You Asked 10: picture calibration, best budget buys, and premium small screens
Why do sports look so terrible on TVs? Why don’t manufacturers calibrate their TVs at the factory? We dive in to this and more in this episode of You Asked.
You Asked: Dolby Atmos and EDID, minimalist soundbars, and HDMI 2.1
Just because content is available with Dolby Atmos doesn't mean you can stream it that way. Learn why, plus why you can stop worrying about HDMI 2.1 ports.
The hidden costs of buying a 4K TV are way higher than you think
It's a great time to buy a 4K TV. But if you want 4K quality, count on spending a lot more every month.
You Asked: plasma TV replacements, cheap OLEDs, and Sharp’s return
Our resident AV expert offers advice on replacing plasma TVs, if cheap OLEDs are worth it, and the surprising return of Sharp TVs
Everyone is missing the point on streaming video
Asking whether streaming video is still worth it is very much asking the wrong question. At least if you care about your own control and flexibility.
You Asked: streaming inequality, Dragon showdown, and holy grail TVs
In the seventh installment of our reader question series, we talk streaming service quality, TV FOMO, and an ultimate sound system showdown.
You Asked: Sonos setups, 5,000 nits, and dumb TVs
In this installment of You Asked, we tackle tricky Sonos setups, how many nits of brightness is too many, and some smart ideas about dumb TVs.
This is as close as we’ll get to a dumb TV anytime soon
It's not quite what folks want in a true dumb TV, but that TCL gives you any option not to use the full Google TV system is a good choice to have.
Which streaming platform has the best screensavers?
Amazon, Apple, Google, and Roku each has good options for screensavers on their various streaming devices. But one platform definitely stands out.
Are Apple TV screensavers real?
Yes, Apple TV screensavers are real. And they're spectacular. (And if you still don't believe us, read on for more.)
Sony just made all other wireless gaming earbuds obsolete
Sony's new InZone Buds are the first true wireless earbuds that meet the bar for a premium, low latency gaming experience.
Sony Bravia X95L mini-LED vs. TCL QM8 QLED: The best LCD TV and the one you should buy
I've already declared the Sony X95L the best LCD I've ever tested, so is comparing it to the TCL QM8 even fair? The answer may surprise you.
Should you buy an obsolete Apple TV?
This probably should go without saying, but we'll say it anyway: Do not buy obsolete hardware with unsupported software. Even if it's inexpensive.
You Asked: Soundbars vs. receivers, TVs with no speakers, and car stereos
We tackle reader questions in the You Asked series of columns. This week, it's soundbars versus AV receivers, speakerless TVs, HDMI bandwidth, and car stereos.
Is Dolby Atmos FlexConnect a potential soundbar killer?
I really want to be excited about Dolby Atmos FlexConnect, but I have some reservations. Here's why I'm skeptical about the new tech.
At Amazon’s annual device event, AI was everywhere — and nowhere
Artificial intelligence essentially is the fuel that powers Amazon Alexa — and any number of other features and services. The trick is making that a selling point.
Wearing Alexa is weird, but Amazon’s new Echo Frames are shockingly comfy
Smart glasses aren't quite a mainstream thing just yet, but Amazon's doing its best to break through with the new Echo Frames.
Everything announced at Amazon’s fall 2023 devices event
With a big focus on AI, Amazon's annual Devices and Services event brought a ton of new devices and features for its products. Here's everything it announced.
The Apple TV remote finder isn’t as good as a case and AirTag
Apple's new built-in ability to find a lost Apple TV remote is free, but it's also not as good as using a remote case and AirTag.
You Asked: Why we don’t buy the TVs we review
We answer the most frequently asked question we get about TV reviews: Why don't we just buy the TVs we review? There are more reasons than you might think.
What is mini-LED TV? How smaller, brighter LEDs can deliver better TV picture quality
OLED is still be the king of the hill when it comes to overall picture quality, but if there's one technology that might level the playing field, it's mini-LED.
Sonos Atmos vs. Nakamichi Dragon: beauty and the beast
It's the sleek and sexy Sonos beauty versus the beastly Nakamichi Dragon in a head-to-head comparison of the surround sound systems.
You Asked: How to add a subwooofer to Apple Homepods, Hisense UX review question
In this installment of You Asked, we tackle your questions about the Hisense UX, taking TV temperatures, and accessibility options with optical
Six things we’ve learned so far from MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
MLS Season Pass on Apple TV has been a godsend for die-hard soccer fans — especially now that Messi is here.
How to watch The Weather Channel without cable
The Weather Channel is available on a surprisingly few streaming services. Here's how to watch it if you don't have cable.
You Asked: Why TVs with same model numbers have different specs
You've got more questions about TVs — and other things. And our resident TV expert has answers. And other things.
You Asked: best TVs for bright rooms, when to use eARC, and more
You have questions. We have answers. The Digital Trends community has tons of great AV questions and we're going answer them in our new series: You Asked.
YouTube with a blank home screen is a beautiful place
Turning off your YouTube watch history now leads to a blissfully blank home screen when you fire up the app or site in a web browser.
Roku and Amazon are so close to making subtitles easy to toggle
While it's relatively easy to toggle captions and subtitles inside apps, two remote controls are frustratingly close to make it a one-button endeavor.
TV dialogue is getting harder to understand. This change could help.
It seems that dialogue is getting harder and harder to understand. Shouldn't our access to subtitles be getting easier? This one change could make it so.
LG’s M-Series Wireless OLED TV is the future we need
The wireless signal transmission rolling out on the LG M-Series OLED TVs has broad implications for the future of TV. Here's why.
This accessory turned my AirPods into a giant mech head
Casetify's Evangelion collaboration is one of the coolest we've seen. Here's a hands-on with some of the best products from the collection!
TV model numbers are confusing enough, and Samsung’s making it worse
TV model numbers are confusing enough, but what Samsung is doing with its OLED TVs is downright misleading.
I get more complaints about this tech than anything, but I can’t fix it
HDMI ARC was supposed to fix everything. Instead, it turned out to be a non-standard standard. This is why we can't have nice things.