I’m The Verge’s new AV expert, ask me anything!
I'm The Verge's new AV expert, ask me anything! Hi everyone! I’m John Higgins, the new senior reviewer of TVs and audio here at The Verge. I joined the team just over a month ago, and am raring to go. I’ve been in tech publishing in some capacity for a little over 20 years, starting […]
Samsung previews HDR10 Plus Advanced, its answer to Dolby Vision 2
Samsung previews HDR10 Plus Advanced, its answer to Dolby Vision 2 During a press junket last week, Samsung showed a simulated demo of the new dynamic HDR format, and it includes six features similar to what the recently-revealed Dolby Vision 2 will offer. TVs from Samsung and any other manufacturers who support it will be […]
LG’s brilliant B5 OLED TV is already down to just $530 for Black Friday
LG's brilliant B5 OLED TV is already down to just $530 for Black Friday Best Buy’s latest doorbuster deal nets you a cool $770 off the regular price. | Image: The Verge Best Buy’s early Black Friday deals are already live, with discounts to be had on everything from smartphones and gaming PCs to wireless […]
The Sony Watchman was must-see TV
The Sony Watchman was must-see TV To understand the Sony Watchman, you have to go back. Way back. Back to when “TV” wasn’t just a way to refer to any piece of content between 20 and 89 minutes, available on every screen everywhere for a few bucks a month. In 1982, when Sony first started […]
Meta is building a smart TV — in VR
Meta is building a smart TV — in VR This is Lowpass by Janko Roettgers, a newsletter on the ever-evolving intersection of tech and entertainment, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week. Big hero images highlighting select TV shows and movies, a row of app icons, a bunch of additional content recommendations: At […]
Samsung’s Frame Pro has hit a new all-time low for Prime Day
Samsung's Frame Pro has hit a new all-time low for Prime Day You can grab Samsung’s 65-inch Frame Pro for an all-time low of $1,797.99 ($400 off) for Prime Big Deal Days. Samsung’s 65-inch Frame Pro TV is around $1,797.99 ($402 off) — a new all-time low — at Amazon and Best Buy during Amazon’s Prime […]
Sonos soundbars, Sony TVs, and more Prime Day home theater deals
Sonos soundbars, Sony TVs, and more Prime Day home theater deals Hisense’s 75U8QG is down to $1,499.99 ($1,000 off) for a few more hours. The time has finally come for a home theater overhaul. Perhaps you’re looking for a low-cost replacement that offers more features and a sharper design. Or maybe your gaze is set […]
The best October Prime Day deals on TVs, soundbars, and more
The best October Prime Day deals on TVs, soundbars, and more LG’s 42-inch C5 OLED TV is on sale for $996.99 ($403 off) at Amazon The day has finally come for a home theater overhaul. Perhaps you’re looking for a low-cost replacement that offers more features and a sharper design. Or, maybe your gaze is […]
I spent three months with Telly, the free TV that’s always showing ads
I spent three months with Telly, the free TV that's always showing ads The last few months, I’ve felt like I’m living in a cyberpunk movie. Each night, when I get ready to wind down, I reach for the remote to turn on a TV I got for free. When I hit the power button, […]
What to expect from Amazon’s big fall hardware event on Tuesday
What to expect from Amazon's big fall hardware event on Tuesday Amazon is hosting its 2025 fall hardware event on Tuesday, September 30th, and it could be a packed show. The company’s invite has a few not-so-subtle hints about new Echos and a new Kindle. It will also be Amazon’s next big product event for […]