Latest articles by Tom Parsons
Sony says that in the future, content creators will calibrate your TV for you
Next-gen ‘Creator Calibrated Mode’ will apparently automatically change settings for individual movies.
Sony’s new 4000-nit mastering monitor could be bad news for OLED TVs
More content creators will soon be able to master movies to 4000 nits – to fully appreciate them, you’ll need a TV that goes similarly bright.
Panasonic MZ2000 (TX-65MZ2000B)
Panasonic’s all-singing OLED flagship gets a brightness-boosting MLA upgrade.
Panasonic MZ1500B (TX-65MZ1500B)
A reliable OLED TV for movie fans who value authenticity over flashy tricks.
HDMI ARC and HDMI eARC: everything you need to know
In-depth Ever wondered what the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) input on your TV means? And where does the newer HDMI eARC fit in?
If you’re gaming on a 2023 Sony OLED TV, make sure you change this one setting
Sony’s implementation of game HDR isn’t ideal, but it’s easy to get right once you know how.
Sky Stream vs Sky Q: what are the differences? Which is better?
UPDATED Sky Stream offers you Sky without the dish – but is it a real alternative to the full Sky Q experience?
Sony A95L (XR-65A95L)
It's finally here, and Sony's second-generation QD-OLED TV is every bit as good as it seemed ahead of launch.
What Hi-Fi? Awards 2023: Sonos Arc misses out in an all-Atmos soundbar category
The Sony HT-A7000 is now cheaper than ever – great news for you but bad news for the Arc.
What Hi-Fi? Awards 2023: TCL provides the surprise of the year in the OLED-heavy TV category
Sony and LG OLEDs rule at the premium end, but TCL and Amazon bring the budget belters.
Sure, you could buy a 42-inch LG C3 OLED TV, but why not grab a 48-inch C2 for less?
The C2 and C3 are very similar, so buy the bigger, cheaper model while you still can.
The ultimate Prime Day 2 OLED TV deal? The 83-inch LG G2 is now £2500 off
An extra £500 discount has taken the cinematically massive 83-inch G2 down to its lowest-ever price.
Huge OLED TV deal: the 55-inch LG C3 has hit its lowest-ever price on Amazon
An extra £300 off equates to a £901 drop since launch – that's a 41% total discount.
Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED QL50F601
The 50-inch version of Amazon’s own QLED TV stands head and shoulders above the budget TV norm.
The Bravia Core streaming service is now 'Sony Pictures Core'; has arrived on PS5
PS5 and PS4 owners can now stream films through Sony's movie streaming service, but seemingly not in super-high-quality.
LG C3 (OLED48C3)
It might be strikingly similar to the TV it replaces, but that doesn’t mean the C3 isn’t the best 48-inch TV you can buy.
Samsung CU8000 (UN55CU8000)
Can the 55-inch CU8000 still impress without any of Samsung’s usual Quantum Dot, Mini LED and local dimming features?
TV deal of the year? This 48-inch Philips OLED TV is now just £700 at Currys
The Philips OLED707 offers Ambilight, HDMI 2.1 and a 120Hz refresh rate for a very low price.
TV ambient light sensors used to be a joke, but the best are now excellent
The best TVs now have ambient sensors that only get involved when conditions aren't perfect.
Optoma's new laser projectors promise 'cinema-grade colours' in a portable package
The ML1080 and ML1080ST weigh just 1kg and can run off a USB-C power pack.
Zoom video calling is coming to your living room TV – but it’s years too late
Apple, Sony, Sky and more are offering video calling through your TV, but where was this during lockdown?
A new Xbox Series X is coming next year and it could be another nail in Blu-ray's coffin
But it does have 2TB of storage and comes with a new controller.
Living room light pollution could be ruining your movie nights – here’s how to fix it
The latest battle in Tom Parsons' ongoing war with light – this time the light that comes from actual home cinema kit.
