Tag: televisions
I’ve seen Sony’s impressive new mini-LED TV backlight tech in action, and OLED TVs should be worried
Sony made a special occasion of its 2024 TV launch, holding it at the Sony Pictures Studios lot in Los Angeles. At the event, attendees, myself included, were treated to demos of Foley effects and soundtrack mixing, plus other striking examples of behind-the-scenes movie magic that happens at the studio.…
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Your Sky TV just got 10 times better with a load of useful free updates
You may have missed the 500 updates that Sky has rolled out to its Entertainment operating system (OS) over the past three years, but several changes are rolling out today, and a ton more to follow that you won’t want to miss knowing about. Starting today (April 17), Sky TV…
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Sony’s 2024 Dolby Atmos soundbar range has arrived – here’s what you need to know
Sony has announced its new Dolby Atmos soundbar range for 2024. The lineup is led by two premium soundbars, the Bravia Theater Bar 9 and Bravia Theater Bar 8, accompanied by the Bravia Theater Quad wireless speakers and the Bravia Theater U, a ‘personal home theater’. The Bravia Bar 9…
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Samsung’s stunning Frame TV is my dream display and it’s now cheaper than ever
Samsung’s stunning The Frame TV has been on my wish list for years – and it’s now more affordable than ever. Amazon just dropped the 75-inch model to $1,895 (was $2,997.99) – a whopping $1,102 discount and a new record-low price. It’s a fantastic deal, making it a must-buy if…
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Want to get into 4K Blu-ray? Here are 2 players and 5 movies to get you started
It may seem like 4K Blu-ray (and physical media in general) is dying, but many still like to collect their favorite movies in physical format. That’s not surprising since streaming sites are not only raising their prices, meaning people have to resort to ‘subscription hopping’ (subscribing to streaming sites for…
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I tried Samsung’s new small OLED TV, and it’s a winner despite lacking Dolby Vision HDR
In 2024, Samsung is introducing its first OLED TVs smaller than 55-inches, as part of the Samsung S90D model range. These 42-inch (US only) and 48-inch (US & UK) TVs won’t use the bright QD-OLED panel type that earned the Samsung S90C our TV of the Year Award for 2023,…
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