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Samsung S95B OLED TV with image of a bright flower on screen.

Samsung S95B OLED hands-on review: Brilliant potential

Samsung's first OLED-based TV, the S95B, shows a lot of promise, and our first impression is quite favorable. Could this be the hottest TV of the year?
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.
Ted Lasson on the Apple TV 4K.

I was wrong. Apple TV 4K is the best streamer you can buy

After years of sidelining the Apple TV, we've had a change of heart. Here's why the Apple TV 4K might be the best streamer you can buy.
TCL Angled showing Dirty Screen effect on an image of Multnomah Falls.

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.
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?
Caleb Denison standing in front of a TV.

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.
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.
X Class Xfinity TV

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?
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?
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.
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 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.
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This TV changed my life: Epic TV review 2021

The best TV tech comes from somewhere you wouldn't expect. We have the full review.
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?
LG G1 OLED evo vs. Sony A90J OLED.

LG G1 OLED Evo vs. Sony XR A90J OLED: Battle of the best OLEDs

We pit the two top-tier 4K OLED TVs of 2021 against each other to see which is brighter, and which looks best overall, among several other considerations.
Patrick Mahomes holds his arms up.

Best TVs for Super Bowl LV: Samsung, Sony, LG, TCL, Vizio

The big game is coming, but you'll be watching your TV long after it's over. Here are our picks for the best TVs you can get for Super Bowl LV.
A Sony television sits in a futuristic-looking living room.

The best TVs of CES 2021: Samsung, Sony, LG, TCL

Exceeding expectations, CES 2021 has turned out to be an impressive event for groundbreaking new TVs and TV technology. Here's our list of the best.
TCL 2021 6-Series 8K TV

TCL TVs at CES 2021: 6-Series goes 8K, 85-inch XL line debuts

TCL builds on its three-year history of bringing cutting-edge tech to CES with new mini-LED display technology.
LG OLED EVO wall mount 2021

LG TVs at CES 2021: OLED gets a brightness boost

LG has announced its entire TV lineup at CES 2021. OLEDs are getting brighter and bigger, as QNED micro-LED makes its debut.
A Sony television sits in a futuristic-looking living room.

Sony CES 2021 TV lineup: Sony is back In a big way

Sony surprises with an early announcement of its new TVs ahead of CES 2021 and we're excited by what we see.
Smasung Micro LED 2021

Samsung’s 2021 TV lineup surprises with Neo QLED, more MicroLED TVs

Samsung jumps the gun, revealing its premium 2021 TV plans ahead of CES 2021.
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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?
Vizio 2021 elevate soundbar.

Vizio’s $1,300 55-inch OLED TV is a game-changer

Vizio has unleashed a huge new product line, and it now includes an OLED TV model that is undercutting the competition. Here's everything you need to know.
HBO Max.

I’m not mad, HBO Max, I’m just disappointed

The launch of HBO Max not only didn't bring 4K or HDR, but also wasn't supported by either Roku or Amazon Fire, raising eyebrows and testing patience.

The pandemic proves ISPs have been scamming us with data caps for years

Data caps and metered internet connections have always been bogus. It just took a global pandemic to shut them down, and they thankfully aren't coming back.
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ATSC 3.0 brings a boost to broadcast TV. Here’s how to prep for the switch

With the next big thing in antenna-based TV well on its way, now is as good a time as any to make sure you have everything you need to prepare for ATSC 3.0.
Sonos Arc Dolby Atmos Soundbar in white with Sub.

Sonos debuts the $799 Arc, its first Dolby Atmos wireless soundbar

Today Sonos has replaced both its Playbar and Playbase speakers with the Arc, a big, bold Dolby Atmos-capable soundbar with AirPlay 2 and smart speaker options.