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This Sony Bravia is my pick for best TV for the money - and it hit a new low price for July 4th

zdnet.com Jason Hiner 2025-08-11 20:58:00

ZDNET's key takeaways What the Sony Bravia X90L lacks in eye-popping specs, it more than makes up for in real-world picture performance and Sony upscaling technology, which delivers great video for movies, sports, cable, and streaming. Regarding the features you'll love for daily use, the X90L has an excellent remote that feels premium, is just the right size, includes backlighting, and has a good balance of just the right number of buttons The X90L also has Google TV built-in. The closest ri

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This Sony Bravia is my pick for best TV for the money - and it hit a new low price for 4th of July

zdnet.com Jason Hiner 2025-08-12 11:58:00

ZDNET's key takeaways What the Sony Bravia X90L lacks in eye-popping specs, it more than makes up for in real-world picture performance and Sony upscaling technology, which delivers great video for movies, sports, cable, and streaming. Regarding the features you'll love for daily use, the X90L has an excellent remote that feels premium, is just the right size, includes backlighting, and has a good balance of just the right number of buttons The X90L also has Google TV built-in. The closest ri

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Apple TV+ is having its best year ever, and here’s what’s coming next

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-08-13 11:36:00

Apple TV+ has been on a hot streak for a while now, with 2025 so far being its best year ever. And there are plenty more likely hits on the way. Here’s what’s coming. Apple TV+ has found critical and commercial success like never before No matter how you measure it, 2025 has been an especially good year for Apple TV+. Critically, the streamer has achieved a higher quality bar with its new and returning shows this year. It still has the occasional misfire, but those have more rare than ever.

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How to Pick the Best Roku Device (2025): A Guide to Each Model

wired.com Parker Hall 2025-08-13 11:08:00

Rokus continue to remain our favorite TV streaming devices. They're super easy to use and offer a wide array of streaming channels. Their displays aren't fancy, but they offer just what someone needs: quick, direct access to their favorite streaming services. However, figuring out which one to buy is not so easy. There are currently four Roku streaming devices available, plus TVs, soundbars, and ones sold exclusively at certain retailers (not to mention older models still floating around places

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How to Choose the Right TV: Quantum Dots, HDR, RGB, and More in 2025

wired.com Parker Hall 2025-08-13 15:03:00

TVs can be tricky to buy. Whether you read our exquisite guide to the Best TVs or not, you probably won't find every top model at your local Walmart, Best Buy, or Costco. And when you're browsing retail websites, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by marketing speak like HDR, QLED, or “local dimming.” That's why we've collected a few tips, tricks, and terms to help you shop smarter when buying a new TV. Think of this as a checklist to consider before you buy your next big screen. Be sure to check ou

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Amazon Offers Fire TV Cube With Luna Controller for 40% Off as Cloud Gaming Bundle for Early Prime Day

gizmodo.com Joe Tilleli 2025-08-13 19:10:11

You have a bunch of options when it comes to finding the right streaming device. Heck, there’s plenty of choices just within Amazon’s family of Fire TV products. However, the crown jewel of streaming is The Fire TV Cube. It’s Amazon’s fastest streaming media player with its app’s loading faster than any other Fire TV. The octa-core processor is to thanks, making it twice as powerful as the Fire TV Stick 4K Max. Right now, you can score the Fire TV Cube with a bonus Luna gaming controller for the

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The best OLED TVs of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

zdnet.com Taylor Clemons 2025-08-14 06:00:21

OLED TVs are among the most popular options for most shoppers, and with good reason. They offer some of the best picture quality you can buy, they can have stellar audio quality, and the prices are better than ever. Sony and LG have cornered this market for the longest time, but other companies now offer LED TVs at more affordable prices. Samsung uses object tracking sound while LG and Sony utilize Dolby Atmos virtual surround sound for more immersive experiences. OLEDs are also great choices f

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Best TVs for 2025: Tested by CNET's Experts

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-14 07:00:00

The Sony Bravia 8 II is a new flagship OLED David Katzmaier/CNET With all of the TVs available today, and all of the technical terms and jargon associated with television technology, it can be tough to figure out what's important. Here's a quick guide to help cut through the confusion. Picture quality: Broadly speaking, the type of display technology helps dictate how good a TV's picture quality is, but OLED is typically the best display technology, and this is followed by LCD (including QLED,

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Amazon to shut down Freevee streaming TV service in August

cnbc.com Annie Palmer 2025-08-15 03:43:23

Amazon is discontinuing its standalone free streaming TV service next month as it looks to consolidate its content offerings under Prime Video. The service, called Freevee, launched in 2019 underneath IMDb, the film and TV site Amazon bought in 1998. It offered a stable of free, ad-supported video, including original series and some Prime Video content, primarily through an app. The Freevee app will shut down in August, at which point users will be able to watch shows and movies on Prime Video

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Amazon is shutting down its Freevee app in August

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2025-08-15 07:38:43

Amazon plans to shut down its stand-alone Freevee app in August, according to an in-app notice to users. The free, ad-supported streaming service is directing viewers to continue watching Freevee content on Prime Video. “Prime Video is the new exclusive home for Freevee TV shows, movies and Live TV,” the notice to readers states. “The Freevee app will be accessible until August 2025. Continue watching your favorite Free Originals and our library of hit movies, shows, and live TV on Prime Video

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Apple TV+: Dennis Lehane, creator behind Smoke and Black Bird, to host Reddit AMA today

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-08-15 11:24:36

As part of the marketing campaign to promote its new thriller Smoke, Apple has arranged for series writer and creator Dennis Lehane to host its first AMA on Reddit and answer your… burning questions. Here’s how to join in. In the past, Apple has promoted AMAs with creators and authors like Dan Erickson (Severance) and Blake Crouch (Dark Matter). Now, it’s time for Dennis Lehane to step up to the keyboard and answer Redditors’ inquiries about his creative process, adapting stories across mediums

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Why I recommend this TCL Mini LED TV over pricier OLED models (especially at $700 off)

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2025-08-15 11:37:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The TCL QM8K (65-inch) is currently available for $2,199. It handles HDR content with eye-popping, true-to-life brightness. The addition of a soundbar would make its audio more immersive. View now at Best Buy View now at Amazon more buying choices Various TCL QM8K sizes are currently discounted (up to $1,500) across major retailers like Amazon and Best Buy. TCL continually punches above its weight, offering impressive TV tech at prices that demand a cost-benefit analysi

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Android TV gets silently updated with more home screen content tabs — whether you like it or not

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-15 19:38:16

Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority TL;DR Android TV devices are receiving new content tabs on the home screen via a server-side update. These new tabs add “Top Selling Movies,” “Popular Movies and Shows,” and “Trending on Google” to the home screen. There’s no way to opt out of the update, so users who dislike the added clutter can consider switching to alternative Android TV launchers. Android TV, as a platform, is still very much around, but it has been overshadowed by Google TV, a content

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New Apple TV 4K could be launching at the best possible moment

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-08-15 19:27:06

Believe it or not, the first Apple TV product preceded even the iPhone with its initial introduction. Yet for almost two decades, the product has remained fairly niche in Apple’s lineup. But the new Apple TV 4K launching this fall could be the best chance yet to change that. New Apple TV 4K might be the first to go mainstream In the early days of the Apple TV, the product was referred to by Apple as a “hobby.” It wasn’t expected to achieve the kind of success found by the Mac or iPod, or subs

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How to turn off ACR on your TV (and why it greatly enhances your viewing experience)

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2025-08-15 18:59:40

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Did you know that whenever you turn on your smart TV, you invite an unseen guest to watch it with you? These days, most popular TV models utilize automatic content recognition (ACR), a form of ad surveillance technology that gathers information about everything you watch and transmits it to a centralized database. Manufacturers then use your data to identify your viewing preferences, enabling them to deliver highly targeted ads. Also: Your TV's USB port is seriously underutili

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Got a Samsung TV? I recommend changing these 6 settings for the best performance

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2025-08-15 19:06:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Say you recently picked up a shiny new TV. You unbox it like a kid at Christmas and prepare to indulge in all its visual glory. You think to yourself, "This is 2025. TV technology is sizzling, and it's going to look amazing no matter what." So you plug it in and don't take one look at the default settings. Big mistake. Also: How to clear your TV cache (and why it greatly enhances your viewing experience) I've been guilty of it. And I'm OK with that because it's widely accepted

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The Roku Ultra streaming device gave my TV 4K superpowers - and it's 20% off

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-08-15 19:11:43

ZDNET's key takeaways The Roku Ultra is a streaming device available for $100. The Roku Ultra is the perfect streaming device for anyone who doesn't want to commit to team iOS with an Apple TV 4K or team Android with a Google TV Streamer. There are a few drawbacks to getting a Roku Ultra, like the lack of a headphone jack on the remote. $79 at Amazon $79.99 at B&H Photo-Video $99.99 at Roku more buying choices The Roku Ultra streaming device is on sale for $79, the lowest price we've ever see

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Your Apple TV is getting a major upgrade for free - 5 features I can't wait to try on TVOS 26

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2025-08-15 19:32:00

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Last month at WWDC, Apple announced a major upgrade for Apple TV: TVOS 26. This upgrade introduces a significant visual overhaul and several unprecedented entertainment features. The platform offers a new layout and interface, along with smart features that weren't available in TVOS 18. At the heart of the update is a new design language called Liquid Glass, which gives the interface a more vibrant and expressive look. Across iOS 26 devices, Liquid Glass offers floating, thre

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Invasion season 3 gets its first teaser and a premiere date on Apple TV+

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-08-15 23:20:32

The wait is almost over for sci-fi fans eager for the next chapter of Invasion, one of Apple’s bets in the genre. And alongside the premiere date, Apple TV+ just released the teaser for what’s to come. Here are the details. Invasion season 3 premieres August 22 Here is the first official teaser for Invasion season 3, which just dropped on the Apple TV+ YouTube channel: “Invasion” follows an alien invasion through different perspectives around the world. In season three, those perspectives col

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Why I recommend this 2023 Sony TV over most newer models - especially at $300 off

zdnet.com Jason Hiner 2025-08-15 23:42:00

ZDNET's key takeaways What the Sony Bravia X90L lacks in eye-popping specs, it more than makes up for in real-world picture performance and Sony upscaling technology, which delivers great video for movies, sports, cable, and streaming. Regarding the features you'll love for daily use, the X90L has an excellent remote that feels premium, is just the right size, includes backlighting, and has a good balance of just the right number of buttons The X90L also has Google TV built-in. The closest ri

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The best streaming deals: Get three months of Audible for only $3, plus save on Disney+, Sling TV and more

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-16 14:02:17

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . If you’ve been shocked by how much you spend on streaming services lately, you’re not alone. Companies like Netflix, Disney, Max and others have been consistently raising prices to the point where you may question if streaming is even worth it anymore. We at Engadget still think it is,

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The 37 Best Shows on Apple TV+ Right Now (June 2025)

wired.com Angela Watercutter 2025-08-16 10:00:00

Slowly but surely, Apple TV+ has found its feet. The streaming service, which at launch we called “odd, angsty, and horny as hell,” has evolved into a diverse library of dramas, documentaries, and comedies. Now its library is so packed that we’ve declared it “the new HBO.” Curious but don’t know where to get started? Below are our picks for the best shows on the service. (Also, here are our picks for the best movies on Apple TV+.) When you’re done, head over to our guides to the best shows on N

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Watch the first 5 minutes of Apple TV+ thriller ‘Smoke’ on YouTube

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-08-16 19:44:33

If you’ve been meaning to check out Apple’s new psychological crime drama “Smoke“, you can now sample the show’s intense opening scene, along with Thom Yorke’s moody theme song for the opening credits. Watch it below. As it has done with past series, Apple has uploaded the full opening scene for Smoke, giving potential viewers a peek at what to expect from its new crime drama show. Inspired by the podcast Firebug and created by Black Bird showrunner Dennis Lehane, Smoke stars Taron Egerton (Te

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Why I recommend this Hisense's QLED TV over pricier OLED models - especially at $900 off

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2025-08-17 11:13:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The Hisense U8QG is available from 55-inch to 100-inch, with most models currently on sale. It offers arresting HDR picture quality and brightness. However, this set lacks some premium features like four HDMI ports and an ultra-thin frame. View now at Amazon View now at Best Buy View now at Walmart more buying choices The Hisense U8QG is one step down from the company's flagship TV, (the U9QG), and it's currently on sale for about $1,275 at major retailers (normally $2,2

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The ‘Neuromancer’ Show Welcomes You Into Its Neon-Lit Dystopia

gizmodo.com Cheryl Eddy 2025-08-17 11:00:51

This is very much an early look—no actors, no plot teases, just a glimpse of a certain key location in William Gibson‘s cyberpunk tale Neuromancer. But “near-future dystopia by way of 1984” is captured correctly here, and that bodes very well for the Apple TV+ series that is, as the tin advertises, currently in production. And this isn’t just a random drop to increase hype for the show, which does not yet have a release date. Neuromancer was published July 1, 1984. Happy anniversary to Gibson a

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Why I recommend this Sony TV over most newer models - especially at this price

zdnet.com Jason Hiner 2025-08-17 19:22:17

ZDNET's key takeaways What the Sony Bravia X90L lacks in eye-popping specs, it more than makes up for in real-world picture performance and Sony upscaling technology, which delivers great video for movies, sports, cable, and streaming. Regarding the features you'll love for daily use, the X90L has an excellent remote that feels premium, is just the right size, includes backlighting, and has a good balance of just the right number of buttons The X90L also has Google TV built-in. The closest ri

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Delete Your Cable Bill With These OTA TV Antennas

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-17 18:26:00

Top antennas testing results Price No. of channels (NYC) No. of channels (LA) No. watchable test channels (out of 14) Antennas Direct Clearstream Eclipse 40 104 70 11 Btfdreem Smart TV Antenna -- Amplified 29 81 104 11 Channel Master Flatenna 29 98 86 11 Gesobyte Amplified HD Digital TV Antenna -- Low 30 92 116 13 Mohu Gateway 35 104 128 11 Mohu Leaf 35 102 131 12 Ultra Vizion HD Digital TV Antenna 44 104 69 10 We've tested dozens of antennas over the past 10 years with a view to finding the be

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Apple TV+ hit sci-fi show just keeps getting better: first reviews here

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-08-17 23:17:17

Apple TV+ kicked off the year with a major win in Severance, but the streamer has another sci-fi series returning next week that’s much bigger in scope: Foundation season 3 is almost here, and reviews say the show’s better than ever. Foundation season 3 reviews praise the show as Apple’s ‘Game of Thrones’ Foundation premiered on Apple TV+ in fall 2021 as a big-budget adaptation of Isaac Asimov’s sci-fi series that had long been thought impossible to adapt. Did Apple pull off the impossible? S

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Why I recommend this LG OLED model over competing TVs - especially at $900 off

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2025-08-18 07:17:27

ZDNET's key takeaways The LG C5 OLED boosts dazzling brightness and color. It features an ultra-slim body, with material choices that evoke premium. It's priced relatively high for the nominal upgrades over last year's model. $1,779 at Walmart $2,296.99 at B&H Photo-Video $1,796.99 at Crutchfield more buying choices Major retailers have discounted LG's latest C5 OLED TV as much as $900 off. I would argue that the most crucial aspect of any television set is its picture quality. Never mind it

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MLS Season Pass is now 50% off

9to5mac.com Benjamin Mayo 2025-08-18 11:00:06

The MLS Season Pass price is now $49 for the remainder of the season, which lets subscribers stream all MLS regular season and playoff games, live and on-demand. The price drop reflects the fact that the 2025 season is about halfway finished. As always, Apple TV+ members get an additional discount: MLS Season Pass is now just $39 if you are a TV+ subscriber. The monthly plan price is unchanged. As usual, this does not reflect a permanent change in pricing strategy for MLS Season Pass. It is me

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This Sony Bravia is my pick for best TV for the money - and it hit a new low price for July 4th

This Sony Bravia is my pick for best TV for the money - and it hit a new low price for 4th of July

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Amazon to shut down Freevee streaming TV service in August

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Apple TV+: Dennis Lehane, creator behind Smoke and Black Bird, to host Reddit AMA today

Why I recommend this TCL Mini LED TV over pricier OLED models (especially at $700 off)

Android TV gets silently updated with more home screen content tabs — whether you like it or not

New Apple TV 4K could be launching at the best possible moment

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Delete Your Cable Bill With These OTA TV Antennas

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