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Most people ignore this on their TV - but it's actually more important than 4K or HDR

Roger Fingas — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:01:19 GMT

If you were to ask the average person what matters most on a new TV, two of the first things they'd jump to (after choosing the right size) would probably be resolution and HDR support. 4K is such an ingrained buzzword that it's hard to imagine anyone settling for less. I supsect HDR hasn't achieved that level of awareness, but it's de facto alongside 4K, so people may assume they need it anyway.

There's only one streamer that can beat Amazon and Roku long-term

Roger Fingas — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 22:00:19 GMT

For a little peek behind the scenes on my end, something I've been encountering for a while now are people who doubt the rumors around an upcoming Apple TV 4K refresh. The fact that one is due isn't in question -- but rumors have been circulating for at least a year now, and the target date for the device keeps getting delayed. Cynics claim that sites like Bloomberg are just making things up for views, and shifting the blame to Apple whenever their story proves false.

5 ways my iPad is better than my MacBook for work

Sanuj Bhatia — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:00:20 GMT

For years, I've used a MacBook Air as my primary work device. Even before Apple switched to its M-series chips, I was using a MacBook Air during college for essays, presentations, and pretty much everything else.

This action-packed Karl Urban comic book adaptation is now free to stream

Saeed Wazir — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:00:20 GMT

Futuristic movies are exciting because we get to see different interpretations of what our world will look like years from now. Movies like Passengers and Interstellar show us a future where space travel is possible, while Children of Men shows a bleak Earth that's lost hope.

6 Kindle tips and tricks you probably don't know about

Ian Carlos Campbell — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:01:20 GMT

Amazon's e-reader is as popular as it is not just because of the company's tight control over online book sales (it certainly helps, to be clear) but also for the basic reason that is a capable gadget on its own terms. It's simple to use, but offers access to a bunch of features that can take your reading game to the next level if you want them to. It's one of the best e-readers out there.

If you don't know your TV standards - I'm here to help

Saeed Wazir — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:01:20 GMT

TV brands often throw around impressive-sounding terms and specs for their latest models, but what do they mean? You've probably shopped around for a new TV and seen descriptions like Mini-LED and OLED or specs mentioning Dolby Vision or HDR10+ without knowing what they refer to or whether they make a difference.

If you're buying a new TV, don't wait to future-proof it with these easy steps

Saeed Wazir — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:00:19 GMT

Every new TV I buy should last a few years, and I make my purchasing decisions with the future in mind. This ensures they'll still offer the best viewing experience for at least three to four years and can save me from upgrading my old smart TV sooner than I need to.

Even with the price hike, Plex is still worth it for me - here's why

Roger Fingas — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 23:00:20 GMT

Normally Plex is one of those platforms that doesn't draw much attention to itself. People use it to watch movies and shows every day, and most changes are subtle. Something that's drawing the wrath of the internet, however, is an incoming price spike for the service's Lifetime Pass, which is rising from $250 to $750. That's a tremendous sum to pay for any software that isn't a corporate suite. For some perspective, $750 would get you three years of Adobe's Creative Cloud photography plan, which includes Photoshop, Lightroom, and 1TB of storage. There are games with Hollywood budgets that sell for a fraction of what Plex is charging.

I wish everyone knew the truth about wireless home theater speakers

Roger Fingas — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:00:20 GMT

I think it's safe to say that as we approach 2030, wireless tech is increasingly the norm for home theaters rather than the exception. Even if you've got an HDMI soundbar as the centerpiece, it might have wireless satellites, or smart functions that let you stream music and podcasts directly over Wi-Fi, no Bluetooth pairing required. If you're exceptionally lucky, you might be able to ditch the HDMI connection completely.

4 surprising USB-C gadgets that power my life

Eli Becht — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 19:00:20 GMT

We're living in an increasingly USB-C-centric world, but I don't have an issue with that. Many of my devices are fully powered by one of these cables now, and while it's a bit of a nightmare figuring out the power of any given cable, it's worth the hassle since I can largely use the same cable for just about anything.