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Fans vs air conditioners: Which appliance to choose to beat the heat

It’s getting hot in here, but there’s no need to take off all your clothes

The Independent UK

I'm a certified TV calibrator, and I rate these 3 models as the best-value buys you can get for a World Cup upgrade, all based on our real-world testing

World Cup fever is in full force and if you're looking for a great value TV for the tournament, these are 3 of my top recommendations

TechRadar

Hisense UR9 vs Sony Bravia 8 II: can RGB Mini LED defeat the best OLED TV around?

The first mainstream RGB Mini LED challenger takes on our favourite flagship OLED

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11 winning projectors to scale up your World Cup viewing

A first XI of projectors to kick off your watch parties in style — all tried and tested by AV experts.

TechRadar

Why I wouldn't buy a super-cheap huge-screen TV for the World Cup as someone who watches 60 games per year — the 'dirty screen effect' is brutal for watching football

Backlight uniformity issues on LCD 4K TVs have ruined many a football match for this AV dork — don't pick the wrong big-screen upgrade

TechRadar

Adventures in AV: a TV is for life, not just the World Cup. Here are three crucial things to remember before you impulse-buy that new TV this weekend

Ask yourself these crucial questions…

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I tested Vizio’s first new Mini-LED TV for 2026 — for just $400, I’m impressed

The Vizio Mini-LED Quantum provides a lot of screen for the money and produces respectable images, after slight tweaking.

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Looking to buy a new Samsung mini-LED TV for the World Cup? I tested two side-by-side and it's an 'opportune time' to pick up 2025's flagship set with Prime Day coming up

I compared the Samsung M80H mini-LED and Samsung QN80H Neo QLED TVs 2026 TVs side by side ready for the World Cup: it reminded me of the Samsung QN90F's greatness.

TechRadar

Amazon Ember Artline review: Great for art but struggles to shine

Amazon's entry to the design-focused TV segment comes at a lower price, but has its share of shortcomings

$I tested the LG B6 OLED and it’s nearly as good as the C6 for a fraction of the price$

I tested the LG B6 OLED and it’s nearly as good as the C6 for a fraction of the price

LG’s B6 OLED is an impressive mid-budget TV that stacks up well against its more powerful counterpart, the C6. And while the C6 is certainly better in terms of what it can achieve, your naked eye probably won’t notice too much of a difference (your wallet will, though).

Tom’s Guide

We just tested the Bravia 7 II — here’s why I think it could be the Sony TV to buy in 2026

This week, Sony officially announced the Bravia 9 II and the Bravia 7 II, a pair of True RGB Mini-LED TVs. We've already tested the Bravia 7 II, and from the looks of our test results, it could be the best entry-level RGB LED TV of 2026.

Tom’s Guide

LG reportedly denies plans to sell TV business to Hisense, but there's probably still a display war coming that could impact the PC

Even though the part of LG that actually makes display panels wasn't implicated, China's industry is still coming...

PC Gamer

'These reports are groundless': A report claimed LG wanted to exit the TV business and offload it to a Chinese brand, following similar moves from Sony and Panasonic — but LG says the story is 'entirely speculative and misleading'

LG hits back at 'baseless' reports that it was looking to partner up with Hisense for the future — and the original report has disappeared.

TechRadar

Dear Sony, you make the PlayStation 5, but you've missed a crucial gaming feature on the Bravia 9 II

Connectivity is key

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Omdia Q1 2026: Hisense Strengthens Global Leadership in 100-inch+ TVs

QINGDAO, China, May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hisense, a leading brand in global consumer electronics and home appliances, continues to strengthen its leadership in premium display technologies in Q1 2026, and ranks No.1 globally in the 100-inch+ TV category. According to Omdia Q1 2026 data, Hisense's global 100-inch+ TV shipment…

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Sony Bravia 7 II

How does Sony’s step-down ‘True RGB’ technology perform?

Tom’s Guide

I just went hands-on with Hisense's premium new kitchen appliances, and Smeg and Bosch should be worried

I just saw Hisense’s new kitchen line — it convinced me that affordability and premium features can go hand in hand, and established appliance brands should be worried.

GamesRadar

Rather than stressing about Steam Machine performance, I'd start thinking about your TV's specs

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We recommend mini-LED TVs over OLED TVs if you're looking for a big-screen World Cup upgrade — here's why

Mini-LED TVs are the better bet for your World Cup viewing, and there are a few key reasons why.

TechRadar

5 essential features to look for when buying a new TV for the World Cup — from beating reflections to finding the right balance of value

Our TV experts explain what you should look for in a TV upgrade, and why they're so important to balance

AAP

Hisense Introduces UR8 with Natural and Real Color, Bringing Next-Generation RGB MiniLED Technology to More Homes

QINGDAO, China, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hisense, a leading brand in global consumer electronics and home appliances, today introduced the UR8, an accessible RGB MiniLED TV series designed to bring next-generation display technology, natural and real color, immersive entertainment, and advanced gaming performance to more consumers worldwide.As The Origin…

What Hi-Fi?

We're waiting on a small but important detail about the TV industry’s new “OLED killer”

I asked all the big names about RGB Mini LED on small TVs, and the responses left me concerned

What Hi-Fi?

With our first review in, OLED TV's latest rival is off to a strong start – but is its destiny really in the high-end?

As it stands, there are still some areas a backlit TV can’t match OLED

TechRadar

As TechRadar's TV tester, I've created 4 TV and soundbar setups to suit every budget — just in time for the World Cup

With the World Cup only weeks away, I've put together four TV and soundbar combos to suit every budget to upgrade your setup

What Hi-Fi?

Dolby Atmos AVRs unveiled, our first next-gen TV tested, the portable CD player returns, and more

All the top hi-fi and home cinema stories detailed by our experts

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