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The Samsung Q990B soundbar sitting lengthwise in front of a Samsung S95B OLED TV

Samsung HW-Q990B soundbar review: the best Dolby Atmos soundbar system

Truly great cinematic sound out of a one-box soundbar solution? Samsung's Q990B Atmos soundbar challenges the very concept of what a soundbar can do.
Samsung S95B OLED TV with image of a bright flower on screen.

Samsung S95B vs. Sony A95K QD-OLED battle: we all win

The Samsung S95B and Sony A95K are two of the best TVs money can buy, but which wins in a head-to-head battle of design, features, picture quality, and sound?
The UGREEN 90-Degree HDMI cable.

Your old HDMI cable isn’t good enough anymore. Here’s why

Selecting the right HDMI cable for your setup used to be a simple thing. Now? Not so much. Here's how and why HDMI standards have changed and what to look for.
Controlling Apple TV 4K using an Apple Watch.

Apple TV 4K (2022) review: overpowered in all the right ways

Our Apple TV 4K (2022) review shows the new boxes seem similar to the prior gen, but a deeper look reveals a streamer built for the future.
Art mode on the Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED TV.

Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED review: Amazon’s best screen yet

The Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED TV is Amazon's best screen yet, but it may cost a bit more than it should.
Hisense U8H vs TCL 6-Series R655

Hisense U8H vs. TCL 6-Series (R655): Is brighter better?

We compare two of the best and brightest budget TVs you can buy, the Hisense U8H and the TCL 6-Series, to see which comes out on top.
TCL 6-Series TV displaying colorful image of an apple tree against a blue sky background.

The new 2022 TCL 6-Series TV is dangerously good

Dangerously good is a compliment in the case of the TCL 6-Series TV, but it comes with a dash of frustration.
Bright paint colors on a Hisense U8H.

The EU is about to ban all the best TVs you can buy

New EU efficiency regulations effectively banning sales of 8K TVs could have a massive ripple effect.
Picture of a green Audio-Technica cartridge settled into the groove of a record on the monolith turntable.

Monoprice Monolith Turntable review: a gateway to vinyl addiction

The Monoprice Monolith Turntable is so well-appointed, it's hard to believe it is so inexpensive.
Vizio M-Series Quantum X TV Review

Vizio M-Series Quantum X TV review: the Goldilocks TV

Vizio's 2022 M-Series Quantum X adds quantum dot color and HDR performance at a very attractive price.
Focal Bathys headphones

Focal Bathys headphones review: transcendent wireless cans

Focal makes its first move into wireless headphones. Temper your ANC expectations, and revel in the sound quality.
LG OLED Flex TV

I desperately crave LG’s flexible OLED TV. Here’s why I won’t buy it

The LG 42-inch OLED Flex is one of the coolest displays I've ever seen, but there's no shot I'm buying it.
LG 97-inch G2 OLED with colorfol paint on screen

At $25K, LG’s 97-inch G2 OLED is actually a bargain

It may be expensive, but good luck getting anything remotely as good for anything less.
Samsung 98-inch QN100B series.

Samsung just dropped a massive 98-inch Neo QLED mini-LED TV

Samsung has announced a new 98-inch Neo QLED mini-LED TV at the 2022 CEDIA Expo in Dallas, Texas
Vizio M-Series Elevate Soundbar (M512E-K6)

This Vizio Dolby Atmos soundbar system defines bang for your buck

Does getting Dolby Atmos sound in your home get any easier than the Vizio M-Series Elevate 5.1.2 soundbar system? We have the answers.
Vizio M213AD-K8 M-Series AiO Sound Bar Review

Vizio M-Series All in One soundbar review: a real all-in-wonder

Vizio's latest affordable soundbar is an all-in-one powerhouse for under $200. Find out if it delivers the goods.
Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones next to Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless vs. Sony WH-1000XM5

We pit two of the best wireless noise-canceling headphones against each other to help you determine which you should buy.
Sennheiser Momentum Wireless 4

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Review

The Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless have undergone a physical redesign, but Sennheiser's legendary sound quality is still inside.
LG G2 OLED TV

LG G2 OLED TV review: a truly elevated OLED TV

The LG G2 OLED Evo TV is LG's most impressive and powerful Gallery Series TV yet. But just how good is it, really?
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Sony 55-inch Bravia OLED TV in living room.

Read this before buying a TV on Prime Day

Here are five questions you need to ask yourself before buying a TV on Prime Day.
samsung s95b oled tv review qn65s95b tizen interface

Samsung S95B OLED TV review: A legitimately revolutionary TV

Samsung's first OLED TV (technically QD-OLED) is a technological triumph, but that's not the only reason you'll want to buy one
An LG 70-inch Class NanoCell 75 Series LED 4K UHD Smart TV sits on an entertainment stand in a living room.

4K TV buying guide: Everything you need to know

Now's a perfect time to consider buying a new TV. Before you shop online or in the store, check out this buying guide. It's a before-you-buy TV tech primer.
The Vizio 85 P Series Quantum X showing a screen of Horseshoe Canyon.

Vizio 2022 P-Series Quantum X review: Bright, bold, beautiful

Vizio's flagship P Series Quantum X promises industry-leading brightness and color volume at a price that begs the question: How is this possible?
The LG C2 OLED home dashboard.

LG C2 OLED TV review: Premium TV sweet spot

LG's C2 OLED continues to serve up excellent performance while undercutting competing models in price.
Samsung S95B OLED TV with image of a bright flower on screen.

Is Samsung’s S95B OLED the TV to beat in 2022?

Samsung's new OLED TV was already exciting from a technical standpoint, but its price and gaming features might make it the best TV bet in 2022.
Samsung S95B OLED TV with image of a bright flower on screen.

Samsung S95B OLED hands-on review: Brilliant potential

Samsung's first OLED-based TV, the S95B, shows a lot of promise, and our first impression is quite favorable. Could this be the hottest TV of the year?
2022 Samsung OLED TV S95B front view.

Samsung QD-OLED TV confirmed, but just call it Samsung OLED

Samsung has finally confirmed its QD-OLED TV, but surprisingly calls it Samsung OLED.
Ted Lasson on the Apple TV 4K.

I was wrong. Apple TV 4K is the best streamer you can buy

After years of sidelining the Apple TV, we've had a change of heart. Here's why the Apple TV 4K might be the best streamer you can buy.
TCL Angled showing Dirty Screen effect on an image of Multnomah Falls.

What is ‘Dirty Screen Effect?’ Welcome to the curse of the panel lottery

If you think you might be the victim of Dirty Screen Effect, you probably are. And you're not alone. Here's what it is and what to do about it.
A woven mat and ingredients shown on the Sony X95K's display.

Sony Bravia X95K mini-LED TV review: Bright and deep

Sony's X95K is a flagship 4K mini-LED TV that aims to offer vivid HDR picture quality with a higher degree of accuracy than the competition
Sony Bravia XR A95K TV.

Sony A95K QD-OLED TV review: A quantum leap for OLED

The Sony A95K is the first QD-OLED TV you can buy and the new technology has many excited. Is the hype real? Find out in this review.
An image of Yellowstone National Park is seen on the TCL 6-series Google TV's display.

TCL 6-series Google TV (R646) review: Gorgeous but glitchy

The Google TV version of TCL's vaunted 6-Series sports some enticing improvements. But is it ready for your living room?
Samsung QD-OLED display at CES 2022.

Should LG be worried about Samsung’s QD-OLED tech?

Samsung Display's QD-OLED is the first real rival to OLED TVs in eight years. Should LG be worried?