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Why FPS, frames per second, and frame rate matter for Xbox, PlayStation, movies and TV

From the best TVs to game consoles like the Sony PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, to cameras like the GoPro Hero 10s and the one on the shiny iPhone 13 Pro, fps matters. But what does fps mean, and why should you care? The short version is that fps stands for “frames per second.” In other words, fps is the …

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Cyber Monday TV deals still available: It’s not too late to save on the best TVs

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Cyber Monday has come and gone and with it some of the best prices on TVs this year. But if you missed a deal, don’t worry. Many of the best TVs we’ve reviewed are still available at the same prices, or just slightly higher, as they …

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The Vizio M7

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. The Vizio M7-Series Quantum TVs can produce a solid picture thanks to full-array local dimming and a variable refresh rate for gaming. And during Cyber Monday (that’s today) you can save up to $350 on sets from 50 to 75 inches.  Full disclosure: The Vizio MQ7 doesn’t perform as well …

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Hulu Cyber Monday deal: Last chance to get a year’s worth of streaming for just $12

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. The Handmaid’s Tale? Dopesick? Only Murders in the Building? Devs? You can finally binge those shows and movies you’ve been hearing about forever, thanks to the return of one of the best Black Friday streaming deals to date — but today is the last day …

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Best TV picture mode: How to choose the most accurate preset

The easiest way to get your TV looking better is to adjust the picture mode. But what’s the best picture mode? There’s options for Sports, Cinema, Movie, Game and more. Cycling through them reveals huge changes in how the TV looks. So which one to choose?  There’s a lot going on behind the scenes (so to speak) to create these …

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This is the Black Friday TV deal you were waiting for (Update: Expired)

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Editor’s note, 9:20 a.m. PT, Nov. 26: This deal appears to have ended for now, but the TV is still available for $900 at Best Buy. What’s the best TV deal out there this Black Friday? There are plenty of “doorbusters” from no-name or third-tier …

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This cheap Walmart Black Friday TV deal scores you a 40

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Unlike previous Black Fridays, we don’t have a lot of cheap TV deals this year unfortunately. Due to chip shortages and rising costs, most of the Black Friday TV deals this year are on larger TVs and more expensive ones. But we have managed to …

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Black Friday TV price drop: 65

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. The leaves are falling and so are the prices on some of our favorite TVs. The TCL 6-Series Roku TV — ranked as the best TV for the money overall — has dropped back down to the best pricing of the year. The 65-inch size has the …

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Higher prices and supply chain issues won’t stop TV deals this Black Friday

A few days before Black Friday, the holiday buying season is upon us, and TV shopping has kicked into high gear again. This time of year TV prices typically fall — dramatically — as retailers and manufacturers compete for your big-screen dollars. But there’s something different about TVs in 2021, and I’m not talking about 8K resolution, OLED versus QLED …

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Samsung The Frame on sale: Wall

Samsung’s The Frame looks like no other TV. Its ultrathin screen can double as a place to display digital art and measures just 24.9mm thick, similar to a typical picture frame. By subscribing to Samsung’s Art Store for $5 per month, users can gain access to over 1,400 pieces of art to show on the screen. Design-conscious buyers might also enjoy the …

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