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For reasons known only to them, the studios have been saving some of their absolute best and most interesting 4K releases for the waning days of 2024, among them the most hotly debated movies of the past 12 months, as well as cult favorites and a few outright classics. In between the egg nog and the champagne, we pulled together this list of must-see-in-Ultra-HDs for your consideration as we toss another calendar into the recycling bin.

Hisense is introducing its new L9Q UST projector in the Laser TV category at CES 2025. According to the company, this latest model aims to boost versatility, brightness, and design. It’s set to arrive in five screen sizes ranging from 100 to 150 inches—big enough to outfit even ambitious living room and home theater setups. Hisense says the L9Q’s TriChroma triple-laser light engine covers 110% of the BT.2020 color space.

Will Dolby Atmos finally have some real competition? Samsung Electronics America has announced that its 2025 TV and soundbar lineup will include Eclipsa Audio, a 3D audio format developed in partnership with Google.

Samsung Electronics has introduced what it calls “Vision AI,” along with several new displays, at its CES First Look 2025 event. According to Samsung, this AI-powered technology is meant to move TVs beyond passive viewing devices and into the realm of “interactive, intelligent partners.”

LG has announced its 2025 OLED evo series at CES, including what the company describes as the world’s first “true wireless” OLED evo M5, alongside new G5 models. According to LG, these televisions incorporate the latest Alpha 11 AI Processor Gen2 (featured on the G5 and M5 lines) and boast up to three times the brightness of the brand’s previous OLED sets.

TCL’s push to challenge the top TV brands appears to be gathering momentum. The company, which cites data placing it among the world’s second best-selling TV makers for the past six years, now says it’s doubling down on premium technologies to hold onto that spot—and perhaps narrow the gap with Samsung. TCL’s rise, in fierce competition with fellow Chinese manufacturer Hisense, has made it a contender in the U.S. market once dominated by a select group of established brands.

Hisense is introducing its first consumer-ready MicroLED display, dubbed the 136MX. According to the company, this 136-inch screen is designed to deliver the benefits of self-emissive technology—where each pixel handles its own light—to sidestep the pitfalls of traditional backlights. Hisense says that approach yields near-infinite contrast and color performance intended to stay consistent over time.

Hisense is showcasing what it calls the first consumer TV with RGB Local Dimming Technology, unveiling a 116-inch TriChroma LED model (116UX) at CES 2025. According to the company, its proprietary design uses individual red, green, and blue LEDs—not filtered white or blue backlights—to deliver what it characterizes as more direct, vibrant color and up to 97% of the BT.2020 color space.

At a press event on the eve of CES 2025, LG Electronics rolled out what it describes as “Affectionate Intelligence”—its take on artificial intelligence woven throughout daily life. Company representatives say this new AI will impact everything from home appliances to automobiles and commercial systems. Whether it lives up to those promises remains to be seen, but the rhetoric onstage was big. From Home to “Mobility” to Beyond

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