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Freeview Play finally returns to LG 4K TVs LG TVs in the UK are getting Freeview Play once again, bringing the full suite of UK broadcaster catch-up apps like iPlayer, BBC News, BBC Sport, ITV Hub and All 4 to bear on the 2021 LG TV range. Continue Reading . . . https://www.techradar.com/uk/news/freeview-play-finally-returns-to-lg-4k-tvs

I guess I have to watch ads everywhere on my $1,500 LG TV now This afternoon, I was updating the streaming apps on my 2020 LG CX OLED TV, something I do from time to time, but today was different. Out of nowhere, I saw (and heard) an ad for Ace Hardware start playing in the lower-left corner. It autoplayed with sound without any action on my part. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/tldr/2021/3/10/22323790/lg-oled-tv-commercials-content-store

LG will license its webOS software to other TV brands LG tonight announced that the company’s webOS smart TV platform will soon be found on TVs from other brands. RCA, Ayonz, and Konka are some of the companies that have already signed on. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/2/23/22298058/lg-licensing-webos-other-tvs-rca-polaroid

Watch LG's CES event in 9 minutes From rollable phones to air-purifying masks, LG had plenty to show off during its CES 2021 keynote, including a virtual human presenter. Of course, this being LG, there was plenty of news on the TV and monitor fronts. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/lg-ces-2021-supercut-183721229.html

LG’s 2021 TV lineup includes its brightest OLED ever According to LG, 2021 represents a major leap for its OLED TVs thanks to a new “OLED Evo” panel that outputs a brighter picture. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/11/22224271/lg-2021-tvs-oled-qned-g1-c1-a1-announced-specs-ces

LG’s new 55-inch transparent OLED rises from the foot of your bed LG Display is continuing its trend of reimagining the future of screens at CES 2021 with a new transparent TV. The panel is a 55-inch OLED, but its transparent design lets you see through it even when it’s turned on and displaying an image. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/10/22223774/lg-transparent-oled-tv-display-55-inch-smart-bed-ces-2021

LG's webOS 6.0 smart TVs have a new UI, NFC-equipped remote Seven years after introducing webOS as the platform for its Smart TV lineup, LG is introducing version 6.0 with a new look and feel for its 2021 4K and 8K TVs. The old blade lineup of apps is gone, with a more modern tile-based layout. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/webos-6-0-lg-ces-2021-010036253.html

LG Display's transparent OLED puts a screen between you and the sushi chef As per its annual tradition, LG Display is preparing to show off some new display tech demos for CES 2021, with the focus set on showing where transparent OLED may fit in the pandemic age. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/lg-display-transparent-oled-ces-2021-013947649.html

LG will add 8K QNED TVs to its lineup in 2021 While we typically focus on LG’s outstanding OLED TVs, it also has LCD panels, and for 2021 it will unveil a new line with Mini LED tech. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/lg-qned-ces-2021-040635317.html

Even if it’s not a brand-new model, if you have an LG smart TV, you’ll soon have access to Apple’s original TV content. from https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/6/21051928/lg-apple-tv-plus-support-2018-2019-2020-oled-nanocell-televisions https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/66033397/LG_SIGNATURE_OLED_8K_TV_88ZX_02.0.jpg

LG’s roll-up TV — the one that impressed us at CES last year — is shipping this year and could cost around $60,000. According to CNET, the 65-inch 4K OLED television is supposed to ship in the second or third quarter of 2020. from https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/6/21054005/lg-rollable-oled-4k-tv-shipping-price-release-date-ces-2020 https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/13673808/cwelch_190107_3143_lgoled_02_normal_min.gif

LG and The Qt Company have announced an expanded partnership to bring webOS to more devices including cars, robots, and other smart home products. LG says the partnership will make it more efficient to port webOS to new devices. from https://www.theverge.com/2019/6/26/18759414/lg-qt-partnership-webos-cars-automotive-robots-smart-home-devices https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/64131926/1132277366.jpg.0.jpg

Best Tech DealsThe best tech deals from around the web, updated daily. LG’s 2017 OLED TVs have achieved something of a cult status thanks to their inky dark black levels and vibrant colors. Today though, we’ve got the best price we’ve ever seen on the new 2018 models. from https://kinjadeals.theinventory.com/heres-the-best-deal-yet-on-lgs-latest-oled-tvs-1829004211 https://x.kinja-static.com/assets/images/logos/placeholders/theinventory-saturated.png

If you haven’t already soaked up the leaks about it, the new LG V50 introduced today is a souped-up V40 with the new Snapdragon 855 processor, improved cooling, bigger battery, and the futuristic addition of 5G. from https://www.theverge.com/2019/2/24/18238437/lg-v50-dual-screen-second-display-mwc-2019 https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/63112233/vpavic_190223_LG_DUAL_SCREEN_0001.0.jpg

Following in the steps of Vizio and Samsung, LG is also aligning itself with Apple by supporting AirPlay 2 on its 2019 smart TVs, out of the box. Enabling AirPlay support will allow Mac and iPhone users to easily play music, videos, or mirror your device’s screen. from https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/7/18172054/lg-will-bring-airplay-2-support-to-its-2019-tvs https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/62798736/lg_homekit.0.jpg