Episode #022

Robert and Patrick pry their eyes away from 4K Olympics to discuss No Man's Sky, Foxconn doings, VR, NHK's 8K goodness, Samsung KS9800, projection setup, OTA reception, and answers to great audience questions

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This week Patrick Norton and Robert Heron are gaming the home theater goodness

Fun time

"PlayStation 4.5"No Man's Sky hooks PatrickPC gaming via Steam

Foxconn acquires Sharp

Sharp's Green Front Sakai facility

VR doings

Minecraft launches on the Oculus RiftOlympic VR & 4K viewing

Kris is blinking at NHK's 8K + 22.2-channel doings

Preparing for 2020 Tokyo Olympics8K demos in Osaka and TokyoGrabbing passportStreaming Olympics = AwesomeNBC SportsSubscription login required

Samsung KS9800

Excellent UI Superb picture qualityOddities w/Auto Color vs sweet JS9500>1300-nit peak brightnessOlympic 4K streaming apps SNAFUUHD Blu-ray looks awesome

Vizio M/P-Series HDR10 update

TV updates only in standby modeSpecific device support addedPhilips BDP7501Samsung UBD-K8500w/Amazon 4K HDR Instant VideoMad Max: Fury RoadDolby Vision via VUDUHDR10 via UHD Blu-ray

Joe wants projection w/fewer cords

Looking at BenQ HT2050Nearby power outlet simplifies everythingLong HDMI cable or extenderWire covers are easyWireless HDMI works tooGreat HDMI gear

Bai's OTA antenna reception woes

Position antenna up highChannel Master's antenna selection guideTV Fool's TV station locatorFavorite cordcutting gear

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Recorded August 12, 2016