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.
LG’s new Dolby Atmos soundbars use A.I. for automatic room calibration
LG's 2020 collection of soundbars made its official debut at CES 2020 in Las Vegas. The new models feature Dolby Atmos and DTS:X as well as a new feature, supported by A.I., that lets them automatically adjust their settings based on the acoustics of the room.
The coolest things LG showed off at CES 2020: Roll-up TVs, smart doors, and A.I.
From doors of the future to an indoor garden that plugs inside refrigerators, LG came loaded to CES 2020 with a banquet of whizzy appliances that offer a look inside its vision for the next year. Here’s our roundup of all the coolest things LG has announced at CES 2020.
LG not only wants to keep your leafy greens fresh, but help you grow them too
Indoor gardens may feel like an idea past its prime, but LG thinks our increasing desire to eat healthier might sell this modern take. The garden would attach to and complement your existing LG refrigerator, and have enough space to grow two dozen plants at once, feeding a family of four.
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.
CES 2020: What to expect from the annual tech show this week
It's finally here: the world's leading tech companies will showcase their latest hardware at CES 2020 in Las Vegas. Here's what to expect, the conference dates, important events, and the latest CES 2020 news.
LG adds air fryers and clear oven doors to its ThinQ range of smart ovens
The LG InstaView ThinQ Range of smart ovens now has an air fryer built right in, which doesn't require preheating to operate, so you can get dinner on the table faster. You can also knock twice on the door to light up the oven and check on what you're cooking, saving energy and reducing the overall cook time of a dish.
The dual-screen LG G8X ThinQ launches on November 1 for just $700
LG has launched the G8X ThinQ Dual Screen. On the surface, it appears to be very similar to the LG V50 and its dual-screen case, but there have been a lot of changes to improve this new version over the first. But there are other quirky features, like an ASMR mode built into the phone.
Walmart knocks hefty $273 off this versatile 55-inch LG 4K TV
You don't have to spend big to place a sizable 4K TV at the center of your home entertainment setup — Walmart has knocked a hefty $273 off one of LG's finest 55-inch 4K TVs, dropping the price of the $700 television down to just $427.
LG’s Tone+ Free are true wireless earbuds for germaphobes
Wondering what the next killer feature is for true wireless earbuds? As it turns out, it's a literal killer feature: LG's Tone+ Free earbuds have a UV light inside their charging case that's meant to reduce or eliminate any bugs that might be hiding out. Otherwise, the Tone+ Free have a standard set of features.
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.
Cooking platform SideChef expands its empire with new smart kitchen partnerships
SideChef's all-in-one home cooking platform has proved wildly popular with manufacturers of smart home appliances for the kitchen and this year is no exception as the company announced new partnerships with refrigerator maker Haier and Home Connect, an app that unifies appliances from different brands.
LG might be going head-to-head against Amazon with its next smart speaker
Covering digital technology is sometimes a Sherlock Holmes game, since we just discovered that a Dutch venue managed to dig up some new patents filed by LG just ahead of the IFA 2019 technology show in Berlin that indicates the company might launch a bunch of new smart speakers this week.
LG adds cool spherical ice cubes to its latest smart home refrigerators
It might be an indulgence for cocktail purists but LG has added a cool new upgrade to its already hyper-sophisticated Instaview Door-in-Door smart home refrigerators that enables homeowners to make craft ice cubes that are crystal clear, perfectly spherical, and that melt more slowly than regular ice.
Walmart drops Labor Day deals on LG, TCL, and Vizio 4K TVs
Labor Day is a few days away, but Walmart already rolled out its Labor Day sales for 4K TVs. Walmart has the widest selection of TV brands and models available and the retailer has an array of tempting deals on 4K TVs. Some of the best deals during this sale are for LG, TCL, and Vizio 4K smart TVs with HDR.
Tough K50S and K40S phones are just a taste of what’s coming soon from LG
LG has announced two new smartphones ahead of the IFA 2019 technology show at the beginning of September — the K50S and K40S. The K50S and K40S are notable for the MIL-STD-810G toughness rating, making them able to stand up to some relatively harsh treatment, at least compared to flagships made of glass.
Samsung’s quantum OLED plans could mean better, cheaper OLED TVs for all
If you love the way OLED TVs look, but have always been put off by the price, Samsung's latest announcement should give you hope: The company plans to start making QD-OLED TVs, which marry the advantages of QLED and OLED into a single TV. Apart from better TVs, the move could bring us cheaper OLEDs too.
Digital Trends Live: Snapchat’s 3D video camera, LG’s Z-fold phone, and more
It’s Digital Trend Live – from Savannah, Georgia! On this episode, host Greg Nibler and Nicole Raney dive into the biggest trending stories in tech, including Snapchat’s new 3D video glasses, the Switch could be getting a wireless SNES controller, patents surface for LG’s foldable phone, and more.
LG may show off one of these new foldable phone designs at IFA 2019
LG is set to unveil a new dual-screen/foldable smartphone at IFA 2019, and speculation is rampant. Some patents have recently emerged that show some of the designs we could potentially see from LG soon, and they range from the familiar to the rather bizarre. Here are some recent LG foldable phone patents.
With Samsung dropping the headphone jack, LG is the last stop for audio fans
With Samsung announcing the latest Note 10 and Note 10 Plus are both dropping the headphone jack, the land of phones that let you plug in is becoming increasingly barren. In fact, at this point LG is the last best place for audio fans. And as far as I'm concerned, that's something worth crowing about.
LG’s got some cool dual-screen smartphone trickery up its sleeve for IFA 2019
LG is not-so-subtly hinting at the type of smartphone it will announce at the forthcoming IFA technology trade show in Berlin. It appears to have a dual-screen smartphone in the works, which it will reveal on September 6, and it may have more of a similarity to a V50 ThinQ accessory to a folding smartphone.
LG’s short-throw projector TV is an expensive twin-laser beast packing 4K, HDR
We've been waiting since CES 2019 to get the retail details on LG's short-throw laser TV -- the HU85LA -- and now we know: It's bright, it has Google Assistant on board, and it is shockingly expensive at $6,000 -- double what its previous laser projector initially cost.
Here’s every Alexa Built-in phone that can access Amazon’s assistant on the move
If you've got your Amazon Echo, Echo Show, and Fire TV set up, then you might want a phone that complements your Amazon-based A.I. network. Thankfully, Amazon has worked with a number of phone manufacturers to provide phones with built-in Alexa support. Here's every Alexa Built-in smartphone you can buy.
Trying to beat the heatwave? Walmart cuts prices on LG portable air conditioners
Amazon’s 48-hour Prime Day may have passed quickly but that doesn’t stop the extension of Walmart's own version of summer savings event called The Big Save, until July 21. This includes great deals on LG’s portable air conditioners up to 27%. Check it out here as we rounded them up for you.
Wave your hands if you want the powerful, yet more affordable LG G8S ThinQ
LG has launched the LG G8S ThinQ, a spin-off of the existing LG G8 ThinQ, both of which were announced earlier this year at Mobile World Congress in March. The LG G8S ThinQ will cost a little less than the G8, while still providing plenty of performance and ability, including the Air Motion hand gesture controls.
Walmart takes $90 off this reconditioned LG portable air conditioner
Portable air conditioners are an increasingly popular way to keep smaller spaces cool. Walmart has been rolling back prices on portable air conditioners since summer started, and now you can score a reconditioned LG 8,000 BTU portable AC for just $209, down from $299.
LG’s V50 ThinQ is a different take on the folding phone, and it supports 5G
LG has a habit of releasing too many similar phones. Following on the heels of the V40 ThinQ, which arrived last October, the company has now unveiled the LG V50 ThinQ. The marquee difference is that the new phone supports 5G networks, and an accessory turns the V50 into a foldable phone.
LG’s UltraGear monitors are blazingly fast, with a 1ms response time
LG announced its latest line of gaming monitors, the UltraGear. The monitors are expected to feature two different versions: A 27-inch and a 38-inch monitor. Both, however, will feature a game-changing, first of its kind, blazingly fast 1ms response time.
Got $34,000? LG is taking pre-orders for its astonishing 88-inch Z9 8K OLED
LG revealed the price and a rough release window for its 88-inch 8K OLED model, a massive -- and massively beautiful TV -- that will cost consumers over $40,000 when it hits stores this fall. If you're after the biggest, most-expensive TV of the year, this may well be it.
LG’s 2019 TVs slide Alexa next to Google Assistant, with Siri on the way
LG has announced that Alexa will be the next voice assistant on its 2019 lineup of ThinQ A.I. TVs, joining Google Assistant. Users will be able to control their TVs and thousands of smart home devices with just their remote, no external speaker required. AirPlay 2 and Siri support is still expected later this year.
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!
LG reportedly files patent for triple selfie camera on smartphone
LG has reportedly filed a patent for a smartphone with three front-facing cameras, in what may be the next step in the company's selfie camera evolution. However, if the patent turns out to be true, it may come down as just another gimmick for the struggling mobile phone manufacturer.
Here’s where and how to buy the LG G8 ThinQ and LG V50 ThinQ
The LG G8 ThinQ and LG V50 ThinQ are both excellent phones with a lot to offer. Both devices offer improved specs, a modern design, and more. The LGV50 ThinQ even has 5G connectivity. Here's everything you need to know about buying the LG G8 ThinQ and LG V50 ThinQ.