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Digital Trends
9 minutes ago
- Digital Trends
Hisense's mega 116-inch RGB Mini-LED TV has a mammoth price tag
What's happened? There's a new mega-TV on the block in the form of the 116-inch Hisense UX RGB Mini-LED TV. It's the future of TV technology, and a potential 'OLED killer'. And while it's not quite on sale just yet, we now know how much it will set you back. This is important because: Hisense is the first in the world to mass produce a RGB Mini-LED TV, setting a new benchmark for the screen technology. The image quality of the Hisense UX should be brilliantly bright, colorful and bold. Instead of using only white LEDs and a color filter as a light source, RGB Mini-LED TVs use red, green and blue Mini-LEDs to produce more accurate color and contrast. The set boasts a peak brightness of 8,000 nits, and Hisense says it offers 'industry-leading color coverage of up to 95% BT.2020'. The 116UX runs Google TV, giving you easy access to streaming apps such as Netflix, Prime Video and YouTube. Recommended Videos Why should I care? RBG Mini-LED TVs are the next big thing in the world of televisions, with the potential to topple OLED as the go-to screen type for the best TVs of the future. Sony gave us a sneak peek at its RGB Mini-LED TV prototype earlier this year, which led to us declaring 'if there was ever going to be an OLED killer — at least in the premium TV space — this is it. It's a game-changer.' Now we're past the prototype phase, with Hisense primed to deliver the first RGB Mini-LED set to consumers around the world very soon, with availability in the US. Ok, what's next? It's probably time to start saving. New technology rarely comes cheap, and the Hisense UX is no exception with Best Buy currently listing the set at a staggering $29,999. It's not in stock just yet, but we expect it to be available in next couple of months. Looking further ahead, the introduction of the Hisense UX signals the start of a new wave of TVs. As the likes of LG, Samsung and Sony launch rival products, we'll see a reduction in screen size and price as the technology is refined and manufacturing made more efficient, allowing for a reduction in costs across the board.
CNET
9 minutes ago
- Business
- CNET
Walmart Deals of the Day: $111 Discount Drops the Apple Watch SE to a New Record Low
Walmart usually has a handful of decent bargains available, but today's selection is particularly enticing. The second-gen Apple Watch SE is one of the best smartwatches out there for those on a budget, and it just dropped to $138 -- a new all-time low price -- thanks to a $111 discount. Plus, you can score $250 off a massive 75-inch 4K Hisense TV, and grab a rugged GoPro Hero 12 Black action camera for just $279, which saves you $90. These are some of the best offers we've seen since Walmart's summer sale ended earlier this month, but they could expire at any moment. Don't wait too long or you could miss out. The second-gen SE is already the most affordable Apple Watch on the market, and a top smartwatch of 2025. And this incredible Walmart deal drops it down to a new all-time low price. It offers essential features like fitness tracking functions, on-wrist calls and texts, crash detection and lots more. Our reviewer was a little disappointed that it lacks an always-on display, but at this price, that may be something you're willing to overlook. Just note that only the midnight color variant is available at this price. When it comes to buying a new TV, our expert's advice is that bigger is usually better. That makes this 75-inch Hisense an excellent option for most living rooms, especially now that you can snag it for 35% off. It boasts 4K resolution, as well as Dolby Vision, HDR and HDR10 support for crisp visuals and rich, vibrant colors. Plus, DTS Studio Sound provides immersive audio, and it's compatible with both Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa for serious convenience. If you have some serious adventures planned for the summer, you'll want a camera that can capture all the action. This compact and rugged GoPro is a generation old, but it can still handle just about anything you throw at it. Plus, it's a great value now that you can grab it for over $100 less than the latest model. It captures stunning 5.3K videos, as well as 27MP still photos, and it even supports 240 fps slo-mo for truly cinematic shots. The device can record for up to 2.5 hours per charge, and it's waterproof up to 10 meters.
The Citizen
7 hours ago
- Business
- The Citizen
SA acts against dumping of Chinese and Thai washing machines
Provisional anti-dumping duties in place for six months. South African consumers will find higher price tags on Samsung, Hisense and other laundry appliances. Picture iStock Top load washing machines imported from China and Thailand are the latest products to encounter anti-dumping duties from the South Africa's International Trade Administration Commission (Itac). The imported washing machines will carry provisional anti-dumping duties for the next six months ranging between 8% and 67%. Itac found evidence that importers from these two countries are dumping their product in the Southern African Customs Union (Sacu) region, causing material harm through, among others, price undercutting and price suppression. The dumping has led to a decline in sales volumes, productivity and growth for appliances giant Defy, the largest producer of the product in South Africa. Defy's application was submitted in July 2024, and the period in which the dumping allegedly took place was 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024. Read more Honor Magic V5 foldable smartphone to land on SA shores soon [VIDEO] The investigation was initiated on 25 October 2024. Itac is allowed a maximum of 12 months from initiation date to complete an anti-dumping investigation. ALSO READ: SAMTC ramping up the fight against tyre dumping and illicit trade Popular but harmful It is alleged that automatic top load machines with a capacity exceeding 10kg but less than 17kg imported from the two countries are being dumped in the region. The machines are popular household appliances in SA. The importers – Samsung Tevo, Livance and Hisense – were alerted to the investigation and responded to the allegations of dumping. The commission found that there is a 'causal link' between the dumped imports and the injury and threat of material harm to industry in the Sacu region. Provisional anti-dumping duties are short-term emergency measures imposed before a final determination is made. This is done to prevent 'further injury' – in this case to Defy – while the investigation continues. The provisional duties against Chinese and Thai manufacturers will be in place for six months from 18 July. ALSO READ: Cement industry facing improved operating environment The provisional anti-dumping duties Source: Itac According to Itac, dumped imports increased 8% in 2023 and then further to 31% in 2024. The commission found price undercutting and price suppression during the investigation period. It said although Defy's sales volumes increased over the investigation period, the market share of imports increased over the same period. 'It should be noted that a single injury indicator is sufficient for the commission to make a determination on material injury and that an injury finding may be based solely on import volumes or import prices or both.' Import domination The commission found that although Defy's market share increased over the investigation period, the alleged dumped imports also increased – and dominated the Sacu market. The duties will remain in place while Itac continues its investigation until a final determination is made with recommendations to the minister of trade, industry and competition. The washing machines are the latest in recent anti-dumping measures taken against China and Thailand. Itac also introduced duties ranging from 9.6% for Thailand and 55% for China on structural steel products following an application from ArcelorMittal. That investigation period spanned April 2022 to March 2024, and found that imports caused material harm in the Sacu region from April 2021. Itac has also investigated the dumping of pneumatic tyres for cars, buses and trucks from Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam, allegedly circumventions from China. The applicant asking Itac for relief was the South African Tyre Manufacturing Conference (SATMC), which requested duties ranging from 21% (Cambodia) to 68% (Thailand) and 84% (Vietnam). The reason for the application was to prevent 'alleged country-hopping' to evade existing duties on Chinese tyres. The alleged circumvention happened from March 2022 to May 2024. This article was republished from Moneyweb. Read the original here.
Tom's Guide
a day ago
- Tom's Guide
This can't be real! Amazon just slashed this 55-inch Panasonic Mini-LED TV by $800
Although Prime Day is long in the rearview, there are tons of amazing TV deals to nab on OLEDs and Mini-LED TVs. If you're in the market for a budget model with tons of flare, I think I've found the perfect match. Right now, you can get the 55-inch Panasonic W95A Mini-LED TV for $447 at Amazon. That's an incredible deal on a display we rated highly last year, knocking this 144Hz Mini-LED TV to under $500 from a starting price of $1,299! (Make sure to check out our guide to the best TV deals for more sales). Released mere months ago, the new Panasonic W95A is a real looker. It leverages a 144Hz refresh rate on a design that features two HDMI 2.1 ports and AMD FreeSync compatibility. It also comes equipped with the range of HDR certifications and it even has an ATSC 3.0 tuner so you're NextGenTV ready. 65" @ $59775" @ $697 You don't see a deal like this everyday, especially on a screen with such incredible performance gains over cheaper rivals like Hisense and TCL. In fact, that was one of my biggest cons in reviewing the Panasonic W95A Mini-LED TV; its pricing left a lot to be desired against the competition, which isn't quite the case anymore. The W95A is not only a gamer's dream come true, with four HDMI 2.1 ports and a 144Hz refresh rate, but is home to a slew of HDR support. One of the things I loved the most about this TV was its color accuracy and motion control. It was perfect for watching everything from the US Open to Yankees highlights. Another aspect that a lot of alternative TVs get wrong is its use of an anti-glare coating. I live in a sun-drenched apartment and while most TVs are subject to debilitating glare, the W95A worked against it like a charm. It's all thanks to its anti-glare coating, which kept most reflections at bay. While the Q95A might be held back by some trivial things, like middling audio and its reliance on Fire TV, these setbacks can be amended with one of the best soundbars and the Google TV Streamer. Still, you might want to stick with Fire TV, given its access to cloud gaming services and the potential addition of Alexa Plus in the future. It's important to note this is a 2024 model, though, so if you're wanting something newer, you'll probably have to spend a tad more. While the rest of the Panasonic W95A range is discounted, its 85-inch model is only available from third parties on Amazon. So, if you're in the market for a big-screen TV, might I suggest this 85-inch Samsung model that's $1,200 off at Best Buy.
Tom's Guide
2 days ago
- Tom's Guide
TCL QM8K QD-Mini LED TV review
Price: $2,499.99Screen size: 65 inchesModel: TCL 65QM8KResolution: 3,840x2,160HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLGRefresh rate: 144Hz native, 288Hz VRRPorts: 2 HDMI 2.1, 2 HDMI 2.0, 2 USBAudio: 85WSmart TV software: Google TVSize (without stand): 56.5x32.4x2 inchesWeight (without stand): 46.5 pounds If you're shopping for a good TV but aren't a hardcore videophile who won't tolerate even the slightest picture imperfection, it's getting harder with each generation to tell the difference between high- and low-end TVs. Take the TCL QM8K, for example. This QD–Mini LED set is fairly priced, and it produces good enough brightness and color, as well as picture processing and gaming features, to catch the eye of even someone who sees a lot of TVs (like me). It earns its pride of place at the top of TCL's catalog, and is worth consideration by someone who wants that level of TV but doesn't want to shell out the kind of money they might for an equivalently positioned TV from the likes of LG, Sony, or Samsung. The biggest problem with this good-looking TV is the market surrounding it, as hefty competition from Hisense makes this TCL's overall value proposition less certain, at least on paper. Still, the QM8K makes a compelling case for itself as one of the best TVs. Should prices drop further, Hisense will have a real fight on its hands. The QM8K is the highest-end model in TCL's 2025 TV lineup, which also includes the lower-end TCL QM6K and the midrange TCL QM7K. The QM8K is available now and comes in four sizes: We evaluated the smallest (65-inch) version of the QM8K. The larger sizes all use the same technology for picture processing, but reportedly have different numbers of dimming zones (up to more than 3,000 on the 98-inch), so performance may not precisely scale among all sizes. One other difference: The 98-inch model's stand consists of two feet that connect at the lower corners of the set, as opposed to a single, centrally positioned wedge. As of this writing, three of the four sizes may be easily found online at discounted prices at outlets such as Best Buy. Only the 85-inch version was not available at a reduced price (though this could well change in the future). Measuring 56.5x32.4x2 inches and weighing 46.5 pounds (in both cases, without its stand), the QM8K is on the 'big and heavy' side, so you will probably want help setting it up and positioning it. It has an attractive premium look, with a shiny brushed-metal bezel surrounding the screen on all sides. The bottom bezel is the thickest, allowing the design to accommodate the IR emitter in the bottom center, under which is located a physical button that gives you instant access to Power, Channel, Volume, and Input controls. The stand is a three-piece design that connects to the center. Setting it up is as easy as screwing a riser into the rectangular brushed-metal foot, screwing the entire thing into a TV, then applying the black plastic backplate to even out the look and hide the helpful cable organizers beneath. If you would rather mount the QM8K on the wall, there are 300x300mm VESA holes on the rear panel for this purpose. The power connector is on the left side of the TV (though the cable can be easily routed down through the center) and all the other ports are on the right. There's a standard collection here: two USB, one Ethernet, coaxial cable, and S/PDIF optical audio out, in addition to the HDMI ports. Although the QM8K has a native 144Hz panel, only two of the four HDMI ports support the HDMI 2.1 standard that lets you take full advantage of it; the other two are limited to 60Hz. (One of the 60Hz ports has eARC for connecting a soundbar.) Over time, advances in technology always make it possible for LED TVs to look brighter and better than they did before, but the combination of quantum dots and Mini LEDs has done even more to accelerate the process and TVs like the QM8K are the primary beneficiaries of it. In the default Filmmaker Mode (designed for maximum fidelity with movies, and thus typically the most accurate out-of-the-box picture setting), a variety of content played very well on it. Color-drenched movies like Barbie and Wicked were beautifully candy-saturated. Dune Part Two, which has a more muted color palette, was vivid and easy to watch throughout its many contrast-heavy scenes. And though the animated films The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Spider-Man: Across the Universe derive their unique looks from radically different styles, both were satisfying. Heavy action scenes in Mission: Impossible—Dead Reckoning unfolded with a minimum of skips or other distortion, which is a testament to how far TCL's motion processing has come. In every case, the picture especially popped with HDR content. And given that the QM8K supports all four major HDR formats (Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG), you'll have plenty of opportunities to discover this for yourself. As is typical of LED sets, the QM8K's picture suffers a bit when viewed from off-center. The picture loses a bit of distinction and appears slightly grayer the farther away you move from the middle. But the effect is minimal, making the set still highly viewable from more extreme angles, and its screen can get bright enough that glare and reflections are only significant problems at the brightest times of the day. We follow a standard testing protocol for every TV we review at Tom's Guide. Our benchmarks include a series of technical and subjective tests designed to rate the set's performance across a series of key metrics that are likely to matter most to you. For our technical tests, we set the TV to Filmmaker Mode and take measurements using a Jeti spectraval 150-HiRes spectroradiometer, a Klein K10-A colorimeter, a Murideo 8K-SIX-G Metal pattern generator, and Portrait Displays's Calman TV-calibration software. We also use a Leo Bodnar 4K Input Lag Tester for determining the TV's gaming capabilities. For a more detailed look at what we do and how we do it, check out our 'How we test TVs' page. TCL QM8K Hisense U8QG Sony Bravia 7 TCL QM7K SDR Brightness (10%, in nits) 231 1527 101 132 Delta-E (lower is better) 2.71 2.44 1.58 1.44 Rec. 709 Gamut Coverage 99.03 99.31 99.62 99.18 HDR Brightness (10%, in nits) 3,333 3,685 1,355 1,734 UHDA-P3 Gamut Coverage 97.28 97.53 97.09 96.98 Rec. 2020 Gamut Coverage 80.11 83.98 78.61 79.22 Input Lag (ms) 13 9.7 17.1 13.1 Our technical tests largely backed up what my eyes had told me. With HDR content, I saw brightness as high as 3,300 nits, again in Filmmaker Mode, though the Standard and Movie modes at their default settings were able to display brightness upwards of 4,400 nits, in any event ensuring the TV is nice and bright when you want it that way. The QM8K's HDR brightness is on par with that of the new Hisense U8QG and nearly twice what we saw from TCL's own QM7K, showing that one upgrade step could make a real difference if you crave a bright picture. SDR content is generally tuned much lower — I saw just 231 nits. It's important to note, though, Vivid (which I never use if I can help it) does get up past 3,400 nits. Still, it's not worth the oversaturation of colors and over-processed motion settings compared to Filmmaker. The QM8K doesn't have the best color performance out there, but that also offers little to complain about: It covered a respectable 97.28% of the UHDA-P3 color gamut (about the same as the Hisense U8QG) and an even more impressive 80.11% of the much wider Rec. 2020 gamut — quite a bit higher than most TVs can manage, if still a bit behind the Hisense set. The (SDR) Rec. 709 gamut was just a hair worse: The set covered 99.03% and demonstrated a Delta E (a number measuring the difference in color between the source and the screen, with lower numbers better) of 2.71, a bit on the high side (and a trifle behind the Hisense), but still a good result. Generally speaking, a Delta E of 3.0 or lower is not perceptible to the human eye. Good as this set may look, the TCL QM8K's audio is significantly weaker. Although the set boasts an 85W Bang & Olufsen sound system and supports Dolby Atmos, it rarely got very loud to my ear. I had to set the TV to close to 50% volume for the levels to be acceptable most of the time, and cranking it up too high resulted in more noticeable distortion. Even at lower volumes, bass sounded metallic and artificial, especially when listening to The Knife's 'Silent Shout,' and high trebles were uninspiring and prone to screechiness at higher volume levels. The good news is that when my listening was relegated to typical movie audio, with basic mixes of music, dialogue, and sound effects, the sound was much more acceptable…if still never thrilling. If you need or want more than that, you should definitely supplement the QM8K with one of Tom's Guide's best soundbars. Gaming was just fine on the QM8K. Our Leo Bodnar lag tester, which measures the difference between when an image is generated and when it appears on the screen, registered an even 13ms on the QM8K. This is just above the 10ms threshold we suggest for the smoothest gaming experience (and some less-pricey TVs, like the Hisense U8QG, can get below that mark), but I encountered no problems or noticeable lag issues when playing Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. The pop-up gaming bar, which you can raise when the TV is in 'Game Master' mode, provides a wealth of performance information and features that can supplement your play, such as crosshairs and a screen magnifier. Additional gaming features include Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), which switches to the proper game mode when you start playing, and support for AMD FreeSync Premium Pro. Although the QM8K's Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) capabilities can go up as high as 288Hz, that's only when you're playing in 1080p. At 4K, you're limited to 144Hz (though that's still higher than you'll see from many sets on the market). Like an increasing number of TVs these days, the QM8K uses Google TV as its operating system. This powerful OS connects your TV to the entire Google ecosystem, which makes it easier to find and resurface things you're most interested in watching (or have previously searched for). The home screen interface is clean and easy to navigate, and there's a broad selection of default apps you can easily add to by selecting others from the Google Play Store. In addition to searching by typing on the screen, you can push a button on the remote (see below) to activate voice search. To further expand your viewing options, the QM8K is equipped with an ATSC 3.0 tuner — a rarity in TVs these days, as many companies have abandoned them due to licensing issues — that lets you watch over-the-air 4K broadcasts. As far as other features: You can cast video from your mobile device using Google Chromecast and Apple AirPlay. If you own a smart home speaker, Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Google Assistant are available for linking the TV to your pre-existing smart home setup. The QM8K's remote uses a newer design for TCL TVs this generation. It's matte silver, with a basic, trimmed-down button layout featuring only four shortcut keys (for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, YouTube, and TCLtv) — two fewer than on the QM7K's similar remote. It is not as small or as eye-catching as other remotes out there (particularly from Sony and Samsung), but there's very little wasted space, and it has backlit keys. The only thing I don't like about the remote is the beveling on its underside, which can give the edges a sharp feeling in the hand. Otherwise, it's as well considered as it is easy to use. In another year with less competition or at a more competitive price, the TCL QM8K would be a top-class TV. It has a great picture and a solid feature set. Problematically, however, it's price is still high for what it offers. Despite offering a richer slate of features and somewhat better picture processing than the Hisense U8QG, the QM8K at its most affordable can still run you hundreds of dollars more. That means you have to really want the modest performance gains you get over the Hisense set. If you don't even care that much about having the brightest TV on the block, the less-expensive QM7K (also a 2025 model) is a tempting value proposition, too, offering comparable performance in most every other area and easily available for $800 less than the QM8K. That might make the TCLC QM8K less than a perfect choice for everyone, but it's still a strong jack-of-all-trades QD-Mini LED TV that provides a good balance of performance and price.
