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AOMedia officially launches AV2 codec

AOMedia officially launches AV2 codec

AOMedia's AV2 codec cuts bitrate use by around 30%, improves streaming efficiency, but requires much greater decoding power.

MW
Mike Wheatley
6 June 2026
Roku's "biggest update in more than a decade" means more ads

Roku's "biggest update in more than a decade" means more ads

Roku has updated its TV operating system, and it means that users will see more ads in the guise of content recommendations than ever before

MW
Mike Wheatley
5 June 2026
Gigabyte extends burn-in warranty to four years on its latest OLED monitor

Gigabyte extends burn-in warranty to four years on its latest OLED monitor

The move suggests that Gigabyte is increasingly confident that the risk of OLED burn-in has seriously diminished in the latest panels.

MW
Mike Wheatley
5 June 2026
Leica's Cine Compact 1 is a dazzling portable projector that oozes with style

Leica's Cine Compact 1 is a dazzling portable projector that oozes with style

Like all of Leica's projector products, it sits at the upper end of the market, but you get your money's worth with its high brightness and massive image size

MW
Mike Wheatley
3 June 2026
A new HDR standard called Eclipsa Video has emerged, backed by Google, Apple and HDR10 Technologies

A new HDR standard called Eclipsa Video has emerged, backed by Google, Apple and HDR10 Technologies

But it's not clear if Eclipsa Video is destined to be a rival to Dolby Vision on big-screen televisions, like the Eclipsa Audio format has become.

MW
Mike Wheatley
3 June 2026
First Dolby Vision 2 TVs will all require firmware updates, Dolby confirms

First Dolby Vision 2 TVs will all require firmware updates, Dolby confirms

There's a lot of uncertainty over when Dolby Vision 2 will actually come to the TV brands that have pledged to support it

MW
Mike Wheatley
29 May 2026
The Audiray X5 is a powerful portable projector that's perfect for parties

The Audiray X5 is a powerful portable projector that's perfect for parties

It boasts high brightness and 4K image quality, but the real standout feature is its detachable speakers and wireless mics for karaoke lovers

MW
Mike Wheatley
27 May 2026
Google brings Gemini to 4K Chromecasts and resuscitates 1st Gen models

Google brings Gemini to 4K Chromecasts and resuscitates 1st Gen models

The company has dropped a major update for the 4K Chromecast with Google TV, bringing Gemini into the fold. Meanwhile, its first-gen devices have been given an unexpected lifeline

MW
Mike Wheatley
25 May 2026
First-generation Chromecast devices are dropping dead like flies

First-generation Chromecast devices are dropping dead like flies

In the last few days, dozens of users globally report that Google's original streaming dongles have lost the ability to stream content.

MW
Mike Wheatley
24 May 2026
Google TV is adding support for an LG-style pointer remote

Google TV is adding support for an LG-style pointer remote

The company has asked TV app developers to consider adding support for such a capability, but it's not clear which Google TV hardware makers are looking into such a device.

MW
Mike Wheatley
22 May 2026
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AOMedia officially launches AV2 codec

AOMedia officially launches AV2 codec

AOMedia's AV2 codec cuts bitrate use by around 30%, improves streaming efficiency, but requires much greater decoding power.

MW
Mike Wheatley
6 June 2026
Roku's "biggest update in more than a decade" means more ads

Roku's "biggest update in more than a decade" means more ads

Roku has updated its TV operating system, and it means that users will see more ads in the guise of content recommendations than ever before

MW
Mike Wheatley
5 June 2026
Gigabyte extends burn-in warranty to four years on its latest OLED monitor

Gigabyte extends burn-in warranty to four years on its latest OLED monitor

The move suggests that Gigabyte is increasingly confident that the risk of OLED burn-in has seriously diminished in the latest panels.

MW
Mike Wheatley
5 June 2026
Leica's Cine Compact 1 is a dazzling portable projector that oozes with style

Leica's Cine Compact 1 is a dazzling portable projector that oozes with style

Like all of Leica's projector products, it sits at the upper end of the market, but you get your money's worth with its high brightness and massive image size

MW
Mike Wheatley
3 June 2026
A new HDR standard called Eclipsa Video has emerged, backed by Google, Apple and HDR10 Technologies

A new HDR standard called Eclipsa Video has emerged, backed by Google, Apple and HDR10 Technologies

But it's not clear if Eclipsa Video is destined to be a rival to Dolby Vision on big-screen televisions, like the Eclipsa Audio format has become.

MW
Mike Wheatley
3 June 2026
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Sony may launch a new OLED TV this year after all

Sony may launch a new OLED TV this year after all

C-Seed is back with a Bugatti-inspired follow up to its incredible folding MicroLED TV

C-Seed is back with a Bugatti-inspired follow up to its incredible folding MicroLED TV

Asus, MSI and Dell's Alienware showcase new OLED monitor delights at Computex

Asus, MSI and Dell's Alienware showcase new OLED monitor delights at Computex

Samsung Display to showcase first V-Stripe QD-OLED monitor panel

Samsung Display to showcase first V-Stripe QD-OLED monitor panel

LG's first colour fringing-killing RGB Stripe OLED panels now in production

LG's first colour fringing-killing RGB Stripe OLED panels now in production

LG slams "baseless" report that it could be selling its TV business to Hisense

LG slams "baseless" report that it could be selling its TV business to Hisense

Sony's True RGB TVs with RGB LED backlights are finally here

Sony's True RGB TVs with RGB LED backlights are finally here

Now on sale! Samsung's 2026 OLED and Micro RGB TVs hit the U.K.

Now on sale! Samsung's 2026 OLED and Micro RGB TVs hit the U.K.

Loewe upgrades its compact We. See. lcd TVs with superior pictures and sound

Loewe upgrades its compact We. See. lcd TVs with superior pictures and sound

TCL's C8L and C7L TVs with Super Quantum Dots launch at last

TCL's C8L and C7L TVs with Super Quantum Dots launch at last

Report suggests Samsung is scaling back its MicroLED TV business

Report suggests Samsung is scaling back its MicroLED TV business

Samsung says it's no longer selling TVs in mainland China

Samsung says it's no longer selling TVs in mainland China

TCL CSOT reveals high-end LCD and OLED panels at SID Display Week

TCL CSOT reveals high-end LCD and OLED panels at SID Display Week

Samsung Display reveals latest QDEL concepts at SID Display Week

Samsung Display reveals latest QDEL concepts at SID Display Week

Dreame's first RGB LED TV has mechanical speakers that move

Dreame's first RGB LED TV has mechanical speakers that move

LG wheels out the StanbyME 2 Max, a portable hybrid TV/tablet

LG wheels out the StanbyME 2 Max, a portable hybrid TV/tablet

LG's upcoming Micro RGB evo TV has been priced, and it's not cheap

LG's upcoming Micro RGB evo TV has been priced, and it's not cheap

Samsung Display's first 83-inch QD-OLED panel gets crucial certification

Samsung Display's first 83-inch QD-OLED panel gets crucial certification

Samsung's smaller Micro RGB TVs aren't that expensive at all

Samsung's smaller Micro RGB TVs aren't that expensive at all

Sony upsets Bravia TV users by cutting functionality for antennas and set-top boxes

Sony upsets Bravia TV users by cutting functionality for antennas and set-top boxes

LG's 2026 OLED TVs are quite a bit cheaper than last year's new models

LG's 2026 OLED TVs are quite a bit cheaper than last year's new models

LG Electronics could launch QD-OLED monitors later this year

LG Electronics could launch QD-OLED monitors later this year

Sony reveals "True RGB" branding for its 2026 flagship Bravia models

Sony reveals "True RGB" branding for its 2026 flagship Bravia models

Sony and TCL confirm 'Bravia Inc.' joint venture will launch next year

Sony and TCL confirm 'Bravia Inc.' joint venture will launch next year

Xgimi opens pre-orders for its crazy bright Titan Noir UST projectors

Xgimi opens pre-orders for its crazy bright Titan Noir UST projectors