Amazon celebrates 200 million Fire TV devices by launching more

Amazon is celebrating having sold 200 million Fire TV devices by launching new televisions at both the high and low ends of the Fire TV lineup.

Phil Nickinson     April 25, 2023

Did Roku just upend the midrange TV landscape?

Roku may well have just sent a sizable shockwave through the affordable TV market. The question, really, is a matter of degree.

Phil Nickinson     April 25, 2023

Roku will start making its own Roku TVs and OLED reference design

In a pretty seismic shift in the smart TV market, Roku announced that it will start selling its own branded Roku TVs instead of only relying on its partners.

Phil Nickinson     April 25, 2023

LG’s giant 97-inch M3 OLED TV eliminates HDMI cables

LG's Signature OLED M Series removes all AV wires between the TV and devices like set-top boxes and game consoles, by betting big on wireless. Will it pay off?

Simon Cohen     April 25, 2023

LG says its G3 OLED evo TV will be 70% brighter, with no visible wall gap

LG is bringing its 2023 collection of OLED TVs to CES 2023, including the G3, C3, and Z3, with improvements in panel brightness, detail, and HDR.

Simon Cohen     April 25, 2023

Samsung’s CES 2023 TVs get thinner, brighter, healthier, and better for gaming

Samsung revealed its 2023 TV lineup at CES and it is chock-full of improvements including microLED, QD-OLED, and mini-LED technologies in both 4K and 8K models.

Simon Cohen     April 25, 2023

Sonos Sub Mini vs. Roku Wireless Bass

While the Sonos Sub Mini and Roku Wireless Bass can't be used interchangeably, we put together this guide to help you decide which woofer is best for you.

M. Bizzaco     April 25, 2023

MediaTek’s new Pentonic 1000 processor may make your next TV even better

Your next TV might well be better (and hopefully cheaper) thanks to the new MediaTek Pentonic 1000 system on a chip.

Phil Nickinson     April 25, 2023

Roku looks to make live sports easier to find

Roku has added a new Sports section that looks to make sense out of the myriad channels you have to have to watch live sports.

Phil Nickinson     April 25, 2023

Apple TV 4K (2022) review: overpowered in all the right ways

Our Apple TV 4K (2022) review shows the new boxes seem similar to the prior gen, but a deeper look reveals a streamer built for the future.

Caleb Denison     April 25, 2023

Hisense U8H vs. TCL 6-Series (R655): Is brighter better?

We compare two of the best and brightest budget TVs you can buy, the Hisense U8H and the TCL 6-Series, to see which comes out on top.

Caleb Denison     April 25, 2023

Vizio M-Series Quantum X TV review: the Goldilocks TV

Vizio's 2022 M-Series Quantum X adds quantum dot color and HDR performance at a very attractive price.

Caleb Denison     April 25, 2023

LG prices its Flex, StanByMe TVs, and debuts a new model that doubles as magazine rack

LG has announced pricing and availability on its bendable 42-inch OLED TV aimed at gamers, along with two lifestyle TV models.

Simon Cohen     April 25, 2023

TCL unveils its latest Roku-powered 5-Series and 6-Series TVs

TCL has dropped details on its newest 5-Series and 6-Series Roku TVs — and they're good.

Phil Nickinson     April 25, 2023

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?

Caleb Denison     April 25, 2023

LG’s 2022 OLED televisions start shipping this spring

The first sets of LG's 2022 OLED line start shipping by the end of March, with more coming in April and May.

Phil Nickinson     April 25, 2023

What to do when your TV tech breaks

It's tough with services like Roku go down hard. We've got a fix for that — but you're not going to like the answer.

Phil Nickinson     April 25, 2023

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     April 25, 2023

If you have a smart TV, you need an ad-blocker

Advertising is the deal with the devil we make for inexpensive hardware and services, but we can still fight back.

Phil Nickinson     April 25, 2023

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.

Caleb Denison     April 25, 2023

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.

Caleb Denison     April 25, 2023

TCL’s giant 98-inch 4K TV hits CES — and stores — for under $8,000

TCL brings a giant 98-inch QLED TV to CES 2022 and announces plans to support 144Hz gaming and a new technology called TrueCut.

Simon Cohen     April 25, 2023

Roku Streaming Stick 4K review: The Roku stick to get

The Roku Streaming Stick 4K (and Streaming Stick 4K+) set the new high-water mark for the company's inexpensive streaming hardware.

Phil Nickinson     April 25, 2023

How to watch local channels on your Roku device

There are several ways to get local programming on your Roku device. In this guide, we'll teach you how to leverage various Roku channels and OTA antennas.

Michael Bizzaco     April 25, 2023

LG CES highlights: Everything announced for 2021

LG has announced plenty of products at CES 2021, including a rollable phone and a new lineup of advanced OLED TVs. Here's everything to take note of.

Sam Hill     April 25, 2023

From transparent to bendable displays, LG is pushing OLED TV to its limits

LG Display is reminding everyone of OLED technology's extreme versatility with examples of TVs that are partially transparent or can bend from flat to curved.

Simon Cohen     April 25, 2023

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.

Caleb Denison     April 25, 2023

Quantum dots and nanorods: Welcome to TV’s weird and wild future

Unlimited resolution, eye-searing brightness, and colors that dazzle? Even though today's TVs are pretty amazing, they're just the tip of the TV tech iceberg.

Simon Cohen     April 25, 2023

Roku adds AirPlay 2, HomeKit to select 4K devices

Select 4K Roku devices get Apple's AirPlay 2 and HomeKit technologies today, giving Apple owners new ways to interact with the popular streaming media players.

Simon Cohen     April 25, 2023

LG’s rollable OLED TV on sale at an eye-watering price

First shown off in 2019, LG has finally launched its incredible rollable OLED television. But start saving now if you want it.

Trevor Mogg     April 25, 2023

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?

Caleb Denison     April 25, 2023

Vizio’s 55- and 65-inch 4K OLED TVs are available starting at $1,300

We've been looking forward to Vizio's OLED TVs since the company announced them at CES 2020. Now, the 55- and 65-inch models are finally available at Best Buy.

Simon Cohen     April 25, 2023

Pray for Apple TV: Is this the end of the line for Apple’s streaming box?

As more streaming devices drop in price and increase in features, Apple's media streaming device is starting to have a hard time justifying its price tag.

Simon Cohen     April 25, 2023

The Roku Streambar is perfect for dorm-dwelling students

The Streambar is not Roku's first 2-in-1 player/speaker, but it's the most compelling one for college students wanting to make the most of dorm room spaces.

Jaron Schneider     April 25, 2023