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Samsung Takes TVs to The Terrace

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Samsung announces an outdoor addition to the lifestyle TV portfolio-- The Terrace, the first outdoor 4K QLED TV from the company promising to bring "the full indoor entertainment experience outside."

Samsung The Terrace

Available in 55-, 65- and 75-inch sizes, The Terrace brings QLED 4K display technology and smart TV features in a weather-resistant design complete with an IP55 rating against water and dust. To fight glare the display includes both an anti-reflection coating and adaptive picture technology, while maximum brightness reaches 2000 nits.

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Sony Uses AR to Fit TVs in Customers' Homes

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Sony TV AR AppCustomers wanting to check how (or if) a new TV will fit in their living room get a means to do so through Envision TV, an app Sony claims can accurately determine which TV size is perfect for the space in question.

"As we continue to stay home, this app offers a new way for our customers to confidently purchase a Sony TV in the comfort of their living rooms," the company says. "We hope this new technology takes the guesswork out of shopping online."

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TCL Intros C71, C81 4K QLED TVs

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TCL launches a pair of 4K TV lines in the European market-- the C71 and C81 (aka the C715K and C815K), both featuring a QLED (Quantum Dot Light Emitting Diode) panel with support for a range of HDR formats.

TCL C81

Created as a rival technology to OLED, QLED technology involves quantum dots, tiny semiconductor particles able to convert the white light of the backlight into coloured light. The colour depends on the size of the quantum dots, since larger dots generate red light while the smaller ones create blue light. The end result promises wider colour reproduction compared to LCD TVs and higher peak brightness than OLED displays.

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TCL Intros EC788, EP658 Android TVs

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Chinese firm TCl announces a pair of TV ranges for the UK market-- the EC78 and EP65, both featuring Android TV and built-in Freeview Play while offering customers an improved image and sound experience.

TCL EC78

Being Android TVs the EC78 and EP65 models include integrated Google Home and Google Assistant, providing customers with multiple options for TV control. These include select Google devices, such as the Google Home Mini, Nest, Android smartphones and TCL Google-enabled remote controls. Meanwhile the Google Play store provides access for thousands of apps. Other features include Picture in Picture (PIP), easy task switching, multi-user accounts, side settings and Alexa compatibility.

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Peerless-AV Adds to All-Seasons Outdoor TVs

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Peerless-AV announces an addition to an expanded line of all-seasons outdoor TVs for entertainment and living-- the 86-inch UltraView UHD Outdoor TV (UV862).

Ultraview tv

The TV delivers native 4K resolution (3840 x 2160) and, the company claims, three times the brightness of an average indoor TV. It operates at temperatures ranging from -30 to 50 degrees Celsius, with aluminiuim construction providing providing against various climates, corrosion and discoloration. Like other models in the lineup, the 86-inch UltraView outdoor TV carries a High TNI panel, allowing for direct sunlight readability without the risk of isotropic blackout, as well as internal speakers with "excellent" sound quality.

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Sony Ships 2020 4K HDR LCD TVs

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The first 2020 TVs from Sony start shipping-- namely the XH81, XH80 and X70, all 4K HDR models promising the Sony "signature picture quality, sound user experience," in sizes ranging from 43-  to 85-inch.

Sony 2020 TV

The XH81 and XH80 carry the X1, a processor Sony claims can cut noise and boost detail through advanced algorithms, making images closer to 4K resolution. The Triluminos panel reproduces more colours than conventional TVs, while Dolby Vision support delivers deeper darks and vibrant colours. Models larger than 55-inch also include an X-Balanced speaker allowing for high quality, Dolby Atmos-compatible sound from an ultra-thin TV design.

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GfK: Coronavirus Leads to UK TV Sales Spike

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According to GfK, British TV sales on 15-21 March-- the week Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered a lockdown of the country due to the coronavirus-- are up by 59.5% in volume and 43.3% in value compared to the same week last year.

UK TV salesThe numbers cover the UK, but one can imagine the situation to be at least somewhat similar throughout Europe.

The jump is highest among the smaller screen sizes, 42-inch or less, leading to overall purchases having the lowest average price point seen in the year. The analyst suggests customers are buying basic models for practical solutions, rather than splashing out to enhance the viewing experience with a better model. Either way, people face having the entire household at home every day, possibly with the need to keep distance from each other, and as such are buying an extra TV to spread around the house.

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