Vizio, Media Interests `Address’ Ad Standard
Vizio, the controversial TV manufacturer that since 2017 has settled two separate legal challenges against data-mining practices through its smart TVs, said Tuesday that it has formed a partnership with nine media and advertising companies to develop an industry standard for smart TVs that target…
Vizio TV-Spying Settlement Payout Begins Soon
If you purchased a Vizio smart TV in the past several years, you might be entitled to a cash payment from the settlement of a class action lawsuit against the “value” TV brand for allegedly spying on users without proper authorization. The class action portion…
Samsung Lists Pricing On New 8K Q900R QLED TV Models
Samsung released pricing for its new 8K Q900R QLED TV lineup through its direct-to-consumer web store and app showing nearly the full range of models and pricing for the U.S. market. The company revealed at CES 2019 that it was adding to the previously released…
LG Launches 8K TV In 2 Technology Flavors
LG Electronics announced at CES 2019 its new television lines, highlighted by the first consumer 88-inch 8K Ultra HD OLED TV and a 75-inch 8K “Nano Cell” full-array LED-LCD TV. The 8K sets will join expanded lines of large-screen 4K LED-LCD TVs and 4K OLEDs,…
Funai 4K Android TVs Add Google Assistant AI
Funai introduced Wednesday its first Philips-branded 4K Ultra HD LED-LCD TV series incorporating both the Android TV smart TV platform and built-in Google Assistant AI voice control The Philips 4K Android TVs, which will be presented at next week’s CES 2019 in its Renaissance Hotel…
WiSA Certifies Axiim `Link’ USB Wireless Transmitter
Axiim’s Link wireless USB transmitter for wireless multichannel audio has received certification from the WiSA LLC Association, the organization revealed Tuesday. The Axiim Link transmitter plugs into the USB port of a compatible smart TV, Xbox One (S/X), or Windows PC to transmit up to…
Review: Hisense 55H8E 4K LED-LCD TV Adds Alexa
For the past two years, Hisense has offered an H8 series of 4K Ultra HD LED-LCD TVs that we have found to be among the best values on the market for consumers on budget. We are reviewing here 2018’s 55-inch model in the H8E series…
Logitech Introduces Integrated TV Keyboard
For those not ready for the possibly invasive voice-control revolution, or who prefer the speed and reliability of typing, audio video and computer accessories manufacturers Logitech introduced this week a Bluetooth TV keyboard with integrated touchpad and D-Pad. The Logitech K600 TV Keyboard with integrated…
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