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technology21 days ago•1 min saved

Class Action Accuses Roku and TCL of Bricking Smart TVs with Updates

A late-April class-action filed in the Central District of California (Else v. Roku, Inc.) accuses Roku and TCL via TTE Technology of bricking Roku-enabled TCL TVs through faulty software updates, causing freezes, black screens, boot loops, or power-on failures across Roku Select/Plus and TCL Roku TV models. Plaintiffs allege marketing promised reliable performance and ongoing improvements, but updates degraded core functions, seeking class certification, damages, and changes to update disclosures and practices. The case is in its early stages and responses from Roku/TCL have not yet been publicly provided.

via extremetech.com|

#class-action #roku #smart-tvs

technology22 days ago•95 min saved

Roku and TCL face class-action over defective TV updates that brick devices

A federal class-action accuses Roku and TCL of releasing repeatedly defective software updates for RokuOS TVs that cause freezing, restarts, failure to turn on, or degraded performance. The suit covers Roku Select and Plus Series sets and TCL models running RokuOS; it seeks a jury trial, damages, and injunctive relief. Filed in a Southern California federal court, the case highlights concerns about firmware quality across affordable smart TVs within Roku’s long-standing partnership with TCL.

via Tom's Guide|

#class-action #firmware #lawsuit

technology23 days ago•4 min saved

Class Action Alleges Roku and TCL Bricked TVs Through Faulty Updates

A federal class action accuses Roku Inc. and TCL North America of selling Roku-powered smart TVs that become inoperable after automatic software updates, including crashes and black screens. Led by Terri Else, the suit seeks nationwide and California subclasses under case 8:26-cv-00748 in the Central District of California, claiming rushed updates violate warranties and California law (UCL/CLRA) and seeking injunctive relief, damages, and full purchase-price restitution. If certified, the case could affect thousands of households and influence how software updates are treated in consumer electronics.

via | Cord Cutters News|

#class-action #roku #smart-tvs

technology1 month ago•5 min saved

TCL's QM8L Aims to redefine color and brightness for Micro RGB TVs at CES 2026

TCL rolls out its 2026 TV lineup led by the QM8L, a premium Micro RGB/SQD‑MicroLED model promising extreme brightness and color with up to 6,000 nits peak, 4,000 local-dimming zones, Halo Control, and the CSOT WHVA 2.0 Ultra Panel with anti-reflective coating, claiming 100% BT.2020 coverage. Pricing starts at $2,500 for the 65-inch QM8L and goes up to about $6,000 for the 98-inch; the RM9L RGB Mini‑LED and the QM7L lower‑tier options are also on offer, with larger RM9L sizes priced to about $8,000 (85”) and $30,000 (115”), while the QM6K remains in the lineup.

via CNET|

#ces-2026 #micro-rgb-tv #qm8l

technology-and-electronics1 month ago•19 min saved

TCL expands RGB-Mini LED lineup with RM9L and SQD-Mini models

TCL expands its SQD-Mini LED lineup with its first RGB-Mini LED RM9L, priced from $8,000 for the 85-inch model (up to $30,000 for 115 inches), while QM8L and QM7L SQD-Mini LED TVs are available or preorder at starting prices of $2,500 (65") and $1,200 (55"), respectively; the RM9L features discrete RGB LEDs, anti-reflective panels, up to 6,000 nits brightness, Dolby Vision 2 after a software update, Bang & Olufsen audio, and Google TV with Gemini.

via Engadget|

#dolby-vision #qm8l #rgb-mini-led

gadgets1 month ago•18 min saved

TCL Bets on SQD Mini-LED Over RGB, Pushing Its Own TV Line as Value Leader

TCL unveils QM8L and QM7L mini-LED TVs built on its “super quantum dot” (SQD) tech, delivering 4K at up to 144Hz with thousands of local-dimming zones and brighter output at much lower prices than its RGB rival RM9L. The QM8L starts around $2,500 for 65

via Gizmodo|

#dolby-vision-2 #gadgets #miniled

technology1 month ago•22 min saved

TCL Debuts Four Budget QLED TVs With 4K HDR and 144Hz Gaming

TCL has unveiled four new 2026 QLED TV lines (P8L, P7L, V6D-UK, C6K-UK) that deliver 4K HDR across formats (Dolby Vision, HDR10+), up to a 144Hz gaming refresh, and HDMI 2.1 across sizes from 43 to 98 inches. Some models run Google TV, others Fire TV, with features like VRR/ALLM and built-in Game Master. UK pricing ranges from about £379 to £1,999, and availability is slated for May 2026 at major retailers.

via PC Guide|

#144hz #hdr #qled

technology1 month ago•6 min saved

Sony cedes TV production to TCL via Bravia, Inc.—what shoppers should know

Sony is reorganizing its TV business by creating Bravia, Inc., with TCL owning 51% and Sony 49%, transferring manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics to TCL while Sony retains control of image processing, tuning, audio, and branding. The change is largely behind the scenes and won’t affect today’s Sony OLED/Mini-LED TVs. Bravia, Inc. is set to begin operations around 2027, with any material differences likely showing up gradually by 2028+. Buyers could see benefits like potentially lower costs, improved availability, and stronger Mini-LED development, but long-term risks include shifts in Sony’s control over picture quality and branding, and uncertainty around OLED strategy. For now, no immediate impact on current models.

via Digital Trends|

#bravia #mini-led #oled

technology2 months ago•3 min saved

TCL upgrades NXTPAPER with AMOLED for brighter, crisper eye-friendly displays

TCL is upgrading its glare-free NXTPAPER displays by adopting AMOLED technology to boost brightness, outdoor performance, and color while preserving eye-friendly benefits. The AMOLED NXTPAPER aims for up to 3,200 nits brightness, 120Hz refresh, full color gamut, and blue-light reduction as low as 2.9%. Demonstrations at CES and plans to launch an AMOLED NXTPAPER smartphone by year-end are in motion, with MWC 2026 coverage ongoing but no device announced yet.

via Engadget|

#amoled #displays #mwc-2026

technology2 months ago•4 min saved

TCL Unveils Natural Light: A Brighter, Smarter Nxtpaper LCD Upgrade

MWC saw TCL debut Natural Light, an LCD-based upgrade to its Nxtpaper tech that reduces glare with 90% circular polarization, trims blue-light emissions down to as low as 2.9% through filtration, and auto-adjusts brightness and color temperature to match ambient light, delivering up to 3200 nits brightness and full P3 color. TCL also showcased Tab A1 Plus and Tab A1 Plus Nxtpaper tablets (with US/Europe release plans) and announced the Nxtpaper 70 Pro will ship in the US in April; pricing hasn’t been disclosed.

via PCMag|

#blue-light-filtering #glare-reduction #natural-light

technology4 months ago•69 min saved

Premium feel on a budget: TCL NXTPAPER 11 Plus shines for everyday reading

Tom’s Guide’s review praises the TCL NXTPAPER 11 Plus as a standout budget tablet: an 11.5-inch, matte NXTPAPER display with Ink Paper and Color Paper modes that mimic ePaper to cut glare and eye strain, a pre-included folio case and active stylus, a customizable NXTPAPER Key backlight, and stock Android for smooth multitasking. It’s portable, sunlight-friendly, and designed for reading and light productivity, with a price around $370 (often under $300), making it a compelling iPad Pro or reMarkable alternative for everyday use on the go.

via Tom's Guide|

#android-tablet #matte-display #nxtpaper

technology4 months ago•4 min saved

TCL QM8K: 65-Inch QLED TV Drops to $1,000

TCL drops big discounts on the QM8K midrange TV lineup, with the 65-inch model reduced from $2,500 to $1,000 (about 60% off) and larger sizes discounted as well (75" to $1,500, 98" to $3,000). The bezel-less design sits on a pedestal, and the TV runs Google TV with Chromecast and AirPlay 2, offering up to 5,000-nit brightness, 144 Hz gaming mode, and HDR formats including HDR10+ and Dolby Vision IQ.

via WIRED|

#google-tv #qled #qm8k

technology4 months ago•6 min saved

Sony-TCL Tie-Up Promises a New Era for TVs, Pending Regulatory Hurdles

Sony and TCL have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to explore a joint venture in which TCL would own 51% and Sony 49% of Sony-branded TVs and related audio hardware. The deal would give Sony access to TCL’s end-to-end manufacturing and TCL access to Sony’s acclaimed picture processing, potentially lowering costs and boosting Bravia performance, while keeping the Sony/Bravia name. It still requires regulatory approvals, and products are likely years away (potentially 2027), with many questions about how much Sony tech would flow to TCL and how premium vs. midrange lines would be divided. It signals a potential new phase for Sony rather than the end of the brand.

via The Verge|

#business #sony #tcl

technology4 months ago•4 min saved

Sony-TCL JV Aims to Shape the TV Era, Bravia Brand Stays

Sony and TCL announced a joint venture to spin Sony's TV and audio business into a new company, with TCL owning 51% and Bravia branding remaining for Sony sets; the plan targets a 2027 start after regulatory approvals. By combining Sony's image/audio tech with TCL's display manufacturing and scale, the partnership seeks to better compete in the crowded smart-TV market, potentially bringing pricing pressure and, on TCL-branded sets, more advertising.

via CNET|

#bravia #joint-venture #sony

business4 months ago•9 min saved

TCL to steer Sony’s Bravia line in a 51/49 TV joint venture

Sony and TCL announced a global joint venture in which TCL will own 51% and Sony 49% of Sony’s home-entertainment business (Bravia TVs and related gear). The venture will handle product development, manufacturing, sales, and service worldwide, will continue using the Bravia branding but will rely on TCL display technology, and is expected to launch in April 2027 pending regulatory approvals.

via Ars Technica|

#bravia #business #joint-venture