Tag: televisions
Xiaomi’s Google TV Streamer rival gets a new processor and a much-needed storage leap
The 3rd-gen Xiaomi TV Box S has just quietly landed There are several under-the-hood upgrades for the Google TV streamer rival These include a storage boost to 32GB, but RAM remains the same at 2GB Google has its own Google TV Streamer for showing off the capabilities of Google TV,…
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This cheap new outdoor projector screen looks like a smart companion for portable projectors – get 70 inches of entertainment anywhere
A 70-inch screen that weighs just 1.5kg Just 60 seconds to set up from its folded size $99 / £89 (about AU$182) One of the minor downsides of the best portable projectors is finding a suitable space for them to project onto; the great wide open isn’t always great for…
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Hisense announces 2025 mini-LED TV lineup, with screen sizes up to 100 inches – and a surprising smart TV switch
Hisense has announced its 2025 ULED mini-LED lineup, with all-new models across its U9, U8, U7, and U6 series TVs. Hisense has been responsible for some of the best mini-LED TVs we’ve seen in recent years, and the company manages to keep its prices low, even for top-tier models. Last…
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New OLED pixel breakthrough could make TVs, phones, watches and more much more energy efficient – and brighter
Chiral semiconductors use a few tricks from Mother Nature The same brightness with much less energy usage Big implications for future computers as well as displays A breakthrough new OLED technology could mean smartwatches with longer battery life, more energy-efficient TVs, and even brighter displays all around. The breakthrough comes…
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Roku tests showing ads before you even reach the home screen, and it’s infuriating users
Roku is testing ads that appear on startup Users say the sound is on and some can’t be skipped Roku is keen to add more advertising to its platform Some Roku owners are promising that “my Roku devices will be in the trash” if it goes ahead with its latest…
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Samsung’s best Dolby Atmos soundbar is being bricked by a new update – here’s what we know so far
An over-the-air update has “bricked” many Samsung HW-Q990D soundbars The update has been pulled by Samsung It’s unclear what those affected can do Owners of Samsung‘s five-star soundbar, the Samsung HW-Q990D, are having a less than five-star experience right now. In what appears to be a faulty firmware update, many…
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