QD-OLED TVs have been sitting at a price point that keeps them out of reach for most buyers since the technology launched. The Samsung S84F changes that calculus considerably: it’s down to $949.99 at Best Buy, a $1,050 saving off its $1,999.99 comp value, and it brings Samsung’s best panel technology to a price that’s genuinely difficult to argue with.
QD-OLED is worth understanding before anything else, because it’s what separates the S84F from standard OLED options at this price. The technology layers quantum dot color filtering over an OLED panel, which pushes peak brightness and color volume significantly higher than conventional OLED while retaining the per-pixel contrast and true blacks that make OLED worth caring about. The result is a screen that holds up in brighter rooms without sacrificing anything in dark scenes, which is the one area where standard OLED has historically struggled.
Samsung’s Vision AI handles picture optimization on a scene-by-scene basis, adjusting brightness, contrast, and color in real time rather than applying a fixed picture mode across everything. It’s a feature that makes a genuine difference in mixed-use viewing, particularly if your screen time spans sports, movies, and gaming across the same evening. Tizen remains one of the more polished smart TV platforms available, with fast navigation, broad app support, and reliable performance over time.
For gaming, the S84F supports 4K at 120Hz with VRR, making it a capable display for current-generation consoles as well as a premier home theater screen. The 65-inch size hits the sweet spot for most living room setups, large enough to be cinematic without dominating a room.
Getting QD-OLED picture quality under $1,000 is a landmark pricing moment for the technology. Comparable OLED options from LG and Sony at this screen size typically sit above $1,200, even with discounts applied, and neither matches the color volume advantage that quantum dot filtering brings to the S84F. For anyone who has been watching OLED prices and waiting for the right moment, this is it.
The Samsung S84F at $949.99 is the kind of TV deal that doesn’t need much convincing. The QD-OLED panel, Vision AI processing, and gaming-ready spec sheet add up to a screen that delivers genuinely premium picture quality at a price that finally puts it within reach, and the $1,050 saving makes it one of the clearest TV purchases available right now.
Instagram is making its way to yet another screen, and this time, Apple TV is getting a taste of the Reels rabbit hole. The company has launched a dedicated Instagram app for Apple TV, bringing Reels, longer videos, and live shows to the big screen. So, if watching one quick clip on a phone somehow turns into an hour of scrolling, there's now a much larger screen for that.
Instagram brings Reels and more to Apple TV
Audio-Technica, a brand well known for making some of the best studio and professional headphones on the market, has just come out with the ATH-AWX7000, which the company itself claims to be its "finest headphones ever." The new flagship closed-back headphone has debuted at an eye-watering price of $3,799. It combines hand-finished Japanese woodwork with a newly developed 58mm driver.
The earcups are made from Kiso cypress, a prized wood historically used for Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples. Each housing is finished by hand with traditional Echizen lacquer, which brings out the grain and is expected to darken over time. The frame and sliders are finished in a deep navy kachi-iro shade traditionally associated with samurai.
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Technology evolves every day, transforming how we live and work. Our devices are becoming more than tools we use. They are increasingly capable companions that help streamline day-to-day routines and spark creative ideas. If you have been waiting for the right moment to upgrade your tech setup, the Discover Samsung Shopping Event offers an opportunity to explore what connected, AI-powered living can look like.