Samsung TVs unexpectedly losing access to BBC iPlayer
by Andy Bassett
Support for the BBC’s iPlayer on certain Samsung devices including Blu-ray and DVD players plus set-top boxes ended on 9th Dec 2019 as expected. What wasn’t expected were the many Samsung TV owners who also now find themselves without access too.
Samsung's new AI ScaleNet codec supports 8K streaming
by Andy Bassett
There are a number of limiting factors preventing 8K TVs from really catching on at the moment and one is the strain on current network infrastructure created by the extra data that 8K content contains. Samsung now has an answer for that - the AI ScaleNet codec.
Sony update brings AirPlay 2 and Dolby Atmos support to select TVs
by Andy Bassett
Earlier this year, Sony announced their plans to bring AirPlay 2 and Homekit functionality along with Dolby Atmos support to their recent mid-range and high-end TVs. Now a major Android Pie (9) update has arrived that also includes these promised features.
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Samsung Quantum Dot developments could herald new panels
by Andy Bassett
Samsung has announced an improved technique in the production of Quantum Dots which could see QLED panels used for commercial purposes.
TV imports from China to US now impacted by tariffs
by Andy Bassett
Even as current negotiations attempt to break the US-China Trade war, a new report demonstrates the impact the situation is having on TVs coming into the States.
Available in time for Black Friday and the ensuing Festive period, Hisense will release its Roku powered TV models in 43”, 50”, 55” and 65” screen sizes.
VIDEO: Philips demo Dolby Vision and P5 Picture Processing on their OLED TVs at Dolby HQ
by Phil Hinton
Around 30 AVForums readers were invited to a Philips OLED TV event at Dolby HQ to see demonstrations of the P5 picture processor and the Dolby grading suite and cinema. Find out what happened by watching our video report.
There's been a lot of talk recently about contrast modulation being used to measure the 'real' resolution of 8K TVs – but what is it and does it really matter?
We round-up the best TVs we have reviewed in 2019 and sort them out into categories from Home Cinema to Best Overall TV. Click to find out who the winners are...
With the LG Signature Series OLED R rollable TV still not out in the consumer market yet, Sharp has revealed it has been developing its own version with broadcaster NHK.
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Chinese TV Manufacturers close in on OLED TV market in 2020
by Andy Bassett
TV maker Hisense may well be joined by smartphone manufacturer and Chinese compatriot Xiaomi in releasing OLED TVs to the market in 2020.
Just over a year ago, LG showed off their OLED R rollable TVs, now a patent for a folding TV looks to have been granted. Could this mean a first showing at CES 2020?
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LG hits Hisense with TV patent infringement lawsuit
by Andy Bassett
LG takes issue with Hisense, who it accuses of violating its TV patents, and starts legal proceedings - now the courts will decide.
2019 LG OLED TVs will be receiving a firmware update, allowing for gameplay via NVIDIA G-SYNC® Compatible technology, LG has confirmed that the update will take place this week.