Category Archives: TV/4K/UHD/8K

Consumer Tech 2022: The State of the Industry

Posted on 28 July 2022 by Stewart Wolpin

How are manufacturers and retailers holding up under multiple supply chain, product and component shortages, the Great Resignation, distribution backlogs, fuel prices, and inflation/recession pressures? Read the rest of this report here are TWICE.com.

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SmartTechCheck Podcast: Apple WWDC22, Netflix/Roku merge, January 6th hearings, NESN DTC offering

Posted on 9 June 2022 by Stewart Wolpin

Host Mark Vena, John Quain, Rob Pegoraro and I recap Apple WWDC22 and opine on the rumored Roku/Netflix merger, the upcoming January 6th hearings and NESN’s new regional sports offering. Watch this podcast here on YouTube.com.

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SmartTechCheck Podcast Misleading Apple M1 Ultra benchmark claims, Ukrainian war tech aspects

Posted on 24 March 2022 by Stewart Wolpin

We chat about Apple’s misleading performance claims with its M1 Ultra, private space travel, tech aspects of the Ukrainian war and coming lower OLED TV prices. Watch this discussion here on YouTube.

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The 8 Best QLED TVs to Buy Now

Posted on 31 January 2022 by Stewart Wolpin

It’s easy to buy a fantastic big screen TV that presents a great picture. Up until recently, though, your choice presented a conflict. Some TVs display a deep and precise color picture but aren’t particularly bright. Other TVs deliver an … Continue reading →

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The Best Cheap TVs to Buy Now

Posted on 24 January 2022 by Stewart Wolpin

Sofas, mattresses, perfume, wine—skimp on these and you’re likely to have regrets. TVs, though, can be bought for a low price and happily meet your “good enough” expectations without any buyer’s remorse. In TV land, cheap usually means a set that … Continue reading →

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The 8 Best Sports TVs for Game Day

Posted on 21 January 2022 by Stewart Wolpin

Super Bowl Sunday is traditionally one of the biggest TV-watching days of the year averaging 150 million viewers. In anticipation of the game, now’s the perfect time to replace that old TV. Read the rest of this roundup here at Popular … Continue reading →

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The Best Hisense TVs to Buy Now

Posted on 19 January 2022 by Stewart Wolpin

From first-run Hollywood films to binge-worthy series, there’s lots of great stuff to watch at home. Each time you dive into an exciting movie or show, you tell yourself it’s time for a bigger, more immersive home theater TV—as long … Continue reading →

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SmartTechCheck Podcast: Hot Tech Holiday Shopping Tips

Posted on 17 December 2021 by Stewart Wolpin

My December 3, 2021, appearance on the SmartTechCheck podcast with host Mark Vena and fellow tech reporters John Quain and Rob Pegoraro. This week we discussed hot tech holiday shopping tips. Watch the video of the podcast here, or listen … Continue reading →

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SmartTechCheck Podcast: CES 2022 Preview

Posted on 17 December 2021 by Stewart Wolpin

My December 30, 2021 appearance on the SmartTechCheck podcast with host Mark Vena and fellow tech reporter John Quain. This week we previewed the upcoming CES 2021 and recapped the top tech trends of the year. Watch the video of … Continue reading →

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CTA: Expect Robust Q4, $500b In U.S. Tech Sales in 2022

Posted on 16 November 2021 by Stewart Wolpin

Despite chip shortages, supply chain problems, and staffing issues, demand and sales for consumer tech – especially WFH and home entertainment devices – has and will remain high through the holiday season and next year. Read this report here at … Continue reading →

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