Television News

The Sonos app for iPhone and iPad has mysteriously disappeared from the App Store

By Carrie Marshall last updated 22 May 26

Updated I hope you didn't just buy a new product you're eager to set up…

Original gen 1 Chromecast dongles are now failing after 13 years

By David Nield published 22 May 26

Support for the first-generation Chromecast ended a while ago, but now the gadget is falling for many users.

Google TV could get Wii-style pointy controls, like LG's divisive Magic Remote

By Carrie Marshall published 21 May 26

Google has told app developers that Google TV will be adding support for "pointing remotes" that sound very similar to LG's Magic Remote

Dolby Atmos on streaming can finally sound as good as 4K Blu-ray, based on these blind tests

By Carrie Marshall published 20 May 26

In double-blind listening tests, multiple audio experts preferred Dolby AC-4 to existing Dolby Digital+JOC audio streams

Loads of TCL Google TVs are getting a great free Dolby Vision upgrade

By Carrie Marshall published 19 May 26

TCL is rolling out a firmware update to many TVs from 2023 onwards to deliver Dolby Vision Filmmaker Mode, upgraded FlexConnect and a fix for audio in Disney+

Yamaha's new budget AV receivers cut the price, but don't skimp on features

By Carrie Marshall published 18 May 26

Yamaha has announced two new AV receivers, the RX300A and RX500A, and they start from just $399

Philips has a new cheaper HDMI sync box for immersive TV — but it's not Hue

By Carrie Marshall published 14 May 26

The new Philips Smart Lighting sync box works with your TV to mirror the on-screen colors in your smart lights, and it's a lot less than you'd pay for the Hue version.

Denon unveils two new Dolby Atmos AVRs for affordable home theater setups

By Matt Bolton published 14 May 26

6x HDMI inputs with 4K 120Hz and VRR, Dolby Vision and DTS:X support, dual room correction options — the AVR-X2900H and AVR-X3900H are here for you to build your new system around

Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15 million over alleged unauthorized image use on packaging

By Rowan Davies last updated 12 May 26

Singer Dua Lipa claims Samsung used her image for its TV boxes without her consent, and is suing the consumer tech giant for $15 million.

Samsung is pulling back from next-gen micro-LED TV tech

By Carrie Marshall published 11 May 26

Micro-LED TV looks amazing, but it's seriously expensive – so much so that Samsung appears to be scaling back its plans