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Samsung S95C OLED.

Samsung S95C OLED hands-on review: it’s time to get excited

Don't sleep on the Samsung S95C OLED. At a much more friendly price point, this TV is shaping up to be a worthy challenger to its far more expensive cousins.
Samsung QN900C 8K TV

I went hands-on with Samsung’s two best new QLED TVs, and one of them stunned me

I went hands-on with Samsung's hottest TVs of 2023 and walked away extremely excited about what we can expect from the lineup of Neo QLEDs this year.
TV Brightness Wars

TV brightness wars: how bright does your TV need to be?

In the battle for brightness supremacy, the nits just keep on coming. But how bright is bright enough? Here's what you need to know.
Fox Sports Camera

Why aren’t sports in 4K and HDR? It’s harder than you think

We've gotten used to a steady diet of 4K content, but 4K sports are a rare treat indeed. We look at why live sports in 4K and HDR is harder than you think.
Apple HomePod 2023

Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) review: two is better than one

One second-generation Apple HomePod is great. But it really starts to shine when you put two of them together.
The LG 97-inch Signature OLED M3 4K TV and Zero Connect box.

The best TVs of CES 2023

CES 2023 has come to an end, but not before dazzling us with some of the best new TVs we've seen in a long time. Here we run down our favorites from the show.
Samsung's new 77-inch QD-OLED TV with vibrant picture on screen

Samsung confirms ultrabright 77-inch QD-OLED panel for CES 2023. Will it be a TV?

A new 77-inch QD-OLED panel is confirmed, but does that mean we'll see a 77-inch QD-OLED TV soon?
The Roku home screen on the TCL-5 Series (S555).

TCL 5-Series (S555) Roku TV review: unsurprisingly good

TCL's reigning middleweight champion, the 5-series, delivers again with a great balance of cost and performance on the tried-and-true Roku TV platform.
The Samsung Q990B soundbar sitting lengthwise in front of a Samsung S95B OLED TV

Samsung HW-Q990B soundbar review: the best Dolby Atmos soundbar system

Truly great cinematic sound out of a one-box soundbar solution? Samsung's Q990B Atmos soundbar challenges the very concept of what a soundbar can do.
Controlling Apple TV 4K using an Apple Watch.

Apple TV 4K (2022) review: overpowered in all the right ways

Our Apple TV 4K (2022) review shows the new boxes seem similar to the prior gen, but a deeper look reveals a streamer built for the future.
Samsung S95B OLED TV with image of a bright flower on screen.

Samsung S95B vs. Sony A95K QD-OLED battle: we all win

The Samsung S95B and Sony A95K are two of the best TVs money can buy, but which wins in a head-to-head battle of design, features, picture quality, and sound?
The UGREEN 90-Degree HDMI cable.

Your old HDMI cable isn’t good enough anymore. Here’s why

Selecting the right HDMI cable for your setup used to be a simple thing. Now? Not so much. Here's how and why HDMI standards have changed and what to look for.
Hisense U8H vs TCL 6-Series R655

Hisense U8H vs. TCL 6-Series (R655): Is brighter better?

We compare two of the best and brightest budget TVs you can buy, the Hisense U8H and the TCL 6-Series, to see which comes out on top.
Bright paint colors on a Hisense U8H.

The EU is about to ban all the best TVs you can buy

New EU efficiency regulations effectively banning sales of 8K TVs could have a massive ripple effect.
TCL 6-Series TV displaying colorful image of an apple tree against a blue sky background.

The new 2022 TCL 6-Series TV is dangerously good

Dangerously good is a compliment in the case of the TCL 6-Series TV, but it comes with a dash of frustration.
Vizio M-Series Quantum X TV Review

Vizio M-Series Quantum X TV review: the Goldilocks TV

Vizio's 2022 M-Series Quantum X adds quantum dot color and HDR performance at a very attractive price.
LG 97-inch G2 OLED with colorfol paint on screen

At $25K, LG’s 97-inch G2 OLED is actually a bargain

It may be expensive, but good luck getting anything remotely as good for anything less.
LG OLED Flex TV

I desperately crave LG’s flexible OLED TV. Here’s why I won’t buy it

The LG 42-inch OLED Flex is one of the coolest displays I've ever seen, but there's no shot I'm buying it.
Samsung 98-inch QN100B series.

Samsung just dropped a massive 98-inch Neo QLED mini-LED TV

Samsung has announced a new 98-inch Neo QLED mini-LED TV at the 2022 CEDIA Expo in Dallas, Texas
Vizio M-Series Elevate Soundbar (M512E-K6)

This Vizio Dolby Atmos soundbar system defines bang for your buck

Does getting Dolby Atmos sound in your home get any easier than the Vizio M-Series Elevate 5.1.2 soundbar system? We have the answers.
LG G2 OLED TV

LG G2 OLED TV review: a truly elevated OLED TV

The LG G2 OLED Evo TV is LG's most impressive and powerful Gallery Series TV yet. But just how good is it, really?
samsung s95b oled tv review qn65s95b tizen interface

Samsung S95B OLED TV review: A legitimately revolutionary TV

Samsung's first OLED TV (technically QD-OLED) is a technological triumph, but that's not the only reason you'll want to buy one
The Vizio 85 P Series Quantum X showing a screen of Horseshoe Canyon.

Vizio 2022 P-Series Quantum X review: Bright, bold, beautiful

Vizio's flagship P Series Quantum X promises industry-leading brightness and color volume at a price that begs the question: How is this possible?
Samsung S95B OLED TV with image of a bright flower on screen.

Is Samsung’s S95B OLED the TV to beat in 2022?

Samsung's new OLED TV was already exciting from a technical standpoint, but its price and gaming features might make it the best TV bet in 2022.
Samsung S95B OLED TV with image of a bright flower on screen.

Samsung S95B OLED hands-on review: Brilliant potential

Samsung's first OLED-based TV, the S95B, shows a lot of promise, and our first impression is quite favorable. Could this be the hottest TV of the year?
A woven mat and ingredients shown on the Sony X95K's display.

Sony Bravia X95K mini-LED TV review: Bright and deep

Sony's X95K is a flagship 4K mini-LED TV that aims to offer vivid HDR picture quality with a higher degree of accuracy than the competition
Sony Bravia XR A95K TV.

Sony A95K QD-OLED TV review: A quantum leap for OLED

The Sony A95K is the first QD-OLED TV you can buy and the new technology has many excited. Is the hype real? Find out in this review.
Ted Lasson on the Apple TV 4K.

I was wrong. Apple TV 4K is the best streamer you can buy

After years of sidelining the Apple TV, we've had a change of heart. Here's why the Apple TV 4K might be the best streamer you can buy.
TCL Angled showing Dirty Screen effect on an image of Multnomah Falls.

What is ‘Dirty Screen Effect?’ Welcome to the curse of the panel lottery

If you think you might be the victim of Dirty Screen Effect, you probably are. And you're not alone. Here's what it is and what to do about it.
An image of Yellowstone National Park is seen on the TCL 6-series Google TV's display.

TCL 6-series Google TV (R646) review: Gorgeous but glitchy

The Google TV version of TCL's vaunted 6-Series sports some enticing improvements. But is it ready for your living room?
Samsung QD-OLED display at CES 2022.

Should LG be worried about Samsung’s QD-OLED tech?

Samsung Display's QD-OLED is the first real rival to OLED TVs in eight years. Should LG be worried?
Caleb Denison standing in front of a TV.

Caleb Denison’s most anticipated TVs of 2022

The most exciting TVs in 2022 include QLED, OLED, and new QD-OLED models from Sony, LG, Samsung, TCL, and Hisense.
Samsung QD-OLED display at CES 2022.

Samsung Display’s QD-OLED TV first look: Best. Picture. Ever.

It was elusive, but I finally tracked down Samsung's QD-OLED display and saw it with my own eyes. Here's what it is and why its so amazing.
Samsung QD Display lq.

Samsung sneaks a QD-OLED TV into CES 2022

In a rather tricky maneuver, Samsung snuck a TV featuring a brand new display technology into the world's largest tech show.