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What is ‘Dirty Screen Effect?’ Welcome to the curse of the panel lottery

If you think you might be the victim of Dirty Screen Effect, you probably are. And you're not alone. Here's what it is and what to do about it.
A woven mat and ingredients shown on the Sony X95K's display.

Sony Bravia X95K mini-LED TV review: Bright and deep

Sony's X95K is a flagship 4K mini-LED TV that aims to offer vivid HDR picture quality with a higher degree of accuracy than the competition
Sony Bravia XR A95K TV.

Sony A95K QD-OLED TV review: A quantum leap for OLED

The Sony A95K is the first QD-OLED TV you can buy and the new technology has many excited. Is the hype real? Find out in this review.
An image of Yellowstone National Park is seen on the TCL 6-series Google TV's display.

TCL 6-series Google TV (R646) review: Gorgeous but glitchy

The Google TV version of TCL's vaunted 6-Series sports some enticing improvements. But is it ready for your living room?
Samsung QD-OLED display at CES 2022.

Should LG be worried about Samsung’s QD-OLED tech?

Samsung Display's QD-OLED is the first real rival to OLED TVs in eight years. Should LG be worried?
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Caleb Denison’s most anticipated TVs of 2022

The most exciting TVs in 2022 include QLED, OLED, and new QD-OLED models from Sony, LG, Samsung, TCL, and Hisense.
Three HDMI cables held in someone's hand.

What is HDMI 2.0b? Here’s everything you need to know

HDMI 2.0b is the backbone for many of the latest updates in 4K UHD technology. Here's everything you need to know about the wiring standard.
Samsung QD-OLED display at CES 2022.

Samsung Display’s QD-OLED TV first look: Best. Picture. Ever.

It was elusive, but I finally tracked down Samsung's QD-OLED display and saw it with my own eyes. Here's what it is and why its so amazing.
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Samsung sneaks a QD-OLED TV into CES 2022

In a rather tricky maneuver, Samsung snuck a TV featuring a brand new display technology into the world's largest tech show.
LG webOS in 2022.

LG QNED mini-LED TVs, Dolby Atmos soundbars see big improvements at CES 2022

LG has implemented some improvements to its QNED mini-LED TV lineup and bolstered its Dolby Atmos soundbar performance, too.
The 97-inch LG OLED EVO G2.

LG 2022 OLED TVs get brighter, bigger and … smaller?

LG has announced its new OLED TVs for 2022, offering brighter, bigger, and smaller options. We went hands on ahead of the big show for a close look.
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Don’t let your cable company sell you a TV

Comcast will soon sell a TV under its name at Walmart, but would-be buyers should probably steer clear.
The Hisense U7G TV showing off an image of breakfast foods.

Hisense U7G 4K HDR TV review: Confidently click ‘buy now’

The Hisense U7G offers tremendous value, but just how good is it? Read on to find out why this TV is just a no-brainer buy.
Sony Z9J TV with an image of multicolor, glittery swirls on screen.

Sony Bravia XR Z9J Master Series 8K HDR TV review: Peerless but pricey

The Sony Bravia XR Master Series Z9J is one of the most aspirational TVs you can buy today. Does it have the chops to back up its astronomical asking price?
Tree image on the Hisense U9DG TV.

Hisense U9DG dual-cell 4K HDR TV review: A hard sell

Hisense is the first to bring a dual-cell TV to market, but what is this new tech, how does it work, and should you buy it?
The Mini-LED backlighting tech on the MacBook Pro.

Why the new MacBook Pro display slays your TV

It's not as big, but by the numbers, the new MacBook Pro's display outclasses most TVs. Here's why Apple's latest laptop will make your TV green with envy.
LG A1 OLED 4K HDR TV screen displaying imagery of a colorful desert.

LG A1 OLED 4K HDR TV review: Less OLED for less money

The LG A1 OLED is the least expensive OLED TV series LG makes, but are the sacrifices worth the slim price cut?
Man in cafe working on a laptop wearing Sony WH1000-XM4 wireless over-the-ear noise-canceling headphones.

The best back-to-school gift is noise-canceling headphones. Here’s why

Student life is loud. Here's a selection of noise-canceling headphones and earbuds that will help your student keep focused at school.
Mountain, landscape view on the screen on the Sony A80J 4K HDR OLED TV.

Sony A80J OLED TV review: You can stop looking now

The Sony A80J may not have every bell and whistle, but it is one of two OLED TVs everyone should consider buying.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 and their case sitting on the ground.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 review: No-brainer buds

Samsung's most basic true wireless earbuds are anything but basic. In our review, we take a look at whether the Galaxy Buds 2 might be right for you.
Island/Beach imagery on the TCL 6-Series model R648 screen.

TCL 8K 6-Series (R648) TV review: Way more than 8K

TCL's new 8K 6-Series boasts high resolution, but its 8K screen isn't all that makes this TV special. We cover why you shouldn't miss out on this TV.
THX wants to help tune your home theater

THX Certification: What it means and why it matters

THX certification is the benchmark for audio quality, but what exactly does the company do? And why does that matter when you're buying audio equipment?
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Sony WF-1000XM4 vs. Apple AirPods Pro: My new go-to buds?

The AirPods Pro do everything well enough to have become my go-to wireless buds. Can the Sony WF-1000XM4 kick the AirPods Pro to the curb?
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This 65-inch Sony OLED TV deal is my Prime Day pick of the year

We spend Prime Day picking through the best TV deals of the day across the internet, and this Sony A8H OLED is the best we've seen.
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Buying a TV stand? Why this simple purchase needs some thought

As tempting as it might be to buy the least expensive model, here are some pointers that will help you settle on a TV stand that can stand the test of time.
The TCL 85R745 85-inch 4K HDR TV in a living room.

TCL 85R745 85-inch 4K HDR TV review: A huge value

The TCL 85R745 is one of three 85-inch TVs in the new TCL XL collection. We review the 4K HDR giant to see if it is the right choice for your big-screen needs.
Hisense U8G 4K ULED HDR TV

Hisense U8G 4K ULED HDR TV Review: Bring on the brightness war

The new Hisense U8G TV replaces the popular 2020 H9G as Hisense's top-tier 4K TV in 2021. Our review explores what's new and what's been upgraded.
LG C1 OLED 4K OLED TV

LG C1 OLED 4K HDR TV review: Still carries the torch

Anyone considering an OLED TV should be looking at the LG C-Series. In 2021, that's the LG C1 OLED. Here's what's the same and what's new this year.
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Space of Bass bespoke speaker system: The art of sound

Portland, Oregon-based artist Ezra Cimino-Hurt has produced a visually stunning new stereo speaker system code-named Space of Bass.
iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) vs. iPad Pro 11 (2021)

Apple’s new 12.9-inch iPad Pro has mini-LED backlighting. Here’s what that means

The new 12.9-inch Apple iPad Pro gets a new display armed with mini-LED backlight technology. Here's what that means and what it will bring to the new tablet.
Samsung QN90A 4k TV with speakers.

Samsung QN90A Neo QLED 4K HDR TV review: You’ll love watching it

Samsung's flagship 4K TV for 2021 is part of the brand's Neo QLED lineup featuring mini-LED backlighting that promises higher brightness and better contrast.
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4K vs. 1080p vs. 720p TV: What’s the difference?

720p? 1080p? 4K UHD? What does it all mean? We’ll break down the dirty details and help you figure out the right resolution for you depending on your needs.
Vizo V-Series screen

Vizio V-Series 4K HDR TV review | V is for value?

Vizio's V-Series is the company's most affordable LED/LCD TV line, but is the quality good enough, even with bargain pricing?