Roku reveals 2-in-1 Streambar, new Roku Ultra with Dolby Atmos/Vision support

Roku has unveiled the tiny, 2-in-1 Streambar 4K HDR player/soundbar, as well as a faster and improved Roku Ultra that supports Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos.

Jaron Schneider     April 25, 2023

Xiaomi debuts world’s first mass-produced transparent OLED TV

Xiaomi's 55-inch OLED Mi TV LUX Transparent Edition will be the first to offer a transparent-display in a home TV when it goes on sale in China later in August.

Simon Cohen     April 25, 2023

LG’s 2019 OLED TVs won’t add FreeSync gaming feature, report says

According to reports, LG will not update its 2019 OLED TV models to include the important gaming feature FreeSync VRR, which targets tearing in gameplay.

Nick Woodard     April 25, 2023

Vizio’s $1,300 55-inch OLED TV is a game-changer

Vizio has unleashed a huge new product line, and it now includes an OLED TV model that is undercutting the competition. Here's everything you need to know.

Caleb Denison     April 25, 2023

I’m not mad, HBO Max, I’m just disappointed

The launch of HBO Max not only didn't bring 4K or HDR, but also wasn't supported by either Roku or Amazon Fire, raising eyebrows and testing patience.

Caleb Denison     April 25, 2023

Gaming monitor vs. TV: Why a TV could be your next gaming monitor

TVs are increasingly making a strong case as an alternative to gaming monitors. Here's what new, and why you might want to make the switch.

Caleb Denison     April 25, 2023

These were the biggest TV technology fails of all time

From Sony Betamax to security concerns around cameras, TV technology has failed more than once. We take a walk down memory lane to look at the biggest blunders.

Simon Cohen     April 25, 2023

LG rolls out 2020 lineup of 8K and 4K NanoCell TVs

LG has revealed the pricing and availability of its 2020 lineup of NanoCell TVs, which includes 12 different models and two 8K UHD displays to choose from.

Rob Oster     April 25, 2023

Here’s what LG’s 2020 TVs will cost when they go on sale later this year

LG is moving full steam ahead into 8K TVs with the announcement of a 2020 roster packed with both OLED and LCD 8K displays, as well as a line of OLED 4K TVs.

Nick Woodard     April 25, 2023

Samsung 2020 4K and 8K TV lineup: dizzying and dazzling

Samsung has offered more insight into its 2020 lineup of TVs, releasing information about three new 8K QLED screens and five different 4K QLED displays.

Nick Woodard     April 25, 2023

The Wall, Samsung’s epic microLED display, just got 300 inches bigger

Samsung's giant microLED TV just got a few new additions to its lineup, including an incredibly massive 583-inch, 8K display known as The Wall Business

Nick Woodard     April 25, 2023

Roku reaches agreement with Fox to allow Super Bowl streaming

Football fans hoping to watch the Super Bowl via Roku tomorrow will be pleased to hear the platform has hammered out a last-minute agreement with content supplier Fox.

Georgina Torbet     April 25, 2023

Roku will likely lose all Fox channels a day before Super Bowl LIV

In a surprising turn of events, Roku has announced it will pull all of Fox cable channels from its platform on February 1st -- a day before the Super Bowl 2020 takes place. Viewers who wish to stream the annual sporting event will have no choice other than to subscribe to a separate streaming service.

Shubham Agarwal     April 25, 2023

Roku’s Wireless speakers will link up with its smart soundbar for true surround

Getting a surround sound system for your home theater is both affordable and easy now that Roku's Smart Soundbar and Wireless Subwoofer work with the company's Wireless Speakers to create a $500 wireless surround system. Though it may not pack the punch of other surround systems, for this price it's hard to knock it.

Simon Cohen     April 25, 2023

MicroLED vs. Mini-LED: Which display technology will power your next TV?

Two recent display technologies have been grabbing headlines lately: MicroLED and mini-LED. They both refer to LED, but the way they use light-emitting diodes couldn't be more different. We explain how each one works, who makes TVs that use them, and why there's a massive gap in cost and capabilities.

Simon Cohen     April 25, 2023

Why you should wait to buy a new 2020 TV

You may be tempted to pick up a new TV right now, but it is worth holding off for the new crop coming out later this year. The latest TVs have a flood of new features we've been eagerly awaiting, from HDMI 2.1 to ATSC 3.0. Here's why your patience will be rewarded if you wait for a 2020 model this year.

Caleb Denison     April 25, 2023

With OLED-like quality for less money, TCL’s 6-Series could change TV landscape

Finding ways to match OLED's insanely good picture quality has been a hard task for competing technologies like QLED. This is why the news that TCL's next 6-Series will come with mini-LED backlighting is so exciting: It could mean OLED-like quality at prices that are way lower than we've ever seen.

Simon Cohen     April 25, 2023

TCL’s Vidrian mini-LED display packs thousands of LEDs into a sheet of glass

TCL might not have any new TVs to announce at CES 2020, but that didn't stop the company from talking about the new tech it's working on, like its Vidrian Mini-LED display tech which packs tens of thousands of mini LED backlights into a single sheet of glass. No dates or prices for the new displays have been released.

Simon Cohen     April 25, 2023

All Sony TVs at CES 2020: 8K LED, OLED, and more

For Sony, 2020 will be the year it doubles down on its collection of excellent TV technologies, bringing many of its top-tier features to more models in its lineup of 4K and 8K TVs. It's also got an intriguing 48-inch OLED TV which is the first time we've seen a 4K OLED TV under 55-inches.

Simon Cohen     April 25, 2023

LG brings new 4K TVs, 8K TVs, and a Samsung Frame TV look-alike to CES 2020

LG did most of its announcing before CES 2020 even kicked off, revealing eight new 8K TVs and a roll-down OLED 4K TV. But that's not to mean it didn't save something for the trade show: It introduced the art-inspired GX Gallery Series 4K TV and a never-seen-before 48-inch OLED 4K TV.

Josh Levenson     April 25, 2023

LG brings Nvidia’s G-Sync to its entire lineup OLED TVs at CES 2020

Nvidia and LG announced a range of brand new OLED TVs at CES 2020. Available in sizes ranging from 48 to 88-inches, these new screens are rated as G-Sync compatible. While that means they don't have all the features of G-Sync Ultimate screens, screen tearing should be a thing of the past.

Jon Martindale     April 25, 2023

Roku TV Ready lets you control your entire soundbar from a Roku TV remote

Tired of a pile of remotes taking up space on your coffee table? Roku is making it easier than ever to use a soundbar with your TV remote with its new Roku Ready program. If soundbar manufacturers opt in, they can allow you to control every parameter right on your Roku TV.

Josh Levenson     April 25, 2023

Vizio launches its first OLED 4K TV and doubles down on quantum dots at CES 2020

Vizio kicked off CES 2020 with a bang, announcing refreshed models of the P-Series Quantum and Quantum X, M-Series Quantum, and V-Series 4K TVs. As if that wasn't enough, it also showed off its first OLED TV, SmartCast 4.0, and new audio hardware.

Josh Levenson     April 25, 2023

LG will show off an OLED 4K TV that rolls down from the ceiling at CES 2020

LG stole the show at CES 2019 with an incredible OLED TV that retracted into a piece of furniture when it wasn’t in use, and it’s looking to do the same at CES 2020 with a (concept) roll-down OLED TV that unfurls from the ceiling. We'll be there to see just how they manage this feat.

Josh Levenson     April 25, 2023

Roku bundles Starz and Showtime for $17 per month just ahead of Disney+ launch

With Disney+ about to make our choice for streaming subscription services both better and worse, Roku has put together a discounted deal on Starz and Showtime. If you subscribe via the Roku Channel, you can get both for $17 per month -- a $3 savings. That price is guaranteed for the life of the subscription.

Simon Cohen     April 25, 2023

Sony Master Series A9G vs Sony A8G: What’s the difference?

We can't fault the Sony Master Series A9G. It's the finest 4K TV we've ever feasted our eyes upon. However, it's not all that different to the cheaper, lower-end Sony Master Series A8G. But what are these differences, and are they worth the extra $1,000-$1,300 Sony is asking for the flagship Sony A9G? Let's find out.

Josh Levenson     April 25, 2023

TCL starts taking pre-orders for its 4K HDR QLED 8-Series Roku TVs

TCL's top-of-the-line 8-Series 4K HDR QLED Roku TVs are finally available for pre-order, as a BestBuy exclusive. The new TVs come in 65- and 75-inch sizes starting at $1,999. In addition to Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, the 8-Series uses a 25,000 mini-LED backlight for much-improved video performance.

Simon Cohen     April 25, 2023

Best TVs of IFA 2019: Five models that blew us away

Frankly, this was not a good year for TVs at IFA 2019. Typically, Europe's massive tech show is ground zero for the unveiling of the year's hottest new televisions, but this year, the well ran dry. That doesn't mean there weren't some stunning TVs to gawk at, though -- here are the five best TVS we saw at IFA 2019.

Josh Levenson     April 25, 2023

Philips launches the most stunning OLED 4K TV we’ve ever seen, but there’s a catch

Meet the Philips Ambilight OLED+934 and Ambilight OLED+984, the latest OLED 4K TVs to roll off Philips' production line. Developed in partnership with Bowers & Wilkins, both models feature a sound system like no other television we've seen to date, and an OLED screen that's as clear as day.

Josh Levenson     April 25, 2023

Buy the LG Z9 — an 88-inch 8K OLED TV — right now for just $30,000

The biggest, highest-res OLED TV you can buy is now available in the U.S. for just $30,000. That's the price for an LG Signature Z9 88-inch Class 8K Smart OLED TV, which takes its rightful place as the company's new flagship, beside its slightly smaller (and cheaper) 75-inch NanoCell 8K TV sibling.

Simon Cohen     April 25, 2023

TCL’s 6-series Roku TVs are now on sale, with more new sets to follow in 2020

Here are the details on TCL's 2019 lineup of new TVs -- the 8-, 6-, and 5-Series -- and what they'll cost. The new 6-Series is already on sale, and the 8-series with its QLED display and a huge number of mini-LEDs, looks especially promising, but TCL is withholding the 8K versions until 2020.

Simon Cohen     April 25, 2023

Vizio updates even 3-year-old SmartCast TVs with AirPlay 2 and HomeKit

Vizio joins LG in updating its smart TVs with Apple's AirPlay 2 and HomeKit technologies. Unlike LG, Vizio is adding these features to a huge range of models, some of which date back as far as 2016. The features are contained with SmartCast 3.0 which starts rolling out to eligible TVs today.

Simon Cohen     April 25, 2023

How Amazon and Google’s streaming feud helped make Roku the streaming king

Amazon and Google are finally playing nice when it comes to streaming, with YouTube now available on Fire TV devices, and Amazon Prime Video available on Chromecast. Here's how remaining agnostic has helped Roku become the maker of the most popular streaming video device manufacturer.

Parker Hall     April 25, 2023

Is this the new gold standard in television technology?

The Hisense ULED XD is essentially two LCD panels smooshed into a single TV. Throw in a special chipset and a bunch of buzzwords and you might just have the best TV technology yet. OLED, QLED, and all, beware!

Jeremy Kaplan     April 25, 2023