We all want our homes to be beautiful, but sometimes technology makes that difficult: TVs bring us entertainment and enable us to witness world famous moments that we’ll remember for the rest of our lives, but when we turn them off, they don’t always fit with the rest of your décor theme. With current design […]
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Cheaper QD-OLED TVs and monitors may be on the way, partly thanks to Samsung’s new recycling tech
Recycling isn’t just better for the environment. It could make some of the best OLED TVs cheaper too. That’s the news coming from Samsung Display, which says it’s developed technology that can very efficiently recycle quantum dot ink that would be wasted in the manufacturing process. That’s a crucial component of QD-OLED panels, and the […]
Some people got Sonos Arc Ultra early – here’s what they think of the next-gen soundbar
It’s nice to be reporting some good news about Sonos: if the early user opinions of the new Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar are representative, it looks like the firm has a hit on its hands. A number of customers have had their Ultras delivered early, and naturally they’ve turned to the Sonos subreddit and to […]
Anker Nebula Cosmos 4K SE review: this well-priced 4K smart projector just rocketed its way to the top of my wishlist
Anker Nebula Cosmos 4K SE: two-minute review The Anker Nebula Cosmos 4K SE is a laser and LED smart projector capable of projecting 4K Dolby-Vision-enhanced imagery up to 200 inches. It was first released in the US, followed by the UK in August and September 2024 for a list price of $1,299.99 / £1,299.99. It’s […]
Sony UBP-X700 review: a brilliant budget player that’s great for Dolby Vision
Sony UPB-X700 review: One minute review The Sony UBP-X700 is an affordable 4K Blu-ray player ($199 /£199 / AU$369 at the time of writing six years on from its release) that supports Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos and DTS:X soundtracks. It also supports a wide range of media, including 3D Blu-ray discs, SACDs, DVDs […]
Looking to upgrade your Halloween movie marathon? Here are 3 soundbars sure to give you an extra scare
Spooky season is well and truly here and we’re mere days away from Halloween, which means there’s pumpkins, trick-or-treaters and costumes galore already around. With Halloween also comes a chance to break out your favorite horror for their annual re-watch. Now, you’ve got one of the best horror movies lined up to watch and one […]
I tried JBL’s new Dolby Atmos and Xbox-friendly AV receivers and Stage 2 speakers, and it’s high-end sound without the high-end price
Not surprisingly, the entrances to New York City’s music recording studios are almost always unmarked. That was the case on October 16, 2024 when I visited Republic Studios, in the city’s Chelsea district, for the launch of JBL’s Modern Audio AV receivers (AVRs) and Stage 2 speakers. Luckily for me, next to Republic’s front door […]
Your older LG OLED TV will soon be cursed with screensaver ads – here’s how to banish them
Older LG OLED TV models are now getting screensaver ads by default The full-screen ads are often LG-related but also include third-party ones There is a simple way to turn them off in your TV’s settings It’s already pretty hard to avoid being bombarded with TV ads, whether you’re watching Prime Video or pausing YouTube […]
Samsung’s latest TVs are getting AI wallpapers for their Ambient mode in a free update
Fire TV and Google TV aren’t the only smart TV platforms with fancy AI-generated wallpapers; Samsung is now offering them too. The feature, which Samsung calls Generative Wallpaper, is coming this month to 2024 models in North America, Europe and South Korea before rolling out worldwide next year. It’s unclear whether the new feature will […]
Google TV’s new free ‘Channels’ update in the UK makes it easier to drop the aerial – with one big problem
If you’re a UK viewer with the Google TV Streamer or a Chromecast device, you should now have the new Channels tab on your device. That means instant, easy access to all the UK’s big broadcasters all streamed to your TV, with no aerial or satellite cable required… or at least it should. There appear […]