The Spectrum faithfully recreates the 80s original with its rubber keys and classic games, delighting older gamers, while younger players may face a steep learning curve due to tricky controls and tough gameplay. However, modern features like save and rewind help mitigate that frustration. It was made with as few components as possible and connected easily to the TV. Programs ran from compact cassettes, some of you may remember listening to music from these before the advent of CDs. It was possible to program in Basic and play some games. The ZX Spectrum's competitor was the Commodore 64, a popular machine that Retro Games had already recreated.

The real crux of the issue isn't whether or not the SR-B20A is a good soundbar: it is, delivering robust audio for TV, movies, music, and games, despite the lack of an external subwoofer. The issue is that there are same-price'bars that do more: Yamaha's own YAS-109 soundbar is roughly the same price and gets you Amazon Alexa compatibility, while the very valuable Vizio V-Series'bar includes a very respectable external subwoofer at, by this estimation, no extra cost. The best thing about the SR-B20A is that it delivers very respectable sound without the need for an external subwoofer. If you really don't have much space to work with, it's an ideal choice. However, if you want to maximize sound quality per dollar, you're probably better off springing for a soundbar that delivers the kind of cinematic punch made possible by an external sub.

If you've just bought a new 4K TV, you might be wondering if you need to buy a new HDMI cable to go with it. The very fast answer is: Probably not. Here's how to tell if the final call is a yes or a no. An HDMI cable is just a conduit between your TV and media device, be it DVD, Blu-ray, or 4K UHD Blu-ray player; a media streamer; a video game console; or a PC. Different types of HDMI cables do exist, but their designations indicate how much data they can carry.

Are you trying to keep you or your family entertained? If so, you might want to invest in a video games console. And there's a big selection to choose from. Not only do the PS4 and Xbox One allow you to play video games, but these gaming devices also stream services like Netflix, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime and NOW TV. The Nintendo Switch allows you to play games on both your TV, olus it's a handheld console so you don't have to fight over who uses the television screen.

Like the previous model, the new Cube proffers a hands-free experience via Alexa voice command integration, and primarily improves upon the speed and "snappiness" of the first gen. In the box, you're getting the Cube itself, an Alexa-compatible voice remote, an ethernet adapter, an IR extender cable, and a power adapter--an identical accessory set to the first gen. Cube continues to offer support for streaming in 4K, HDR, HDR10, HDR10, HLG, and Dolby Vision--essentially every version of the High Dynamic Range format available on the consumer market. As a series, the Cube models also boast a suite of options that put them ahead of the more affordable Amazon Fire streaming devices like the Fire TV Stick and Fire TV Stick 4K. For one, the Cube has a built-in speaker, as well as far-field voice control over the device itself and connected compatible devices like soundbars.

HDMI 2.1 is the newest version of the HDMI interface, concerning both HDMI ports and the cables themselves. At the time this article is being written in mid-2019, HDMI 2.1 is in the nascent stage of its lifecycle--we're just now beginning to see AV companies addressing HDMI 2.1 in their current- and next-gen products. Some high-end TVs, for instance, are starting to come with HDMI 2.1-compliant ports, and ultra-high speed, HDMI 2.1-compliant cables are right around the corner. The next generation of video game consoles from Sony and Microsoft will support HDMI 2.1, too. The new HDMI interface will support higher performance standards than the current interface, HDMI 2.0 (or 2.0b, to be more specific).

New owners of 4K TVs sometimes wonder if they need to buy a new HDMI cable to go with it. The very fast answer is: Probably not. Here's how to tell if the final call is a yes or a no. An HDMI cable is just a conduit between your TV and media device, be it DVD, Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray player; a media streamer; a video game console; or a PC. Different types of HDMI cables do exist, but their designations indicate how much data they can carry.

In the beginning, there was a dial. Then man invented the television remote so he wouldn't have to get off the sofa. Then remote controls multiplied . . . A big step toward the hands-free couch potato arrives Thursday. The $120 Fire TV Cube is the first device to give Amazon.com's

About this course: By enrolling in this course you agree to the End User License Agreement as set out in the FAQ. Once enrolled you can access the license in the Resources area The Internet of Things (IoT) is an area of rapid growth and opportunity. Technical innovations in networks, sensors and applications, coupled with the advent of'smart machines' have resulted in a huge diversity of devices generating all kinds of structured and unstructured data that needs to be processed somewhere. Collecting and understanding that data, combining it with other sources of information and putting it to good use can be achieved by using connectivity, analytical and cognitive services now available on the cloud, allowing development and deployment of solutions to be achieved faster and more efficiently than ever before. This course is an entry level introduction to developing and deploying solutions for the Internet of Things.

Nintendo says the retro version of one of its iconic video game platforms is making a comeback in 2019. The 8-bit NES Classic went on sale last year selling 1.5 million units, but the Japanese gaming firm shocked fans by mysteriously pulling the plug on production in April. The company now says its NES Classic Edition will now return next summer due to popular demand. Nintendo says the retro version of one of its iconic video game platforms will return to stores next year. The Japanese announced in April that it had ended production of the nostalgic NES classic, re-released in November 2016 and selling around 1.5 million units The Nintendo Entertainment System, or NES, was an 8-bit home video game console initially released in Japan as the Family Computer, or Famicom, on July 15, 1983.