You Asked: Laser TV vs. UX, speaker break-in tips, and re-boxing tales

On today’s You Asked: Laser TV versus a huge mini-LED TV. What happens to the TVs after we test them? And breaking in TV speakers — is that even a thing?

Features         November 6, 2024

You Asked: 8K TVs and gaming, upscaling best bets, and the cone connection

Do 8K TVs for gaming make sense now? When is it time to replace a TV? How does the way a TV makes a picture match up with how our vision works?

Features         November 6, 2024

You Asked: Blu-ray picture fix, lossy vs. lossless, and AI self-calibration

On this episode of You Asked: What's the best 4K Blu-ray picture? Which is better: lossless or Atmos? And is an AI self-calibrating TV possible?

Features         November 6, 2024

You Asked: The Editor’s Cut — Is subscription culture out of control?

Explore the rise of subscription culture with You Asked: The Editor’s Cut as we discuss the pros, cons, and future of paying for access over ownership. Is subscription fatigue setting in?

Features         November 6, 2024

LG C4 OLED review: everyone should have one

The 2024 LG C4 OLED television is so good that everyone should have one. For real.

Reviews         October 4, 2024

The most common AirPods problems and how to fix them

From static noise to dropped calls, there are lots of AirPods quirks with not-always-obvious solutions. We have plenty of tips to help improve your experience.

Audio / Video         September 16, 2024

How we test TVs

We explain our testing methodology for TV reviews and explain how that translates into a TV review you can trust.

Guides         August 28, 2024

GoldenEar T66 loudspeaker review: This one is personal

A very personal take on what makes the GoldenEar T66 such a special speaker

Reviews         August 6, 2024

Sony Bravia 9 review: It lives up to the hype

The Sony Bravia 9 tries to bridge the impossible gap between LCD and OLED, and it does a remarkable job — at a remarkable price.

Reviews         August 1, 2024

You Asked: debunking TV calibration myths, and are TVs too bright?

On this week's You Asked, we debunk the idea that more nits is always better, and what getting your TV professionally calibrated really means.

Features         July 28, 2024

TCL QM89 review: 115 inches of incredible television

Size matters, and the sheer hulk of this 115-inch TCL QM89 will have repercussions across the entire TCL lineup — never mind what it'll do to your living room.

Reviews         July 24, 2024

Sony Bravia Theatre Quad review: Big-sound dreams do come true

Your big-sound dreams can come true in a smaller package — but that doesn't mean you won't have to pay a pretty penny for it.

Reviews         July 23, 2024

You Asked: Atmos, apartment surround sound, and the $500 challenge

In this week's You Asked: How to get cinematic sound in an apartment without pissing off your neighbors. In-ceiling 7.1 surround versus 5.1.2 Atmos surround.

Features         July 22, 2024

You Asked: reference monitors, lighter OLED, and walls

This week on You Asked: Can you get great surround if your back is literally against the wall? What makes reference monitors so crazy expensive?

Features         July 21, 2024

You Asked: LG G4 OLED discounts, mini-LED vs. full-array local dimming

On today’s You Asked: How low with the LG G4 OLED go this year? And Ethernet or Wi-Fi for the best streaming TV quality?

Features         July 7, 2024

LG G4 OLED vs. Samsung S95D: best of the best face off

Two of the best TVs we've ever tested go head-to-head. But in the end, there can be only one.

Features         July 3, 2024

You Asked: Where are the Bravia reviews? What’s the deal with Apple projection?

I’m going to answer the most-asked question over the past week from the YouTube comments section When is the Bravia 7 review or Where’s the Bravia 9 review?

Features         July 3, 2024

You Asked: Dolby Vision and Atmos for old movies, bad built-in audio

On today’s You Asked: Can an old movie really be in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos? Is built-in TV audio ever going to get better? And what to do with an old TV?

Features         June 24, 2024

Samsung S95D OLED TV review: I pulled my hair out so you don’t have to

While the excellent Samsung S95D OLED's anti-glare treatment may not be for everyone, it's a huge benefit for most viewers.

Reviews         June 18, 2024

Nit Nerds News: Exciting new Apple TV 4K features, new Xbox consoles

Today on Nit Nerds News: New Apple TVOS features that will freshen up existing Apple TV 4K boxes. Asus has unveiled some eye-popping new PC monitors.

Reviews         June 17, 2024

You Asked: Why are bigger TVs so much more expensive?

This week on You Asked: Why are bigger TVs so much more expensive? Contrast enhancer on TVs, yay or nay? Is TV brightness about to hit a power wall?

Features         June 17, 2024

You Asked: Buy 2024 TVs? Or snag 2023 TVs at a discount?

In this week's You Asked, we tackle one big question: Should you buy 2024 TV or snag a 2023 model on a discount?

Features         June 14, 2024

Nit Nerds News: Exciting new Apple TV 4K features, new Xbox consoles

Today on Nit Nerds News: New Apple TVOS features that will freshen up existing Apple TV 4K boxes. Asus has unveiled some eye-popping new PC monitors.

News         June 14, 2024

Staring deep into the anti-glare abyss of the Samsung S95D

The jury isn't quite back on whether Samsung's new anti-glare and anti-reflection screen on its S95D OLED is here to stay — that'll be up to the consumers.

Features         June 13, 2024

You Asked: Sony vs. Sony, neon TVs, and YouTube in HDR

This week: Why buy one Sony over another, the grass can be too green, and why isn't there more HDR content on YouTube?

Features         June 12, 2024

Watch: Samsung S95D OLED review

The Samsung S95D OLED TV is Samsung's most versatile OLED TV to date. But it is also its most controversial. We cover all sides of the story in our Samsung S95D OLED TV review.

Audio / Video         June 12, 2024

Nit Nerds News: New MLA OLED gaming monitor slays and affordable Beats buds

Welcome to Nit Nerds News, all the news you need to know about the stuff you watch and the stuff you use to watch it on in just a few quick minutes.

Audio / Video         June 7, 2024

Everything you wanted to know about Filmmaker Mode on your TV

Your new TV has all kinds of picture modes. And Filmmaker Mode may be one of the more confounding options. Here's everything you need to know about it.

Features         June 2, 2024

Nit Nerds News: New MLA OLED gaming monitor slays and affordable Beats buds

Welcome to Nit Nerds News, all the news you need to know about the stuff you watch and the stuff you use to watch it on in just a few quick minutes. 

News         May 31, 2024

What Apple isn’t telling you about the new iPad Pro’s OLED display

Tandem OLED is the biggest new feature on the 2024 iPad Pro. But there's a lot Apple isn't telling you about the impressive new display.

Mobile         May 31, 2024

You Asked: 4K OLED vs. 8K Mini-LED. And are built-in apps good enough?

On today’s episode of You Asked: 4K OLED versus 8K mini-LED. Are built-in TV streaming apps better? And is the Bravia 9 going to be better than an OLED?

Features         May 26, 2024

You Asked: All about the acronyms, baby

We're as guilty as anyone when it comes to throwing around acronyms as if they're how people actually talk. So let's get into the ABCs of ABL and WGC ASAP.

Features         May 19, 2024

LG G4 OLED TV review: OLED goes off the charts in 2024

We have an early front-runner for the best TV of the year. In fact, the LG G4 is one of the best we've ever tested.

Reviews         May 15, 2024

Hisense U8N review: As close to OLED as it gets?

The Hisense U8N continues to put pressure on the competition with intense brightness, deep blacks, and vibrant color.

Reviews         May 13, 2024