LG | The VergeThe Verge is about technology and how it makes us feel. Founded in 2011, we offer our audience everything from breaking news to reviews to award-winning features and investigations, on our site, in video, and in podcasts.2026-01-07T18:25:45+00:00https://www.theverge.com/rss/lg/index.xmlhttps://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/verge-rss-large_80b47e.png?w=150&h=150&crop=1Tom Warren<![CDATA[LG’s fastest and brightest OLED gaming monitor is $999.99]]>https://www.theverge.com/?p=8561732026-01-06T11:07:37-05:002026-01-06T11:00:00-05:00
LG is launching its dual mode GX7 OLED monitor in the US, with refresh rates up to 720Hz. Based on LG Display's fourth-generation WOLED panel, the 26.5-inch 27GX790B can run at 540Hz in 1440p resolution, or an impressive 720Hz in a not-so-impressive 720p resolution.
The dual mode option lets you switch between the 540Hz and 720Hz modes with a hot key, allowing you to change to higher refresh rates for esports games that can run at higher frame rates and switch back to the 1440p resolution for games where you don't need anything close to 720Hz.
Priced at $999.99, LG says the 27GX790B is the company's brightest OLED gaming monitor so f …
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Emma Roth<![CDATA[LG’s CLOiD robot can load the washer for you, slowly]]>https://www.theverge.com/?p=8552332026-01-07T13:25:45-05:002026-01-05T13:08:58-05:00
LG’s chore-completing robot made multiple cameos during the company’s CES keynote.
LG's CLOiD robot took the stage at CES 2026 on Monday, offering our first look at the bot in action. During LG's keynote, the company showed how CLOiD can load your washer or dryer - albeit slowly - as part of its goal of creating a "zero labor home."
CLOiD waved both of its five-finger hands as it rolled out on stage. Brandt Varner, LG's vice president of sales in its home appliances division, followed behind and asked the bot to take care of the wet towel he was holding. "Sure, I'll get the laundry started," CLOiD said in a masculine-sounding voice. "Let me show everyone what I can do."
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Jess Weatherbed<![CDATA[LG announces the ‘world’s lightest 17-inch RTX laptop’]]>https://www.theverge.com/?p=8526282026-01-02T08:09:23-05:002026-01-02T08:03:59-05:00
We should get more information about the upcoming 2026 LG Gram Pro series at CES.
LG is teasing the 2026 Gram Pro laptops that will be fully unveiled at CES, including what the company claims is the "world's lightest 17-inch RTX laptop." The LG Gram Pro 17 (17Z90UR) and Gram Pro 16 (16Z90U) will introduce a new ultralight "Aerominum material" developed by LG that aims to reduce a laptop's weight while reinforcing strength and scratch resistance.
The LG Gram Pro 17 will feature a 2,560 x 1600 display, paired with Nvidia's RTX 5050 laptop GPU that has just 8GB of VRAM. LG claims it will still provide "ample performance for graphics-intensive tasks, content creation, and gaming." You won't be able to run most modern games …
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Emma Roth<![CDATA[LG’s new karaoke-ready party speaker uses AI to remove song vocals]]>https://www.theverge.com/?p=8523622026-01-01T13:16:10-05:002026-01-01T13:16:10-05:00
LG is adding a karaoke-focused party speaker to its lineup of Xboom devices, which is built in collaboration with Will.i.am. Announced this week, LG says the Stage 501 speaker comes with an "AI Karaoke Master" that can remove or adjust vocals from "virtually any song," similar to the Soundcore Rave 3S.
It can also adjust the pitch of the songs to make them more comfortable to sing, and it doesn't require karaoke-specific audio files to do so, according to LG. Like its predecessor, the Stage 501 features a five-sided design but comes equipped with upgraded dual woofers and full-range drivers that LG claims will deliver richer audio. The swap …
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Terrence O’Brien<![CDATA[LG announces new UltraGear evo gaming monitors with AI upscaling]]>https://www.theverge.com/?p=8505722025-12-28T16:42:15-05:002025-12-28T16:42:15-05:00
LG unveiled a whole new line of gaming monitors ahead of CES on Friday. The UltraGear evo line are all high-end monitors covering a range of technologies, but united by 5K resolution and AI upscaling.
The three flagships under the new branding are the 39GX950B, the 27GM950B, and the 52G930B. The first number in the model name indicates the size. The rest of the letters and numbers, well, I'm sure they mean something to someone.
The 39-inch GX9 is an ultrawide 21:9 5K2Kdual-mode OLED screen. It can run at its full resolution at 165Hz, or jump to 330Hz for fast-twitch games at WFHD. The 27-inch GM9 uses "New" MiniLEDs, which promise to del …
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Emma Roth<![CDATA[LG teases a new chore-completing home robot]]>https://www.theverge.com/?p=8502422025-12-26T10:21:50-05:002025-12-26T09:48:33-05:00
LG is getting ready to take the wraps off a new robot it claims is capable of performing a "wide range" of household chores. The robot, called LG CLOiD, will make its debut at CES next month, featuring two articulated arms and five individually actuated fingers on each hand.
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Emma Roth<![CDATA[LG forced a Copilot web app onto its TVs but will let you delete it]]>https://www.theverge.com/?p=8476852025-12-18T15:39:39-05:002025-12-18T15:31:51-05:00
LG says it will let users delete the Microsoft Copilot shortcut it installed on newer TVs after severalreportshighlighted the unremovable icon. In a statement to The Verge, LG spokesperson Chris De Maria says the company "respects consumer choice and will take steps to allow users to delete the shortcut icon if they wish."
Last week, a user on the r/mildlyinfuriating subreddit posted an image of the Microsoft Copilot icon in their lineup of apps on an LG TV, with no option to delete it. "My LG TV's new software update installed Microsoft Copilot, which cannot be deleted," the post says. The post garnered more than 36,000 upvotes as people …
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Emma Roth<![CDATA[Texas is suing all of the big TV makers for spying on what you watch]]>https://www.theverge.com/?p=8454002025-12-16T10:38:15-05:002025-12-16T10:38:15-05:00
Texas is suing five of the biggest TV makers, accusing them of "secretly recording what consumers watch in their own homes." In separate lawsuits filed on Tuesday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton claims the TVs made by Sony, Samsung, LG, Hisense, and TCL are part of a "mass surveillance system" that uses Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) to collect personal data used for targeted advertising.
ACR uses visual and audio data to identify what you're watching on TV, including shows and movies on streaming services and cable TV, YouTube videos, Blu-ray discs, and more. Attorney General Paxton alleges that ACR also captures security and doorb …
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Brandon Russell<![CDATA[LG’s brilliant B5 OLED TV is already down to just $530 for Black Friday]]>https://www.theverge.com/?p=8119352025-11-12T11:52:32-05:002025-11-01T10:00:00-04:00
Best Buy’s latest doorbuster deal nets you a cool $770 off the regular price. | Image: The Verge
Best Buy’s early Black Friday deals are already live, with discounts to be had on everything from smartphones and gaming PCs to wireless headphones. If you’re in the market for a new 4K TV, Best Buy is also offering an exclusive doorbuster deal on LG’s 48-inch B5 OLED, bringing the price of the 4K TV down to just $529.99 ($770 off) for a limited time. You can also grab the 55-inch model from Amazon, Best Buy, and LG for around $896 ($604 off), an all-time low.
LG’s entry-level B Series offers one of the most affordable ways to jump into the world of OLED technology. Although the B5 can’t match the brightness of comparably priced LED TVs, it delivers far better black level performance and contrast, as well as excellent viewing angles. As far as we can tell, the B5 closely matches the display performance of LG’s flagship C3 from a few years ago.
In addition to 4K resolution, the B5 features four HDMI 2.1 ports — all of which support up to 4K at 120Hz with variable refresh rate for gaming — along with support for premium formats such as Dolby Vision and HDR10. It supports Filmmaker Mode, too, which aims to present movies as directors intended by disabling certain settings, such as motion smoothing and image sharpening. The B5 also runs on LG’s speedy Alpha 8 AI Processor Gen 2, so swiping through LG’s webOS interface isn’t a slog. Meanwhile, support for Apple AirPlay 2 and Google Cast makes it easy to stream content from a compatible device, including your phone or tablet.
As great as the B5 is, the set offers middling peak brightness and struggles with handling reflections, according to the folks over at RTings. That said, it’s a great option for gaming, and if you can place it in a room without a lot of ambient light, it’s a nice upgrade for movie night. My 10-year-old Phillips TV broke at the beginning of summer, and I think I finally found a suitable replacement.
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Sheena Vasani<![CDATA[LG’s G5 65-inch OLED 4K TV is the most affordable it’s ever been]]>https://www.theverge.com/?p=8090432025-10-29T12:02:54-04:002025-10-29T12:02:54-04:00
The high-end OLED TV is 41 percent off. | Image: LG
If you want one of the best home theater experiences LG can provide, the 65-inch LG G5 OLED is down to a new record low price. Regularly $3,399.99, you can buy the TV for around $1,996.99 at Amazon anddirectly from LG. Other configurations are also on sale, with the 77-inch going for around $3,456.99 (about $1,000 off) at Amazon and LG. If you purchase the TVs from LG, you’ll also get free professional wall mounting or stand set up with a free matching TV stand through November 16th.
While it didn’t win this year’s “TV Shootout” award for flawless picture quality, the LG G5 OLED still delivers an impressive viewing experience. It features the same stunning OLED picture quality as the popular C5 line — complete with support for Dolby Vision — but takes things a step further with LG’s “Brightness Booster Ultimate” technology. As a result, it’s noticeably brighter.
The G5 additionally boasts LG’s more powerful Alpha 11 Gen 2 processor, which improves image processing and upscaling, along with a higher maximum 165Hz refresh rate. It also includes four HDMI 2.1 ports along with AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-Sync compatibility for responsive gaming. Rounding things out, the TV supports Dolby Atmos audio, comes with LG’s wand-like Magic Remote, and offers access to a wide range of streaming apps — making it an excellent choice for both gamers and home theater enthusiasts alike.
More great gadget deals
You can buy the Pawsync Smart Pet Feeder for $69.99 ($30 off) when you apply the on-page coupon at Amazon. The smart feeder ensures your pets are always fed on time, allowing you to create custom schedules and manage precise portion sizes. It automatically dispenses the exact amount you set and even adjusts portions if it detects food in the bowl. You can also monitor your pet’s eating habits through meal reports that track how much they ate, how long it took, and more, helping you take better care of their health.
You can buy the latest Blink Video Doorbell with the Sync Module Core — which adds local storage — included for $29.99 ($40 off) at Amazon and Best Buy, which is its best price to date. The upgraded version of Blink’s popular budget-friendly doorbell offers all the essentials: decent 1080p video, motion detection, night vision, and two-way audio. It also boasts up to two years of battery life and a 150-degree field of view with a 1:1 aspect ratio, giving you a full head-to-toe view of anyone at your door.
The small Anker Soundcore 2 Bluetooth Speaker is on sale for $27.99 ($17 off), which is $6 shy of its all-time low, at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. The portable Bluetooth speaker features an IPX7 water resistance rating so it’s safe to use by the pool, beach, or shower. Despite being small, Anker also lets you pair two Soundcore 2 units together, so you can enjoy stereo sound, and it can last around 24 hours on a single charge.
