TCL has introduced the RayNeo Air 4 Pro smart glasses with HDR 10 micro-OLED panels, offering vivid visuals at a lower price point, and is exploring standalone AR glasses with onboard eSIM for cellular connectivity, signaling advancements in wearable display technology.
4K Blu-ray discs generally offer superior picture and sound quality compared to streaming due to higher bitrates, less compression, and lossless audio, but streaming provides greater convenience and cost-effectiveness, with ongoing technological improvements potentially narrowing the quality gap.
The Sony Bravia 8 II OLED TV, highly praised for its vibrant picture quality and advanced features, is now available at its lowest-ever price of £1699 at Richer Sounds, offering significant savings and outperforming rivals like LG G5 and Samsung S95F.
Sony has announced a 27-inch PlayStation Gaming Monitor designed for PS5 and PC gaming, featuring a 2560x1440 IPS panel with HDR support, variable refresh rates up to 120Hz (PS5) and 240Hz (PC), multiple ports, built-in speakers, and an integrated charging hook for DualSense controllers. It will be available in 2026 in the US and Japan, with pricing yet to be announced.
Sony announced a 27-inch PlayStation Gaming Monitor launching next year in the US and Japan, featuring a QHD IPS display, HDR support, variable refresh rates up to 120Hz (240Hz on PC), built-in charging for DualSense controllers, multiple ports, and compatibility with various devices, offering a more affordable alternative to Sony's higher-end monitors.
To optimize your Sony TV's performance, turn off Eco and Ambient Optimization Pro settings, select accurate picture modes like Professional or Cinema, adjust brightness based on room lighting, and ensure HDMI ports are set to enhanced formats for the best picture quality and gaming experience.
NEXTGEN TV has significantly improved fall sports viewing with native HDR broadcasts, enhanced picture and sound quality, and new interactive features like music videos and gaming, reaching over 76% of U.S. households and transforming traditional TV into a versatile entertainment platform.
Dolby Vision 2 aims to significantly improve home cinema by focusing on professional content mastering and advanced motion handling, potentially transforming viewing experiences, but may require new TVs for consumers.
Govee has introduced the TV Backlight 3 Pro, featuring an industry-first HDR triple-camera system for more accurate color matching, increased brightness, and AI-driven color adjustments, set to launch in September.
Dolby Vision 2, the successor to Dolby Vision HDR, introduces advanced features like AI-driven Content Intelligence to improve image clarity and adapt to viewing environments, along with enhanced motion handling, which may spark controversy among purists.
Dolby has announced Dolby Vision 2, an upgraded HDR system that enhances picture quality with new features like content intelligence, improved motion handling, and better adaptation to modern TV capabilities, aiming to bridge the gap between creative intent and cutting-edge display technology. It will be available in two tiers, with Hisense and Canal+ among the first to adopt it.
Dolby Laboratories announced Dolby Vision 2 at IFA 2025, an advanced version of its HDR technology featuring a more powerful image engine, AI-driven Content Intelligence tools, and features that go beyond traditional HDR, aiming to enhance picture quality and artist intent across premium and mainstream TVs, with Hisense and Canal+ among early adopters.
Dolby has announced Dolby Vision 2, a major upgrade to its HDR format powered by AI, featuring tools like Content Intelligence for better picture adaptation, ambient light sensing, and improved handling of fast-paced content, with a tiered system including a premium Max version for high-end TVs, starting with Hisense panels.
Dolby Vision 2, the next generation of HDR format, introduces AI-powered content optimization, enhanced black levels, ambient light adjustment, and a new 'Authentic Motion' feature for more cinematic motion smoothing, with initial support from Hisense and upcoming adoption by other major brands.
Hasselblad has launched the X2D II 100C, a new medium format camera capable of capturing true HDR photos, featuring a brighter OLED screen, LiDAR autofocus, in-body stabilization, and a lower price point of $7,399, making it a significant upgrade over its predecessor.