Tag: Samsung
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Samsung Accepting Preorders for Some 2022 TVs, Including its First QD-OLED Model
Samsung recently announced it’s started accepting preorders for its 2022 line of TVs, models that were first unveiled back at CES in January. And while the lineup includes some familiar options like its Neo QLEDs and designed-focused The Frame, a new model marks Samsung’s own entry into the world of QD-OLED (Quantum Dot Organic Light […]
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New Certification Sheds New Light on Samsung Display’s QD-OLED Screen Tech
We’re learning still more about that fancy new QD-OLED screen technology, this time thanks to a press release from Samsung Display itself. The company, which is a subsidiary of electronics giant Samsung, announced that its new panel can display 90 percent of the BT.2020 color space, a set of standards set forth by the International […]
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Video: Highlights from Cord Cutters News Coverage of CES 2022
This week, we covered all the top streaming and cord cutting stories from CES 2022. Over the course of several videos, we highlight some of the latest TV tech from Samsung, Sony, LG, and more. Check out the videos below for a glimpse into what the near-future holds for consumer tech. Samsung Eyes NFTs, New […]
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Weekend Wrap-Up: CES 2022 Highlights, Sling TV’s Intro Offer Changes, and More
(Editor’s Note 01-21-2022: Updated story to change from Ford Explorer to Ford Expedition based on an update to the Fire TV blog post.) This week, we covered the major cord cutting and streaming headlines from CES 2022. Elsewhere, Sling TV changed up its intro deal and DIY Network rebranded itself. We also have a brand-new […]
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Samsung’s New Freestyle Packs Streaming Smarts into a Portable Projector
Update: Added pricing info and a link to the US preorder page. It turns out Samsung is not quite done with product announcements for CES 2022. Its latest reveal focuses on a device that mashes up a portable projector, smart speaker, and ambient light and sprinkles some streaming capabilities on top. It’s called the Freestyle, […]
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Samsung’s New QD-OLED Screen Tech Pops Up in Sony’s Latest TV
Rumors had been swirling about Samsung working on its own spin on OLED screens, and at CES 2022, we’re seeing evidence of those efforts via a new TV from Sony. The tech has also garnered some awards before Samsung has made any official announcements. It’s called QD-OLED, or Quantum Dot Organic Light Emitting Diode, and […]
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Samsung’s 2022 Plans Include Improved Neo QLED TVs and a Remote That Charges Via Radio Waves
(Update: Added info about Samsung’s newest Smart Monitor) CES 2022 may not be unfolding quite how organizers had originally hoped, but companies like Samsung are still at-the-ready with product announcements to kick off the new year. For 2022, the electronics giant is touting improvements to its Neo QLED line, new features for its smart TVs, […]
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Here’s the Samsung TV Plus Holiday Lineup for 2021
Samsung TV Plus is getting into gear for the holidays with a festive lineup of holiday content. If your home is lacking a fireplace to hang your stockings with care, just turn on the Fireplace 4K to set the mood with its realistic crackling and none of the chimney sweeping required. Holiday movies are also […]
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Netflix’s AV1 Streaming Codec Rolls Out To Certain Smart TVs, Streaming Devices & the PS4 Pro
After launching on Android devices back in February 2020, Netflix announced it’s now bringing the AV1 streaming video codec to other platforms, including certain smart TVs, dedicated streaming devices, and Sony’s PlayStation 4 Pro game console. In a blog post released earlier this week, Netflix shared details about the AV1 codec, which it’s touting as […]
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Video: The State of Smart TVs in 2021
In case you missed it, this week we spent some time exploring the world of smart TVs. In the video embedded below, we discuss the pros and cons to owning a smart TV, including why you shouldn’t feel locked in to a particular platform. In particular, we take a look at some of the biggest […]