LG TVs, specifically its WebOS operating system, have not had Network 10 digital 10 Play. Now TVs from webOS 3.9 (2016 or later) can install the App. Users can watch live and catch-up TV from Network 10 and on-demand content from channels 10, 10 Bold, 10 Peach and 10 Shake….
…it is 4K@100/120Hz) HDMI-2, 2.0, 48Gbps – 4K@100/120Hz HDMI-3, 1.4b, 10Gbps – 4K@50/60Hz HDMI-4, 1.4b 10Gbps – 4K@50/60Hz eARC* 2 x USB-A 2.0 5V/.5A/2.5W (for recording or playback) AV in Optical audio out 3.5mm Headphone RF antenna for a single tuner * While HDMI eARC 4K@50Hz is sufficient to pass…
…mesh reviews. Netgear Orbi Quad-band or Ethernet TP-Link AXE5400 tri-band or Ethernet Netgear Armour – This may or may not be attractive Netgear Armour by BITDEFENDER – a subscription service that provides IoT protection, AV end-point for Windows, macOS and Android devices outside the home, a basic VPN and optional…
The Google Nest Mini costs $79 and is currently on special for $49 (until 12/9/2022), so hurry online and bag a bargain. This is a later generation to the original Mini that helped make OK Google a household word. There is not a lot to say about the speaker, so…
Yes, you can’t stop your smart TV spying on you; it is not at all benign. It is monetising your viewing habits and exposing your home network devices. Before you get upset, let me say that you have no option but to submit to spying if you want to use…
After a long OLED absence Samsung OLED TVs are now available in Australia. Specifically, its hybrid OLED and Quantum Dot panels using an RGB OLED backlight and Quantum Dots (QD) to enhance colour saturation. (L) LG OLED (R) Samsung QD-OLED The S95B (2022) comes in 55/65” for $3499/4499 (website price)…
The Sony WH-1000XM5 is the 2022 iteration of the now famous WH-1000X series of BT, ANC, over-the-ear headphones. And at $549, these are excellent value for the depth of features on offer. Some would say this is the world’s best headphone of its type. We say they are damned good,…
…not work). More here. Output sound to a DAC-equipped amplified speaker or AV receiver We could not test with a USB-A hub, but it should work if the voltage/amperage is within spec. Bluetooth 5.0 can support a keyboard/trackpad like the Logitech keyboards and mice. If you select the USB device…
…kHz hi-res audio (over HDMI) and can decode Dolby Atmos and 7.1 surround sound systems. Advanced Sound options allow the Shield to pass all the audio untouched over HDMI. Spotify users should use the SHIELD App as it will upscale PCM 2.0 to whatever the TV, soundbar or AV receiver’s…
Sam, my friendly Booker Bay Café barista, asked me If LG OLED evo is so good, are other types of TVs crap? I was not sure how to answer his rather blunt question. The question came as Sam has seen the progression of TVs for review. We were chatting about…
The Hisense U5120G 5.1.2 is a basic, Dolby Atmos soundbar. It is decent enough and will add better sound than you can get from any TV. But you need to know upfront that it is made to a price and has several compromises that those in the know won’t appreciate….
The LG G2 evo boasts the brightest OLED TV panel yet. What does that mean? Well, evo OLED now brings the best colour, brightness, contrast, and TV experience to the brightest Australian lounge rooms. We will include in that statement the 2022 LG C2 OLED evo TV – advanced OLED…