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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
Roku launches cheap and cheerful projectors in the U.K.

Roku launches cheap and cheerful projectors in the U.K.

The two budget-friendly models are launching just in time for a more immersive FIFA World Cup experience.

MW
Mike Wheatley
22 May 2026
As Freely's star rises, Freeview and Freesat could soon be phased out

As Freely's star rises, Freeview and Freesat could soon be phased out

The U.K. government wants to shut down Freeview and Freesat, but it's mandated to make sure people have access to alternatives before it does this

MW
Mike Wheatley
21 May 2026
Yamaha delivers powerful, room-filling surround sound for less than  £1K

Yamaha delivers powerful, room-filling surround sound for less than £1K

The new Yamaha RX300A and the Yamaha RX500A Dolby Atmos AV receivers look like a fantastic option for anyone who wants to upgrade from a soundbar

MW
Mike Wheatley
20 May 2026
TCL's latest firmware brings Dolby Vision Filmmaker Mode to  2023, 2024 and 2025 TVs

TCL's latest firmware brings Dolby Vision Filmmaker Mode to 2023, 2024 and 2025 TVs

The company is rolling out firmware version v643 this week, and it also adds support for wireless subwoofers via Dolby FlexConnect

MW
Mike Wheatley
20 May 2026
Signify's Philips-branded Smart Lighting Sync box brings Ambilight effects to any TV

Signify's Philips-branded Smart Lighting Sync box brings Ambilight effects to any TV

Signify dropped a new HDMI sync box for TVs, but it’s not part of the flagship Philips Hue range. Instead, it uses smart technology from WiZ rather than Hue, as part of the new Philips Smart Lighting range.

MW
Mike Wheatley
17 May 2026
LG's monster 115-inch QNED Mini-LED TV launches in the U.S.

LG's monster 115-inch QNED Mini-LED TV launches in the U.S.

The QNED92B is the largest QNED television ever built, and it's available to preorder in the U.S. from today, but you'll need almost 13 grand to own one

MW
Mike Wheatley
15 May 2026
Netflix is testing its very own TV chatbot

Netflix is testing its very own TV chatbot

The new feature is already being tested on some Netflix users in the U.S., but it appears to be a work in progress, with only limited functionality at present.

MW
Mike Wheatley
13 May 2026
Omdia forecasts inkjet-printed OLED panels to cost a whole lot less

Omdia forecasts inkjet-printed OLED panels to cost a whole lot less

So long as manufacturers like TCL CSOT and BOE can scale up their inkjet-printing production techniques, we can expect to see significantly lower prices for OLED monitors, laptops and one day even TVs

MW
Mike Wheatley
9 May 2026
Lawsuit accuses Roku and TCL of sabotaging their TVs with faulty firmware

Lawsuit accuses Roku and TCL of sabotaging their TVs with faulty firmware

The plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit say that upgrades to the TVs' operating system software made them virtually unwatchable

MW
Mike Wheatley
9 May 2026
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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
Roku launches cheap and cheerful projectors in the U.K.

Roku launches cheap and cheerful projectors in the U.K.

The two budget-friendly models are launching just in time for a more immersive FIFA World Cup experience.

MW
Mike Wheatley
22 May 2026
As Freely's star rises, Freeview and Freesat could soon be phased out

As Freely's star rises, Freeview and Freesat could soon be phased out

The U.K. government wants to shut down Freeview and Freesat, but it's mandated to make sure people have access to alternatives before it does this

MW
Mike Wheatley
21 May 2026
Yamaha delivers powerful, room-filling surround sound for less than  £1K

Yamaha delivers powerful, room-filling surround sound for less than £1K

The new Yamaha RX300A and the Yamaha RX500A Dolby Atmos AV receivers look like a fantastic option for anyone who wants to upgrade from a soundbar

MW
Mike Wheatley
20 May 2026
TCL's latest firmware brings Dolby Vision Filmmaker Mode to  2023, 2024 and 2025 TVs

TCL's latest firmware brings Dolby Vision Filmmaker Mode to 2023, 2024 and 2025 TVs

The company is rolling out firmware version v643 this week, and it also adds support for wireless subwoofers via Dolby FlexConnect

MW
Mike Wheatley
20 May 2026
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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

TCL reveals its full lineup of 2026 SQD Mini-LED and RGB LED TVs

TCL reveals its full lineup of 2026 SQD Mini-LED and RGB LED TVs

Hisense announces lower-cost UR9S and UR8S Micro RGB TVs

Hisense announces lower-cost UR9S and UR8S Micro RGB TVs

Sony's first 2026 TVs launch in Europe

Sony's first 2026 TVs launch in Europe

TCL expands its lineup of stunning "Super Quantum Dot" Mini-LED TVs

TCL expands its lineup of stunning "Super Quantum Dot" Mini-LED TVs

TCL just dropped the most affordable MicroLED TVs so far

TCL just dropped the most affordable MicroLED TVs so far

Philips launches 2026 OLED TVs alongside its first RGB LED model

Philips launches 2026 OLED TVs alongside its first RGB LED model

TCL CSOT's first OLED panel is well ahead of schedule

TCL CSOT's first OLED panel is well ahead of schedule