#tv-picture-and-sound-optimization
#tv-picture-and-sound-optimization

Privacy technologies

Your Smart TV May Be Taking Screenshots Every 15 Seconds

fromMen's Journal

Television

Your Smart TV May Be Taking Screenshots Every 15 Seconds

Privacy technologies

fromMiami Herald

Your Smart TV May Be Taking Screenshots Every 15 Seconds

Smart TVs capture screen data frequently, raising privacy concerns as manufacturers prioritize data collection over user awareness.

fromMen's Journal

Your Smart TV May Be Taking Screenshots Every 15 Seconds

Smart TVs capture and transmit on-screen data frequently, raising significant privacy concerns for users.

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Independent films

fromwww.theguardian.com

4 days ago

Screenmaxxing: why Hollywood is supersizing the big screen experience

Disney introduced InfinityVision, a certification for premium large-format auditoriums to enhance movie viewing experiences.

Growth hacking

fromInfoQ

From VR to Flat Screens: Bridging the Input and Immersion Gap

The future of VR and wearables is focused on natural interaction and immersion, despite current market limitations.

fromwww.esquire.com

12 hours ago

The 6 Best Projectors of 2026 Bring the Silver Screen to Your Living Room

The Hisense PT1 is a top-rated ultra short throw projector, combining 4K projection and Dolby Atmos sound in a stylish design.

Artificial intelligence

fromDigiday

Future of TV Briefing: Netflix's VOID peeks at the future of virtual product placement

An AI tool developed by Netflix employees can remove objects from video clips, potentially enabling advanced virtual product placements in the future.

#hisense

Television

Hisense's Midrange TV Has a Fancy Stand, but Also Some Image-Processing Quirks

Television

The Hisense UR9 is a great first shot against OLED's bow

Gadgets

You should wait on the Hisense U7SG

Hisense's Midrange TV Has a Fancy Stand, but Also Some Image-Processing Quirks

Hisense's U7SG TV offers high-end features but faces tough competition and some performance flaws.

Television

The Hisense UR9 is a great first shot against OLED's bow

You should wait on the Hisense U7SG

The Hisense U7SG is a promising midrange TV but should be purchased later due to expected price drops.

Insta360 is putting screens on its next wireless mics to show logos or images

Insta360 Mic Pro features customizable E Ink screens and advanced noise reduction, designed for direct audio connection to cameras and self-recording capabilities.

LG's High-End Soundbar System Makes My Living Room Feel Like a Home Theater

Setup of the LG Sound Suite is quick, allowing for easy pairing and control with LG ThinQ app and TV remote.

LG Sound Suite review: Dolby Atmos FlexConnect in a powerful package

LG's Sound Suite offers customizable speaker placement with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect technology, enhancing home theater experiences for users with compatible LG devices.

LG's High-End Soundbar System Makes My Living Room Feel Like a Home Theater

Setup of the LG Sound Suite is quick, allowing for easy pairing and control with LG ThinQ app and TV remote.

LG Sound Suite review: Dolby Atmos FlexConnect in a powerful package

LG's Sound Suite offers customizable speaker placement with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect technology, enhancing home theater experiences for users with compatible LG devices.

TCL's RGB-Mini LED TVs will start at $8,000

TCL launched new SQD-Mini LED and RGB-Mini LED TVs, featuring advanced display technology and high peak brightness.

#tv-settings

Television

Why your TV wowed you in the store but looks unnatural at home - and how to fix it ASAP

Television

Watching football? Change these 5 settings on your TV for better performance instantly

Television

Why your TV wowed you in the store but looks unnatural at home - and how to fix it ASAP

Television

Watching football? Change these 5 settings on your TV for better performance instantly

I traded my Sonos Era 300 for Denon's new home speaker - and see no reason to go back

Denon has launched its second-generation home speakers, including the Home 400, designed to compete with Sonos Era 300.

#netflix

Television

Netflix embraces vertical video with major mobile app update

Netflix will launch a redesigned mobile app with a vertical video feed at the end of April 2026.

from9to5Mac

Television

Netflix ruined its Apple TV app by switching to a custom video player - 9to5Mac

Netflix replaced the native tvOS video player with a custom player, causing user frustration and loss of Apple TV features.

Netflix embraces vertical video with major mobile app update

Netflix will launch a redesigned mobile app with a vertical video feed at the end of April 2026.

from9to5Mac

Netflix ruined its Apple TV app by switching to a custom video player - 9to5Mac

Netflix replaced the native tvOS video player with a custom player, causing user frustration and loss of Apple TV features.

Alienware's $350 QD-OLED Gaming Monitor Nixes Everything for a Pretty Screen

Alienware's AW2726DM is a budget-friendly 27-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor priced at $350, but sacrifices many features for affordability.

Amazon's new Fire TV Stick HD is its 'slimmest ever'

The new Fire TV Stick HD features a design that is 30 percent thinner than the previous generation, making it easier to travel with.

Gadgets

fromFast Company

Get ready for the great American TV trade-in rush

Consumers are expected to upgrade their TVs soon, driven by events and a desire for larger screens.

#soundbar

Gadgets

Sony Bravia Theater Bar 5 review: A basic TV sound booster

The Sony Bravia Theater Bar 5 offers excellent sound quality and bass performance at an entry-level price, making it suitable for smaller spaces.

fromKotaku

Gadgets

Bose Soundbar Drops Back to Black Friday Price Just in Time for Super Bowl TV Audio Upgrades - Kotaku

Compact soundbar delivers wider, natural soundstage, improved dialogue clarity, flexible HDMI/optical/aux inputs, bass boost, easy single-cable setup and automatic input switching.

Sony Bravia Theater Bar 5 review: A basic TV sound booster

The Sony Bravia Theater Bar 5 offers excellent sound quality and bass performance at an entry-level price, making it suitable for smaller spaces.

fromKotaku

Gadgets

Bose Soundbar Drops Back to Black Friday Price Just in Time for Super Bowl TV Audio Upgrades - Kotaku

Amazon's budget-friendly answer to the Frame TV will start shipping on April 22

Amazon's Ember Artline TVs are available for pre-order, shipping on April 22, featuring 2,000 art pieces and customizable frame options.

#sony

Television

Sony teases its next-gen 'True RGB' Mini LED TV technology

Sony's new theater system lets you upgrade your TV setup gradually - how it works

Sony introduces seven new Bravia home theater products, including a TV, soundbars, subwoofers, and rear speakers, with modular compatibility.

Best Buy is selling last year's Sony OLED TV for $600 off - and I highly recommend it

Sony is transferring control of the Bravia TV brand to TCL in 2026, prompting retailers to offer discounts on current models.

Television

Sony teases its next-gen 'True RGB' Mini LED TV technology

Sony's new theater system lets you upgrade your TV setup gradually - how it works

Sony introduces seven new Bravia home theater products, including a TV, soundbars, subwoofers, and rear speakers, with modular compatibility.

Best Buy is selling last year's Sony OLED TV for $600 off - and I highly recommend it

Sony is transferring control of the Bravia TV brand to TCL in 2026, prompting retailers to offer discounts on current models.

more#sony

#home-theater

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

The Hisense XR10 Packs 6,000 Lumens, Liquid Cooling, and Devialet Audio Into One Very Serious 4K Projector - Yanko Design

Hisense's XR10 projector offers a bright 4K image and advanced features at a competitive price, aiming to enhance home theater experiences.

fromwww.engadget.com

Gadgets

The best gear to upgrade your home theater setup

fromEsquire

Gadgets

These Soundbars and Home Speakers Are Up to $600 Off This Weekend

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

The Hisense XR10 Packs 6,000 Lumens, Liquid Cooling, and Devialet Audio Into One Very Serious 4K Projector - Yanko Design

Hisense's XR10 projector offers a bright 4K image and advanced features at a competitive price, aiming to enhance home theater experiences.

fromwww.engadget.com

Gadgets

The best gear to upgrade your home theater setup

fromEsquire

Gadgets

These Soundbars and Home Speakers Are Up to $600 Off This Weekend

Gadgets

I Tested the Top Premium Soundbars To Find The Best

Gadgets

How I upgraded my soundbar audio quality for free - and 4 other methods to give it a boost

I Tested the Top Premium Soundbars To Find The Best

Premium soundbars deliver superior audio quality and immersive experiences, making them a worthwhile investment over traditional A/V systems.

Gadgets

How I upgraded my soundbar audio quality for free - and 4 other methods to give it a boost

Miscellaneous

Review: TCL's NXTVISION Is a Superior Set for Modest Budgets

Television

I changed 13 settings on my TV to dramatically improve its performance - here's how

Gadgets

Own a smart TV? These 13 features can dramatically improve your performance - here's how

fromInsideHook

Miscellaneous

Review: TCL's NXTVISION Is a Superior Set for Modest Budgets

Television

I changed 13 settings on my TV to dramatically improve its performance - here's how

Gadgets

Own a smart TV? These 13 features can dramatically improve your performance - here's how

This Compact Bose Soundbar Is $80 Off

Bose Smart Soundbar offers compact design, Dolby Atmos support, and excellent audio quality, making it ideal for small spaces and modern entertainment needs.

How high of a refresh rate does your TV really need? An expert's buying advice

Understanding refresh rates is essential for choosing the right smart TV for your entertainment needs.

Theater Shmeater! These Are My Favorite Huge TVs at Every Price

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.

Television

Own a Sony TV? Changing these 3 settings will greatly improve its picture quality

Sony Bravia TVs offer automatic picture optimization through Auto Picture Mode, light sensors, and manual brightness controls to achieve optimal image quality with minimal setup.

Samsung's Best Dolby Atmos Soundbar Has Barely Changed for Generations. That Means Insane Deals

Samsung's HW-Q990 series reached near-peak performance; successive models deliver only incremental improvements while prices vary widely.

This soundbar blew me away with its surround sound, and it's discounted for Presidents' Day

Vizio’s 33-inch soundbar bundle with wireless subwoofer and two surround speakers delivers near high-end audio with Dolby Atmos/DTS:X and EQ personalization, now under $200.

HDR10 vs. HDR 10+ vs. Dolby Vision: I compared the popular TV formats, and here's my verdict

HDR10 uses static metadata as the baseline format; HDR10+ and Dolby Vision use dynamic metadata for scene-by-scene optimization and broader compatibility when both are supported.

I changed 3 settings on my Sonos soundbar to instantly improve the audio performance

Soundbar placement, room layout, content format, and height-channel adjustments determine Dolby Atmos immersion and dialogue clarity; adding Sonos speakers and subwoofers improves performance.

Your LG TV is getting a big audio upgrade for free - these OLED models included

LG released its modular home theater system at CES 2026, complete with the H7 soundbar, M5 and M7 wireless speakers, and W7 subwoofer. This system is the first to feature Dolby Atmos FlexConnect, a Dolby technology that promises to deliver the Atmos experience, regardless of your speaker placement. Also: LG's new Dolby Atmos system promises immersive sound no matter where your speakers are

Television

Sennheiser's new TV headphones promise fidelity and flexibility - thanks to a wireless superpower

Sennheiser's RS 275 bundle pairs HDR 275 over-ear TV headphones with a BTA1 Auracast transmitter to enable low-latency, multi-device private TV listening.

#motion-smoothing

Television

How to turn off motion smoothing on your TV (and why it makes such a big difference)

Gadgets

The default TV setting I always turn off when installing one - and why experts mostly agree

Television

How to turn off motion smoothing on your TV (and why it makes such a big difference)

Gadgets

The default TV setting I always turn off when installing one - and why experts mostly agree

more#motion-smoothing

#tcl-tvs

Television

Own a TCL TV? Changing these 12+ settings made a big difference for mine

Television

Own a TCL TV? Change these 16 settings ASAP - here's why

Television

Own a TCL TV? Changing these 12+ settings made a big difference for mine

Television

Own a TCL TV? Change these 16 settings ASAP - here's why

TCL X11L review: One of the best out-of-the-box TVs that's entered our testing lab

TCL acquired Sony's Bravia TV brand and demonstrated premium picture quality rivaling OLED displays through advanced LED technology and exceptional color accuracy.

This 5.1 Soundbar Bundle Is $100 Off

Sony's Bravia Theater System 6 offers a complete multi-speaker home audio setup with subwoofer and satellite speakers, currently discounted to $698, delivering immersive surround sound with powerful bass and excellent dialogue clarity.

Sonos won't tell you this, but these 3 free tweaks dramatically improve its soundbars

Sonos' webpages and popular reviews are full of specs, but several real-life factors affect your soundbar's performance more than you'd think. Factors such as placement, your content's audio format, and your room's size and furniture all affect your soundbar's output. I use my Sonos Arc and Arc Ultra soundbars, Era 300 speakers, Sub 4 subwoofer, and Ace headphones daily, but achieving complete satisfaction required some adjustments. I'm finally ready to share the secrets.

Gadgets

Does it matter which HDMI port you use on your TV? Yes - here's why

Different HDMI ports offer varying bandwidth and features; use HDMI 2.1 for next-gen gaming and ARC/eARC for advanced sound.

Sonos' first new hardware since app debacle targets your most complex audio setup

Sonos released the Amp Multi, an eight-channel GaN-powered amplifier designed for large architectural Sonos speaker installations, sold through installers with pricing by quote.

Samsung's Mid-tier OLED Got Under My Cinephile Skin

Samsung S90F QD-OLED delivers comprehensive, refined midrange OLED performance with excellent color, contrast, processing, and strong value after recent price drops, despite lower peak brightness.

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

200-Inch Dolby Vision Gaming With 1ms Latency: Inside The Aetherion 4K RGB Laser UST Projector - Yanko Design

Aetherion is an ultra-short-throw projector offering true VRR (0.1–240Hz), Auto Low Latency, 1ms-class response, and monitor-level gaming features.