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LG TVs are getting a free audio upgrade that Apple users will absolutely love

LG TVs are getting a free audio upgrade that Apple users will absolutely love

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Kerry Wan/ZDNET If you own an LG television and use Apple Music, today is your lucky day. This week, LG announced that its TVs would be the first to gain support for spatial audio through Apple Music with Dolby Atmos. The feature is already starting to roll out to compatible TVs, which — LG says — include its OLED and QNED models. Also: The 5 best LG TVs you can buy Initially, spatial audio was available exclusively through Apple’s devices, but in 2021, the company added the feature to its Apple Music app for Android. LG’s webOS now becomes the second third-party operating system to pick up the feature. It’s a nice addition to the Apple Music experience on TVs, although we don’t know how good it will sound given that spatial audio mixes are often hit or miss. According to LG, spatial audio will work with the built-in speakers on your TV, as well as compatible Dolby Atmos-enabled LG soundbars. If you use a soundbar, it will automatically tune the volume of the mix …

Best TV Mounting Options: Stands, Wall Mounts, Corner Mounts, Electric Mounts

Best TV Mounting Options: Stands, Wall Mounts, Corner Mounts, Electric Mounts

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A rash of recent hot deals on HDTVs, even two-for-one TV deals, might have you facing a dilemma that has been with us since the era of flatscreens began: Where are you gonna mount that thing? Of course, mounting is not for everyone. All HDTV sets come with a stand or legs to prop up the set on an entertainment cabinet or any other flat surface. If you don’t care to have your set on a wall, in a setup that can be moved around, or in some newer variation on wall mounting, a stand-up approach is perfectly fine. But if you really want to get that set off its feet, you might be surprised with some newer options that have emerged since the last time you did this. If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. This helps support our journalism. Learn more. How to Approach Wall Mounting The wide world of wall mounts starts with the assumption that your new television conforms to the VESA (Video Electronics Standards …

CBS Takes a Victory Lap Amid Paramount Global Sales Talks: ‘TV’s Top 5’

CBS Takes a Victory Lap Amid Paramount Global Sales Talks: ‘TV’s Top 5’

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Welcome to the 257th episode of TV’s Top 5, The Hollywood Reporter’s TV podcast. Every week, hosts Lesley Goldberg (West Coast TV editor) and Daniel Fienberg (chief TV critic) break down the latest TV news with context from the business and critical sides, welcome showrunners, executives and other guests, and provide a critical guide of what to watch (or skip, as the case may be). Here’s how this week’s episode plays out: 1. Headlines Elizabeth Banks, Robin Wright, Scooby-Doo, Chuck Lorre, Ty Burrell, Steve Carell, The Office, Law & Order: Organized Crime and NCIS: Hawai’i lead the week’s top headlines. 2. Paramount Global changes Bob Bakish is out as Paramount Global CEO, with a trio of execs — Brian Robbins, George Cheeks and Chris McCarthy — taking over as Skydance and Sony make their offers to buy the media giant. 3. CBS’ victory The network this week took a victory lap after winning the strikes-impacted 2023-24 broadcast season and snapping its own decades-old record. Additionally, the network previewed its 2024-25 schedule and discussed its long-term development strategy. We break it all …

LG TVs now support spatial audio via Apple Music – here’s how to get the new feature

LG TVs now support spatial audio via Apple Music – here’s how to get the new feature

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Kerry Wan/ZDNET If you own an LG television and use Apple Music, today is your lucky day. The company announced that its TVs are the first to gain support for spatial audio through Apple Music with Dolby Atmos. The feature is already starting to roll out to compatible TVs, which — LG says — include its OLED and QNED models. Also: The 5 best LG TVs you can buy Initially, spatial audio was available exclusively through Apple’s devices, but in 2021, the company added the feature to its Apple Music app for Android. LG’s webOS now becomes the second third-party operating system to pick up the feature. It’s a nice addition to the Apple Music experience on TVs, although we don’t know how good it will sound given that spatial audio mixes are often hit or miss. According to LG, spatial audio will work with the built-in speakers on your TV, as well as compatible Dolby Atmos-enabled LG soundbars. If you use a soundbar, it will automatically tune the volume of the mix so everything …

LG TVs Gain Support for Dolby Atmos With Apple Music

LG TVs Gain Support for Dolby Atmos With Apple Music

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LG has updated its Apple Music app to support Dolby Atmos, making it the first smart TV manufacturer to do so (via FlatpanelsHD). The change allows users to experience immersive audio that enhances the spatial perception of sound, previously achievable only with external hardware. The feature was confirmed to be operational on the LG GX OLED TV from the 2020 lineup, with expectations that it will work on all LG TVs that are compatible with Dolby Atmos from 2020 onwards. While the TV’s built-in speakers can utilize this new capability, LG suggests that the best audio experience is achieved with a compatible surround sound system, which can take advantage of the Dolby Atmos technology more effectively. The update to the ‌Apple Music‌ app on LG TVs circumvents the necessity for additional Apple hardware. Before this update, ‌Apple Music‌’s Dolby Atmos support was available on TVs singularly through the Apple TV 4K, paired with either Apple’s HomePods or Sonos speakers connected through the Sonos app. Other smart TV manufacturers are likely to follow suit and add …

Samsung Offering Free Galaxy S24 with Select 2024 Smart TVs

Samsung Offering Free Galaxy S24 with Select 2024 Smart TVs

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This summer, UK consumers have the opportunity to take their viewing experience to new heights with Samsung’s innovative Smart TV bundle deals. By combining innovative television technology with the convenience of a free Galaxy S24 smartphone, Samsung is offering an unparalleled package that caters to the evolving needs of modern consumers. The bundle deal, available exclusively through Samsung’s official website, allows customers who purchase select 2024 Samsung Smart TVs to receive a complimentary Galaxy S24 or S24+ smartphone. This offer not only enhances the way viewers enjoy their favorite content but also seamlessly integrates mobile viewing, ensuring that users never miss a moment of their preferred programming, whether at home or on the go. Cutting-Edge Technology for Immersive Viewing Samsung’s 2024 lineup of Neo QLED and OLED TVs represents the pinnacle of technological advancement in the realm of home entertainment. These state-of-the-art televisions feature AI-powered processors that push the boundaries of picture and sound quality, delivering an unrivaled viewing experience. The Neo QLED models boast exceptional brightness and vivid imagery, thanks to their advanced Quantum …

a devastating look at reality TV’s cruellest experiment

a devastating look at reality TV’s cruellest experiment

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It sounded like a dream opportunity: a reality TV show set in a luxury villa in Ibiza, with six men competing to woo a beautiful woman and win £10,000. That was the premise of There’s Something About Miriam, a Sky One series aired in 2004. “Are you ready for the sexual adventure of a lifetime?” read the newspaper ad. But there was a sting in the tail. After choosing the winner in the final episode, Miriam revealed that she was actually a pre-operative transsexual. Or, as presenter Tim Vincent put it: “As much Arthur as Martha, from the waist down she’s a man.” Yes, he really did say that. It was as low as reality television could go. Miriam: Death of a Reality Star (Channel 4) revisits this sorry saga over three episodes. The title gives away what happened to Miriam Rivera, the young trans woman who was turned into an object of fascination and scorn for the sake of ratings. The story is a desperately sad one, and you may be shedding tears by …

The shameful tragedy of Miriam Rivera, reality TV’s first trans star

The shameful tragedy of Miriam Rivera, reality TV’s first trans star

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For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The case of Miriam Rivera is a shameful episode in the history of reality TV. Widely described as the first trans celebrity to emerge from British reality TV, Rivera, a trans woman from Mexico, rose to fame as the star and premise of There’s Something About Miriam, a dating show that aired on (the now-defunct channel) Sky One in 2004. In the series, six twentysomething lads spent three weeks trying to win the affections of the glamorous woman, while unaware that she was trans. They discover this only at the end of the series, in a reveal that provoked widespread tabloid fascination, a lawsuit and, later, abject condemnation. In 2019, Rivera was found dead, having apparently taken her own life. Her story, explored in the new three-part Channel 4 documentary Miriam: Death of a Reality Star, is less well known than that of some other reality TV tragedies, …

Best 55-Inch TVs for 2024: Hisense, Samsung and More

Best 55-Inch TVs for 2024: Hisense, Samsung and More

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$298 at Walmart Best budget 55-inch TV for picture quality Vizio V-Series View details $865 at Amazon Best high-end non-OLED 55-inch TV Samsung QN90B View details $749 at Amazon Best mid-priced 55-inch TV with sleek design Samsung Q60B View details Show 2 more It’s not easy to choose the right TV. Getting the size right is crucial. Ideally, you want a screen that is big enough that you can see it clearly, but not so big that you’ll have to stretch your neck to watch it. A 55-inch TV is a sweet spot for smaller rooms. A 55-inch television is a mainstream choice: You can get pretty much any TV feature you’d want in this size. They come loaded with smart TV features, which include the ability to stream your favorite shows and films on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Netflix, Disney Plus, and more. If you’re looking for more advanced features, you can get those too, including full-array local dimming, OLED screens, 120Hz refresh rate, 4K UHD resolution, high dynamic range and a bunch of HDMI ports. As such, …

‘She was tough, but it broke her’: why There’s Something About Miriam was reality TV’s most shameful low | Television

‘She was tough, but it broke her’: why There’s Something About Miriam was reality TV’s most shameful low | Television

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It was the very definition of “different times”. In summer 2003, a TV dating series saw men compete for the affections of a 21-year-old Mexican model named Miriam Rivera. What her suitors didn’t realise was that the glamorous star of the show had a secret. In the climactic episode, Rivera announced that she was a transgender woman. All hell broke loose. Contestants sued the show in an attempt to ensure it never aired. There’s Something About Miriam would go down in the showbiz hall of shame as one of the most controversial reality shows ever. Now, a Channel 4 docuseries revisits the making of the show 20 years since it aired – and five years since Rivera died at the age of 38. It’s a story of belief-beggaring insensitivity and its tragic aftermath. In the new investigation, Miriam’s family tell the story of her turbulent childhood before transitioning. Named Hugo Cesar, she was assigned male at birth but always felt different to her three brothers, playing with dolls while they preferred baseball. When she was …