Televisions have come a long way from the boxy tube-type models of the distant past, and are now thin (incredibly so, in some instances) flat-panels that easily lend themselves to mounting on your wall like a picture.
The two major technologies used for producing televisions are LCD and OLED, with variations on both – LED and mini-LED in the case of LCD, and W-OLED (white) and QD-OLED (quantum dot) for OLED.
Screen sizes for televisions have also evolved to the point where 85-inch TVs are now common and larger sizes such as 88 and 98 inches are available. This development has blurred the distinction somewhat between televisions and projectors, which are used to achieve greater than 100-inch screen sizes in a home theater setting.
Televisions also provide built-in Wi-Fi and smart TV interfaces that can be used for browsing apps and streaming movies and shows. Gaming has also become a primary use for televisions, with recent models providing support for the 4K 120Hz output of next-gen PS5 and Xbox Series X gaming consoles, a feature that provides more realistic graphics and smoother action during gameplay.
While televisions with 8K resolution are available, 4K, which is supported by many streaming services like Netflix, is a more common resolution.
Latest about Televisions
I tried the first Google TV with Gemini, and it’s the most important Google TV upgrade yet
I tried out Google TV with Gemini, a feature currently available only on the TCL QM9K mini-LED TV, and it makes all manner of content search more useful and fun.
Hisense's new UST laser projector promises premium home theater up to 150 inches, for a very tempting price
Flagship performance without the flagship price? Now there's a bright idea...
The best cheap Fire Stick sales and deals
Your guide to the best cheap Fire Stick sales, including deals on the Fire TV Stick Lite, 4K Fire TV Stick, and the Fire TV Cube.
Google TV gets a free update that cleans up the Home screen, but hides some key features – here's where to find them
Your Google TV is getting a serious makeover for 2025
LG C5 vs LG B5 – here's which affordable LG OLED TV you should buy
We compared LG's two most affordable OLED TVs to find out which is better value for money
Best smart TV platform: Tizen, WebOS, Google TV, Fire TV and Roku compared, tested, and ranked
A TV's smart interface is a portal to entertainment, smart home control, and much more. We took the five main players for a test drive to find out which we liked best.
TCL confirms it will launch two next-gen RGB mini-LED TVs, raising hopes the new tech will be affordable – meanwhile, TCL's other new flagship TV is brighter than the sun
TCL's cutting-edge 2026 TVs include an impressively affordable option
The stars have aligned again – the Anker Nebula Cosmos 4K SE portable projector is back to its lowest ever price
I can't help but make a big deal of this sensational saving on this 4K portable projector.
