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Amazon has launched early discounts for its October 6-7 Prime Big Deal Days, offering significant savings on large-screen televisions. The New York Post highlights 16 deals, including a 35% cut on a Hisense 65-inch model and a 38% reduction on a Samsung 77-inch OLED. Tom's Guide notes similar early availability for QLED and Micro RGB TVs, advising shoppers to act quickly as stock is limited.
Costco members can buy exclusive Hisense QD7 Series 4K TVs, with prices starting at $280 for a 55-inch model and going up to $1,500 for a 100-inch screen, all including a bundled 3-year Allstate protection plan and up to five years of total coverage with the manufacturer’s warranty. The lineup features 4K Hi-QLED, Dolby Vision/Atmos, and glare‑free viewing, making these TVs a strong value for football season and game-day setups.
Dolby Vision 2 is rolling out to select 2026 Hisense TVs (UX, UR9, UR8, U7) via firmware, introducing Content Intelligence that uses embedded metadata to optimize each scene, plus Light Sense 2 for ambient lighting and Authentic Motion for cinematic motion; an intensity slider and DV2 Max features are supported on these models, with partners like Peacock, Canal+ and iQIYI; broader rollout expected. Note: Content Intelligence uses metadata, not AI.
Dolby Vision 2 is rolling out starting with 2026 Hisense models (UX, UR9, UR8, U7) with TCL and Philips adding support later; it introduces two tiers (Max and standard), adds features like Authentic Motion, local tone mapping, and brightness/intensity controls, and requires new hardware (MediaTek Pentonic 800). Older Dolby Vision TVs can’t adopt the new features, while content must be encoded with Dolby Vision 2 metadata. HDR10+ Advanced is a rival, and rollout is underway with broader adoption expected after studios adopt the metadata (targeting August–September for updates).
Microsoft expands Xbox Cloud Gaming to VIDAA OS-compatible smart TVs (including Hisense models), letting Game Pass subscribers stream a growing catalog of titles directly on supported TVs via a new Xbox app. Requirements include a supported region, an active Game Pass (not PC Game Pass), and a compatible controller; players can access both Game Pass titles and their own Cloud Gaming library. This marks another step in Xbox’s cloud strategy, following prior TV support expansions, amid leadership shifts and a continued emphasis on the console experience.
Microsoft is expanding Xbox to Hisense TVs running VIDAA OS, letting Game Pass subscribers stream games directly to the TV without a console. The Xbox app is rolling out to supported 2024–2026 VIDAA TVs; you’ll need any non–PC Game Pass tier (Essential $10, Premium $15, Ultimate $23), an internet connection, and an Xbox controller (or Bluetooth alternative). Ultimate offers the most titles (over 500) and launch-day titles. The service is streaming-based, so a solid internet connection is required, and Insiders can test streaming owned games for free. If the app hasn’t appeared yet, update your TV firmware and check the Games section on the Home screen to install it; Microsoft says it will continue rolling out to more VIDAA TVs.
RGB LED backlighting is gaining traction in 2026, with Samsung, TCL, Hisense, and Sony rolling out RGB LED TVs that promise brighter, more color-rich images than traditional LEDs. Samsung's R95H (marketed as Micro RGB) is extremely bright but has slow motion response for gaming; TCL's RM9L family offers giant 85–115-inch models with high brightness at premium prices; Hisense's UR9SG/UR8SG and 116UXS deliver strong color, excellent brightness, and value, including the 65-inch UR9SG around $1,700; Sony's Bravia 9 II emphasizes brightness and color with improved local dimming but limits HDMI 2.1 ports and shows some motion/viewing-angle caveats.
Hisense has unveiled the A10, a dual-display e-ink smartphone whose secondary color LCD screen attaches magnetically to the back and can be detached; the front features a 6.13-inch monochrome display, and the device is expected to use a 4nm eight-core SoC (possibly Snapdragon 8 Gen 3). The detachable display may be sold separately, with a Chinese price starting around CNY 3,999 (about $590).
Prime Day 2026 brings major savings on Hisense MiniLED TVs, including 100-inch models discounted by up to $2,000, with standout U7SG and U6SF Pro models offering high refresh rates, AI-powered picture processing and built-in smart TV platforms for sports, streaming and gaming during FIFA World Cup 2026.
RTINGS notes Hisense excels at entry-to-mid range, but TCL provides a more consistent, safer overall budget-TV option with uniform brightness scaling and predictable picture across sizes. Both brands use Google TV and support Dolby Vision/HDR10+, with TCL sometimes benefiting from Bang & Olufsen audio tuning in specific models. Overall, TCL has a slight edge for most buyers, though the best pick depends on room and use case.
Verge Shopping reports a weekend sale on art-focused 4K TVs via Woot: the 65-inch Hisense CanvasTV is $779.99 (best price of the year, $520 off) and the 65-inch Samsung The Frame starts at $587.99 (up to $312 off); the 75-inch CanvasTV is $1,197.99 ($1,302 off). Hisense includes a 1-year warranty, while The Frame includes a 90-day warranty; Frame adds bezel options and a built-in art library, CanvasTV uses Google TV with a magnetic bezel and access to over 1,000 artworks. Both sets offer up to 144Hz VRR, voice assistants, and AirPlay; Frame adds four HDMI 2.1 ports. A strong deal for art-centered TVs under $1k.
Hisense has cut prices on the UR9 RGB LED TVs on launch day: the 65-inch is now $1,999, the 75-inch $2,999, and the 85-inch $3,999 (no price yet for 100-inch), representing a $1,500–$2,000 cut by size and making the UR9 more competitive with OLED rivals, though OLED generally still outperforms RGB LEDs; Samsung’s RGB LED pricing had already dropped and TCL’s QM8L has also seen price reductions.
A practical guide to maximizing Hisense TV picture quality using built-in presets and targeted tweaks. It covers one-step options and specific adjustments for live TV, streaming, and gaming, including Auto Picture Mode, HDR Enhancer, Local Dimming, color temperature, gamma, and motion settings, plus options for advanced Calman calibration and saving or resetting custom modes.
Hisense announced new RGB mini-LED TVs, the UR8 and UR9 series, set to release in 2026 with sizes from 55 to 100 inches, featuring enhanced color accuracy and onboard audio tuned by Devialet, aiming to bring advanced tech to a broader audience amidst upcoming competition from other brands.
Xbox is partnering with V (formerly VIDAA) to bring the Xbox app and cloud gaming to select Hisense and V homeOS-powered smart TVs in 2026, allowing Xbox Game Pass subscribers to stream a wide range of games directly on their TVs for more flexible gaming options.