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LG says its smart TVs do not continuously record or transmit conversations and that wake-word detection is processed locally; it also notes that Automatic Content Recognition, voice recognition, and interest-based advertising are optional and not enabled by default, though critics note that logs show ambient audio data and privacy concerns remain unaddressed.
LG smart TVs continuously collect and upload data about owners and their homes—even when offline or in standby—scanning nearby devices and Wi‑Fi networks, recording microphone audio, and using Automatic Content Recognition to determine what you’re watching, with data reportedly sent back to LG Ad Solutions and stored offline until a connection is restored; RTINGS notes ACR is used by nearly all smart TV makers.
Roku unveils its first Pro Series OLED TVs, with 55- and 65-inch Pro OLED models starting at $999 and a LX OLED at $1,299; they offer 4K/120Hz, Dolby Vision, FreeSync Premium, and VRR, plus a voice remote and Bluetooth headphone pairing, while the slim design removes the old Soundstage port; LX ships in October 2026 and both lines are sold exclusively on Amazon.
Roku has released its first OLED TVs — the Pro Series and Pro Series LX — offering 120Hz OLED panels, four HDMI 2.1 ports, and support for Dolby Vision and HDR10+. The Pro Series includes features like auto low-latency mode, FreeSync Premium, and VRR for gaming, plus a backlit remote and remote finder. The Pro Series LX is brighter, adds a polarizer to reduce reflections, and both run Roku OS. The Pro Series starts now via Amazon for 2026 in 55- and 65-inch sizes from $999; the LX model arrives in October at $1,299 for 55
Lifehacker highlights Amazon's early Labor Day sale running through Sept. 7, with deep discounts across electronics, including premium headphones, 65-inch OLED TVs, gaming monitors, soundbars, and popular appliances, plus bundled perks like Amazon credit offers and gift cards on select items.
Samsung says HDR10+ Advanced, the latest version of the HDR10+ format it co-developed, will roll out this month on its 2026 TVs for supported shows and movies on Prime Video, featuring Enhanced Overall Brightness with AI tone mapping and Intelligent Motion Smoothing that uses scene-by-scene metadata to adjust motion processing.
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.
LG faces backlash over intrusive ads on its TVs and gaming monitors after reports that the LG Monitor App Install could trigger pop-ups for McAfee on Windows PCs; Microsoft stepped in and LG reportedly disabled the prompts. LG asserts McAfee is not auto-installed and requires explicit user consent, while critics note this points to LG’s broader home-screen ad strategy under its Ad Solutions division, which may attract further complaints.
Prime Day 2026 runs from June 23 through a multi-day window with major discounts across tech, home, and kitchen products. The deals hub highlights tested picks, including Apple AirPods Pro 3, Apple Watch, iPads, MacBook Airs, Fire TV Sticks, and top TVs, with prices fluctuating during the event. Most deals require a Prime membership (a 30-day free trial is available), and the page will be updated with the best, reviewed picks as savings unfold.
PCMag previews Amazon Prime Day 2026, a four‑day sale starting June 23 with many early deals live. The piece highlights deep discounts across a broad range of tech—including laptops (Lenovo ThinkPad E16, Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360), large TVs (TCL 98-inch QM7K), headphones (Sony WH-CH720N, XM5), speakers (Sonos Move 2, Beam Gen 2), smart locks (Desloc D110 Plus), robotVac (Ecovas Deebot X11 OmniCyclone), home security cams (Ring Outdoor Cam), unlocked smartphones (Pixel 10 Pro XL, Galaxy S26), and SSDs (Samsung 990 Pro 2TB). PCMag will continually update with the best deals and shopping tips on its deals page as Prime Day approaches and unfolds.
PCMag’s roundup shows more than 150 Memorial Day discounts still active across laptops, desktops, TVs, streaming devices, audio, wearables, monitors, tablets, and smart-home gear from Apple, Dell, Samsung and others, with deals remaining while supplies last and varying by retailer.
Amazon’s Memorial Day Deals of the Day are winding down, with editor-vetted discounts across a wide range of consumer tech—from Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones and Apple/Nothing earbuds to Hisense and TCL 4K TVs, LG and Asus gaming monitors, SSDs, streaming devices, and smartwatches. The roundup highlights notable price cuts (e.g., XM5 at $248, Hisense 55" E6 at $299.99, WD Black SN7100 1TB at $189.90, Samsung 990 Pro 2TB at $389.99) and reminds readers that these deals are short-lived and updated daily.
Best Buy’s Memorial Day sale drops Pioneer’s 70-inch 4K Roku TV to $299 (a $210 savings from $509.99), a standout price for a 70-inch set with HDR10 and three HDMI ports, backed by solid review scores.
Tom’s Guide’s decade-tested TV reviewer highlights five 2026 models to watch: LG B6 OLED (value OLED), Samsung R95H (RGB Mini-LED flagship), LG G6 (RGB Tandem OLED with brighter HDR), Hisense UR8 (RGB Mini-LED value), and Samsung S95H (QD-OLED flagship). The year’s evolution centers on RGB Mini-LED and brighter OLED tech, with prices ranging from budget-friendly to premium for high-end sets.
Hisense’s UR9 RGB LED TV (65-inch tested at $3,500; available in 65/75/85/100 inches) uses individual RGB LEDs to deliver bright HDR with colors beyond P3 and offers 3 HDMI 2.1 ports plus a USB-C DisplayPort on Google TV. It’s competitive with flagship OLEDs on brightness and value, but OLED still wins on contrast; RGB LED is a promising path forward, though not yet a replacement for OLED.