How Amazon and Google’s streaming feud helped make Roku the streaming king
Amazon and Google are finally playing nice when it comes to streaming, with YouTube now available on Fire TV devices, and Amazon Prime Video available on Chromecast. Here's how remaining agnostic has helped Roku become the maker of the most popular streaming video device manufacturer.
Is this the new gold standard in television technology?
The Hisense ULED XD is essentially two LCD panels smooshed into a single TV. Throw in a special chipset and a bunch of buzzwords and you might just have the best TV technology yet. OLED, QLED, and all, beware!
Sony’s 2019 TV lineup includes a 98-inch 8K LED that costs more than a Corvette
The Sony 2019 TV lineup is revealed, including 8K and 4K models ranging in size from 43- to 98-inches and in price from $650 to a number much, much larger. The models will be available soon and look to be some of Sony's best yet.
Bang & Olufsen’s 77-inch Beovision Harmony TV dominates a room, tucks itself away
Bang & Olufsen unveiled its latest combination of art and technology with the new Beovision Harmony OLED TV. Equipped with a 77-inch LG C9 OLED display, the automated system transforms from a piece of home decor into a powerful cinematic experience, complete with built-in sound system. But it'll cost you.
The best TVs of CES 2019, from 8K to 219-inch Micro LEDs to roll-up OLEDs
We pounded 16 miles of CES 2019 show floor, carefully considered each TV from every major manufacturer, and have compiled the best into this one handy guide, with plenty of pictures and links to our videos diving deep into each model.
LG’s roll-up OLED TV is every bit as magical as you’ve imagined
After years of teasing prototypes and dropping hints, LG is finally really to sell a flexible OLED television. The sales-ready version shown at CES 2019 rolls up into a base that also contains speakers, and it looks absolutely astounding.
Sony debuts its massive Master Series 8K consumer TV at CES 2019
When Sony showed off its first 8K prototype at CES 2018, we were blown away by the intensity of its HDR brightness, and excited to see it come to market. That day is here, and Sony's new 8K TVs come in huge, 85- and 98-inch sizes. With 4x the resolution of 4K, these new projector-class TVs are very impressive.
TCL goes big, rolls out a 75-inch 8K QLED Roku TV at CES 2019
You might only just be getting used to 4K, but the resolution ride is far from over. The proof is TCL's new 8K Roku TV which the company debuted at CES 2019. Known for producing high-quality TVs on the cheap, this new 8-series Roku TV could be the model that ushers in the 8K age.
At CES 2019, LG’s new 8K TVs push the edge of the technology envelope
Details on the premium TVs LG will bring to CES 2019 include more than just bigger screens and higher resolution. HDMI 2.1, eARC, and Amazon Alexa are all exciting new features making an appearance, too. We discuss all the key elements you can expect in LG's sparkling new TV lineup.
2019 could be the year LG finally rolls out its OLED TV
After years of being shown demos of amazingly flexible OLED TV displays, LG might just be ready to bring a roll-up OLED TV to market, if recent rumours are to be believed. If true, it would mark the first time you'll be able to buy a TV that can disappear from view, yet not require a custom install.
LG C8 Series OLED TV review
LG’s C8 OLED sets the standard by which other OLED TVs are judged and tops our list of the best TVs you can buy. This beauty from LG earned the title thanks to stellar picture quality, excellent ease of use, rich features, and a relatively approachable price point.
Vizio P-Series (P65-F1) review
Vizio’s P-Series TV line has always been the best among the brand’s long run of budget-friendly TVs, but this year’s model has really stepped up. With impressive HDR, killer contrast, and brilliant colors, it’s an LED TV wonder to behold.
Samsung’s 85-inch 8K QLED TV is now up for pre-order for a cool $15K
Samsung has taken the wraps off its new 85-inch 8K QLED TV, an ultra-premium display that offers the company's most advanced TV technology available to date. The best news? If you've got $15,000 handy, you can actually pre-order one of these monsters right now. We've got all the details for you here.
Up close with LG’s 88-inch 8K OLED TV. Here’s why it matters | Video
LG has unveiled the first 88-inch 8K OLED TV and is showing it publicly at IFA 2018. Here's why we're excited to see an 8K OLED, even though naysayers suggest it's a technology before its time.
Sony announces pricing for its stunning A9F and Z9F Master Series TVs
Sony dropped a bombshell of a TV in July, the long-anticipated Z9F. The new flagship 4K HDR LED/LCD TV replaces the venerable Z9D announced two years ago. Now both models have been priced and are available for pre-order, so we dig deep into what makes this TV so special.
LG OLED E8 series (OLED65E8PUA) review
LG’s reign as king of OLED TVs continues with the E8 series, an outstanding, premium entry for 2018 which offers upscaled design and enhanced sound quality to justify its premium pricing over the less expensive C8 series OLEDs. Is an OLED TV right for you, and if so, is the E8 the right choice? We have those answers and more.
Don’t adjust your set: Bold Samsung ad will make you think your TV is busted
Samsung's new line of QLED TVs comes with an Ambient Mode that helps the display to blend into its surroundings. To highlight how dominating and ugly it believes a regular blank TV display to be, the company will make millions of people think their TVs have broken down during commercial breaks this weekend.
Samsung Q9FN series (QN65Q9FN) review
The Samsung Q9FN is one of the best TVs you can buy in 2018 and its easily the best TV Samsung has ever made. When you learn why, though, you may be surprised to see that picture quality wasn’t the final determining factor.
TCL has priced its impressive 6-Series Roku TVs, and they’re unbelievably cheap
We’ve been waiting for TCL’s 6-Series 4K Roku TVs to get official pricing ever since they first impressed us on the show floor at CES 2018. Today the company finally put the series up for pre-order, and if you’ve been holding off on buying a 4K TV, this may be the right time.
The Handmaid’s Tale cast on why only Gilead’s powerful men get to use technology
The Handmaid's Tale stars Samira Wiley and Joseph Fiennes, and the show's executive producer, Warren Littlefield, reflect on how technology is a form of oppression in the hit show, as well as the scenes too gruesome to shoot, and what we might see in a potential season 3 of Hulu's award-winning series.
Samsung’s Dave Das on what makes 2018 QLED TVs special, and why not OLED
Now embarking on its second year of QLED branding, it seems apparent Samsung has a very clear vision for what QLED should be. It's not just a souped-up version of well-established LED/LCD TV tech, and it's not about sounding like OLED. Dave Das gives us some insight as to what Samsung's primo TVs bring to the table.
Looking to buy a brand-new Samsung QLED TV? Here’s how much it will cost you
Samsung’s 2018 QLED TVs look better than ever, rivaling OLED in terms of picture quality and offering an extremely user-friendly experience, among other features.
DirecTV wants to make 4K HDR sports par for the course. Here’s how it’ll work
4K HDR TVs deserve live sports in 4K HDR, and DirecTV is doing its best to deliver more of that content to its subscribers while pushing an industry forward.
MicroLED is the new hotness in TVs. But OLED isn’t going anywhere
Samsung wowed the crowds at CES 2018 with its 146-inch display using MicroLED technology called “The Wall.” But it’s OLED that will soon land in your living room.
Totally tubular tech: 20 of the coolest products at CES 2018
Each year, we discover tons of incredible technology at CES. From smart windows to giant race-ready robots, these are the coolest products.
MicroLED vs. OLED
What exactly are MicroLED TVs, and how are they different from both LED and OLED TVs? Join us to learn how the tech works, and whether it's the next big thing.
Vizio E-series (E65-E1) review
Our Vizio E-series review shows just how far Vizio’s budget-friendly screens have come in the last few years.
Vizio M-Series (M65-E0) review
In our Vizio M-Series TV review we evaluate the latest from the bargain-TV king, which packs impressive 4K resolution and stunning HDR.
Sony XBR-A1E Series (XBR65A1E) review
Sony has entered the OLED TV market, giving LG its first real competition. Our Sony A1E OLED review reveals an ultra-premium TV with picture-perfect performance.
Samsung Q9F series (QN65Q9F) review
In our Samsung Q9F/Q9 review, we take a look at why this TV deserves to be called the best LCD/LED TV of 2017
How to set up your 4K TV
This guide tells you everything you need to set up your new 4K TV, from where to place it to what cables you should buy and what picture settings to use.
Vizio M-Series 4K TV review
Vizio’s move to a tablet remote system for the M-series leads to some minor annoyances, but they're easy to overlook given the excellent picture quality and low price point that now define the series.
Your next TV will pack more than just additional pixels
The leap from tubes to LCDs brought us more pixels and flatter screens, but the next generation of television technology is about brighter brights, darker darks, and maybe even ditching the screen entirely.
Get ready to roast your retinas with Vizio’s blindingly bright, $130K Reference Series
Vizio has officially launched and priced its Reference Series 4K UHD televisions, armed with Dolby Vision HDR and a 384-zone FALD backlight system.