4K, 8K, 1080p, HD and UHD. If you’re shopping for a new TV, you’ve likely noticed these letter-number combos listed beside the word “resolution.” But what’s the difference between these resolution types? Is it worth paying more for an 8K TV versus a 4K TV? Does resolution even matter that much? Resolution may not be the …
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Sony has unveiled its latest budget soundbar, the HT-S400, which features a wireless subwoofer and Bluetooth connectivity to Bravia TVs. The 2.1-channel design offers simulated surround via Sony’s S-Force Pro Front Surround tech, and Dolby Digital decoding via both HDMI and optical. If you were expecting Dolby Atmos this isn’t something I’ve ever seen for this amount of money. The …
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There are few things more infuriating than bringing a new soundbar home, getting it all set up… and then have it not work. It’s possibly even more infuriating to have it work sometimes, and not others. A common complaint is something like, “I’ve connected my soundbar correctly, and when I play Bluetooth from my phone I get sound, but not …
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This story is part of The Year Ahead, CNET’s look at how the world will continue to evolve starting in 2022 and beyond. CES 2022 has come to a close, and the important news about new TVs is out of the bag. Most major TV-makers have introduced their biggest and best screens, talked up improved picture quality and dropped buzzwords like …
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This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Whether you’re looking for cool new designs, stunning new panels or speedy new tech, CES rarely disappoints for gaming monitors. CES 2022 was mostly remote for a lot of us, but that didn’t mean companies didn’t bring out the big guns …
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This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. TCL went big in 2021 with its XL Collection of 85-inch Roku TVs. At CES 2022 the company upped the size ante again, introducing a new 98-inch television running Google TV software. That choice of Google’s platform makes the new QLED TV, which has the …
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This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Three new monitors stand out from Acer’s crowd of gaming gear at CES 2022. Not as yowza as Alienware’s QD-OLED debut, but with enough yes-I-may-want-it newness for the gamer who’s OK spending $1,799 or more for a fast 32-inch 4K HDR …
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This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. It’s been a long time coming but products that feature the NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) standard have arrived at CES 2022. The Tablo ATSC 3.0 Quad HDMI is a hybrid four-tuner DVR, which features compatibility with NextGen TV as well as …
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This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Hisense unveiled its 2022 range of televisions, which include models equipped with mini-LED backlights and a pair of so-called Laser TVs — short-throw projectors with screens included. Some sets include new technologies such as NextGen ATSC 3.0 tuners and gaming-friendly HDMI 2.1 …
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This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. If a typical 85-inch TV is too small and a projector too dim — and you have money to burn — you might have your eye on a MicroLED TV. These massive televisions use a new display technology composed of millions …
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