One of the things I really love about Alien and its sequels is their distinctly low-tech take on high technology: this was a universe of interstellar travel, cryogenic freezing and other wonders run on 1970s computer tech with big clacky buttons and green-hued CRT displays, a design decision that was also carried across to the […]
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I tested two 32-inch TVs side-by-side, and you can get a budget bargain if you know where to look
When you find yourself looking for a new TV, it can be quite daunting when starting the search. There’s a lot of similarly priced sets with similar specs that all promise the same things as their rivals, but better. It’s fair to say that when you’re looking at the best TVs, the more money you’re […]
Sonos confirms some missing details about Arc Ultra – and says its app now has 90% of its missing features back
When Sonos unveiled the Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar earlier this week, we had a few questions. And now we have the answers. In particular, we’ve confirmation about the Arc Ultra’s Dolby Atmos channels, its current stance on DTS, and its HDMI ports – and we’ve had an update on the status of the app. The […]
Amazon just dropped the Fire TV Stick HD, and it comes with a nice surprise in the box
As if four new Kindles weren’t enough for the Amazon devices team to unveil this week, a new Fire TV Stick has landed. It’s twofold in that we have a new streaming stick from Amazon, but it also streamlines the lineup a bit. The all-new Fire TV Stick HD is replacing both the Fire TV […]
The new Xbox Series X offers a cheaper version without the 4K Blu-ray player disc drive – could we be seeing the loss of another Trojan horse for cinephiles?
The release of a cheaper, discless Xbox Series X model is another small blow to 4K Blu-ray and its future accessibility to a wider audience. With the new digital edition serving as the cheapest entry into the lineup, there’s a good chance it’ll become the most popular model, meaning that’s fewer people who will stumble […]
Samsung’s Frame TVs now offer art from MoMA, and it looks fantastic
Samsung’s The Frame TV is based on a simple and brilliant idea: what if your TV could also be a picture frame for some of the world’s greatest artworks? And now its catalog has been joined by nearly 30 new artworks courtesy of the Museum of Modern Art, or MoMA for short. The new Art […]
Sonos’ Arc Ultra soundbar is official, with revolutionary new speaker tech that offers ‘double the bass’
The Sonos Arc Ultra is official, and it’s launching on October 29, 2024, at a price of $999 / £999 / AU$1,799. It’s a massive upgrade over the existing Sonos Arc, and introduces a brand-new speaker technology that promises to deliver incredible immersion which looks set to rival the best soundbars.Here’s what you need to […]
Samsung TVs’ free update to One UI is already happening – here are the changes coming to TVs
Samsung has begun the rollout of its One UI software update to select Samsung TVs earlier than anticipated, as reported by SamMobile. Following a recent announcement that Samsung would incorporate its One UI software design to its TVs – bringing them more in-line with how its phones, such as the Samsung Galaxy S24, look – […]
Your recent LG OLED TV is about to get a great free upgrade – earlier than expected
The LG C3 and LG G3 TVs are getting an upgrade to their smart TV operating system, which is rolling out now – earlier than the 2025 window it was originally scheduled for. The ‘webOS 24’ update brings several new features that first appeared on LG’s 2024 TVs (picture above). The new software is appearing […]
The Nvidia Shield TV is still a great streaming box, and it just got its first update in a year
When we reviewed the Nvidia Shield TV Pro back in 2021, we said that it was the best streaming box on the market at the time. It’s still a great streamer thanks to its flexibility and power, but it’s been a little neglected. However, Nvidia has issued an update at last – the first such […]