distance in a DI (Digital Intermediate) suite, offers an unmatched creative environment for filmmakers to see their stories come alive in a premium theatrical setting. "At Prasad, our legacy has always been about staying ahead of the curve in film technology. With the launch of India's first HDR by Barco laser projection color grading facility, we are providing the best-in-class infrastructure for filmmakers to achieve their artistic vision with the utmost accuracy. Our partnership with Barco ensures that we continue leading the post-production industry with cutting-edge solutions. The early momentum and strong lineup of major projects already underway speak volumes about the demand for this breakthrough," said Abhishek Prasad Akkeneni, CTO of Prasad Film Labs. Prasad's post-production studio opens as HDR by Barco's cinema footprint in the region is rapidly expanding. Growth is particularly strong in India through new partnerships with Qube and TDI to bring as many as 80 new HDR by Barco screens to the market over the next five years. "At Barco, we believe HDR is cinema's most profound leap forward since the advent of color, transforming storytelling into cinematic perfection for cinephiles everywhere. Yet it is the artists – the filmmakers, colorists, and storytellers – who truly bring this expanded palette of vibrant colors and nuanced shades of darkness and brightness to life. Our role is humbly to provide them the creative tools to fully realize their vision on the big screen, and every time we see their work, we're amazed by the beauty and emotion they achieve. Through our partnership with Prasad, a pioneer deeply rooted in India's rich cinematic heritage, we take another meaningful step toward fulfilling our mission of keeping spectacular cinema accessible to all," said Gerwin Damberg, EVP, Barco Cinema. Two major upcoming blockbusters have already begun grading for HDR at Prasad's facility, with a strong lineup of high-profile projects slated through the upcoming months – a clear testament to the trust and excitement the industry is showing for this game-changing innovation in post-production and cinema exhibition. Prasad's HDR Colour Grading Facility Highlights: BARCO LS4K-P+ HDR Laser Projector with a custom Barco HDR Lightbox for true HDR color grading Baselight Version 6, the industry's premier color grading platform for seamless workflows Massive 51ft screen and India's longest throw distance in a DI suite HDR mastering for precise visual fidelity and premium theatrical presentation Future-ready deliverables for OTT, broadcast, and satellite networks About Prasad Film Labs With over seven decades of expertise, Prasad Film Labs is globally recognized for its contributions to film restoration, digitization, VFX, and advanced post-production services. The studio remains a driving force in cinematic innovation, supporting creators at every stage of the filmmaking process. please visit or connect on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X. About Barco Barco, headquartered in Kortrijk (Belgium), is a global technology company leading in visualization, networking, and collaboration solutions. Its innovative technologies drive advancements in the healthcare, enterprise, and entertainment markets. At the heart of Barco's success are over 3,000 dedicated 'visioneers', each passionately contributing to driving change through technology. Listed on Euronext (BAR), Reuters ( and Bloomberg (BAR BB), Barco realized sales of 947 million euro in 2024. For further insights, please visit or connect on LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, and Visioneering a bright tomorrow. © 2025 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Barco, Inc. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
The Verge
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Verge
Windows 11 gets some much-needed HDR improvements
Microsoft is rolling out a monthly update to Windows 11 that includes some important updates to HDR support in the operating system. The updates allow you to keep HDR disabled across the whole of Windows, but still stream HDR video in all its glory, alongside more control over Dolby Vision. The latest KB5058499 update is available to all Windows 11 users right now if you've enabled the 'get the latest updates as soon as they're available' option in Windows Update. Once it's installed, you can now toggle the ability to stream HDR video option even when HDR is disabled in Windows, allowing you to view HDR content from apps like Netflix or websites like YouTube without having to enable HDR throughout Windows. Microsoft is also updating Windows 11's HDR support to allow you to independently toggle Dolby Vision support in content or throughout Windows. Dolby Vision used to be forced on inside Windows if you enabled it on your monitor, so it's nice to have the option to be able to toggle it on or off. These new options are great for people who simply disable HDR in Windows because of its patchy support. I personally disable HDR in Windows and use the keyboard shortcut (Windows Key + Alt + B) to enable it in games that properly support it, simply because I rely on a variety of content capture tools for screenshots and screen recording that produce a washed out image because they don't properly support HDR or provide a way to capture individual SDR content. While HDR support in Windows has improved over the past year thanks to the latest batch of OLED monitors, I'd still like to see game developers and Microsoft take HDR more seriously. Auto HDR is great for games, but it's still a really fiddly and manual process to get HDR to work well across a variety of apps and games in Windows.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What's happening to Hollywood? The mass exodus of a shrinking industry
When Yaani King Mondschein stepped onto the set of NBC's 'Quantum Leap' in February 2023, she had no idea it would be her last acting gig for several years. Mondschein had been called back to play 'Frankie Cahill,' a recurring guest star featured in two episodes on the show. NBC filmed the episode at the Universal lot near Stage 4, on the backside of the hills where the Hollywood sign sits. The writer's strike was looming but still hadn't shut down most of Hollywood yet. By all accounts, it was a normal job in a long list of IMDB credits for Mondschein, which includes appearances in iconic TV shows like 'Sex and the City' and 'Law & Order.' Little did she know at that time, the industry was changing at breakneck speed. The 'Quantum Leap' appearance was 115 auditions ago. She hasn't booked a show since. What's compelling about Mondschein's situation is that it's not unique to her. The number of on-location productions is plummeting in Hollywood, and it's impacting every sector of the industry from talent to vendors and everyone in between. FilmLA, which tracks filming in the Southern California area, revealed on-location production in the greater Los Angeles area declined more than 22% from January through March 2025 compared to the same time last year. The organization found all major filming categories they track declined during that time. 'This has never happened. We are all in a slump. I know a few people here and there who are working but for the most part we are all in the place of 'I don't know what's going on.' It's the longest I've gone without working,' Mondschein told me. While Mondschein is starving for creative work in front of the camera, Garret Blutter is wondering if his vending company can stay afloat. Blutter owns Hollywood Depot Rentals (HDR), a small business he built from the ground up in 2001. HDR rents walkie talkies, tables and chairs, trucks and vans and trailers – all of the pivotal supplies that ensure a smooth shoot. But when there's a slowdown in Hollywood based productions, vendors are often hit first and hardest. Sales have dipped to unprecedented lows. Blutter expects his company will reach 50% of sales this year compared to their historical average. HDR has laid off half of the staff it used to employ. 'Right now, it's pretty much month to month. It's all about staying afloat and riding out this storm.' The reshaping of Hollywood has many origin stories. In 2023, Hollywood was recovering from the economic impacts of the pandemic shutdown. Then the Writers Guild of America strike, followed by the SAG-AFTRA strike, halted productions for shows involving union workers for roughly seven months. 'I think about what the industry has gone through over the last few years from the pandemic to the strikes to the disproportionate impact that the wildfires had on the entertainment industry. That is blow after blow,' said Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said Tuesday at a press conference. Competitive tax incentives from other states and countries have also slowly and steadily lured studios away from California. Georgia has drawn productions to the south with a competitive tax credit of up to an uncapped 30%. It's where much of 'Thunderbolts*,' the latest epic in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, was filmed according to the state's tourism site. In California, companies are required to spend a minimum of $1 million dollars to qualify for tax incentives. In Georgia, there's no minimum, which means smaller-budget films are also eligible for tax breaks. On other side of the border, Canada boasts a basic tax credit of 35% along with other incentives that have been reeling in productions for years. The dystopian show The Handmaid's Tale was mostly shot in Canada, alongside a long list of movies and TV shows. While surrounded by more than a dozen representatives from unions and studios this week, Mayor Bass issued an executive directive to make it easier and more affordable to film in Los Angeles. This includes easier access for filming at iconic locations around the city, lowering location fees, and creating a more streamlined process for site approval. 'While we push for the tax credits to be passed in Sacramento, we need to do what we can today to impact filming in Los Angeles,' she said. Bass' efforts come on the heels of criticism levied by President Donald Trump. Earlier this month, he threatened to place a 100% tariff on movies produced outside the United States and imported into America. 'The Movie Industry in America is DYING a very fast death. Other Countries are offering all sorts of incentives to draw our filmmakers and studios away from the United States,' Trump wrote in his social media post. 'Therefore, I am authorizing the Department of Commerce, and the United States Trade Representative, to immediately begin the process of instituting a 100% Tariff on any and all Movies coming into our Country that are produced in Foreign Lands. WE WANT MOVIES MADE IN AMERICA, AGAIN!' The President's statement on Truth Social left some confused as it's not clear how such a tariff would be imposed. White House officials stated shortly after that 'no final decisions' have been made, and they are 'exploring all options.' In Cannes this week, speaking to a crowd while promoting his next film, Academy Award winning director Wes Anderson shared his bewilderment. 'I've never heard of a 100% tariff before. Can you hold up the movie in customs? I feel it doesn't ship that way.' Groups like the Motion Picture Association and other labor organizations have since asked President Trump to instead offer tax breaks to help bring more production back into the United States, with 'a national approach and broad-based policy solutions.' California Governor Gavin Newsom also urged President Trump to pass a $7.5 billion federal tax credit. And despite a massive state budget deficit, Newsom proposed to expand the state's film and TV tax credits last October, and allocate up to $750 million annually to the Film & Television Tax Credit Program. That would more than double its current investment of $330 million per year. In the meantime, those who can economically survive in Hollywood, are holding out hope. 'It's become really hard to wait for the next job. There was a time when that was just a couple of months, you find a way to make it work. Now the gap is just too wide,' Mondschein admits. 'There was a time when being a host or a server was the side hustle – the in-between thing I did between auditions. Now it's become the main thing and auditions have become the side hustle. That's a humbling feeling.' Despite the unrelenting grind, she says she's not ready to give up on the creative outlet that feeds her soul. 'I don't know anyone that's left [the business]. They're all holding on to what we know it could be and what we've had. The magical moments.' Blutter feels the same way. 'We're hearing rumblings of other shows starting up so we're hoping there's going to be a tick up,' he said. In the meantime, Blutter said the vendor industry has become wildly competitive, with everyone competing for every dollar. So, he's looking at potentially opening shops in other states where studios are filming. But for now, like Mondschein, he will stay in Hollywood, hoping it remains the entertainment destination of the world.
