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Android Authority
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Android Authority
Deal: Get $200 off a Samsung The Frame TV!
Just yesterday, we covered a deal on the Samsung The Frame Pro, but not everyone needs that higher-end model. Samsung's The Frame is still an awesome TV, and there's a really nice deal on it right now. Sammy is offering a nice discount right now. Buy a Samsung The Frame LS03FA 65-Inch Smart TV for $1,599.99 ($200 off) This offer is available directly from Samsung. While unrelated to Amazon Prime Day, the promotion is running during the same time, which is July 8-11. This means the deal ends tonight! Samsung's The Frame series has quickly become one of the most sought-after TV line-ups out there. This is mostly because of its aesthetics. These are super slim, at just one inch of thickness. When mounted, the TV will look like a regular painting, with white borders and all. Additionally, the bezels can be replaced, making them look like a frame and making it easy to match them to their surroundings. The matte display is perfect for displaying art., and you have plenty of pieces to choose from thanks to the Art Store. Just pick your favorite works, or use your own, and the TV will display them in their full glory. Additionally, the TV has motion detection, so it will know when there's no one around to admire art, and will automatically turn off until someone walks into the room. It works great as a TV. This one comes with a 65-inch QLED panel featuring a 4K resolution and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. Samsung Vision AI will improve both the picture and audio quality. Other features include Quantum HDR, Supreme UHD Dimming, Motion Xcelerator 144Hz, and Color Booster Pro. Of course, this smart TV also features Tizen Smart TV and Samsung TV Plus, so you have everything you need to stream your favorite content. The remote even has a small solar panel, so you can keep it running without worrying about changing batteries all the time! We can't forget about the free soundbar! You are getting a free soundbar with Q-Symphony. More specifically, you can pick between the Samsung S60D and S61D. These are the same, but one is black and the other is white. Q-Symphony technology pretty much syncs your TV speakers with the soundbar, combining all speakers available for a more immersive sound. This is nice because the TV actually features relatively good 40W speakers. Make sure to act quickly if you want in on this deal. Again, this offer ends tonight! And if 65 inches is a bit too large for you, smaller models are also on sale, but the discounts aren't as good for most of them.
Los Angeles Times
20 hours ago
- Business
- Los Angeles Times
12 Essential Smart Home Innovations Redefining Luxury Living
LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. Luxury, once a synonym for extravagance, is being quietly rewritten. In today's most coveted homes, the magic is in what you don't see: integrated tech, invisible comfort, and materials that work smarter. The new gold standard isn't what you can show off, but how your home supports and adapts to the life you actually live. Welcome to the era of the high-performance smart home. Homes are no longer relying on single-use gadgets or novelty light bulbs. Instead, truly integrated platforms like Ecobee quietly orchestrate everything from temperature to indoor air quality and even daily routines. These systems learn your patterns, like when you wake up, leave home, and when you return, and make invisible adjustments that cut energy costs and freshen the air. John Ho, CEO of Landsea Homes, explains that homeowners today are now increasingly expecting the latest tech features, and Landsea Homes has taken note, making these features standard instead of premium upgrades. The result is a home that feels responsive, supportive, and easy to live in from day one. Technology can clutter a room or vanish into it. The new smart home prefers the latter. And as one design expert puts it, 'Every high-performance home works as a system.' Whether it's smart lighting that mimics the sun's rhythm or motorized window shades that optimize comfort, the most advanced features tend to be the least obtrusive, letting design and daylight take center stage. Even televisions have become masters of disguise, like with Samsung's The Frame, which displays art when not in use, blending seamlessly with gallery walls. The Tapo D225 2K Smart Doorbell delivers sharp, real-time video feeds of visitors and deliveries, ensuring awareness even when you're away from home. Minimalist and easy to use, the Google Nest Smart Thermostat quietly handles schedules and comfort settings, adjusting the temperature automatically and blending into the wall with its subtle, understated design. Built-In Air Purifiers – The Levoit Core 600S keeps indoor air fresh by quietly filtering out allergens and pollutants, running day and night without drawing attention to itself. AI-Driven Lighting – With Philips Hue, lighting adapts to your daily rhythms. Enjoy gentle sunrise tones in the morning or a cozy, dim glow for movie nights. Air-Quality Sensors – AirVisual Pro Indoor Monitor detects invisible issues like radon, VOCs, and humidity, and triggers connected systems to respond when air quality dips. Water Leak Sensors – Moen Flo Detectors stand guard under sinks and behind appliances, sending an alert at the first sign of a leak. Motorized Window Shades – Yoolax Motorized Roller Shades can be controlled by voice, set to a schedule, or programmed to move with the sun, offering privacy and helping regulate temperature with minimal effort. WaterSense Fixtures The Moen Align Faucet pairs a modern, streamlined look with EPA-certified water efficiency, offering style and sustainability in equal measure. Real-Time Energy Dashboards Wiser Energy Smart Home Monitor provides instant feedback on energy use, making it easy to spot where electricity is being used (or wasted) throughout the day. Automated Energy Optimization EcoFlowSmart Home Panel 2 stores solar-generated electricity to power your home during outages or peak-demand hours. Passive Cooling Features Solar Venting Skylights automatically open and close to let in fresh air and daylight, helping to keep your home comfortable and reducing the need for air conditioning. Hidden and Integrated TechSolutions like the Samsung The Frame TV and low-profile speaker systems are designed to blend into your décor, proving that technology can disappear until you need it. Why These Innovations Matter: These features quietly handle life's logistics, so residents have more time and headspace for what matters most. No magic tricks, just good design, intelligently applied. A modern home does more than just look the part. It should actively support the people who live there. Air quality monitors, for example, aren't just decorative; they're part of a network that quietly coordinates ventilation and filtration, adjusting in real time. In cities or wildfire-prone areas, this kind of system can make a genuine difference in daily comfort. Water leak sensors catch small issues before they become emergencies, saving both stress and repairs. And whole-home batteries keep the essentials running (lights, Wi-Fi, refrigeration) so a blackout is little more than a brief inconvenience. These aren't flashy upgrades; they're quiet, competent essentials that speak to thoughtful design. No home becomes smart overnight. Every system requires a setup phase, a few tweaks, and the occasional update. Some features, like air quality and climate, make a noticeable difference from the start, while others work best as part of a whole. Savvy homeowners start with the essentials and add layers as needs or routines change. The best part? Once everything is running, the home quietly recedes, letting you focus on living, not troubleshooting. Luxury is no longer about putting everything on display. The new standard is a home that's easy to live in, quietly supportive, and resilient enough for whatever the world brings. The smartest homes work so well that you barely notice them.
CNN
01-07-2025
- Business
- CNN
I've tracked Amazon Prime Day for 11 years. Here are the 8 best early TV deals
I've always had an eye for what makes the best Prime Day deals on TVs and streaming devices, throughout my decade covering technology and sales events. I log in on Prime Day every year to find serious discounts on TVs from the likes of LG and Samsung, as well as super-affordable Fire TV sticks. I've also spent time looking for deals on Samsung's The Frame TVs, the popular art televisions that turn that black rectangle into a digital picture frame when you're not streaming. Oh, and Prime Day is also a great time to save on the often-pricey OLED sets (some of the best TVs around) to get a discount on their enhanced contrast and heightened color. So, without any further preamble, here are the first eight Amazon deals on TVs and streaming devices worth your time and money. Samsung 55-Inch The Frame TV (2024) CNN Underscored editors and readers agree that Samsung's The Frame is the art TV worth checking out, and this $500 early Prime Day discount is a mere $115 shy of its record our review Samsung 65-Inch The Frame Pro 4K Neo QLED Smart TV While Samsung's regular art TV is a popular model, its new The Frame Pro impressed the heck out of me when I spent time with it earlier this year — and right now it's $200 off, matching its best deal I've tracked so our review LG 55-Inch Evo C5 OLED TV LG's latest C-series OLED TV is currently $200 off Amazon's list price (though it's actually $400 off the original MSRP), which is the lowest I've seen the latest of LG's bright OLED TVs. This set impressed us at CES 2025. Act fast, as inventory is running low at Amazon the last I checked. Insignia 50-Inch Class F50 Series 4K Fire TV Best Buy's Insignia brand is even getting in on the Prime Day shenanigans, with this 50-inch 4K Fire TV hitting a new low of $170 ($10 lower than it was a couple of days ago), for a whopping 43% off. Hisense 75-Inch U8N Mini-LED Smart Google TV This 75-inch version of our favorite midrange TV is currently $200 off — and $158 shy of its all-time low our review Panasonic 65-Inch Z85 Series OLED 4K TV This $802 discount on the first OLED Fire TV is the biggest sale I've seen on this set, which marks Panasonic's return to the US TV market. It's more than twice as much as the biggest previous discount CNN Underscored spotted, which was during Black Friday our review Sony 65-Inch Bravia 8 II OLED 4K TV Sony's one of the more beloved OLED TV makers, so I'm happy to see this $500 discount on one of its latest sets. The deal is technically even bigger, because the set was $1,000 more expensive for its first month on sale. Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K The 4K Fire TV Stick is the streaming device that most people who live within the Amazon (especially Amazon Prime Video) world will probably buy, and right now this 50%-off discount is nearly the best I've ever seen — a mere $3 shy of its record low. All of the products on this list are at or near the lowest prices CNN Underscored has ever seen, using price histories available online, along with our own records. Having hunted deals for this long, I know the difference between a new record low, a price that matches the previous low and one that just comes close. More importantly, these are all current TVs and streaming devices, including models we've gone hands-on with or tested ourselves, from Samsung's The Frame to Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K. CNN Underscored comprises a team of writers and editors who have many years of experience testing, researching and recommending products, and they ensure each article is carefully edited and products are properly vetted. Electronics writer Henry T. Casey has been reviewing gadgets for more than a decade and has been tracking deals during Prime Days and Black Fridays on them for just as long. Just last weekend he helped one friend find the best affordable streaming stick for their needs.
New York Times
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
All The Best Early Prime Day Deals You Can Snag Right Now
Lee Neikirk/NYT Wirecutter Want a TV that isn't just another big black box? The Frame is a great option for people who prefer a living room that doesn't look like it's dedicated to television. Although it resembles a framed piece of art when not in use, it still delivers the same bright, excellent image quality as many of Samsung's upper-tier QLED TVs. Other things to know: A subscription is necessary to access the full range of art options, but not required for regular TV functionality. This is the 2024 model. It comes with a one-year Samsung parts and labor limited warranty, and free shipping for Amazon Prime members. Read more: The Frame Is a Delightful TV That Transforms Into Artwork Amazon Echo Spot smart speaker (2024) For those who like things streamlined, this smaller Echo model is great as a daily alarm clock. It won't crowd a nightstand, the touchscreen display auto-dims, the speaker was surprisingly robust, and you can shut off a morning alarm by simply tapping the speaker itself. $70 $45 from Amazon Other things to know: Lacks camera, video streaming, and the higher quality audio of more expensive models. Easy to read and responds well to voice commands when placed at arm's length. Beyond that distance, it becomes hard or impossible to read, and responses were noticeably less consistent. Available in three colors. Read more: The Best Alexa Smart Speakers Photo: Connie Park Our longtime top hybrid mattress pick is a favorite of stomach, back, and side sleepers. Its hybrid tech combines the best components of memory foam and spring models, with over 1,000 springs and four layers of CertiPUR-US-certified memory foam. Other things to know: 11-inch mattress. 10-year warranty. 100-night trial, but you can only return one time. Use code WIRECUTTER to get the queen size for $1,100 and the king and Cal king sizes for $1,300. Read more: The Best Hybrid Mattresses Leesa Legend Chill (queen and king/Cal king) With medium firmness and some motion isolation, this springier hybrid's 3,000-plus pocketed coils and quilted top keep sleepers buoyant and cradled. The fluffy, luxurious feel — a tester said they "felt like royalty" — is ideal for back and side sleepers. Other things to know: Not an ultra-soft, plush mattress. 10-year warranty. 100-night trial, but you can only return one time. Use code WIRECUTTER to get the queen size for $1,480 and the king and Cal king sizes for $1,740. Read more: The Best Hybrid Mattresses Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe Cooling Hybrid Mattress (queen) A crowd-favorite in our most recent tests, this cloud-like, supportive mattress garnered the most positive feedback of all. It's sturdy without being too firm, and its plush pillow top makes it comfortable, but it still supports the body's pressure points. $1900 $1427 from Brooklyn Bedding Use promo code WIRECUTTER37 (queen) Other things to know: We tested the medium-firm model. Should appeal to back and stomach sleepers, as well as to side-sleepers who prefer a firmer mattress. 10-year warranty and a 120-night trial, but you have to sleep on it for at least 30 days before starting a return, and there's a $99 return fee. Not recommended for people over 200 pounds. Use promo code WIRECUTTER37, which works on all sizes. Read more: The Best Hybrid Mattresses Brooklinen Classic Duvet Cover (full/queen) Soft, comfortable percale fabric gives this duvet cover a luxurious hotel bedding feel, without the luxury hotel price. It's one of the least expensive covers we've tried, and offers the most stylish and interesting variety of prints we've seen. $155 $136 from Brooklinen Use promo code WC28 (full/queen) Other things to know: Can get a bit wrinkled. After years of long-term testing, we're still impressed with this cover's overall construction. Street price has risen in the past year. Deal price is for the full/queen size, but code WC28 works on all sizes. Read more: Duvet Covers We Love Brooklinen Classic Percale Core Sheet Set (queen) Hot sleepers rejoice: The cool, breathable percale weave of these sheets feels light and crisp against the skin. This set also offers a huge variety of colors and a rotating selection of hip prints .Its long-staple cotton construction can endure years of washes and wear. $160 $143 from Brooklinen Use promo code WC28 (queen) Other things to know: Oeko-Tex certified. The set includes a flat sheet, a fitted sheet, and two pillowcases. 365-day return policy. Deal price is for the queen size, but all sizes are 27% off with code WC28 (remove any existing codes first). Read more: Our Favorite Printed Sheets Brooklinen All-Season Down Comforter (full/queen) Perfect for chilly nights, this high-quality down comforter features baffle box construction with 700-fill-power duck down so you stay toasty without overheating. Its lightweight design also prevents it from sliding off the bed and helps keep its loft, even after being in storage. $380 $291 from Brooklinen Use promo code WC27 (full/queen) Other things to know: The down does leak over time, but it leaked less overall than most comforters we've tested. One-year return policy. Two-year warranty. Deal price is for the all-season weight in the full/queen size, but code WC27 works for all sizes (remove any existing codes first). The street price has risen recently, so deal prices have risen as well, and we're unlikely to see lower. Read more: The Best Comforters Brooklyn Bedding 3" Talalay Latex Topper (queen) Not quite ready to buy a whole new mattress? A topper can improve the quality of your sleep. This all-around excellent option provides good support and pressure-point relief. $680 $300 from Brooklyn Bedding Use promo code WIRECUTTER56 (queen) Other things to know: Squishy, jiggly feel can be polarizing. It's expensive (though less so on sale). Distinctive latex odor takes a while to dissipate. Three-year warranty. Deal price is for the queen size, but code WIRECUTTER56 works for all sizes. Read more: The Best Mattress Toppers Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter A great starter option for one-bag travel, this backpack is simple to pack and the easiest to carry of all our picks. It's built for travel but designed for hiking, so you'll be comfy on journeys by trail or TSA. $185 $120 from Amazon With a slightly smaller capacity and lower shoulder straps, the Fairview 40 is a great carry-on backpack for people with smaller torsos. It's just as durable and well made as the Farpoint 40, and the slight difference doesn't change the fact that it's the easiest bag to carry out of all of our picks. Other things to know: Backed by Osprey's excellent lifetime warranty. Capacity is a little less spacious than it seems. Laptop and tech gear pocket isn't positioned directly against your back, shifting the center of gravity and making some loads feel heavier than they should. Lifetime warranty. The Fairview is on sale for $1 more at REI. Read more: The Best Carry-On Travel Backpacks Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter To keep your skin looking dewy and protected, this formula spreads easily without leaving behind a white cast, even on darker skin tones. It goes on like a makeup primer and won't look oily or sticky if reapplied over makeup throughout the day. Other things to know: Water-resistant up to 40 minutes. Greasy texture (like a watery petroleum jelly) may be off-putting to some. Pricey. This deal doesn't beat the rare single-day 50%-off sale we've seen, but it's still a great value. Price reflects in cart with free Bluemercury account. Read more: The Best Sunscreens for Your Face Supergoop Every. Single. Face. Watery Lotion This broad-spectrum SPF 50 sunscreen soaks into dry skin to hydrate while it protects. It can also serve as a good primer for dewy makeup looks without being oily or greasy. At just 1.7 ounces, it's not cheap, but one bottle is surprisingly long-lasting. Other things to know: Very watery. If you prefer a more matte look or have oily skin, this is probably not the sunscreen for you. Sweat-resistant up to 40 minutes. Price reflects in cart; a free Bluemercury account is required for free shipping. Read more: The Best Sunscreens for Your Face Supergoop Play Everyday Lotion SPF 50 (18 Ounces) Good sunscreen is worth its weight in gold, and this formula is a longtime favorite among Wirecutter staff. It's great for protecting skin from harmful UV rays, but still delicate enough to be used on your face. Other things to know: Rated SPF 50. None of Wirecutter's testers experienced a white cast, but some reported that it left them feeling greasy. The 18-ounce jug is the most affordable size on a per-ounce basis. Price reflects in cart; a free Bluemercury account is required for free shipping. Read more: Supergoop Sunscreen Is Worth the Splurge EltaMD Skin Recovery Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser This cloud-like cleanser feels light, luxurious, and mild on your hands and face. Its sulfate-free soft foam formula fully removes dirt and grime and leaves your face feeling deeply clean, but not at all stripped. Just one pump emits a dollop that's just the right amount for face-washing. Other things to know: Pretty pricey. 5-ounce bottle. Contains 28 ingredients, making it harder to determine if one of them triggers a sensitivity or irritation. Mostly fragrance-free, with slight hints of coconut and medicine. Use promo code SKIN20. Read more: The 8 Best Facial Cleansers Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter If convenience and caffeine are your greatest concerns for your morning cup, this is the perfect coffee maker. With an automatic lid and single-button operation, it's effortlessly easy to use, and can brew espressos, 5-ounce gran lungos, and standard 8-ounce cups of coffee. Other things to know: Cups are unstable on drip tray. We didn't love the coffee, but it was still a big step up from Keurig coffee. Only uses Vertuo pods, which cost more than Original Nespresso pods. Available at the deal price in gray. Read more: The Best Nespresso Machine Anyday 4-Piece Glass Round Dish Set and 4-Piece Glass Square Dish Set For cooking simple microwave dishes quickly and reheating leftovers well, we like these glass containers. Their airtight, leakproof lids each have a venting knob that can capture or release steam as needed, and their rounded metal edges are safe for the microwave. You can store leftovers in the same dish, making cleanup easy. $60 $45 from Anyday For college students with dorm microwaves, small-kitchen cooks, or meal-prepping aficionados, this square-shaped glass cookware can be great for cooking simple microwave dishes and reheating leftovers, as well as storing food. Their airtight, leakproof lids each have a venting knob that can capture or release steam as needed. $106 $75 from Anyday Other things to know: Dishwasher-, oven-, and freezer-safe. Not ideal for developing more-complex flavors. Each set includes two glass containers and their corresponding lids; use promo code WCROUND to get the deal price on the round set or WCSQUARE to get the deal price on the square set. Read more: These Glass Containers Made Me Hate the Microwave a Little Less Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter Not only are these waffle knit towels softer and smoother than any terry option we've tested, but they dry faster, too. They're lightweight and durable, with an upscale, minimalist aesthetic that will complement nearly any bathroom decor. Other things to know: Since waffle weaves are stretchier, they can look a little misshapen after a while. They're also more prone to snags. Relatively expensive, but a fraction of the price of similar lattice towels imported from Japan. Texture might not be for everyone. Use code WCSETJULY to get the deal price for the two-towel set. Use code WCBUNDLEJULY to get the deal price for the six-piece set of two bath towels, two hand towels, and two face towels. Read more: The Best Bath Towel Coway Airmega AP-1512HH Mighty Air Purifier Other things to know: We recommend keeping the machine on the medium setting, which is quiet, energy-efficient, and effective. Accepts third-party replacement filters easily. The white is typically more expensive than the black, so this is only a good deal on the white color. Read more: The Best Air Purifier Narwal S20 Pro Mop-Vacuum Combo A nimble and lightweight hard floor cleaner, this cordless mop-vac combo is intelligently designed to be adaptive and effective — perfect for real mopping aficionados. The clean water tank is easy to detach and fill, and it self-cleans and dries. It makes mopping almost a pleasure. Other things to know: Good battery, but who knows how long it'll last. Tall, and its pull may be too strong for some. Relatively new, and a bit rough around the edges. No vacuum-only mode. Short one-year warranty. Use code EPDS20 at Narwal. At Amazon, clip the on-page coupon. Read more: The Best Mop-Vacuum Combo Is the Bissell CrossWave Ring Alarm 14-Piece Home Security System Kit (2nd Generation) Reliable and fast, this easy-to-use security system also works with Amazon Alexa and other Ring devices and add-ons like cameras. It also offers the biggest bang for your buck when it comes to professional monitoring and 24/7 customer service. $300 $200 from Amazon Other things to know: Does not include built-in Eero router, like the Pro model. Optional Ring Protect Pro monitoring plan is $20 per month. Kit includes one base station, two keypads, eight contact sensors, two motion detectors, and one range extender. Amazon Prime membership required. Read more: The Best Home Security System Connie Park/NYT Wirecutter With its soft, supple leather and unstructured shape, this tote has a relaxed and subtly luxurious vibe that works in both casual and fancier settings. It's refined, lightweight, and generously spacious, with soft and flexible straps that are pretty comfy while carrying. $258 $204 from Cuyana (small size) Other things to know: Smaller than our official pick size, but still big enough to fit what you need (including up to a 14-inch laptop). Unstructured, so it won't stand upright. No organization features aside from one internal pocket. Pricey, but we think it's a worthy investment. Two-year warranty. Use code WCSPECIAL. Read more: The Best Tote Bags Levi's Premium Wedgie Straight Fit Women's Jeans Our testers gave these versatile Levi's the highest overall score among straight-leg styles — even over pricey high-end options. They're not only comfy, booty-flattering, well-made, and under $100, but made in a wide range of sizes and three inseams. The cotton-elastane blend is structured but fits comfortably on first wear. Other things to know: Testers with more defined waists found these jeans true to size; others should consider sizing up. Deal available on select washes: Space to Think, Christina, and Neither Here Nor There. Free Red Tab membership required for free shipping. Read more: The Best Women's Jeans Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter Best for more narrow-bodied people who sleep cold, this well-designed sleeping bag is plush and extra-warm. The silky-soft fabric is filled with well-lofted, water-resistant down. The bag includes a generous hood and a pocket to store electronics, and it's easy to zip in and out of it. Other things to know: May be too warm for some. Zippers don't extend all the way to the footbox, so you can't stick your feet out. Lifetime warranty. Use promo code WCSUMMER to get the deal price and free shipping. Read more: The Best Sleeping Bags Yeti Roadie 48 Wheeled Cooler Imagine a carry-on piece of luggage with the durability and insulation of a rolling hard cooler. Unlike our top rolling cooler pick, the Yeti Tundra, the Roadie has a telescoping handle that changes its center of gravity, which may make it easier to maneuver in some situations. Other things to know: In our cooler guide's competition section, but we like it at a deep discount. Typically pricier than the Tundra, and the difference in maneuverability wasn't immediately clear during tests. Holds 76 cans versus Tundra's 82. On sale in firefly yellow; price reflects in cart. Read more: The Best Coolers Yeti Camino 35 Carryall Tote Other things to know: A touch larger than our top pick, but a similar capacity. Its interior pockets are zippered, and zippers don't play well with sand. The smaller-size Camino 20 is also on sale. At REI, membership is required; single-use discount on full-price Yeti item reflects in cart. Read more: The Best Beach Bag Recess Pickleball Paddle Set Want your swing to be extra swaggy? These chic USA Pickleball-approved paddles have polypropylene cores for solid contact and control. The classic set has fiberglass veneered paddles with a grippy sanded surface, and the Advanced Midnight edition has an oiled carbon fiber surface, a denser core, and slightly longer shape. Other things to know: Each set comes with two paddles and either three hybrid pickleballs (classic set) or six hybrid pickleballs (midnight edition). Use promo code WCRECESS to get the deal price on the classic lightweight set, or WCRECESSMIDNIGHT on the midnight edition with an oiled carbon fiber surface. Read more: The 14 Best Gifts for Pickleball Players REI Co-op Wonderland 6 Tent A redesign of REI's beloved Kingdom 6, this is a spacious, wagon-shaped tent with a massive interior and a room-divider for added privacy. The updated pole design has increased stability against wind, the only major weakness of the old model. $500 $350 from REI Other things to know: Partial fly. No vestibule but an attachable mudroom sold separately. Already-large tent may not be ideal at campsites with limited space. We are still in the process of long term testing it. Read more: The Best Camping Tents Editor's note: The photo at the top of this article may reflect previous deals that are no longer valid and have been removed. Check out our Deals page for more great discounts on Wirecutter's expert-approved picks. This article was edited by Janie Campbell and Nathan Burrow. Here's what the Wirecutter Deals team is looking for when they hunt for the best prices on Wirecutter picks every day of the week. The Wirecutter Deals team breaks down a few simple ways to save money all year long.
Tom's Guide
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
I review TVs for a living — and it's time for Apple to finally make its own TV
For almost as long as I've been covering the TV business — and that's well over a decade at this point — rumors have swirled around Apple making its own smart TV. In fact, by my count, there was an Apple TV rumor as recent as November of 2024. These rumblings are often substantiated with what would be inside information, but there's another element helping to power the rumor mill: It just makes too much sense for Apple not to make its own TV. I am in no way an Apple aficionado. I use a handful of Apple-branded products on a regular basis, sure, but I don't consider myself an acolyte. Nevertheless, there isn't much in the way of TV-related news that would excite me more than an Apple throwing its hat into the ring to compete with the likes of Samsung, LG and Sony, makers of some of the best TVs on the market. Here's what an Apple-branded TV might look like — and why it would probably cost you a pretty penny. When it comes to TV design, you can divide the market into two categories: standard and lifestyle. The vast majority of TVs feature a familiar, standardized design. Premium models might make use of nicer materials and sport an all-around better look than cheaper models, but by and large, there are no design surprises here. A TV is a TV.. Apple — known for its attractive, minimalistic approach to tech design — could conceivably bridge the gap between TVs that prioritize performance and those that lean more towards interior design. So-called lifestyle TVs, however, prioritize style above all else. Models like the Hisense Canvas TV and Samsung's The Frame offer an interesting, sophisticated design. They're made to hang on the wall like a portrait, and when not in use, their matte screens display artwork and blend into their surroundings with ease. Unsurprisingly, while most of the lifestyle TVs I've seen have offered decent picture quality, they don't typically reach the same performance heights as the best OLED TVs and the best Mini-LED TVs you can buy. Apple — known for its attractive, minimalistic approach to tech design — could conceivably bridge the gap between TVs that prioritize performance and those that lean more towards interior design. It would surprise me if Apple's introduction to the TV market arrived in the form of a direct, portrait-like competitor for The Frame, but it doesn't take many leaps of the imagination to envision an Apple-branded TV whose design elements are surprisingly individualistic. I envision cable management systems that are actually worth using. I would expect to see an unconventional approach to its remote control. Perhaps it would hang on the wall with a flat, gap-free mount — not to resemble a portrait, necessarily, but maybe an elegant-looking window to another world. Of course, none of this would mean much without a TV-viewing experience that Apple could call its own. It's safe to say that Apple wouldn't enter the market on the back of a so-so TV. As an OLED appreciator, I'd certainly love to see the brand settle on the self-emissive display technology for its first TV, but even if Apple settled on a traditional LED panel, one can reasonably assume that it would perform at a relatively high level. But what would really set Apple's TV apart from the competition is its software integration. It would likely be built around the brand's tvOS software suite, which currently powers the Apple TV streaming box. I find tvOS to be a snappy, streamlined experience, thanks to its easy-to-approach user interface and fast processing. The Apple TV 4K is one of the best streaming devices you can buy, thanks in large part to its lightning-fast A15 Bionic chip and its clean, easy-to-use interface. If you want to peek into a possible future where Apple-branded TVs exist, the Apple TV 4K provides a pretty good vision. This sort of thing is Apple's bread and butter; most folks warm up to Apple-backed software very quickly, and the brand's developers sink a ton of resources into crafting various user experiences across all of its gadgets. This sort of thing is Apple's bread and butter; most folks warm up to Apple-backed software very quickly, and the brand's developers sink a ton of resources into honing the user experience across all of its gadgets. It's next to impossible for me to imagine an Apple-branded TV that doesn't offer a similar experience. What's more, I find it hard to envision an Apple TV that doesn't incorporate apps — and yes, notifications — from a suite of connected Apple devices. One might find themselves reading and answering iMessages, for instance, or setting reminders for upcoming content. Video calls could be on the table, too, provided Apple was daring enough to strap a camera to its TV. Apple ecosystem integration is at the top of my list of reasons why I think an Apple-branded TV is closer to an inevitability than a fantasy. Unfortunately, I also think a sky-high price is an inevitability, too. If flagship iPhones, Apple Watches and MacBooks are any indication, it's reasonable to assume that an Apple-made TV would cost a whole heck of a lot of money — particularly if it taps a high-end display technology like OLED or Mini-LED. Right now, flagships TVs from Samsung, LG and Sony cost multiple thousands of dollars in 65-inch size options upon release. Throughout the calendar year, these prices steadily drop, but never really reach levels one might consider affordable. That's just the reality of top-shelf TVs in 2025, and I suspect that Apple would be throwing its hat into the ring for the express purpose of competing with the likes of these heavy-hitting TVs from rival brands. If Apple finally takes the plunge in the next few years, don't expect its debut model to go easy on your bank account. And what about an Apple TV Pro? Let's not get ahead of ourselves.
