Chromecast vs. Roku Streaming Stick+ vs. Fire TV Stick 4K
Streaming sticks are a smaller alternative to set-top boxes. But which one is king? We compare the Chromecast, Fire TV Stick 4K, and Roku Streaming Stick+.
As coronavirus shuts movie venues, home theater industry remains strong
As the coronavirus infects every part of daily life, industry experts believe the audio and video landscape will emerge relatively unchanged on the other side.
Roku’s surround sound system is simple, immersive, and not for everyone
Roku's software update allows you to link up the company’s Soundbar, Subwoofer and Roku Wireless Speakers for a surround setup that costs just $500.
The Wall, Samsung’s epic microLED display, just got 300 inches bigger
Samsung's giant microLED TV just got a few new additions to its lineup, including an incredibly massive 583-inch, 8K display known as The Wall Business
Roku reaches agreement with Fox to allow Super Bowl streaming
Football fans hoping to watch the Super Bowl via Roku tomorrow will be pleased to hear the platform has hammered out a last-minute agreement with content supplier Fox.
Roku will likely lose all Fox channels a day before Super Bowl LIV
In a surprising turn of events, Roku has announced it will pull all of Fox cable channels from its platform on February 1st -- a day before the Super Bowl 2020 takes place. Viewers who wish to stream the annual sporting event will have no choice other than to subscribe to a separate streaming service.
Roku’s Wireless speakers will link up with its smart soundbar for true surround
Getting a surround sound system for your home theater is both affordable and easy now that Roku's Smart Soundbar and Wireless Subwoofer work with the company's Wireless Speakers to create a $500 wireless surround system. Though it may not pack the punch of other surround systems, for this price it's hard to knock it.
This 55-inch Samsung 4K TV is just $350 at Walmart for Super Bowl 2020
Super Bowl 2020 will be broadcast in 4K Ultra HD with HDR, so you don't have long to swap out your HDTV for a 4K TV if you want to watch the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers duke it out in lifelike detail, like this 55-inch Samsung 4K TV which is on sale for $350, down $250, at Walmart.
This 65-inch LG 4K TV is the best Super Bowl TV deal we’ve seen yet
Hunting down a killer deal on a 65-inch 4K TV so you can watch Super Bowl 2020 in 4K Ultra HD with HDR? You're in luck — Walmart has discounted the 65-inch LG UM6900 by $170. This sees the high-resolution television on sale for just $480, down from $650, or as $45 per month with 12-month financing.
MicroLED vs. Mini-LED: Which display technology will power your next TV?
Two recent display technologies have been grabbing headlines lately: MicroLED and mini-LED. They both refer to LED, but the way they use light-emitting diodes couldn't be more different. We explain how each one works, who makes TVs that use them, and why there's a massive gap in cost and capabilities.
The best 4K TVs
Want to enjoy the Super Bowl with friends and family this year, but don't think your TV is up to the task of showing the big game in 4K HDR? We've got a great round-up of 4K HDR TVs that will make your home the ultimate football viewing lounge -- with picks that cover all price ranges, all sizes, and all activities.
This 55-inch Samsung QLED 4K TV is on sale for $700 for Super Bowl 2020
Having friends over to watch Super Bowl 2020? You’re in for a treat — the game will be broadcast in 4K Ultra HD with HDR for the first time. But to watch the action unfold in the lifelike detail, a 4K TV is needed, like the 55-inch Samsung Q60R which is on sale at Walmart for $700, down $500.
This 65-inch TCL 4K TV is on sale for just $450 to celebrate Super Bowl 2020
Super Bowl 2020 will be the first Super Bowl to be broadcast in 4K Ultra HD. But there's a catch: You will need a 4K TV to tune into the action in the lifelike detail the NFL is teasing. You don't have to part with a lot of cash to take one home, though: Walmart has knocked a massive $180 off the 65-inch TCL 4-Series.
Why you should wait to buy a new 2020 TV
You may be tempted to pick up a new TV right now, but it is worth holding off for the new crop coming out later this year. The latest TVs have a flood of new features we've been eagerly awaiting, from HDMI 2.1 to ATSC 3.0. Here's why your patience will be rewarded if you wait for a 2020 model this year.
Philips’ new OLED TV is coming to U.S. — and it’s amazing
When it comes to TVs, more choice is always a good thing. That's why we're excited that Funai is bringing the Philips 804 Series Ambilight OLED TV to U.S. shores in 2020. With features that give both LG and Sony a run for their money, the 804 Series is an excellent addition to our OLED options.
With OLED-like quality for less money, TCL’s 6-Series could change TV landscape
Finding ways to match OLED's insanely good picture quality has been a hard task for competing technologies like QLED. This is why the news that TCL's next 6-Series will come with mini-LED backlighting is so exciting: It could mean OLED-like quality at prices that are way lower than we've ever seen.
All Sony TVs at CES 2020: 8K LED, OLED, and more
For Sony, 2020 will be the year it doubles down on its collection of excellent TV technologies, bringing many of its top-tier features to more models in its lineup of 4K and 8K TVs. It's also got an intriguing 48-inch OLED TV which is the first time we've seen a 4K OLED TV under 55-inches.
Black Friday is back with this fantastic deal on a 65-inch LG 4K TV
If you missed your chance to take home a 4K TV on the cheap on Black Friday 2019, you're in luck: Walmart has revived one of the best deals we saw during the shopping bonanza, knocking $170 off the massive 65-inch LG UM6950. This sees it in the discount bin for just $480.
TCL’s Vidrian mini-LED display packs thousands of LEDs into a sheet of glass
TCL might not have any new TVs to announce at CES 2020, but that didn't stop the company from talking about the new tech it's working on, like its Vidrian Mini-LED display tech which packs tens of thousands of mini LED backlights into a single sheet of glass. No dates or prices for the new displays have been released.
LG brings new 4K TVs, 8K TVs, and a Samsung Frame TV look-alike to CES 2020
LG did most of its announcing before CES 2020 even kicked off, revealing eight new 8K TVs and a roll-down OLED 4K TV. But that's not to mean it didn't save something for the trade show: It introduced the art-inspired GX Gallery Series 4K TV and a never-seen-before 48-inch OLED 4K TV.
LG brings Nvidia’s G-Sync to its entire lineup OLED TVs at CES 2020
Nvidia and LG announced a range of brand new OLED TVs at CES 2020. Available in sizes ranging from 48 to 88-inches, these new screens are rated as G-Sync compatible. While that means they don't have all the features of G-Sync Ultimate screens, screen tearing should be a thing of the past.
Roku TV Ready lets you control your entire soundbar from a Roku TV remote
Tired of a pile of remotes taking up space on your coffee table? Roku is making it easier than ever to use a soundbar with your TV remote with its new Roku Ready program. If soundbar manufacturers opt in, they can allow you to control every parameter right on your Roku TV.
QLED only: Samsung’s new Atmos soundbar blends with TV speakers for bigger sound
You don't have to pair your Samsung soundbar with one of the company's QLED TVs, but Samsung would prefer it. The new Q800T pairs with QLED TV speakers for more powerful sound. Dolby Atmos is also supported thanks to upfiring speakers, for a more immersive sonic experience from a very compact bar.
Vizio launches its first OLED 4K TV and doubles down on quantum dots at CES 2020
Vizio kicked off CES 2020 with a bang, announcing refreshed models of the P-Series Quantum and Quantum X, M-Series Quantum, and V-Series 4K TVs. As if that wasn't enough, it also showed off its first OLED TV, SmartCast 4.0, and new audio hardware.
This 55-inch Samsung 4K TV is a no-brainer at just $350 at Walmart — but hurry!
Quick! Walmart has knocked a massive $250 off this 55-inch Samsung 4K TV, dropping it down to just $350. You'll need to act fast, though — the retailer hasn't said how long the deal will last, so if you're in the market for a new television, now is the time to buy.
LG will show off an OLED 4K TV that rolls down from the ceiling at CES 2020
LG stole the show at CES 2019 with an incredible OLED TV that retracted into a piece of furniture when it wasn’t in use, and it’s looking to do the same at CES 2020 with a (concept) roll-down OLED TV that unfurls from the ceiling. We'll be there to see just how they manage this feat.
Best Tech Deals To Start 2020: AirPods, Instant Pot, PS4 Pro, and more
We made it, folks. It's 2020. Nothing exploded. The world is still intact. Don't believe us? Just scroll down -- there's no shortage of fantastic deals, the first thing that comes to mind when we think of the norm, to choose from, including Apple AirPods, an Instant Pot, and a PlayStation 4 Pro.
Start the new year off with a new 4K TV. Best Buy’s deals start at just $230
Want to watch the ball drop on a brand new 4K TV? Best Buy just released some great deals on 4K sets from manufacturers including Samsung, Sony, Vizio, and Toshiba. You may be able to pick these up from your local Best Buy in as little as an hour before they close for the holiday.
This 50-inch Vizio 4K TV is on sale for just $280 at Walmart
It's not often we see a 50-inch 4K TV from a household name for less than $300, but it's not impossible. Case in point: Walmart has knocked an astonishing $150 off the 50-inch Vizio D-Series, dropping the price of the high-resolution television down to just $280.
Amazon devices and other great gifts with delivery by Christmas
Christmas is just three days away, but you can still shop online to buy gifts in time for the holiday. Amazon adds new deals to its Last-Minute Deals campaign daily. Whether you're searching for the best deals or just looking for awesome gifts, Amazon has loads of great gifts ready for shipment to arrive before Christmas.
This fantastic deal on a 65-inch TCL Roku 4K TV won’t be around for long
TCL’s Roku 4K TVs are the best in the business for one reason: They’re bundled with the streaming titan’s best-in-class smart software. So this fantastic offer on a massive 65-inch TCL 4-Series Roku 4K TV, which sees it on the shelves at Walmart for just $450 — down $180 from the usual $630 — is not to be missed.
This amazing 55-inch TCL 4K TV is now just $330 at Walmart, but not for long
Every once in a while a deal comes across our desk that's too good to miss — and that's what we're looking at today. This is because Walmart has knocked $120 off the 55-inch TCL 5-Series, dropping the price of the 4K TV from $450 down to just $330 ($55 per month with six-month financing).
Hurry! This 50-inch Samsung 4K TV is on sale for just $280 at Walmart right now
Tracking down a reliable 50-inch 4K TV for less than $300 is difficult, but not impossible. The trick is to rummage through the discount bin. There, you can find a new 4K TV for a fraction of its usual price. Just look at this 50-inch Samsung NU6900. Usually $430, it's on sale right now for just $280.
Disney+ is the best gift you can give this Christmas — here’s how and why
Looking for a meaningful gift for a close friend or loved one this holiday season? Consider the Disney+ or even the Disney+ Bundle. Sure, it isn't the conventional present out there, but it is a gift that keeps on giving, providing the recipient with endless entertainment through Disney+, ESPN+ and Hulu.