Tag: Samsung

  • Samsung’s New Freestyle Packs Streaming Smarts into a Portable Projector

    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,…

  • Samsung’s New QD-OLED Screen Tech Pops Up in Sony’s Latest TV

    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…

  • Samsung’s 2022 Plans Include Improved Neo QLED TVs and a Remote That Charges Via Radio Waves

    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,…

  • Here’s the Samsung TV Plus Holiday Lineup for 2021

    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…

  • Netflix’s AV1 Streaming Codec Rolls Out To Certain Smart TVs, Streaming Devices & the PS4 Pro

    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…

  • Video: The State of Smart TVs in 2021

    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…

  • Samsung Adds Larger, Smaller Screen Options to Its Smart Monitor Lineup

    Samsung Adds Larger, Smaller Screen Options to Its Smart Monitor Lineup

    Samsung is expanding its Smart Monitor line to include both larger and smaller screen size options. The product line, which aims to merge smart TV capabilities with computer monitor features, debuted late last year with screens ranging from 27 to 32 inches. These newest additions include a 43-incher as well as a smaller 24-inch display.…

  • Samsung Lays Out Its 2021 Rollout Plans for 4K, 8K TVs

    Samsung Lays Out Its 2021 Rollout Plans for 4K, 8K TVs

    After dropping some initial details during the online-only CES 2021 earlier this year, Samsung is back this week with more info on its 2021 lineup of TVs and other home entertainment gear. The company held a virtual unboxing event today to discuss everything from Micro LEDs to Neo QLEDs to soundbars and more. Neo QLED…

  • Samsung’s CES 2021 Lineup Includes Neo QLED, Massive MicroLED TVs

    Samsung’s CES 2021 Lineup Includes Neo QLED, Massive MicroLED TVs

    We’re fast approaching the online-only 2021 iteration of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), and Samsung has offered up a preview of what it has in store for the event, and for the upcoming year. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the company’s continuing to focus on bigger and better TV tech, including a line of what it’s calling Neo…

  • The Best Cyber Monday TV Deals from Best Buy, Target & Amazon

    The Best Cyber Monday TV Deals from Best Buy, Target & Amazon

    We saw prices on TVs from top brands go down in price on Prime Day, followed by deals for Black Friday weekend. Now, we’re seeing even lower prices for many models on Cyber Monday. Here are some of the best deals from Best Buy, Target, and Amazon. (Note: Availability and prices below are accurate at…