Have you ever seen something funny while watching a TV show and wished you could send the clip directly to your friends, or share it on social media? Amazon is now making that possible, albeit with limited content, on the Prime Video app on iOS. On Thursday, the company said people will have the option …
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Samsung’s QD
Most people have two options when it comes to TV technology: LCD and OLED. Sure, some people also have the choice of a MicroLED TV, but those can be pricey. Samsung, the biggest TV-maker in the world, has been planted in the LCD camp for many years, while its rival LG is the biggest name in OLED. Despite advancements like …
Read More »When should I upgrade my HDMI cables?
If you’re buying a new TV, the PlayStation 5 or an Xbox Series X/S, you might be wondering if you need new HDMI cables. There is, in fact, a new standard called HDMI 2.1, and included with that new standard are new higher-bandwidth cables, called “Ultra High Speed HDMI cables.” In fact both of the new consoles include such a cable. However, …
Read More »LG C1 OLED TV on sale: Save up to $1,000 on our favorite high
This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. LG’s C1 OLED TV may only be a few months old, but it’s already on sale with the steepest discount we’ve seen so far. The C1 is currently CNET’s pick for the best TV for the money, and while it’s not cheap by any means, it’s …
Read More »World Series 2021: How to watch Astros vs. Braves Game 6 on Fox
The Atlanta Braves are up three games to two against the Houston Astros entering Game 6 of the 2021 World Series. The Braves missed a chance to close out the series at home on Sunday when the Astros shrugged off an early 4-0 deficit and roared back to claim a 9-5 victory to shift the series back to Houston. First pitch for Game 6 is …
Read More »TCL Roku TV Wireless Soundbar hands
Roku is best known for its popular streaming devices, including the excellent Roku Express 4K Plus, but it also powers TVs and speakers. The TCL Roku TV Wireless Soundbar is an attempt to bring these two latter categories together. Compared against other soundbars at the price it certainly sounds good, but being totally wireless is its most limiting characteristic. Also known as …
Read More »4K and 8K TV refresh rates from 60hz to 120Hz: Everything you should know
Refresh rate is one of the more confusing aspects of TV technology and TV makers don’t do much to explain it. In fact, they often obscure it. Refresh rate is a number that specifies how many times per second the image on your TV changes. With most TVs it’s 60, though it’s rare you’ll ever see a TV with that …
Read More »LCD vs. OLED: TV display technologies compared
There are plenty of new and confusing terms facing TV shoppers today, but when it comes down to the screen technology itself, there are only two: Nearly every TV sold today is either LCD or OLED. LCD TVs, also called “LED TVs,” have been prevalent on the market since the early 2000s. The best ones feature technologies like quantum dots or …
Read More »The 2021 Apple TV 4K drops to $160, a new Amazon low
Now is a great time for Apple fans to give the new 2021 32GB Apple TV 4K a whirl. The tech giant’s latest streaming device is currently on sale at Amazon for $160 — $19 off the list price of $179. That’s a new all-time low at Amazon, though it recently hit that price at Adorama, too. See at Amazon …
Read More »3 deals on 4K big
The holiday deals season is already underway and if you’re in the market for a big-screen TV, we’re seeing discounts worth highlighting on 65-inch and 75-inch models. Here’s a look at the current top deals, which include $402 off the 75-inch Sony X80J ($1,098), $90 off the 65-inch Hisense 65A6G ($510) and $220 off the 65-inch Toshiba 65C350KU. All are …
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