You Asked: HTIB vs. soundbars, Sony’s 2024 lineup, and plasma upgrades
Should you go for a home theater in a box versus soundbars for home audio under $1,000? Is upgrading from plasma worth it? When will Sony's 2024 TVs drop?
Samsung QN900D 8K TV first look: fully loaded flagship
Let's take a closer look at what's new -- inside and out -- on Samsung's 8K flagship this year, the QN900D.
Is the Apple Vision Pro the ultimate personal home theater?
Is the Apple Vision Pro the best personal home theater experience you can have? The industry-changing tech is has for incredible cinematic video.
You Asked: tone mapping, bad Blu-ray players, mini-LED vs. microLED, and TCL X955
How do brightness and tone mapping affect SDR content? Why aren't all Blu-ray players created equal? Whatever happened to the TCL X955?
The Golden Age of TV isn’t just over — it’s imploding
Streaming TV was supposed to be our liberation from cable's hidden fees and frustrating contracts. But the cord-cutting revolution is over and we all lost.
You Asked: home theater setup challenges, in-home TV calibration, and is Sony abandoning OLED
This week in You Asked: How large-screen TVs present home theater challenges. How to find in-home TV calibrators. Is Sony abandoning OLED?
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You Asked: Big TVs vs. projectors, and OLED vs. LED for cinematic experience
With big TVs becoming more affordable, are projectors on their way out? And is OLED or LED better for an accurate cinematic experience?
Top tech of MWC 2024
Mobile World Congress 2024 has been packed with exciting new products, and it was tough choosing the best. Here are our six top picks from the show.
Everything you ever wanted to know about TV brightness, nits, and tone mapping
Are nits the be-all and end-all of television specs? Or is it just one more overused selling point? We break it down in a full explainer of TV brightness.
You Asked: Panasonic TVs, Apple and FlexConnect, and TV spies
Why don't we review premium Panasonic TVs? Will Apple TV partner with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect? And is your TV a Chinese spy?
Super Bowl 2024 announcers: Who is commentating on the Super Bowl?
Super Bowl LVIII is scheduled for February 11. Here's everything you need to know about the broadcast, including the announcers commentating on the game.
You Asked: VR home theater, universal remotes, and Dolby Atmos music
Is VR the home theater of the future? Why is it so hard to get Atmos music? And are there any good universal remotes anymore?
How to watch Super Bowl 2024
Super Bowl 2024 is here. And it's available on CBS, Paramount, and Nickelodeon. You basically can't not watch it.
How to make the Super Bowl look amazing on your TV
We have all of the tips and tricks you need to make sure you're getting the best quality video, audio, and experience for the biggest game of the year.
How to set up your TV for Super Bowl Sunday
Get the most out of your TV for the Super Bowl. We're going over the best modes to switch to, what settings to tweak, and how to get the best picture possible.
Dolby’s Vegas flex: in person with FlexConnect and Dolby Atmos in-car
I got an insider look and listen to what Dolby FlexConnect could mean for the future AV, in-home and in-car.
You Asked: 3D VR, QDEL technology, and TV size vs. quality
We answer your burning questions about whther 3D TV making a comeback, weighing TV size versus quality, and if there a way to make the Sony A95L even brighter.
How to connect your iPhone or iPad to a Samsung TV
Looking to share content from your iPhone to your Samsung TV? Here's how to share videos, photos, music, and more to your TV with AirPlay 2 and other methods.
The most exciting TVs and more from CES 2024
With the hustle and hype of CES behind us, we can take time to drill down on the most exciting TV and AV tech we will see in 2024.
Best TVs for the Super Bowl
Not that you need us to give permission to buy a TV — but Super Bowl 2024 is the perfect excuse to pick up a new set. Here's what we'd buy.
You Asked: Samsung QD-OLED conundrum, ATSC 3.0, and audio outputs
This week on You Asked: Why don't TVs have more dedicated audio outputs? And what is up with ATSC 3.0?
Pluto TV is streaming classic Super Bowl games for NFL fans
For most of the next month, almost every classic Super Bowl game is available to stream on Pluto TV.
Everything Samsung announced at its Galaxy S24 event
At its Galaxy Unpacked event, Samsung revealed its new Galaxy S24 series, its Galaxy AI platform, and more. Here's everything that was announced!
Digital Trends’ Top Tech of CES 2024 Awards
CES 2024 brought us a bevy of exciting tech, from transparent televisions to jaw-dropping monitors and cars that look straight out of a sci-fi film.
You Asked: how to turn off motion smoothing; Disney+ Atmos issues on Chromecast
We have some helpful hints on turning off motion smoothing, plus how to sidestep the lack of Atmos through your Chromecast.
Sony once again won’t have any new televisions at CES
Sony won't show new TVs at CES 2024, but we got a sneak peek at what's coming, and it is truly exciting.
Exclusive: An inside look at Sony’s exciting new mini-LED backlight tech
While other manufacturers try to one-up each other with specs, Sony has been working to improve its mini-LED technology. And the results are remarkable.
Dell just hit reset on the XPS
Ahead of CES 2024, Dell has announced a new XPS 13, 14, and 16 to replace the XPS 15 and 17.
You asked: Should you buy a 70-inch TV, do you really need a Blu-ray player, and more?
More of your questions, answered. Are all Blu-ray players created equal? Will there ever be Micro-Lens Array QD-OLEDs? And what's up with eARC HDMI 2.1?
Our most anticipated video games of 2024: Final Fantasy, Hellblade 2, and more
From Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to Hellblade 2, these are the games we can't wait to play in 2024.
You Asked: TVs over fireplaces, Sonos vs. Wi-Fi smart speakers, and 3D TVs
We provide expert advice on your burning questions, like whether it is ever OK to mount a TV over a fireplace, Sonos versus smart speakers, and 3D OLED TVs.
2023 OLED TV shootout: the big three battle and we all win
Asking me to choose between the LG G3, Samsung S95C, and Sony A95L is like asking me to choose between my children. Here's how that went.
You Asked: best streaming device for image quality, plus frame rate control and more
In this installment of You Asked, we tackle your questions, including which streaming device is the best for image quality and many more.