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by John Foldi · Posted
At nearly 100" in size, the new 98" Q80C QLED 4K Smart TV from Samsung emphasizes the "theater" in home theater. For those lucky enough to have the space and budget for such a substantial display, the 98" Q80C delivers an impressive experience based on the latest technologies that Samsung has to offer: Quantum Dot and Quantum HDR+ for lifelike content, Motion Xcelerator Turbo+ for smooth sports and next-gen gaming,
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In this video, Doug Guerra demonstrates the LG C3 4K HDR Smart OLED evo TV and LG SC9S Matching Sound Bar, a perfect pair for your home entertainment and gaming needs.
0:00 - Introduction
0:35 - LG C3
2:48 - LG SC9S Sound Bar
4:08 - Details for Both
4:54 - Final Thoughts
Do the LG C3 TV and SC9S Sound Bar sound like a good fit for your setup? Talk to us in the Comments section, below.
by Rebecca Melville · Posted
If your dad is anything like mine, shopping for him can be tricky. After all, what do you get the man who insists that my “success and happiness” is the greatest gift I can give him? While I work toward those lofty goals, there are plenty of excellent Father’s Day gift options from brands like Audio-Technica, DJI, and Bose®. Here are some of our top recommendations.
Audio-Technica Stereo Turntable
If your dad has hung on to his record collection all of these years, you are about to make him very happy. Thanks to vinyl’s triumphant resurgence,
by Rebecca Melville · Posted
As temperatures warm up and beautiful summer weather abounds, now is the perfect time to bring out the picnic blankets, cold drinks, and a couple of pals. Of course, you’re going to want music while you’re kicking it, and we have a couple of great portable speaker options to consider while you plan your first summer hang.
– Best Bluetooth Speaker Overall: Bose® SoundLink Revolve+™ II
– Best Compact Bluetooth
by John Foldi · Posted
Taking a significant step forward in mobile content creation, Sony has announced the XPERIA 1 V, a smartphone with an updated camera system that prioritizes portrait filming for professional content creators and enthusiasts alike. The triple-camera system benefits from new features such as improved low-light performance, skin tone representation, and provided preset styles so influencers can go from shooting to sharing more quickly.
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Budget-friendly and featuring great audio quality, the Sonos Era 100 and 300 will be welcome additions to your home sound system. The Era 100 is perfect as a portable speaker or in a stationary setup in your home. Meanwhile, the Era 300 offers 360 surround sound and is compatible with Apple Spatial Audio. Watch to see which one is right for you.
0:00 - Introduction
0:50 - Physical Upgrades
1:42 - Set Up Process
2:34 - Playing Music, Podcasts, and More
3:00 - Audio
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by John Foldi · Posted
With the announcement of the Sonos Era 100 and Sonos Era 300 wireless home speakers, the brand continues its tradition of providing speakers that can work as stand-alone audio solutions or be integrated into a larger Sonos system. The Era 100 is an upgrade on the existing Sonos One, and works for those who want traditional stereo music
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by Mos Khan · Posted
Apple has announced a new, supposedly improved, second-generation HomePod Smart Speaker. The announcement comes just a day after the reveal of the new MacBook and Mac mini, continuing Apple’s recent trend of rolling out revised products on the heels of its keynote. The revamped HomePod is the first update to the full-sized model
by John Foldi · Posted
Experience what Yamaha calls “True Sound” with the combination of the newly released R-N2000A network receiver and NS-2000A floorstanding 3-way speaker. As part of Yamaha’s True Sound, internal components of each address a trio of aural concepts: tonal balance, sound image, and sound dynamics. The
by Atane Ofiaja · Posted
Samsung
Samsung announced the SmartThings Station, a cost-effective smart home hub and fast charging pad. The hub will function as the “brain” of your smart home ecosystem, connecting and automating devices such as thermostats, lighting, power outlets, surveillance cameras, and more for customized presets and routines. What’s exciting about the SmartThings Station is that it will also support Matter-enabled devices for even more interoperability across smart products.
Philips
Speaking of interoperability, Philips announced that its Hue Sync TV
by Richard Stevens · Posted
At CES 2023, Hisense continued its mission to deliver high-end TV technology at all price points. There's no better example of this than the company's newest U6K series TV, which features Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Quantum Dot, and mini-LED backlighting technology, starting at under $500, and display ranges between 50 and a whopping 85 inches. Hisense's new U7K series pushes the envelope even further with features like ULED Technology for even greater contrast performance, Calman color correction compatibility, and support for IMAX
by John Foldi · Posted
In celebration of the OLED TV’s 10th anniversary, LG reminisced about previous milestones—such as the rollable SIGNATURE OLED R and bendable OLED Flex—and set a new one with the introduction of the wireless M3. LG also expanded nearly every aspect of the existing Z3, G3, and C3 OLED evo lines for the new year, improving internal processing, enhancing the webOS platform, and other updates. If LG’s 2023 offerings are any indication, the future looks as bright as its OLED self-lit pixels.
LG SIGNATURE OLED M3
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by John Foldi · Posted
Ushering in a new era of home entertainment, Samsung has announced its 2023 lineup of Mini-LED and OLED televisions and lifestyle projectors. Building upon previous successes and existing hardware, Samsung leverages AI deep learning to enhance visual quality, while offering the latest in cloud gaming and built-in smart home control. All smart TVs also come equipped with Samsung TV Plus, for 100% free, ad-supported TV programming. In 2023, Samsung not only offers you new TVs and projectors, but also provides a centerpiece for your modern and
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
Setting up a functional home office space/guest bedroom has been a never-ending journey. I was sure I wanted to add a 42" OLED TV to sit beside my computer to serve as a second display (when needed) and as entertainment, but a big uncertainty was finding a sound system to work with it. The room is small, and I wasn’t going to build out a true sound system, so a soundbar became the go-to option. I eventually landed on the Sony HT-A5000, which is admittedly a bit large for the TV and desk it sits on. However, this was before the