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Samsung Expands Micro RGB TVs for 2026: Turning a Showcase Technology Into a Real Product Line
Samsung is taking Micro RGB beyond a single headline TV and turning it into a full premium lineup for 2026. With more sizes, smarter AI processing, improved color precision, and real-world viewing upgrades, Micro RGB is becoming a serious new display category.
HDR10+ Advanced: Smarter Dynamic HDR for Brighter, More Accurate Picture Quality
HDR10+ Advanced is the next evolution of dynamic HDR, adding smarter metadata, improved tone mapping, enhanced motion control, and future-ready brightness support. Designed for modern TVs, it delivers more accurate, consistent picture quality across movies, sports, and gaming.
Best Compact Streaming Amplifiers for 2026
Our 2026 compact streaming amp guide covers Wiim, Eversolo, Marantz, Bluesound, and Lyngdorf picks that deliver big sound in small spaces. Learn how each model handles streaming, power, and room correction so you can build a clean, modern system that fits your space.
Stunning Lakefront Smart Home That Blends Luxury Design & Invisible Technology
Take a tour of a breathtaking lakefront smart home that blends luxury design with invisible technology. From hidden speakers and circadian lighting to motorized shades, a full media room, and advanced security, this home shows what modern smart living can be.
Netflix and Warner Bros.: A Potential Mega-Merger That Could Reshape Streaming and Home Entertainment
Netflix is reportedly pursuing a major acquisition of Warner Bros. and HBO, but Paramount has now launched a massive all-cash counter bid. If approved, this fight for Warner Bros. could reshape how movies and shows reach home theaters.
Sony Bravia 7 Home Theater Projector Setup Guide
Discover advanced tips for setting up your new Sony BRAVIA 7 Home Theater Projector. Explore simple setup tips that will increase the performance of your Sony projectors.
Best Dolby Atmos Soundbars for 2026
We spent countless hours in our home theater lab to find the best Dolby Atmos soundbars of 2026. From budget upgrades to flagship systems, these models stood out for performance, features, and value. Explore our categories, compare specs, and pick the right bar for your room.
Everything You Need to Know Before Buying Your First Turntable
Planning to buy your first turntable? This guide covers everything you need to know, including phono stages, drive types, cartridges, tonearms, and setup tips. Learn how to protect your records and get the best sound from your vinyl system.
Apple, Amazon, and Spotify Launch New Year End Listening Recaps for 2025
Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Spotify have all released their 2025 year end recaps. Apple focuses on playlists and clean visuals, Amazon builds a festival themed poster, and Spotify introduces a listening age insight along with its classic Wrapped breakdown.
Focal Omada Speaker Lineup Overview
The Focal Omada series blends elegant French design with advanced audio engineering. Featuring the Slatefiber driver and TAM tweeter, Omada speakers deliver dynamic, natural sound for both music and movies. Explore the full lineup and find the perfect match for your room.
Peacock Becomes the First Streamer to Bring Dolby Atmos to Weekly NFL Games
Peacock is now the first streamer to offer weekly NFL games in Dolby Atmos. Sunday Night Football will stream all season with immersive, multidimensional sound that brings fans closer to the action on supported devices.
Kaleidescape Mini Terra Prime
Mini Terra Prime brings silent solid state performance to Kaleidescape in a smaller-sized 8TB server. Download 4K in minutes, stream up to 25 players, and rack it beside Strato E or M for a clean, scalable setup.
Barco Heimdall Projectors
Barco’s Heimdall projectors bring native 4K DLP clarity, pure RGB laser color, and whisper-quiet performance to large-format home theaters. Explore brightness, color performance, lens options, and real-world picture quality in our in-depth review.
Focal Mu-so Hekla
Focal’s Mu-so Hekla blends 15 drivers, Naim’s Pulse platform, Dolby Atmos support, and premium design into a powerful all-in-one home cinema system. It delivers immersive sound and smart streaming features without a traditional multi-speaker setup.
Qobuz Comes to Google TV
Qobuz has arrived on Google TV and Android TV, giving listeners access to its full hi-res music catalog with curated playlists, editorial content, and Qobuz Connect support. Stream lossless and hi-res tracks right from compatible Sony, TCL, and Hisense TVs.
Most Common Speaker Placement Mistakes
Small tweaks to your speaker placement can make a huge difference in sound quality. Learn the most common mistakes people make and how to fix them for free with just a little effort.
