LG’s most affordable A1 Series OLED TVs start at $1,300
LG has released pricing and availability for its 2021 OLED TVs, including the A1 Series, its most affordably priced OLED TVs so far, starting at $1,300.
How to set up HDR gaming on your 4K HDR TV and PlayStation 4 or PS4 Pro
If you're not playing with HDR enabled, you're missing out on some major graphic displays. We'll show you how to get the most out of your 4K TV and PS4 console.
What is HDR10+ Adaptive? The HDR calibration system fully explained
HDR enthusiasts have another acronym to learn: HDR10+ Adaptive. What is it and which TVs and streaming services support it? Our explainer has the answers.
Wonder Woman 1984 will mark HBO Max’s 4K HDR debut
HBO Max has an enviable catalog of content, but the absence of 4K, HDR, or Dolby Atmos has been a problem. A hotly anticipated DC movie debut could change that.
HDR is a mess, and porn isn’t going to save us this time
High Dynamic Range (HDR) TV is easily the best thing to happen to picture quality. But it's also a nightmare of formats that snare unwary buyers. We need a fix.
Apple’s iPhone 12 probably has better picture quality than your TV
Apple's new iPhones boast impressive specs, but do they have better picture quality than the TV in your living room?
ATSC 3.0: Where can you get the free NextGen TV format?
Wondering which cities will get ATSC 3.0, otherwise known as NextGen TV? We've got the full rollout plan for this major upgrade to our free OTA TV channels.
Vizio’s 2021 TV line has new QLEDs with 3,000 nits of eye-searing brightness
The wait is over: We finally know the pricing and availability for Vizio's 2020-2021 TVs, including its first-ever OLED model, which carries a new low price.
What is bracketing? Get your best shots with this overlooked camera tool
Wondering what that BKT or AEB button is on the camera? Bracketing is a method of taking several shots, all with slight adjustments between each one. Learn how to use bracketing to increase your odds of getting the shot right in-camera.
The best TVs of CES 2020: Samsung, Philips, LG, and more
CES is about all kinds of tech, but the TV is the king of the show, and CES 2020 was no exception. Though it was a year of evolution rather than revolution, the top brands still had plenty on tap, including hands-free voice, stunning image quality and sizes, and new tech that promises to lower prices on great TVs.
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.
Dolby Vision IQ uses a TV’s light sensors for more accurate picture quality
Dolby Labs has a new twist on its Dolby Vision HDR format: Dolby Vision IQ uses information from a TV's built-in light sensors to automatically calibrate picture settings based on lighting conditions in the room. Launched at CES 2020, the new feature will initially be supported by two major manufacturers.
Is Disney+ skimping on its HDR video quality? Some experts say yes
Disney+ has received its fair share of criticisms since launching, from service outages to a lack of basic features like Continue Watching, but now we're hearing of a more serious charge: The company's HDR video quality may not be true HDR, suffering from low-brightness. Is there any truth to these concerns?
Anker Nebula Soundbar Fire TV Edition packs 4K, HDR, and Alexa in a $230 speaker
The first soundbar to include the Amazon Fire TV platform is the $230 Anker Nebula Soundbar -- Fire TV Edition, and it's now available for pre-order with deliveries starting on November 19. The 2.1 channel 100-watt speaker features 4K and Dolby Vision HDR and has Alexa built in for smart home control.
New Roku Ultra, Express streamers are faster and more customizable
Roku's new streaming devices include a faster and more customizable Roku Ultra, plus a slimmed-down Roku Express. And Roku OS 9.2 has some cool upgrades, like the ability to find movies with just a quoted line of dialogue and an improved user interface.
Can Hulu stream movies and TV shows in 4K? Yes, but it’s complicated
Roughly a year after 4K content disappeared from Hulu without an explanation, Ultra HD streams are back -- but there are plenty of catches. You'll need specific hardware, some features are missing, and your options for what to watch are limited to just a handful of TV shows.
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.
Fox Sports’ Thursday Night Football goes 4K HDR for the first time
For the first time, NFL fans will be able to watch the Thursday Night Football matchups in 4K and HDR. Fox Sports, which won the rights to the live broadcasts in 2018, will be making the ultra-high-definition video available via traditional satellite and cable companies, and via several streaming services.
The next-gen TiVo Edge DVR will provide 4K, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos … eventually
Images have leaked of what purportedly is TiVo's next DVR, called TiVo Edge. With a design guaranteed to be less controversial than the current Bolt series, the new model will also support Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. However, streaming app providers will have to update their apps to make them work.
What is HDR photography and how can I shoot it with my camera?
What is HDR? High dynamic range photography can help you capture more color and detail in your photos by expanding the limits of your camera's sensor. Here's everything you need to know about creating HDR images from your DSLR, mirrorless camera, or smartphone.
At 292 inches, Samsung’s The Wall Luxury TV turns any surface into an 8K cinema
What was only a demo at CES 2019 a few short months ago is now a consumer device, but on a much bigger scale: Samsung's The Wall Luxury is a MicroLED display that can scale from a relatively small 73 inches at 2K to a stunning 292 inches in 8K. It goes on sale in July.
XDR vs. HDR: Why Apple’s new 6K monitor is such a big deal
Apple’s marketing engine may have made the HDR standard just a little bit more confusing by launching the Pro Display XDR. So is Apple’s XDR just hype, or does is it really a game-changer for the future of the HDR standard?
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.
Dolby turns Lenovo laptops and Yoga Books into mobile home theaters
Dolby has partnered with Lenovo to integrate Dolby Atmos and Dolby vision in the computer company's laptop and Yoga Books, enhancing the movie and TV watching experience in meaningful way. We went hands-on with the Yoga 930 for the video seen above and were impressed with the results.
2018 TVs from Samsung, Panasonic are getting HDR10+ via firmware updates
A firmware update released for 2018 TVs from Samsung and Panasonic adds support for the HDR10+ standard, which brings HDR10 closer to Dolby Vision by adding support for dynamic metadata to each frame. This means the manufacturers' decision not to include Dolby Vision support will be less of an issue.
Do it in ‘Dubly’: Dolby Vision HDR comes to Xbox One S and Xbox One X
The latest Preview system update for Xbox Insiders is rolling out now, and it adds support for Dolby Vision HDR. The feature is limited to streaming at the moment, and HDR10 will still be needed for games. Dolby Vision HDR will be supported on both Xbox One X and Xbox One S.
How to set up HDR gaming on your Xbox One and 4K HDR TV
Wondering how to enable HDR on Xbox One? You're not alone. To help you take advantage of your tech, we've put together a quick-hit guide.
Philips claims a ‘world’s first’ with a 4K HDR display for PC arriving this summer
Envision Peripherals introduced a new desktop monitor under the Philips Momentum brand that will be the first to sport the VESA DisplayHDR 1000 certification. That means its the top-of-the-line HDR-capable display with a maximum brightness of 1,000 nits. It will be available for $999 later this summer.
Nvidia ‘confident’ monitors using its G-Sync HDR tech will arrive in April
Nvidia confirmed that it's "confident" desktop displays based on its G-Sync HDR reference design will arrive by the end of April.
Vivo injects A.I. into its new Super HDR photo tech for more beautiful pictures
Vivo is the latest smartphone maker to add artificial intelligence to its camera app with Super HDR, an enhanced HDR mode that exploits A.I.'s scene recognition ability to create more beautiful, more natural looking photos no matter the lighting.
Epix plans to launch 4K content this year, possibly its own streaming service
Epix plans to launch 4K for on-demand content via its apps later this year, and is considering its own stand-alone streaming service as well.
Sony’s promised Dolby Vision update doesn’t speak HDMI
Sony customers aren't going to be happy that their long-awaited Dolby Vision update only works with streaming services at the moment.
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.
Dell’s new ultrathin displays bring HDR to your PC without emptying your wallet
During CES 2018, Dell introduced two new ultra-thin "S" displays for the mainstream market. Both support HDR-ready content.