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You can watch movies and shows from Netflix, Hulu, HBO, and other services on a smartphone or a tablet, but a dedicated TV will always be something special. It’s the centerpiece of your living room, and the only display that you can truly cozy up to on the couch for hours on end. If you want to get more out of your purchase, you can make it even better with a powerful sound system and by hooking up a few game consoles, like the Nintendo Switch, PS4, or Xbox One. The latest 4K (and soon, 8K) displays from Sony, Samsung, LG, Vizio, and more deliver enhanced visual quality, better value, and smart features that you can’t find on other screens outside of your local cinema. If you’re looking for the latest TV news, how-tos on optimizing your home theater setup, and reviews for OLED and LCD TVs, you’ve come to the right place.

LG forced a Copilot web app onto its TVs but will let you delete itLG forced a Copilot web app onto its TVs but will let you delete it
Andrew Liszewski
Andrew Liszewski
You can stick any TV to your wall using the Displace Hub suction mount.

Displace’s $5,999 wireless TV with a battery-powered suction mount is only available with a 55-inch 4K OLED panel. But at CES 2026, the company will be introducing a new $1,999 Displace Hub mounting system that works with any 55 to 100-inch TV of your choosing, as long as it weighs less than 150 pounds.

<em>The Displace Hub eliminates visible wires and is powered by a battery that’s good for five to 10 hours of viewing, depending on the size of the attached TV.</em>
<em>The hub uses four battery-powered suction cups to stick to walls with smooth finishes, streamlining TV installations.</em>
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The Displace Hub eliminates visible wires and is powered by a battery that’s good for five to 10 hours of viewing, depending on the size of the attached TV.
Image: Displace
2025 was the beginning of the end of the TV brightness war

Our eyes need a rest.

John Higgins
Samsung’s 2026 Micro RGB LED TVs can actually fit in your living roomSamsung’s 2026 Micro RGB LED TVs can actually fit in your living room
Texas is suing all of the big TV makers for spying on what you watchTexas is suing all of the big TV makers for spying on what you watch
LG enters the RGB LED fray in 2026 with the Micro RGB evo TVLG enters the RGB LED fray in 2026 with the Micro RGB evo TV
The TCL QM9K is an excellent flagship TV, but I’m not sure who it’s for

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The QM9K takes aim at high-end competitors, but ends up competing against its cheaper sibling.

John Higgins
Stevie Bonifield
Stevie Bonifield
The remote for your next LG smart TV might include a dedicated news button.

Starting next year, the updated remote for LG Smart TVs will have a button for Haystack News – a free, ad-supported streaming service with content from over 400 local, national, and international news sources. Smart TVs running webOS 25 or later will also get access to the News Portal, a hub for Haystack News, live news, podcasts, and other content from major news outlets.

An LG Smart TV with Haystack News on screen next to a TV remote
Image: LG
The tech world is sleeping on the most exciting Bluetooth feature in yearsThe tech world is sleeping on the most exciting Bluetooth feature in years
John Higgins
John Higgins
Get ready to hear Sony say True RGB a lot in 2026.

According to FlatpanelsHD and TheWalkmanblog, Sony has trademarked “True RGB” in Japan and Canada. It’s almost certainly for the RGB TV technology announced earlier this year to compete with similar RGB tech from Hisense, TCL, and Samsung shown in 2025.

My favorite TVs, streaming devices, and soundbars are still up to 50% off for Cyber MondayMy favorite TVs, streaming devices, and soundbars are still up to 50% off for Cyber Monday
Get a fantastic 55-inch OLED in your home for $900 on Cyber MondayGet a fantastic 55-inch OLED in your home for $900 on Cyber Monday
Netflix kills casting from phonesNetflix kills casting from phones
Jess Weatherbed and Richard Lawler
You’re buying a Frame TV? It’s okay to cheap out a little

We compared The Frame and The Frame Pro against options from Hisense and TCL.

John Higgins
The geek’s guide to running fasterThe geek’s guide to running faster
David Pierce
65-inch OLEDs are under $1,000 ahead of Black Friday65-inch OLEDs are under $1,000 ahead of Black Friday
Samsung’s new 27-inch portable display has a three-hour battery lifeSamsung’s new 27-inch portable display has a three-hour battery life
The LG G5 takes OLED performance to another level

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The new Primary RGB Tandem display technology delivers stunning brightness and color.

John Higgins
Samsung brings a generative AI-powered Bixby to its TVsSamsung brings a generative AI-powered Bixby to its TVs
Gemini for TV is coming to Google TV Streamer starting todayGemini for TV is coming to Google TV Streamer starting today
Jay Peters
Jay Peters
tvOS is getting a kids mode.

In the tvOS 26.2 beta, if you make a new profile on an Apple TV, you can designate it to be for a kid, according to MacRumors. “Selecting yes limits content to a PG rating by default, but there is a customize option for more granular control,” MacRumors says.

tvOS 26.2 Lets You Create Apple TV Profiles Without an Account, Adds Dedicated Kids Mode

[MacRumors]

Samsung’s Frame Pro TV has hit a new all-time low before Black FridaySamsung’s Frame Pro TV has hit a new all-time low before Black Friday
John Higgins
John Higgins
I’m hosting a TV and audio AMA for subscribers today.

I’ve recently joined The Verge as its senior reviewer of TVs and audio, and will be fielding your AV questions starting at 2PM ET. Come on by and let’s talk about AV!

I’m The Verge’s new AV expert, ask me anything!

John Higgins
I’m The Verge’s new AV expert, ask me anything!I’m The Verge’s new AV expert, ask me anything!
Samsung previews HDR10 Plus Advanced, its answer to Dolby Vision 2Samsung previews HDR10 Plus Advanced, its answer to Dolby Vision 2
LG’s brilliant B5 OLED TV is already down to just $530 for Black FridayLG’s brilliant B5 OLED TV is already down to just $530 for Black Friday
Dominic Preston
Dominic Preston
LG turns a profit despite TV trouble.

The company announced a third quarter profit of KRW 688.9 billion (around $480 million) despite losses of about half that from its TV division, which it hopes to fix through “advancements in advertising.”

It’s the rare company to call out US tariffs directly, though it doesn’t blame them for the TV shortfall.

LG Releases Third-Quarter 2025 Financial Results | LG NEWSROOM

[LG NEWSROOM]

John Higgins
John Higgins
LG is releasing a new 136-inch Micro LED TV that you’ll likely never be able to afford.

LG’s massive Magnit Active Micro LED TV will hit the South Korean market on October 21st with the North American market following later.

No pricing is listed, but considering a 118-inch model in 2023 was $237,000, we expect this new one to be as much as a small house.

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LG promo image for a Micro LED display showing a boy and a dragon on a large screen
Promotional image showing a luxurious living room with a massive wall-mounted Micro LED display
Simulated open living room with a massive wall mounted display
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The Sony Watchman was must-see TVThe Sony Watchman was must-see TV
David Pierce
Meta is building a smart TV — in VRMeta is building a smart TV — in VR
Janko Roettgers
Roku’s AI-upgraded voice assistant can answer questions about what you’re watchingRoku’s AI-upgraded voice assistant can answer questions about what you’re watching
Samsung’s Frame Pro has hit a new all-time low for Prime DaySamsung’s Frame Pro has hit a new all-time low for Prime Day
Now is your last chance to save on Sonos speakers, Sony TVs, and more Prime Day A/V dealsNow is your last chance to save on Sonos speakers, Sony TVs, and more Prime Day A/V deals
Philips’ new Roku TVs come with their own immersive backlightsPhilips’ new Roku TVs come with their own immersive backlights
Amazon debuts its latest Fire TVs, including a new Omni QLED modelAmazon debuts its latest Fire TVs, including a new Omni QLED model
I spent three months with Telly, the free TV that’s always showing ads

The smartest thing about this TV is that it’s free.

Emma Roth
What to expect from Amazon’s big fall hardware event on TuesdayWhat to expect from Amazon’s big fall hardware event on Tuesday
LG’s new TV is designed to be easier for seniors to useLG’s new TV is designed to be easier for seniors to use
TCL’s Google TVs with an mmWave presence sensor are out nowTCL’s Google TVs with an mmWave presence sensor are out now
Gemini is coming to Google TV starting todayGemini is coming to Google TV starting today

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