Pray for Apple TV: Is this the end of the line for Apple’s streaming box?
As more streaming devices drop in price and increase in features, Apple's media streaming device is starting to have a hard time justifying its price tag.
The Roku Streambar is perfect for dorm-dwelling students
The Streambar is not Roku's first 2-in-1 player/speaker, but it's the most compelling one for college students wanting to make the most of dorm room spaces.
Roku reveals 2-in-1 Streambar, new Roku Ultra with Dolby Atmos/Vision support
Roku has unveiled the tiny, 2-in-1 Streambar 4K HDR player/soundbar, as well as a faster and improved Roku Ultra that supports Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos.
Xiaomi debuts world’s first mass-produced transparent OLED TV
Xiaomi's 55-inch OLED Mi TV LUX Transparent Edition will be the first to offer a transparent-display in a home TV when it goes on sale in China later in August.
LG’s 2019 OLED TVs won’t add FreeSync gaming feature, report says
According to reports, LG will not update its 2019 OLED TV models to include the important gaming feature FreeSync VRR, which targets tearing in gameplay.
Vizio’s $1,300 55-inch OLED TV is a game-changer
Vizio has unleashed a huge new product line, and it now includes an OLED TV model that is undercutting the competition. Here's everything you need to know.
I’m not mad, HBO Max, I’m just disappointed
The launch of HBO Max not only didn't bring 4K or HDR, but also wasn't supported by either Roku or Amazon Fire, raising eyebrows and testing patience.
Gaming monitor vs. TV: Why a TV could be your next gaming monitor
TVs are increasingly making a strong case as an alternative to gaming monitors. Here's what new, and why you might want to make the switch.
These were the biggest TV technology fails of all time
From Sony Betamax to security concerns around cameras, TV technology has failed more than once. We take a walk down memory lane to look at the biggest blunders.
LG rolls out 2020 lineup of 8K and 4K NanoCell TVs
LG has revealed the pricing and availability of its 2020 lineup of NanoCell TVs, which includes 12 different models and two 8K UHD displays to choose from.
Here’s what LG’s 2020 TVs will cost when they go on sale later this year
LG is moving full steam ahead into 8K TVs with the announcement of a 2020 roster packed with both OLED and LCD 8K displays, as well as a line of OLED 4K TVs.
Samsung 2020 4K and 8K TV lineup: dizzying and dazzling
Samsung has offered more insight into its 2020 lineup of TVs, releasing information about three new 8K QLED screens and five different 4K QLED displays.
The Wall, Samsung’s epic microLED display, just got 300 inches bigger
Samsung's giant microLED TV just got a few new additions to its lineup, including an incredibly massive 583-inch, 8K display known as The Wall Business
Roku reaches agreement with Fox to allow Super Bowl streaming
Football fans hoping to watch the Super Bowl via Roku tomorrow will be pleased to hear the platform has hammered out a last-minute agreement with content supplier Fox.
Roku will likely lose all Fox channels a day before Super Bowl LIV
In a surprising turn of events, Roku has announced it will pull all of Fox cable channels from its platform on February 1st -- a day before the Super Bowl 2020 takes place. Viewers who wish to stream the annual sporting event will have no choice other than to subscribe to a separate streaming service.
Roku’s Wireless speakers will link up with its smart soundbar for true surround
Getting a surround sound system for your home theater is both affordable and easy now that Roku's Smart Soundbar and Wireless Subwoofer work with the company's Wireless Speakers to create a $500 wireless surround system. Though it may not pack the punch of other surround systems, for this price it's hard to knock it.
MicroLED vs. Mini-LED: Which display technology will power your next TV?
Two recent display technologies have been grabbing headlines lately: MicroLED and mini-LED. They both refer to LED, but the way they use light-emitting diodes couldn't be more different. We explain how each one works, who makes TVs that use them, and why there's a massive gap in cost and capabilities.
Why you should wait to buy a new 2020 TV
You may be tempted to pick up a new TV right now, but it is worth holding off for the new crop coming out later this year. The latest TVs have a flood of new features we've been eagerly awaiting, from HDMI 2.1 to ATSC 3.0. Here's why your patience will be rewarded if you wait for a 2020 model this year.
With OLED-like quality for less money, TCL’s 6-Series could change TV landscape
Finding ways to match OLED's insanely good picture quality has been a hard task for competing technologies like QLED. This is why the news that TCL's next 6-Series will come with mini-LED backlighting is so exciting: It could mean OLED-like quality at prices that are way lower than we've ever seen.
TCL’s Vidrian mini-LED display packs thousands of LEDs into a sheet of glass
TCL might not have any new TVs to announce at CES 2020, but that didn't stop the company from talking about the new tech it's working on, like its Vidrian Mini-LED display tech which packs tens of thousands of mini LED backlights into a single sheet of glass. No dates or prices for the new displays have been released.
All Sony TVs at CES 2020: 8K LED, OLED, and more
For Sony, 2020 will be the year it doubles down on its collection of excellent TV technologies, bringing many of its top-tier features to more models in its lineup of 4K and 8K TVs. It's also got an intriguing 48-inch OLED TV which is the first time we've seen a 4K OLED TV under 55-inches.
LG brings new 4K TVs, 8K TVs, and a Samsung Frame TV look-alike to CES 2020
LG did most of its announcing before CES 2020 even kicked off, revealing eight new 8K TVs and a roll-down OLED 4K TV. But that's not to mean it didn't save something for the trade show: It introduced the art-inspired GX Gallery Series 4K TV and a never-seen-before 48-inch OLED 4K TV.
LG brings Nvidia’s G-Sync to its entire lineup OLED TVs at CES 2020
Nvidia and LG announced a range of brand new OLED TVs at CES 2020. Available in sizes ranging from 48 to 88-inches, these new screens are rated as G-Sync compatible. While that means they don't have all the features of G-Sync Ultimate screens, screen tearing should be a thing of the past.
Roku TV Ready lets you control your entire soundbar from a Roku TV remote
Tired of a pile of remotes taking up space on your coffee table? Roku is making it easier than ever to use a soundbar with your TV remote with its new Roku Ready program. If soundbar manufacturers opt in, they can allow you to control every parameter right on your Roku TV.
Vizio launches its first OLED 4K TV and doubles down on quantum dots at CES 2020
Vizio kicked off CES 2020 with a bang, announcing refreshed models of the P-Series Quantum and Quantum X, M-Series Quantum, and V-Series 4K TVs. As if that wasn't enough, it also showed off its first OLED TV, SmartCast 4.0, and new audio hardware.
LG will show off an OLED 4K TV that rolls down from the ceiling at CES 2020
LG stole the show at CES 2019 with an incredible OLED TV that retracted into a piece of furniture when it wasn’t in use, and it’s looking to do the same at CES 2020 with a (concept) roll-down OLED TV that unfurls from the ceiling. We'll be there to see just how they manage this feat.
Roku bundles Starz and Showtime for $17 per month just ahead of Disney+ launch
With Disney+ about to make our choice for streaming subscription services both better and worse, Roku has put together a discounted deal on Starz and Showtime. If you subscribe via the Roku Channel, you can get both for $17 per month -- a $3 savings. That price is guaranteed for the life of the subscription.
Sony Master Series A9G vs Sony A8G: What’s the difference?
We can't fault the Sony Master Series A9G. It's the finest 4K TV we've ever feasted our eyes upon. However, it's not all that different to the cheaper, lower-end Sony Master Series A8G. But what are these differences, and are they worth the extra $1,000-$1,300 Sony is asking for the flagship Sony A9G? Let's find out.
TCL starts taking pre-orders for its 4K HDR QLED 8-Series Roku TVs
TCL's top-of-the-line 8-Series 4K HDR QLED Roku TVs are finally available for pre-order, as a BestBuy exclusive. The new TVs come in 65- and 75-inch sizes starting at $1,999. In addition to Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, the 8-Series uses a 25,000 mini-LED backlight for much-improved video performance.
Best TVs of IFA 2019: Five models that blew us away
Frankly, this was not a good year for TVs at IFA 2019. Typically, Europe's massive tech show is ground zero for the unveiling of the year's hottest new televisions, but this year, the well ran dry. That doesn't mean there weren't some stunning TVs to gawk at, though -- here are the five best TVS we saw at IFA 2019.
Philips launches the most stunning OLED 4K TV we’ve ever seen, but there’s a catch
Meet the Philips Ambilight OLED+934 and Ambilight OLED+984, the latest OLED 4K TVs to roll off Philips' production line. Developed in partnership with Bowers & Wilkins, both models feature a sound system like no other television we've seen to date, and an OLED screen that's as clear as day.
Buy the LG Z9 — an 88-inch 8K OLED TV — right now for just $30,000
The biggest, highest-res OLED TV you can buy is now available in the U.S. for just $30,000. That's the price for an LG Signature Z9 88-inch Class 8K Smart OLED TV, which takes its rightful place as the company's new flagship, beside its slightly smaller (and cheaper) 75-inch NanoCell 8K TV sibling.
TCL’s 6-series Roku TVs are now on sale, with more new sets to follow in 2020
Here are the details on TCL's 2019 lineup of new TVs -- the 8-, 6-, and 5-Series -- and what they'll cost. The new 6-Series is already on sale, and the 8-series with its QLED display and a huge number of mini-LEDs, looks especially promising, but TCL is withholding the 8K versions until 2020.
Vizio updates even 3-year-old SmartCast TVs with AirPlay 2 and HomeKit
Vizio joins LG in updating its smart TVs with Apple's AirPlay 2 and HomeKit technologies. Unlike LG, Vizio is adding these features to a huge range of models, some of which date back as far as 2016. The features are contained with SmartCast 3.0 which starts rolling out to eligible TVs today.