You Asked 11: throwing shade on OLED, TVs vs. PC monitors
Can sunlight damage your OLED? Why do monitors look better in the store? And is a TV or PC monitor better for gaming and streaming? Let's find out.
Hisense teases 110-inch, 10,000-nit TV ahead of CES 2024
Hisense's 110UX will be the brightest consumer TV ever made when it debuts at CES 2024.
Sharp’s promised Roku OLED TV is now available and deeply discounted
Sharp has released its promised OLED-powered Roku TV in both 55- and 65-inch screen sizes.
The hidden costs of buying a 4K TV are way higher than you think
It's a great time to buy a 4K TV. But if you want 4K quality, count on spending a lot more every month.
Everyone is missing the point on streaming video
Asking whether streaming video is still worth it is very much asking the wrong question. At least if you care about your own control and flexibility.
This is as close as we’ll get to a dumb TV anytime soon
It's not quite what folks want in a true dumb TV, but that TCL gives you any option not to use the full Google TV system is a good choice to have.
Which streaming platform has the best screensavers?
Amazon, Apple, Google, and Roku each has good options for screensavers on their various streaming devices. But one platform definitely stands out.
Should you buy an obsolete Apple TV?
This probably should go without saying, but we'll say it anyway: Do not buy obsolete hardware with unsupported software. Even if it's inexpensive.
Sony’s A75L is its most affordable 4K OLED TV so far
You'll soon be able to buy Sony's Bravia A75L OLED 4K TV, which lowers the entry price of a Sony OLED TV by up to $500.
Vizio’s new Quantum 4K QLED TVs hit 75 inches for $699
Vizio's back with two new 4K QLED TVs that offer tons of features and big-screen sizes for very competitive prices.
Roku adds NFL Zone to its software, and not a moment too soon
Roku is making it even easier to keep up with your favorite NFL team, and live games, via its new NFL Zone on its home screen.
Hisense just debuted the world’s largest mini-LED TV at 100 inches
Hisense's 100-inch U8K is the world's largest mini-LED 4K TV and yet at $10,000, it's far from the most expensive big-screen TV you can buy.
Why TCL’s 5,000-nit X955 is a brightness bomb of QD-mini-LED
The new TCL flagship TV promises unprecedented brightness power and brightness control.
How to update software on a Samsung smart TV
Keeping your Samsung smart TV software up to date ensures you're getting the best performance from your set. Here are a few ways to find and install updates.
The best Roku TVs of 2023: which should you buy?
Roku TVs take advantage of one of the best smart TV platforms to make a simple streaming experience. But not all Roku TVs are created equal. Here are the best.
Roku and Amazon are so close to making subtitles easy to toggle
While it's relatively easy to toggle captions and subtitles inside apps, two remote controls are frustratingly close to make it a one-button endeavor.
LG’s new M-Series Wireless OLED TVs start at $5,000
LG has announced the suggested pricing for its new M3 OLED TVs with wireless technology, with orders expected to open late August 2023
LG’s giant, wireless OLED TV gets a giant price
If you want to hang LG's 97-inch wireless TV on your wall, here's how much it will cost and when you can get one.
Hisense kicks off its U8K mini-LED TV availability with deep discounts
Hisense has just released its flagship 2023 U8K mini-LED TV and has thrown in some big discounts to mark the occasion.
TV model numbers are confusing enough, and Samsung’s making it worse
TV model numbers are confusing enough, but what Samsung is doing with its OLED TVs is downright misleading.
Hisense’s mini-LED U6K TV arrives, starting at $500
Hisense has released the most affordable mini-LED TV you can buy – the 2023 U6K, which comes in 55-, 65-, and 75-inch sizes starting at $500.
The Roku Channel is now available as a Google TV app
The Roku Channel — the free, ad-supported streaming service from Roku — is now available on Google TV and Android TV as a standalone app.
This Samsung S90C OLED TV news is literally huge
Samsung's excellent S90C OLED line now comes in a whopping 83 inches, with a price tag to match.
How we test streaming video devices
Whether it's Roku, Amazon, Apple, or others — we apply the same standards to every streaming device that comes our way. Here's how we test them.
How we test TVs
We explain our testing methodology for TV reviews and explain how that translates into a TV review you can trust.
Vizio’s aging SmartCast reborn as Vizio Home Screen, with better content discovery features
Vizio gives its smart TVs a full visual and usability refresh with an updated home screen that makes content discovery easier.
Formula E adds Roku for streaming and expands on CBS
Formula E will find 11 races streamed on The Roku Channel, starting with its 2024 season.
Samsung takes on TCL with 98-inch 4K TV that costs just $8,000
The price of ultra-big screen TVs is dropping rapidly, and Samsung is doing its part with a new 98-inch version of its Q80C QLED TV that costs $8,000.
What is PHOLED? Your eyes (and your utility bill) are going to love it
OLED TVs offer the best picture quality you can get, but PHOLED technology is about to make these TVs even better.
How to pick the best TV for sports: what to look for and things to avoid
Anyone who says you shouldn't choose a TV just to watch sports is wrong. Here's what you need for a great view of a big game, plus a few big things to avoid.
After years of bashing OLED, Samsung now set to buy panels from LG
An unconfirmed report from Reuters claims that bitter rivals, LG and Samsung, have inked a deal where LG will supply 77- and 83-inch OLED TV panels to Samsung.
TCL’s 2023 mini-LED 4K TVs are shockingly affordable
TCL's 2023 TV lineup is here, and it brings the lowest price ever seen on a 98-inch mini-LED TV, the TCL QM8.
Sony releases its 2023 TV prices with one very big exception
Sony TV fans can now see just how much a new 2023 model will run them and when they'll be able to buy one – except for the company's flagship QD-OLED TV.
Roku Plus Series TV review: better than you may expect
Roku's first streaming TV aims to find the perfect mix of premium and accessible, but has it done enough to compete with its own brand partners?