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We’re not going to see them for a good few months yet, but Samsung’s latest Odyssey monitors at least give video gamers lots to look forward to. The company unveiled the upcoming generation this week at Gamescom 2026, and it includes a host of powerful QD-OLED models, as well as its first 1,100Hz LCD monitor.

Until now, the only way to experience Roku’s entertainment ecosystem on an OLED TV was to buy an expensive OLED model from a brand like LG, Samsung or Sony, and pair it with a Roku streaming stick. But as of this week, it’s now possible to buy one of Roku’s first ever OLED TVs, so long as you live in the U.S., where they’re on sale now at surprisingly competitive prices.

Just as we predicted last week, the price of Google’s set-top box has suddenly gone up, a lot. The company has just bumped up the price of the Google TV Streamer by 50%, which means it now costs $149 in the U.S., compared to just $99 if you bought one yesterday.

Samsung has teamed up with the Danish audio company Canvas HiFi to create a premium version of its flagship, wall-mounted S99H OLED TV that comes with a superior soundbar and more refined aesthetic.

For several years, OLED gaming monitors have been the undisputed kings of desktop picture quality, albeit with a premium price tag to match. However, Samsung Display is now looking to make the technology much more accessible with a new, more affordable line of monitor panels

Disney’s now months-long patent dispute with the American technology firm InterDigital has entered a new phase. Unfortunately for Disney+ subscribers, it could result in the company once more being forced to withdraw support for 4K and HDR content.

IFA 2026 is in full swing right now in Berlin, and though there haven’t been many new TVs showcased so far at this year’s event, we’ve stumbled across projectors galore. Three of the most impressive we’ve seen so far come from Xgimi, AWOL Vision and Aurzen, boasting some truly unique capabilities.

TCL has taken exception to what it alleges is Samsung’s false marketing tactics. In a lawsuit filed in a U.S. court this week, it says its rival has falsely marketed its 2026 M-series TVs as Mini-LED models when they really aren’t.

We’ve discussed the death of new 4K Blu-ray players and the implications this has for physical media several times in the past here at HDTVTest, but the reality is that they just don’t sell that well. These days, the vast majority of consumers seem happy enough to simply stream their entertainment, and those that still maintain a Blu-ray collection are a rarity, generally being hardcore film enthusiasts.

Vodafone has ambitions become your all-in-one entertainment provider with the launch of a new streaming box called the Vodafone TV, which comes with a new subscription-based streaming service specifically for U.K. consumers. To coincide with the launch, it also unveiled a new “SuperMobile” mobile plan for those who want blazing-fast connectivity to go with it.