The DisplayPort 'Death Pin' issue, or more formally known as the Pin 20 Problem, is a well-known manufacturing defect in which the last contact pin on a DisplayPort cable is wired incorrectly. This creates a direct electrical connection between your monitor and graphics card, allowing power to flow freely between them and causing severe damage.
Google may have sunsetted the Chromecast hardware, but a new firmware update for Samsung TVs will add Google Cast support for all 2026 models as well as select older models - possibly as far back as 2023.
Samsung just announced that 120 games will be playable via its Odyssey 3D Hub platform by the end of the year. This is the platform that provides content for glasses-free 3D monitors like recent Odyssey displays. The company made this claim at, while also noting that the platform currently offers around 60 playable titles.
Upload any picture or video, and Musubi uses artificial intelligence to extract the most important part and hover it in space as a 3D image within the frame. That could be a video of a child's first steps or a snapshot of a birthday party. The image will be displayed in 3D form, viewable in all its holographic glory across nearly 170 degrees.
Traits I look for in a large TV include good brightness and contrast, advanced local dimming (read: good backlighting) to reduce light bleed from bright objects on dark backgrounds, accuracy to the director's intent, and impressive color saturation, especially for HDR (High Dynamic Range) content.
At 51.5 inches, the UltraSharp U5226KW that Dell announced at CES is the biggest UltraSharp monitor yet. It has a resolution of 6144×2560, for a pixel density of 129 pixels per inch. The IPS Black monitor also has a bevy of ports via a Thunderbolt 4 hub that supports up to 140 W power delivery, an integrated KVM for up to four PCs, and a pop-out box with 27 W USB-C and 10 W USB-A ports.
For under $250, you're getting a vibrant 27-inch IPS display that delivers crisp, detailed visuals. Wide viewing angles ensure consistency from nearly every angle, while up to 95% DCI-P3 color gamut with VESA DisplayHDR 400 offers a more realistic viewing experience, bringing content to life. Every scene stays sharp and vibrant, exactly how the creator intended. Think richer hues, brighter highlights that aren't too overwhelming to the eyes, and deep shadows that make it easy to spot enemies hiding in the dark.
I won't bury the lede: the is one of the brightest projectors I've tested, and that's one of the prime concerns with replacing a TV for a projector. The Horizon S Max also includes my favorite design element from the JMGO N-series of projectors, making it easy to plug in, set up, and play. Also: How to watch the 2026 Winter Olympics: Streaming options, schedule, and times I'm also fond of the sleek and portable form factor.
After the initial setup, most people rarely engage directly with their smart TV. With wireless connectivity, phone apps, and remote controls, there's little need to. Tucked next to the essential HDMI ports, a USB 2.0 port -- likely sitting unnoticed on the back or side panel -- offers more potential than you might expect. USB ports are easy to overlook, but they're a standard feature on most TVs -- and more useful than you might think.
TVs are no longer just displays that you connect to a cable box or streaming device to make them smarter. Also: Got a TCL TV? Change these 16 settings ASAP - here's why They're full-fledged computers now, complete with operating systems, app stores, background services, and internet connections. As a result, they come with a ton of hidden settings, permissions, and features that most people never know about or use.