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LG’s 97-inch M3 TV fulfills the totally wireless TV dream

Television wires undeniably suck.

Some companies, like Samsung, have come up with inventive solutions like The Frame’s TV One Connect Box that allows you to plug devices directly into it instead of the television (the box still needs to be plugged in), but the dream has always been an entirely wireless setup.

While it still hasn’t been proven in the real world, LG’s 97-inch M3 TV seems like a near-true fulfillment of the wireless TV dream. LG says it’s the first company to support ‘Zero Connect’ wireless video and audio transmission, allowing you to plug your devices into a large external box to wirelessly send a 4K 120Hz picture from up to 9.1m (30ft) away.

To be clear, there’s still a box with unsightly wires coming out of it, but in theory, the actual M3 TV is entirely wire-free apart from its power cable, which is cleverly hidden in its stand. Along with clearing away cord clutter, this makes it possible to place the TV nearly anywhere in your home, freeing it from the shackles of cables (at least for the most part).

No other details about the M3 were revealed, including pricing and availability. However, expect the TV and its experimental technology to cost a significant amount of cash.

Not to be outdone by the television giant, a company called Displace TV showed off the world’s first totally wireless, battery-powered TV at CES 2023. Will it ever get a commercial release, though? Probably not.

For a look at all of LG’s new TVs for 2023, follow this link.

You can find all of our coverage from CES 2023 here.

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Roku is making its own TVs for the first time

At CES 2023, Roku revealed that it’s finally building its own televisions.

The 11 HD and 4K televisions will range from 24 inches to 75 inches and cost in the range of $119 to $999 USD (roughly $160 to $1,315 CAD). This means that the streaming company is mainly targeting the lower-end TV market and that its televisions aren’t designed to compete with the majority of TCL’s and HiSense’s Roku-powered TVs.

Roku hasn’t revealed many technical details about its first-ever in-house TVs, but don’t expect bright OLED panels or mini LED technology given their price point.

What we do know is that the TVs will include voice remotes and that its Plus Series TVs will come with the Roku Voice Remote Pro that features USB charging instead of being powered by two AAA batteries alongside a headphone jack.

Along with the new TVs, Roku also revealed a new wireless soundbar and an OLED television reference design at CES 2023. Roku says it will launch its TVs this spring in the United States.

It’s unclear if the company will release these televisions in Canada at the same time as the U.S. (Roku devices often make their way here a few months later).

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Samsung’s new QD-OLED TVs can hit 2,000 nits of peak brightness

Samsung’s 2023 TVs are extremely bright.

Every year at CES, TV and monitor manufacturers reveal their upcoming models, and there’s usually some sort of theme regarding new features.

For example, a few years ago, it was 3D technology, then it was the thinnest possible design, and in the last bit, we’ve seen several modular prototype televisions. But at CES 2023, the emphasis seems to be on brightness levels when it comes to arch-rivals Samsung and LG.

This is where Samsung’s 2023 QD-OLED TV lineup comes in. The South Korean tech giant says its TVs are capable of hitting 2,000 nits of brightness thanks to a new “HyperEfficient EL’ panel from Samsung’s Display. In comparison, LG’s 2023 lineup of TVs reportedly only hit 1,800 nits, which is likely why the company doesn’t specifically mention nits in its press release. Samsung also says that its new TVs feature more accurate colours and are more energy efficient.

Sizes this year include 49-inches, 55-inches, 65-inches and 77-inches. Beyond the new display technology, nothing else is known about these TVs yet, but expect them to feature Tizen OS, HDR10+, HDMI 2.1, and, unfortunately, likely Bixby integration.

Canadian pricing and availability haven’t been revealed yet, but this story will be updated as more information becomes available. For a look at LG’s 2023 TVs, follow this link.

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Google’s Stadia and Nvidia’s GeForce Now are coming to Samsung’s 2022 TVs

Ahead of the official start of CES, Samsung has revealed that several of the TVs in its upcoming 2022 lineup will feature built-in support for game streaming services Google Stadia and Nvidia GeForce Now.

Both game streaming platforms are part of the company’s new ‘Gaming Hub’ feature. As it stands right now, it’s unclear if the Samsung Stadia TV app will support 4K streaming.

Samsung says that its Gaming Hub will also support consoles connected through HDMI, giving players a central home for all of their gaming content and settings like refresh rate and VVR. The tech giant goes on to say that its TVs will support third-party controllers, likely including the Xbox Series X/S gamepad and the PlayStation 5’s DualSense controller.

PC game streaming service Utomik will also be part of the Gaming Hub.

Samsung also revealed a new version of its popular The Frame TV, a new Eco remote, and confirmed that the ability to view NFTs is coming to its 2022 television — because every tech product inexplicably needs to be associated with NFTs in some way now.

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A lickable TV display prototype has been developed by Japanese scientist

A Japanese scientist has developed a prototype of a lickable TV screen he dubbs ‘Taste the TV” or TTTV. According to Reuters, Homei Miyashita hopes to put a brand new spin on the concept of consuming content.

TTTV is said to be a multi-sensory viewing experience that is made possible with the use of a carousel of canisters. Using 10 flavour canisters, combinations are then rolled onto a hygienic film over a flat TV screen. The viewer then can taste a sample of a particular food and test their pallet.

“In the COVID-19 era, this kind of technology can enhance the way people connect and interact with the outside world,” Miyashita said. “The goal is to make it possible for people to have the experience of something like eating at a restaurant on the other side of the world, even while staying at home.”

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Miyashita is a Meiji University professor. He works with a team of roughly 30 students that have developed a series of flavour-related devices. However, the TTTV prototype was built by himself over the past year. Miyashita has said a commercial version of his device would cost 100,000 yen or around $1120 CAD.

On top of the prototype, Miyashita has been gaining the attention of other companies. Some have approached him for the use of the spray technology the TTTV utilizes. Discussions have been made about a device that can imprint the taste of pizza or other foods to a slice of bread.

After a tumultuous two years dealing with COVID-19, talking about licking anything immediately raises red flags for me. However, Miyashita does raise a point. There are benefits of being able to taste diverse foods from the comfort of your own home.

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Source: Reuters

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A lickable TV display prototype has been developed by Japanese scientist

A Japanese scientist has developed a prototype of a lickable TV screen he dubbs ‘Taste the TV” or TTTV. According to Reuters, Homei Miyashita hopes to put a brand new spin on the concept of consuming content.

TTTV is said to be a multi-sensory viewing experience that is made possible with the use of a carousel of canisters. Using 10 flavour canisters, combinations are then rolled onto a hygienic film over a flat TV screen. The viewer then can taste a sample of a particular food and test their pallet.

“In the COVID-19 era, this kind of technology can enhance the way people connect and interact with the outside world,” Miyashita said. “The goal is to make it possible for people to have the experience of something like eating at a restaurant on the other side of the world, even while staying at home.”

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Miyashita is a Meiji University professor. He works with a team of roughly 30 students that have developed a series of flavour-related devices. However, the TTTV prototype was built by himself over the past year. Miyashita has said a commercial version of his device would cost 100,000 yen or around $1120 CAD.

On top of the prototype, Miyashita has been gaining the attention of other companies. Some have approached him for the use of the spray technology the TTTV utilizes. Discussions have been made about a device that can imprint the taste of pizza or other foods to a slice of bread.

After a tumultuous two years dealing with COVID-19, talking about licking anything immediately raises red flags for me. However, Miyashita does raise a point. There are benefits of being able to taste diverse foods from the comfort of your own home.

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Source: Reuters

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The Brick has select TVs up to $800 off for Black Friday

Hunting for deals on home entertainment? The Brick has several Black Friday deals on soundbars, TVs and more.

Check out some of the highlights below:

You can check out all of The Brick’s deals on TVs, soundbars and other electronics here.

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Selects TLC TVs discounted by up to 33 percent today

Similar to other days and most likely leading up to the massive Black Friday deals, Amazon Canada has cut the cost of one of its more popular TV sets.

Up for grabs by a stunning discount of 33 percent, 30 percent and 25 percent are TCL Android-powered and Roku-powered TVs.

These three deals are available only for today, however, there are more Black Friday tech deals here.

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Samsung Canada offers massive discounts on TVs, smartphones and portable SSD in latest sale

Samsung Canada is jumping on the tech deals train and slashed the price of several items on Amazon Canada. Some of these deals seem to be a one-day drop, while others will extend into next week.

Below is a selection of the best offers: