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Amazon is offering Samsung's 77-inch S90H 4K OLED TV, a 2026 model, at $800 off its list price. The set features a glare-free OLED panel, Samsung's Tizen-based smart TV platform, up to 4K/165Hz gaming support with VRR, ALLM and four HDMI 2.1 ports, HDR10+ and HLG, and a 2.1-channel 40W speaker system with Dolby Atmos and Q-Symphony support. It currently holds a 4.4 out of 5 rating on Amazon.
Amazon is selling Bose's new flagship Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar for $899, down from its $1,099 list price, an 18% discount. The company says this marks only the second time the soundbar has gone on sale since launching in 2026 as Bose's successor to the Smart Ultra model. The bar uses Dolby Atmos and a redesigned acoustic setup, and supports HDMI eARC and wireless multi-room casting, with optional matching bass and surround speakers available for expansion.
Razer's USB-C Dock 11-Port Travel Charging Station is now priced at $79.99 on Amazon, a $50 cut from its $129.99 list price. The dock uses a single USB-C connection to add 11 ports, including HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet, USB-A, USB-C, SD, microSD and a 3.5mm audio jack, and supports 4K at 60Hz plus up to 85W of laptop charging via Power Delivery.
Amazon has discounted the Baseus 10-in-1 USB-C docking station to $60.99, down 24% from its $79.99 list price. The hub offers dual HDMI outputs supporting 4K at 60Hz on both displays simultaneously, Gigabit Ethernet, SD/TF card slots, USB-A and USB-C data ports with speeds up to 10 Gbps, and 100W PD passthrough charging.
Amazon is selling the 2026 LG 77-inch OLED evo C6 4K Smart TV for $1,999.99, a $500 cut from its $2,499.99 list price. The retailer says this is the lowest price yet recorded for the model, which has previously sold for more than $3,500. The TV features a tandem OLED panel, Dolby Vision and Atmos support, webOS 26, and gaming specs including four HDMI 2.1 ports and up to 165Hz at 4K.
A tech how-to explains the steps for connecting legacy speakers to a television using analog, optical, or HDMI ARC ports. It covers matching plug types, using digital-to-analog converters for optical outputs, adding an amplifier for passive speakers, and switching the TV's audio output settings accordingly.
A report explains that PlayStation 5 consoles can display a working picture even when plugged into an HDMI port that doesn't support the console's full HDMI 2.1 capabilities, such as 4K at 120Hz. The guidance notes that TVs often have multiple HDMI ports with different specs, poorly labeled, and recommends checking a TV's exact model specifications and using an Ultra High Speed HDMI cable plugged directly into the display.
Many smart TVs and streaming devices include Ethernet jacks limited to 100Mbps even though gigabit Ethernet has existed for decades, while the same TVs often support Wi-Fi 5 or Wi-Fi 6, which can exceed gigabit speeds under good conditions. Despite the raw speed gap, Ethernet still offers more stable, interference-free connections over distances up to 100 meters using Cat 6 cable.
HDMI Licensing Administrator does not set a fixed maximum cable length, according to a new explainer on HDMI performance. Commonly cited figures of 10, 25 or 50 feet function as informal guidelines rather than hard limits, since actual reliable distance depends on the cable's build quality, the hardware at both ends, and the bandwidth demands of the signal being sent.
LG has launched an early Black Friday sale on its C6 OLED TV lineup, running through November 1st. The 55-inch model is now $999.99 (down $400) and the 65-inch model is $1,399.99 (down $300), with matching prices at Amazon and Best Buy; buying directly from LG also includes a free Xbox Wireless Controller and wall mount.
WIRED's review of the Roku Pro Series OLED TV covers its setup process, port layout, and software experience. The set includes four HDMI ports (one eARC, two 120Hz gaming ports), plus coaxial, optical audio, and Ethernet inputs, but uses Wi-Fi 5 rather than a newer standard. The reviewer praises Roku's OS for its simple, customizable interface and screensaver options, while noting ads appear across much of the home screen and some streaming apps still have limitations.
Ugreen NAS devices include an HDMI port that, when paired with a connected screen and keyboard, lets users access both the system's BIOS and its terminal. Users can enter BIOS setup by pressing Ctrl and F12 repeatedly at startup, while the terminal can reportedly be accessed with Ctrl Alt F1, though this varies by model and isn't officially documented by Ugreen.