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Samsung Downplays Apple's Rumored TV

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:18:00 -0800

Samsung's TV boss is making a classic mistake that Apple's rivals do all too often: He's looking at where the market is, not where it's going to be.

HDTVs Get More Interesting

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:00:00 -0800

This year, 3D is taking a backseat. Upcoming developments in television are more varied, and offer a lot more mainstream appeal.

Apple's Expected Television Set May Be in TV Makers' Hands

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:34:00 -0800

Two Canadian telecoms reportedly have Apple TV set prototypes in their respective development labs, according to Canada's largest national newspaper.

How to Play PC Games on Your HDTV

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:00:00 -0800

You can take advantage of your high-powered gaming system to play PC games and classic console games at beautiful resolutions on your HDTV. Here's how to do it.

How to Connect Your iPhone to Your HDTV

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:00:00 -0800

Want to enjoy your mobile media on a big screen? Here's how to stream your iPhone's photos and videos to your HDTV.

Find February Deals on Laptops, HD TVs, Kindle Fire

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:47:00 -0800

Plenty of bargains are emerging, but it turns out it's not a great month to snap up a digital camera. Here's the lineup.

Vizio's New 58-inch 3D HDTV Gets Rid of Widescreen Black Bars

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:55:00 -0800

Vizio is introducing a widescreen 3D HDTV with a 21:9 aspect ratio.

Vampire Power Reality Check: What Tech Gear Sucks the Most?

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:00:00 -0800

We break down what tech gear costs you the most on your electric bill even when it's not actively being used.

How to Get the Most From Your Netflix Streaming Subscription

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:00:00 -0800

Netflix Unlimited Streaming is still a great deal, and we've uncovered a few tips and tricks to help you take full advantage of your Netflix streaming subscription.

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Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:00:00 -0800

Samsung 51-Inch 3D TV With 3D Blu-ray Player and Glasses, $1019

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:48:00 -0800

BuyDig.com is bundling the Samsung PN51D650 3D plasma TV with the Samsung BD-D5500 3D Blu-ray player and two active-shutter glasses for only $1019, with free shipping.

Connect Your Tuner-Equipped PC to Your HDTV

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:00:00 -0800

Now that you're pulling down sweet, sweet over-the-air TV shows, let's get your computer hooked up for big-screen viewing.

Use an OTA Tuner to Turn Your PC into a TV and DVR

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:28:00 -0800

Good news, cord cutters! With an inexpensive tuner and Windows 7, you can view and record unlimited broadcast TV shows, without monthly fees.

Rounding up CES 2012 on PCWorld Podcast #130

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0800

After an extended break, the PCWorld Podcast is back, wrapping up the products and trends we saw at last week's big CES show.

Can Anyone Beat Apple at Its Own Game?

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:00:00 -0800

Apple keeps tight control over all aspects of its hardware, software, and cloud services, giving users an easy, enjoyable experience. Can any of Cupertino's rivals build a working ecosystem to compete?

TVs Are Interesting Again

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 08:16:00 -0800

Big and beautiful TVs earned the most oohs, ahhs, and accolades at CES, including super-slim OLED displays with stunning pictures and prototype wireless TVs that ditch unsightly cords.

Androids Invade CES 2012

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:41:00 -0800

The predictable phones and tablets running Android are joined by TVs, goggles, cameras and more. Here are some of the gadgets running Android.

Best TV at CES: Sony's 55-Inch Crystal LED HDTV

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:12:00 -0800

Sony's 55-Inch Crystal LED HDTV has a picture that amazed us. Unlike standard LCD televisions that use LEDs as backlighting, the Crystal LED display uses tiny LED lights and was one of our favorite TVs at CES 2012. Unfortunately, it currently is a prototype.

Eyes-On With LG's Stunning 55-Inch OLED 3D TV

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:31:00 -0800

It's likely to be mighty expensive when it comes out in the second half of 2012, but LG's 55-inch OLED set offers outstanding brightness, speed, 3D performance, and energy efficiency.

Microsoft, Nokia Recap, And Snookie at CES?

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:00:00 -0800

A recap of Bill Gates' auto-tuned presence at Microsoft's keynote, to Nokia on Ultrabooks, and the latest AR Drone. We also get a preview of Ford's concept car... And, Snookie!

Sony Shows Off 55-Inch Crystal LED HDTV

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:01:00 -0800

UPDATED WITH PHOTOS: Sony says the display delivers higher contrast, richer colors, better response time and a wider viewing angle than existing LCD and plasma high-definition televisions.

Dish Network's New DVR System Can Record 6 HD Shows Simultaneously

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:37:00 -0800

Dish Network takes DVRs to the next level with the ability to record six HD-quality shows at the same time.

Sony Shows Off PlayStation Vita and New Phones, Brings Will Smith For Some Star Power

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:30:00 -0800

Sony CEO Howard Stringer defended the quality of Sony's products at the Consumer Electronics Show on Monday and showed off some of the company's new toys.

Samsung's New HDTVs Include Face Recognition Capability

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:15:00 -0800

Samsung adds face recognition, motion control and voice control to the mix on its new HDTVs. Also coming soon: HDTVs with dual-core processors for multitasking.

Sharp Previews a New Mobile TV

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:45:00 -0800

Sharp showed off its Aquos Freestyle at CES 2012. It's a newly designed portable TV with handles that can be used to carry the small HDTV around and out of the home.

LG Introduces 84-Inch HDTV With Gesture Control and Built-In Wi-Fi, Streaming Capabilities

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:15:00 -0800

LG shows its large HDTV with voice, 3D gesture control, and built-in streaming at CES 2012.

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Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:15:00 -0800

Samsung Announces Smarter, Slimmer HDTVs, Including 55-Inch Super OLED Display

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:49:00 -0800

Samsung showed off its new high-end HDTVs--including a 55-inch Super OLED set--- during Press Day at CES 2012.

Vizio Laptops Explained By Vizio CTO Matt McRae

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:35:00 -0800

Vizio CTO Matt McRae and PCWorld Senior Editor Jason Cross discuss Vizio's new line of unibody laptops and the future of the laptop industry at CES 2012.

Sharp Goes Big With 80-Inch, 3D LED TV at CES

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:36:00 -0800

Sharp flaunted a massive HDTV with a smart interface for accessing Netflix, Hulu, Facebook, and YouTube. And it went small, showing off its answer to mobile TV.

CES 2012: LG Wows with 55-inch OLED TV, 4G Android Phone, and Smart(er) TVs

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:34:00 -0800

LG unleashes an CES lineup including ultrathin OLED TV, 4G Android phone, and a new crop of smart TVs.

How Google and Apple Will Control TV

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:06:00 -0800

If you're not Google or Apple and are in the TV business, someone is going to eat your lunch within three years. Here's why.

Lenovo Gets a Jump on Apple in Smart TVs

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:50:00 -0800

Lenovo on Sunday announced its first smart TV that will recognize voice commands and run Android 4.0 applications, getting a jump over Apple's rumored pursuit of...

Android Smartphones Link to New Samsung TV

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 09:18:00 -0800

With ever-thinner screens and 3D technology failing to excite consumers, TV maker Samsung has a new gimmick: make them into hubs.

Nearly 1 in 3 US Households Owns 4 or More TVs

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:00:00 -0800

A new study shows that Americans are still watching TV but more and more young people are finding it online.

Samsung, LG to Launch Google TVs, Joining Sony and Vizio

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:10:00 -0800

Google said Thursday that TV heavyweights Samsung and LG will launch sets that run its Google TV platform, with new models to be showcased at CES.

Panasonic Viera TC-P46GT30 Plasma HDTV, $760

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:26:00 -0800

Newegg.com is selling the 46-inch Panasonic Viera TC-P46GT30 plasma HDTV for only $760, with HDTV antenna included and free shipping.

Jailbroken Apple TV Plays iOS Apps

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:27:00 -0800

The jailbroken device runs webpages and apps like Maps, YouTube, Facebook and Cydia.

LG's Flashy 55-Inch OLED Challenged by Dropping TV Prices

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:08:00 -0800

How much are you willing to pay for this beautiful, bleeding-edge OLED display? Is eight times the price of an LCD TV too much?

LG Shows Off New Pics of That Ultra-Thin 55-Inch OLED TV

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 10:30:00 -0800

LG's UK division reveals photos of its newest OLED television display, which purports to be "the future of TV technology."

CES 2012: 5 Trends To Watch

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 09:50:00 -0800

From mobile handsets and ultrabooks up to huge OLED TVs, here are a few expected highlights of the Consumer Electronics Show next week.

When Will LG's 84-Inch 4K TV Go Mainstream? Maybe Never

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 06:27:00 -0800

Higher resolution won't make a difference if your TV screen is too tiny to do justice to millions of pixels and your home Internet bandwidth is too slow to deliver the difference.

LG to Showcase 84-Inch 3D HDTV at 2012 CES

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:11:00 -0800

The device will feature four times the pixel density of 1080p HDTVs and can display eight million pixels at a resolution of 3840-by-2160.

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Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:11:00 -0800

World’s Largest OLED HDTV Is Coming at CES 2012

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:53:00 -0800

LG announces the world’s largest OLED HDTV with a 55-inch screen that it says trumps LCDs and incorporates new affordable technology.

Samsung to Buy Sony's Share of LCD Panel Joint Company for $934 Million

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:10:00 -0800

Sony said Monday it will sell off its entire stake in an LCD manufacturing joint venture with Samsung Electronics, but will still get its TVs from the plant.

LG Rolls Out Voice-Controlled TVs With a Magic Remote

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:47:00 -0800

Being first to the market is always important, and LG's voice-controlled remote control is officially out of the gate.

Kiss Your Cable Bill Goodbye With These HDTV Antennas

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:00:00 -0800

Forget rabbit ears: A new breed of stylish TV antennas deliver a great picture without dominating your living room. We tried five good options.

Does a 3D HDTV Need a Faster Refresh Rate?

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 07:56:00 -0800

Generally speaking, 240hz HDTVs have no advantage over 120hz sets. Melody Long asked if that is also true with 3D HDTVs.

LG TVs Will Come With Built-In WiDi for Easy HD Media Streaming

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:38:00 -0800

LG and Intel have formed a partnership to bring built-in WiDi technology to HDTVs.

Panasonic Viera TC-P42ST30 3D Plasma HDTV, $669

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:21:00 -0800

Pay only $669 for a Panasonic 42-inch 3D plasma HDTV at B&H, and shipping is free.

Reliability and Satisfaction: What the Measures Mean

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:00:00 -0800

Here, in detail, are the reliability measures and the service measures that we included in our 2011 survey.

HDTV Reliability and Satisfaction: LG is the Brand to Beat

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:00:00 -0800

Owners of LG flat screens said the TVs were reliable and easy to use. Mitsubishi HDTV owners weren't nearly as satisfied.