Whether you're selling boxes and playing days away, television has provided a much-needed escape in these uncertain times. But just as technology continues to advance, so does the way we watch television. While your grandparents might remember the days when they gathered around a small box to watch black and white monster movies, people today expect a fully immersive experience; one that enhances what they see on the screen and envelops them in its narrative. Fortunately, 2020 has seen a host of exciting new TV technologies come into play. While many of these were first showcased or teased at CES 2020 earlier this year, it's only now that most of these technologies are entering the market or beginning to see their potential. on a large scale. Here, we'll explore five of these new TV technologies to see how the future of TV is changing, and help you research the features you'll need in your next TV upgrade.
1.Dolby Vision IQ
Those who have squinted into the famously dark ending of Game of Thrones will be relieved to know that Dolby Vision IQ is here to help you solve the problem of dark images on your screen. When it launched at CES 2020, Dolby Vision IQ was described as "beyond HDR." HDR (High Dynamic Range) video has long enabled extended contrast and color, which directors and show creators have taken advantage of to classify content with a generally darker output. Unfortunately, not all televisions can display these details clearly, especially when viewed in a well-lit living room. Dolby Vision IQ addresses this problem by adapting to the brightness of the room you're viewing, using dynamic metadata from Dolby Vision and light sensors in your TV to deliver the perfect picture. So far, only a few 2020 TVs have announced support for Dolby Vision IQ, including the 2020 OLED ranges from LG and Panasonic. Panasonic also uses its built-in light sensor to apply light to non-DV content (using Smart Detection), making it easier than ever to automatically calibrate your TV to your environment. Compatible TV Models:2.HDMI 2.1
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) has been a lifeline in the tech world, delivering high-definition video over a small cable and eliminating the need for those bulky scart connectors that hung behind our TVs (ugh). . Over the years, it has evolved to keep pace with ever-changing television technology, and HDMI 2.1 is its latest exciting upgrade. Most of the hype is about increasing video resolutions, with HDMI 2.1 supporting up to 8K content at 60fps and 4K at 120fps. These faster refresh rates, along with HDMI 2.1 support for variable refresh rates, dynamic HDR, and fast media switching will have a huge impact on the AV industry, as well as gamers and fans. home theater looking to enjoy television at its best. "This is part of the HDMI Forum's ongoing mission to develop specifications for the HDMI ecosystem that meet the growing demand for compelling, high-performance and exciting features," said Robert Blanchard of Sony Electronics, President of the HDMI Forum. While LG offers extensive support for the technology, with four HDMI 2.1 ports on every 2020 OLED TV, you'll only find one port on new Samsung TVs and none on Panasonic's fleet of new TVs. Compatible TV Models:- LG: CX, GX, WX
- Samsung: Q950TS, Q900TS, Q800T, Q95T, Q90T, Q85T, Q80T, Q70T, Q65T, Q60T
3.Samsung Tap View
Do you want to share a video from your phone to TV? Samsung Tap View makes it easier than ever. Needless to say, this only works on Samsung TVs that support Tap View (hence one of their 2020 models). Once you have downloaded the program to your phone (Android and iOS are supported), turn on NFC mode, to which the NFC receiver on the TV can connect. This reliance on NFC is what makes Tap View different from other cast-to-TV technologies like Google Chromecast or Miracast. It's also possible to physically prop your device against the TV, so when you hold your phone or tablet close to the NFC receiver, Tap View reads the information and starts displaying your video content, whether it's from your library. , Netflix or YouTube. It's as easy as tapping your contactless card at the corner store. Compatible TV Models:- QLED 8K series: Q950TS, Q900TS, Q800T
- QLED 4K series: Q95T, Q90T, Q85T, Q80T, Q70T, Q65T, Q60T
- Crystal UHD Series: TU8500, TU8000, TU7000
- Lifestyle & Outdoor Series: The Frame (LS03T), The Sero (LS05T), The Serif (LS01T), The Terrace (LST7T)
4. Nvidia G-Sync on LG TVs
This one is for gamers, PC gamers who like to connect to the TV, in particular. When LG announced that it would be introducing Nvidia's G-Sync technology at CES 2020, it seemed a bit odd given the niche user base it was targeting. However, it's a great way to experience variable refresh rate technology that's smooth and tear-free. The technology works by syncing the TV's refresh rate to the frame rate of your gaming or PC device, though you do need an Nvidia GPU for it to work. Once connected to a compatible LG TV, you'll find refresh rates of up to 120Hz. You'll find G-Sync compatible with the 9 LG C9, E9, and B2019 OLED models, as well as the entire 2020 LG OLED TV lineup (LG CX, LG GX, LG WX). While it's not for everyone, Nvidia G-Sync is sure to be a game changer for PC gamers who want a truly immersive experience through their TV screens. Compatible TV Models:5. Director mode
Imagine this: you spend millions of dollars making a movie, putting all your time and love into creating a very specific vision, only to have it messed up by a shoddy TV processor. Directors have long been annoyed with excessive movement, also known as the "soap opera effect." This is because your TV is having trouble displaying 24Hz movie content on a 60Hz screen, which means frames are displayed multiple times in varying amounts (since 24 doesn't multiply cleanly). to 60). Motion technicians will artificially insert extra footage to combat this, which can be great for keeping sports programming flowing, but the result is that movies can end up looking... well, worse. Fortunately, Filmmaker Mode is here to rescue you. Essentially, it's a picture mode that the UHD Alliance (an industry group that includes Dolby, LG, Netflix, Samsung, and more) has collaborated with filmmakers to create. Once activated, it replaces any motion smoothing and ensures you get the authentic cinematic experience, as the movie makers intended. For those who love nothing more than a night with popcorn and a movie, Filmmaker mode will be a must. Note that you may want motion smoothing for some programming, but it's important that you can also turn it off when you need to. Supported TV models: So far, LG, Philips, Samsung, Panasonic, and Vizio have announced that most of their 2020 4K and 8K TVs will support Filmmaker mode, and LG plans to turn it on automatically for relevant content, while others will opt for it activate manually. LG OLED65BXPUA Alexa Built-in...Samsung 43 Inch QLED 4K TV...
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