I've seen House of the Dragon's darkness problem and it's inexcusable By John Archer published 17 October 22 Despite being in 4K and HDR, some scenes from House of the Dragon are proving hugely problematic for some TVs.
8 reasons you should keep buying 4K Blu-ray discs By John Archer published 29 July 22 In these days of ubiquitous streaming, it's easy to overlook the benefits a high-quality 4K disc can bring.
There’s a new OLED panel manufacturer to rival LG – are cheap OLED TVs on the way? By John Archer published 1 July 22 Expecting the market to be flooded with cheap OLED TVs? Don’t hold your breath.
If you're buying a new TV this week, buy this one By John Archer published 15 June 22 An astonishingly good OLED TV at an astonishingly low price.
Ultra short throw projectors: everything you need to know By John Archer published 2 June 22 Want a true home cinema without the hassle of a traditional projector? A UST projector could be for you.
OLED burn-in: should you be worried about it? And how can you prevent it? By John Archer published 29 April 22 While OLED image retention is less of an issue than you might think, there are still things you can do to combat it.
Sony unveils duo of ground-breakingly affordable 4K laser projectors By John Archer last updated 18 May 22 Sony will now sell you a 4K laser projector for just £5999 / $6000 / AU$9999
It's been on Xbox for years and LG TVs for almost as long, so what is Sony’s problem with VRR? By John Archer published 28 March 22 We're finally seeing variable refresh rates for Sony TVs, but still not on its own games console, the PS5.
IPS vs VA panel technology: the big LCD tech battle you’ve probably never heard of By John Archer published 25 March 22 Think you know what you're buying? Here we explain the differences between Vertical Alignment and In-Plane Switching LCD TV panels
Should I use my TV in Eco mode? The pros and cons of energy-saving settings By John Archer published 4 March 22 If you've ever wondered what Eco mode does on your TV and what the pros and cons are, this is the page for you.
4K 120Hz gaming: What is it? Do you need it? How do you get it? By John Archer published 25 January 22 Just what is 4K 120Hz gaming? We explain the advantages of gaming in higher resolutions with faster refresh rates.
Any HDMI connection can now be labelled as HDMI 2.1, and that's not okay By John Archer published 7 January 22 The HDMI Licensing Administrator has decreed that all HDMI sockets are now 2.1, even if they're not.
Forget 4K Blu-rays: Forza Horizon 5 is the ultimate test for your TV and AV system By John Archer published 18 November 21 The latest racer for Xbox Series X is a feast for the eyes and ears that pushes your AV system to the max.
Which is the best 4K Blu-ray player, PS5 or Xbox Series X? By John Archer published 12 August 21 For movie-loving gamers, the PS5 and Xbox Series X's built-in 4K Blu-ray players are a bonus. We've put them head-to-head, to find out which comes out top.
