HDMI 2.1 on TVs: How to Check the Features of Each Port
The HDMI 2.1 label alone does not confirm that every port on a TV offers 4K at 120 Hz, VRR or eARC. Learn which specifications to check in the product listing and manual for the exact model.
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Samsung has announced 2026 TV news: what is confirmed
The available documentation contradicts the idea that there has been no recent announcement: Samsung has published information about its 2026 Micro RGB range and about the arrival of its 2026 TV range in Spain. It is important to distinguish these official announcements from the specific availability of each model and from retailers’ product listings.
Xbox is coming to TCL Smart TVs as an app: timing, compatible models and what you need for cloud gaming
Microsoft and TCL announced on September 4, 2026, that the Xbox app will come to selected models from the brand. This guide separates confirmed information from what is still unknown about models, regions and requirements, and compares the announcement with options announced for Samsung, LG and VIDAA/Hisense.
HDMI 2.2 on TVs: What Changes and What to Check Before You Wait
HDMI 2.2 appears in official HDMI documentation alongside sections on Ultra96 and other connection features. But a reference to the standard does not confirm that a particular TV includes it or that all its ports support the same capabilities. This guide explains what to check before deciding whether to wait.
Dolby Vision 2: What’s Confirmed and What We Still Don’t Know About TVs and Content
Dolby announced Vision 2 as an evolution of its HDR technology, but the verified documentation here does not confirm which specific TVs include it or what content is available in the format. Here’s what can be stated—and what to check before buying.
ATSC 3.0: What to Check About Security, DRM, and Recording Before Buying in the U.S.
ATSC publishes security and service-protection documentation for ATSC 3.0, but the available sources do not confirm specific changes in a recent revision. Here is what to check on a TV or tuner before you buy.
LG denies ‘spying’ on its Smart TVs after Gamers Nexus investigation: what it acknowledges, disputes and how to adjust privacy settings today
We compare Gamers Nexus’s investigation with LG’s official response. Here’s what Live Plus/ACR does, what LG denies about voice recording and network scanning, and how to review privacy options in webOS in the US.
ATSC 3.0 in the U.S.: What to Check Before Buying a TV
NextGen TV can be looked up by market and station, but reception and compatibility should be checked for your specific location and equipment. Here’s what to review before paying more.
VVC in TVs: What’s Confirmed and What Still Needs Proof
VVC, also known as H.266, is now part of a broadcast standard, and some TV chips specify hardware decoding. That does not confirm that specific TVs have enabled it or that consumer services are available.
TV EnergyGuide labels: how to read estimated costs and compare models
The yellow label helps you compare estimated TV energy use, but its annual cost is not a forecast of your bill. Learn how to identify the updated version and use its figures carefully.
ENERGY STAR 9.1 for TVs: What It Measures and What to Compare
Version 9.1 sets energy-use limits for different picture configurations and standby mode. The label helps identify efficient models, but it does not replace comparing consumption or assess picture quality.