The LG G4 OLED TV has established itself as one of 2024’s best OLED TVs, blending cutting-edge picture quality with a sleek, wall-mountable design. Powered by LG’s advanced Alpha 11 processor and second-gen Micro Lens Array (MLA) tech, the G4 delivers exceptional brightness, vivid colours, and stunning HDR performance. Its features cater to a wide […]
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New mini-LED and OLED TVs were brighter than ever in 2024 – but how bright do they need to be?
How bright is your TV screen? And can you answer that, beyond “yes, I can see the moving pictures”? Brightness is crucial for a good viewing experience on the best TVs. It ensures visibility, illuminating detail and infusing colors with depth and vibrancy, and you’ll need a decently bright screen to counteract ambient light for […]
I love 4K Blu-ray and although 2024 was a rollercoaster year to be a fan, I’m hopeful for 2025
With 2024 coming to a close, I’m looking back on everything that happened with 4K Blu-ray over the past year. Needless to say, it’s been a year of ups and downs. We’ve seen some excellent releases, especially from independent distributors. We’ve also seen brands and retailers exit the 4K Blu-ray market, whether it’s selling discs […]
TV winners and losers of 2024: OLEDs got brighter and 8K strained for relevance
2024 was another great year if you love TVs. Both QLED QLED and mini-LED sets have continued to improve at pace, while OLED continues to dominate our picks of the best TVs thanks to the brightness-boosting excellence of both quantum dot and MLA tech. There’s simply never been a better time to own a quality […]
Got a new TV? Here are 6 mistakes people make when setting up their TV and how you can avoid them
Buying a new TV should be fun. Upgrading from an old set to a fresh one instills excitement as you look forward to better picture and sound quality when watching your favorite movies and TV shows. But what if you get the TV home, set it up and it doesn’t look how you expected? Well, […]
Why micro-LED TVs won’t replace mini-LED or projectors any time soon, and why they may always have OLED’s on-going problem
For several years now, micro-LED has been touted as the next big thing in TV tech (and screen tech in general). Micro-LED tech works like the best OLED TVs in that each pixel emits its own light, meaning you get pixel-precise contrast with infinitely deep black tones – however, the pixels can be far brighter […]
I upgraded from a 2021 OLED TV to a 2024 model, and here are 6 things you need to know
This year, I swapped my 2021-era mid-range OLED TV for a new 2024 mid-range model from the same manufacturer – a like-for-like swap. I switched from a Philips OLED806 to a Philips OLED809 because I am a sucker for Philips’ magnificent Ambilight tech. (US readers: sorry, Philips’ OLED TVs aren’t available there.) Given the popularity […]
I saw a perfect demo of why a great projector screen is vital to making the most of your beamer – especially a budget portable one
One of the breakout hits of the tech world over the last couple of years has been the best portable projectors. They’ve really rocketed in popularity because people love the idea of being able to point the projector at a wall anywhere to instantly have big-screen entertainment. Well, stop that right now. The fun police […]
Google TV users are getting even more free channels in time for the holidays
The total number of free channels is now 171 Google TV Freeplay remains exclusive to the US There’s been a recent boom in free TV with ads We’ve already seen dozens of new free-to-view channels added to Google TV during 2024, and one more update has been rolled out in time for the holidays – […]
Samsung S95F OLED TV: what we want to see
Samsung’s S95 series OLED TVs have quickly become a standout in the premium TV market, combining the cutting-edge QD-OLED tech with features that appeal to cinephiles, gamers, and tech enthusiasts alike. Known for delivering exceptional picture quality with vibrant colours, deep blacks, and impressive brightness, the current Samsung S95D OLED has solidified its place as […]