You Asked: HDMI 2.1 and Blu-ray, TV life spans, and 2023 TV price drops
How long should a QLED TV last? Will 2023 TV prices go down even further? And whatever happened to dual-cell TV tech?
Spatial audio via headphones: how science crams 9 speakers and a subwoofer inside your head
If spatial audio formats like Dolby Atmos normally use a bunch of speakers arranged around your room, how can you hear it using headphones?
You Asked: Mixing AV brands, the best headphones for TV viewing, and more
Do you have to stick to one brand for all of your AV components? What are the best headphones for watching TV? Which TVs have the best built-in audio?
2024 LG TVs first look: G4 OLED upgrades and a pleasant webOS surprise
The good, the better, and the unexpected from my first look at LG's 2024 OLEDs, QNEDs, and the next-gen webOS.
Samsung S95D OLED first look: a reflection on excellence
I went hands-on with the Samsung S95D OLED to see for myself how its controversial anti-glare technology will affect its picture. The results may shock you.
Samsung QN90D first look: setting the bar for 2024
Samsung's latest-gen QLED made improvements exactly where it needed them and once again sets the bar for all QLEDs in 2024.
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.
TV vs. monitor for gaming: 5 things you need to know
TVs and monitors are used by gamers, but which is best for you? The old wisdom of using a TV for a console and a monitor for a PC holds true today. Here's why.
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?
Your next earbuds maybe shouldn’t be earbuds at all
Since the release of the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, I've found I'm not carrying around separate earbuds as often.
Hands-on with the Belkin iPhone Mount with MagSafe for Apple TV 4K
Belkin's MagSafe Mount for the iPhone makes video calls on Apple TV 4K that much easier. Call your mother. She misses you.
Why Walmart buying Vizio is a much bigger deal than you think
Walmart didn't buy Vizio to help the TV brand. It bought the TV brand to help itself. And its going to have an impact on the whole industry.
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?
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?
The streaming services will continue to nickel-and-dime us all — because they can
As online services fight for every single dollar — sometimes by less-than-scrupulous means — the only way we can fight back is by canceling.
The best TV vs. the biggest. How I finally settled the debate
It's the age-old question: Is bigger actually better? When it comes to TVs, the answer just might surprise you. It certainly surprised me.
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?
A new streaming sports paradigm doesn’t change what’s most important
When it comes to any streaming service, the only things that matter are price and whether it has something you want to watch.
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.
Why Apple Vision Pro will never replace your TV
Apple Vision Pro will bring people together in many ways. But it'll never replace the shared experience of watching a movie together in the same room.
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.
I finally found a reason to love USB-C on the iPhone 15
The combination of USB-C on the iPhone 15, and a risky headphone purchase, reminded me why I loved an accessory I'd largely forgotten about.
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 2025 is the perfect excuse to pick up a new set. Here's what we'd buy.
Your next TV likely will have AI, whether you want it or not
You couldn't turn on a TV at CES 2024 without AI practically hitting you in the face. And that's probably a good thing.
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?
3D is readying for another comeback — and this time it’s personal
The 3D experience has been tried and rejected more than once, but this time, it might have found a way to stick around.
TVs at CES 2024: The big, the bright, and the see-through
CES is a show about televisions as much as anything. And this year's extravaganza didn't disappoint.