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Apple has silently lifted the restriction to rate and review Apple’s built-in aps for iPhone and iPads since the release of iOS 15. Surprisingly, the Podcast app currently fares the worst with just a 2.0 rating. Reviews are largely complaints from users miffed about the redesign.
PlayStation Plus subscribers can get their hands on Hell Let Loose, PGA Tour 2K21, and Mortal Kombat X games as part of their free games lineup for the coming month. The free games will be available to download from October 5 till November 1.
Samsung Galaxy A02 is reportedly receiving an Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update along with the September 2021 Android security patch. The update will bring new features like one-time permissions, auto permissions reset, chat bubbles, and more. It is currently rolling out in Russia and is expected to reach other regions soon.
Now that Canon has finally launched its Canon EOS R3 powerhouse, it seems the camera giant may now be taking pity on our bank accounts and switching its attention to the more affordable RF cameras – including the long-awaited Canon EOS R7.
The ever-reliable Nokishita has spotted that two new unreleased cameras have been registered with what appear to be Russian certification bodies. This doesn't usually point to an imminent launch, but suggests that the products are in the pipeline for 2022.
The certifications sadly don't contain any specific info like Wi-Fi radios that could hint at what kind of cameras Canon has in store, but separate speculation from Canon Rumors has given more credence to the idea that APS-C RF bodies are en route.
Canon Rumors says that it's "now been told by a good source that Canon will definitely be bringing an APS-C RF mount camera equipped with a backside-illuminated sensor in the second half of 2022".
This APS-C sensor, which is expected to have a resolution between 28MP-32MP, will apparently be backside-illuminated and "appear in more than one camera". It's not clear whether or not these rumors are linked to the registrations spotted by Nokishita, but given those two leaked models have similar product codes ('DS126841' and 'DS126842') it certainly seems a possibility.
The arrival of a Canon RF camera, like the rumored Canon EOS R7, would be significant for two reasons. Firstly, all current RF bodies have larger full-frame sensors, which means they're aimed at advanced shooters. Cameras with APS-C sensors are generally more affordable and designed for hobbyists. And secondly, it would mean the end of Canon's current EOS-M system, which have an older EF-M mount that was spun off from its DSLRs.
Back in June, we saw rumors that Canon is preparing to launch as many as three RF cameras with APS-C sensors, including the Canon EOS R7, a vlogger-friendly version called the Canon EOS R8, and an entry-level body called the Canon EOS R9. If true, it might be a while until we see all of those arrive, but these latest scraps of evidence do suggest that 2022 could be the year of more affordable Canon RF cameras.
Analysis: Evidence grows Canon RF cameras with APS-C sensors
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There has been no official confirmation that Canon is working on RF-mount cameras with APS-C sensor, but the evidence is certainly growing that this could be the case.
Firstly, Canon Rumors has a pretty good track record with information that comes from its "known sources", and it's been pretty unequivocal that Canon will "definitely" be launching an APS-C RF mount camera next year.
But there has also recently been a lot of indirect evidence pointing towards the same conclusion. Canon recently launched two affordable RF-mount lenses and was keen to stress that one of them, the Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM ($299 / £319 / AU$549), converts to a very useful 25.6mm focal length when used in APS-C crop mode.
The launch of the disappointing Canon EOS M50 Mark II back in October 2020 also appeared to signal that Canon was shifting its focus away from its EOS M line (which also have APS-C sensors). That camera was a barely reheated version of its predecessor, and felt very much like a placeholder while Canon concentrated on its newer RF mount.
In the past couple of years, Canon has focused on making its RF bodies and lenses a comfortable home for professionals, particularly those looking to switch from older DSLRs. But while the hobbyist camera market has shrunk in recent years, photographers and vloggers would certainly be keen to see more affordable mirrorless options from the camera giant.
The only question is exactly how soon RF-mount cameras with APS-C sensors will arrive. The two registered cameras spotted by Nokishita are prime candidates for the launches that Canon Rumors has predicted for January 2022 and March/April 2022, but the first APS-C RF camera isn't expected until the second half of 2022. Either way, it could be worth the wait for those who've been waiting for sub-$1,000/£1,000 Canon RF cameras.
Wondering what's new on Netflix in October 2021? Locke and Key season 2, You season 3 and Army of the Dead spin-off Army of Thieves are three of the Originals highlights landing on Netflix US this October, as the streamer finally starts to catch up on its bigger productions following the pandemic break.
The big news, of course, is that Netflix lands Seinfeld this month – all nine seasons of the classic sitcom about nothing will be available from October 1. That's a binge watch waiting to happen, and you can look out for our pick of the best Seinfeld episodes next week.
Netflix US also gets a slew of older movies this month, including As Good as it Gets, Observe and Report, Desperado, the Spy Kids trilogy, Titanic and Gladiator. David Fincher's extraordinary crime drama Zodiac is also returning to the streamer, too, which you'll no doubt see on our best Netflix movies list soon enough.
Elsewhere, TechRadar readers might want to check out the new Jake Gyllenhaal movie The Guilty, which is about a former detective turned 911 operator trying to help a caller who's seemingly in imminent danger – until it's revealed that all is not quite as it seems. Nic Pizzolatto, the creator of True Detective, wrote the movie, while Training Day's Antoine Fuqua directs it. That lands on October 1.
WWE fans might also want to look out for Escape the Undertaker, which is a wrestling and Halloween-themed interactive movie. Sounds wild.
Look out for our highlights marked in bold below. Here's what's new on Netflix in October 2021 – every entry you see followed by a Netflix sub-category in brackets is an original on the service.
If you're on the hunt for a new 4K TV, smartwatch, or perhaps even a pair of wireless earbuds, we strongly recommend checking out Amazon's 7-days of Samsung sale this week.
From now (officially started on the 27th) until October 3rd, Amazon will be dropping a ton of juicy deals featuring products exclusively from the tech giant.
We've rounded up a few highlights just below, which includes the lowest prices so far on some fairly new releases like the Galaxy Smart Tag (now £20.99 was £29.99), and the stunning 2021 Samsung 75-inch AU8000 TV (now £899 was £1,199). There's also a ton of great savings to be found on smartwatches, cheap unlocked Android smartphones, and some very, very big savings on premium gaming monitors too.
This latest Samsung-themed sale from Amazon proves it's not just rival Apple making news all the news recently, and hey, we're not complaining - Samsung makes excellent tech all around. A couple of our picks (including the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2) are highly reviewed here at TechRadar, so this is a sale definitely worth checking out.
Amazon's 7-day Samsung sale: today's top picks
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 (32GB):£219£176.32 at Amazon
Save £42 - A cheap tablet is a handy thing to have and this Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 is one of the better budget options out there right now. It's featuring a metal chassis that's rather nice for the price, a 10.4-inch display that's not too big or small, and a fairly beefy 7,040 mAh battery for plenty of runtime between charges. Bear in mind, however, that it doesn't have the biggest storage capacity here with 32GB so you'll probably have to have an SD card handy.
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360:£1,199£999 at Amazon
Save £200 - Samsung hasn't always been known for its ultrabooks but this Galaxy Book Pro 360 is a worthy pick if you're looking for something that's a little different from the usual Dell XPS 13 and HP Spectres. Featuring a powerful 11th gen Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, 512GB SSD, and AMOLED display, this machine is also fully capable of being used as either a tablet or laptop thanks to its convertible design.
Samsung Galaxy SmartTag:£29.99£20.99 at Amazon
Save £9 - Here's a great little device that's going for cheap in today's Amazon deals - the Galaxy SmartTag. Attach this little gadget to your keys, luggage, or anything that's precious to you to keep it tracked via your smartphone's Bluetooth connection. It can also double as a handy switch for connected IoT devices - such as your lights at home or door locks.
Samsung AU8000 75-inch 4K UHD Smart TV:£1,199£899 at Amazon
Save £300 - If you're looking for a big (and we mean big) screen TV that's packing in a ton of handy smart features, picture quality, and reasonable price, consider this 2021 Samsung AU series TV. This is the lowest price we've seen so far from this massive set that features the companies latest Crystal 4K processor and PurColor technology.
Samsung Q65A 50-inch QLED 4K UHD Smart TV:£799£749 at Amazon
Save £49 - You can score a small but welcome discount on Samsung's latest range of excellent Q65A-series QLED TVs in today's Amazon deals. While pricey, these displays are worth every penny thanks to their industry-renowned picture quality, powerful 4K processors, and host of excellent smart TV features. We've highlighted the 50-inch version here, but there are savings on every size today.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live:£179£79 at Amazon
Save £100 - Here's the lowest price yet on the Galaxy Buds Live - a great pair of wireless earbuds that for the first time for a pair of Samsung Buds feature active noise cancellation. With up to 21 hours of battery life, quick charging, and excellent device pairing these buds are a great choice for pairing up with a Galaxy Watch, Android phone, or any other connected device.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 (LTE):£289£239 at Amazon
Save £50 - The second iteration of Samsung's mid-range fitness-focused smartwatch brings a whole host of nifty features. A gorgeous AMOLED screen, haptic dials, and ECG means this device is a pricey but worthwhile investment for both fitness and casual use. This is the lowest price we've seen so far for this model - but bear in mind this cellular version comes with a £50 upcharge over the basic GPS model.
Samsung Odyssey G5 34-inch curved gaming monitor:£499.99£399 at Amazon
Save £100 - There's a ton of good monitors on sale in today's Samsung sale at Amazon but we'd single out this Odyssey G5 as a particularly good buy. It's quite pricey, but this 34-inch is a good size for most desktops and you're getting a 165Hz display with 1ms response time here. The picture quality is also fantastic - we recently reviewed this one and found it outstanding.
Not what you're looking for? Here's a full list of all the items featured in today's 7-days of Samsung sale at Amazon, including their discounts.
Amazon's 7-days of Samsung sale
Samsung The Frame Art Mode 32 inch QLED TV:£599£395
A useful analogy for the process of getting your website online comes from the kitchen. You can get food either by cooking it using fresh ingredients (web hosting) or ready meals (website builder) - essentially building your own website. There’s also a third way and that’s to get someone else to do it for you.
This is where web design agencies, colloquially called website designer services come into play; after all, if you’re busy focusing on your core business already, then managing your online presence beyond your website is likely to require far more than a couple of minutes a day.
Then there’s the risk of getting things horribly wrong: from SEO to monitoring your website health, to setting up DDoS protection and CDN, there’s a lot to learn and take in. Understandably, not easy if your day-to-day job is baking cakes, wedding photography or writing novels.
Just like antivirus, as a term, has evolved to cover more than just detecting and removing viruses, web design services now provide far more than just templates for your branded website. Many are what in the jargon known as “full service agency”, one-stop-shops that often charge a recurring fee on top of an initial one to be your outsourced online virtual assistant.
How did we choose the best web design services?
There are literally tens of thousands of agencies out there, across all time zones and for all budgets. Reviewing them individually would be impossible because each client brief is different, yielding potentially millions of permutations.
So how can you know which ones you’d trust with your online presence? We have researched the market for hours using our expertise and narrowed down the top website designer services from the most recognized and trusted brands in the market.
It turns out that all major web hosting and website builders companies offer a white glove service and given their clout, they should be your first port of call as they own the entire stack including the servers that will host your website, something that smaller boutique web designer companies can’t afford.
These are the best website design services of 2021
Web.com wants to take the hassle of building, maintaining and marketing your website out of your hands to allow you to concentrate on running your business. Running on WordPress, it offers a flexible platform which should be enough for any budding startups and small businesses; you have to fork out an upfront fee with no additional recurrent fees. Most importantly perhaps, you also get a dedicated account manager, a single point of contact as well as live support.
Customers also have the option to plug add-on features like a gallery, a rotating banner or an online store, one that allows you to list up to 50 products. We would have loved to get more details about the plan(s) on the page instead.
How long does it take? How many revisions are allowed? Any special features offered (e.g. online form, social media integration). Web.com’s customer service is only a call away to answer all your burning questions so maybe that’s all part of the strategy from the onset.
Once you get your website off the ground but want to move to the next level, who do you call? Well, Bluehost’s professional services would be a good place to start. They’re ranked first on our best web hosting buyers guide and to say that they are knowledgeable at what they do would be a serious understatement.
This is essentially a fully-fledged website design consultancy that tries to cater for all scenarios (site migration, PPC marketing, website management, SEO, redesign etc) and as such, the pricing structure is not clear from the onset.
You will need to book a call with one of their experts to decide which professional services match your needs. Just be aware that the services carry a 6-month commitment with an early cancellation fee of $300 with an additional fee of the difference between the total fees already paid and $2,000. Note that the service has only been rolled out in six English-speaking countries with more to follow.
One of the biggest independent web hosting services around, Inmotion Hosting, promises to get you a fully functional, one page website in 48 hours for just $249, a one-time cost.
The aptly-named QuickStarter has a simple four step process; buy the package, fill a form after having spoken to someone over the phone, check whether all the information is ready on the live QuickStarter website and presto! There you go.
The superfast turnaround is due to the fact that it is built on WordPress, which means that by default, it is mobile-friendly. The basic package doesn’t offer the option of adding additional pages or consultation; you will have to fork out an extra $100 for this. QuickStarter Plus also offers Instagram-powered galleries, interactive Google Map, automatic site backups and discounted hourly services ($99/hour) to update your website if you are not confident enough to do it yourself.
From one of the biggest web hosting companies in the world, Ionos, comes MyWebsite Design Service which clearly targets novices with a bit more ambition than just a one-pager. This web design service has three tiers with a fixed $199 setup fee that takes care of building the actual website and a free domain name. You can have up to seven custom pages - built after a design consultation period - but no option to buy more.
Note MyWebsite has a minimum contract term of 12 months at the end of which, you can keep your site without the design service for a small fee. Its top tier is probably the best value for money as it offers unlimited website edits (apparently without strings attached) and up to two hours worth of “HTML/CSS code adjustments”, a feature that will likely leave many quizzical.
We love the fact that Ionos includes automated security checks and automatic translation in over 60 languages by default although we’d have loved to have a more complete list of features they include (like a form builder or gallery).
The largest web hosting company out there, Godaddy, offers a website design service that looks to strike the right balance between simplicity and versatility, with a particular focus on e-commerce hosting.
As for other rivals, Godaddy website design service offers consultation and a mobile-responsive site. Its plans however offer up to 10 pages and extra functionality such as scheduling, online booking plus appointments and professionally written content.
The four plans that Godaddy offers are divided into two categories - websites and web stores - and use a blend of technology: WordPress + Woocommerce, Godaddy’s proprietary Websites + Marketing platform and others. All plans offer one round of revisions and a free domain plus Microsoft 365 email for one year. Just be cognizant that the process does take time, between 28 and 42 days according to Godaddy and note that there is a one-time fee for the initial fee and then an annual hosting fee.
At its core, a web design service will deliver a website design that matches your expectations. In other words, you will find yourself with a set of image files that espouse your brand philosophy.
From there, you can either opt to look for someone else to actually build your website or check whether the web design agency offers web building services, if they haven’t already offered this option.
What are the other options out there?
You could use websites like Freelancer.com or Fiverr.com (or any of the sites in our best freelancer website guide) in order to get your website running but that would require time, dedication, management and follow-ups plus having to deal with a third party through a platform.
Domain.com, Vistaprint, Web.com, Hostinger, Wix, Squarespace, Dreamhost, Hostpapa and WordPress all offer services to help businesses build their websites and augment their online presence; these services ranges from acting as a proxy via marketplaces, all the way to being an extension of a business with a dedicated team looking after your website.
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Extracting the juice from fruit and vegetables into a refreshing drink can be a great way of introducing more fresh produce into your diet. In particular, if you’re someone that doesn’t enjoy eating a wide array of different varieties, juicing can ensure you still get all the vitamins and minerals your body needs.
One of the best juicers is a must-have if you’re looking to introduce more juices into your diet, which can also be a great way to consume two or more fruits and three or more vegetables a day - a recommendation from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans that only 8% of adults in the US are achieving, according to America’s Health Rankings.
Store bought juice usually comes in plastic containers and if you’ve got an abundant local supply of fresh fruits and vegetables it makes sense to ditch the wasteful plastic packaging and make your own instead. It might be more convenient to buy juice at the store but these juices are often pasteurized which can damage vitamins and minerals plus some have added sugar. If you’re partial to fruit juice you’ll get the best nutritional value from freshly extracted juices.
There are two main types of juicer available, centrifugal juicers and cold press juicers which are also known as slow juicers or masticating juicers. Juicers perform one simple function: extracting the juice from fruits and vegetables, so you’d be forgiven for thinking the two types work in the same way and produce pretty much the same results. But this is not the case, and which type you end up buying will depend on what you’re most likely to juice as well as your budget.
Read on to find out just how centrifugal juicers differ from cold press juicers, or if you want to get your hands on one of the best juicers right now, check out these great deals for some of the best prices on the market.
Centrifugal juicers vs cold press juicers
Centrifugal juicers utilize sharp rotating blades that chop up the fruit and vegetables. The pieces are then spun at high speed which forces them against a strainer and it’s this centrifugal force that separates the juice from the pulp and gives these juicers their name.
Cold press juicers use a component part called an auger to grind and chew up the fruit and vegetables and then push the mixture through a strainer to separate the juice from the pulp. It’s a slower process, hence why they are also known as slow juicers and the auger grinds the fruit and vegetables in a way that’s similar to chewing which is why they are sometimes referred to as masticating juicers.
The main thing that pulls most people towards centrifugal juicers is the cost. They’re much less expensive than cold press juicers, which is a big draw if you’re new to juicing or if you’re on a budget. Cold press juicers on the other hand are quite an investment, with some costing in excess of $500/ £500 which means they’re usually favored by serious juice lovers as it can be difficult to justify that price tag if you’re a newbie juicer.
You might be thinking that there can’t possibly be enough of a difference to warrant such a huge price variation, and in our reviews of the best juicers we have found that for some fruits and vegetables juice yields are similar regardless of which type of juicer you’re using. But, if you’re a fan of kale shots or you want to juice any leafy greens for that matter, you’ll need a cold press juicer.
Centrifugal juicers don’t cope well with leafy greens and much of it ends up as waste, but cold press juicers are much more effective at extracting juice from leaves like kale and spinach or even herbs like parsley. The same can be said for berries like strawberries and raspberries, you’ll get much better juice yields for these in a cold press juicer.
The spinning action of a centrifugal juicer means that they usually produce juice with quite a lot of froth on top whereas slow juicers are much better at producing froth-free juices. Whether or not a juicer produces completely clear and pulp-free juice will depend on the individual juicer so if that’s your priority it’s worth reading our juicer reviews.
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Which type of juicer should I buy?
If you’re new to juicing and not sure how often you’ll use a juicer or whether juicing might be a faze that you get bored of, then go for a centrifugal juicer. It’ll cost less so if you decide juicing isn’t for you then you haven’t wasted too much money and you can always upgrade at a later date if you develop a love for juicing.
If you’re already a big juice fan and you’re looking to upgrade from buying drinks at the local juice bar, or you want to create your own kale shots, then you should definitely invest in a cold press juicer. This serious appliance will allow you to juice your way through a mountain of fruit and vegetables with minimal waste.
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Meesho, an Indian ‘social commerce’ platform invested in by Facebook and Softbank, has raised $570 million (roughly Rs. 4,230 crores) in its latest funding round, the company has announced.
Right now, there’s just one virus on everyone’s minds: SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. But humanity is plagued by many respiratory viruses, such as influenza A (IAV) and respiratory syncytial viruses (RSV), which cause hundreds of thousands of deaths every year. Most of these viruses – apart from influenza and SARS-CoV-2 – have no vaccines or effective treatments.
A recent study from the University of Glasgow has discovered what happens when you get infected with some of these viruses at the same time, and it has implications for how they make us sick and how we protect ourselves from them.
For many reasons, respiratory viruses are often found during winter in the temperate regions of the world, or the rainy season of equatorial regions. During these periods, you’ll probably be infected with more than one virus at any one time in a situation called a “co-infection”.
Research shows that up to 30 percent of infections may harbour more than one virus. What this means is that, at some point two different viruses are infecting the cells that line your nose or lungs.
We know that co-infection can be important if we look at a process called “antigenic shift” in influenza viruses, which is basically caused by virus “sex”. This sometimes occurs when two different influenza strains meet up inside the same cell and exchange genes, allowing a new variant to emerge.
Co-infection can create a predicament for viruses when you consider that they need to compete for the same resource: you. Some viruses appear to block other viruses, while some viruses seem to like each other. What is driving these positive and negative interactions during co-infections is unknown, but animal studies suggest that it could be critical in determining how sick you get.
The University of Glasgow study investigated what happens when you infect cells in a dish with two human respiratory viruses. For their experiments, they chose IAV and RSV, which are both common and cause lots of disease and death each year. The researchers looked at what happens to each virus using high-resolution imaging techniques, such as cryo-electron microscopy, that their labs have perfected over the years.
They found that some of the human lung cells in the dish contained both viruses. And, by looking closely at those co-infected cells, they found that the viruses that were emerging from the cell had structural characteristics of both IAV and RSV. The new “chimeric” virus particles had proteins of both viruses on their surface and some even contained genes from the other. This is the first evidence of this occurring from co-infection of distinct respiratory viruses.
Follow-up experiments in the same paper showed that these new chimeric viruses were fully functional and could even infect cells that were rendered resistant to influenza, presumably gaining access using the RSV proteins could even get into a broader range of human cells than either virus alone could. Potentially, this could be happening during natural co-infections during the winter.
Why we need to study chimeric viruses
Studying disease-causing pathogens is extremely important and helpful for creating vaccines and treatments, yet safety is still paramount. It’s important to point out that the researchers in this study did not perform any genetic engineering between two viruses and only modelled what is already happening in the real world, but using safer laboratory strains of viruses under lab conditions.
We know about the significant role co-infection can play in a virus’s life, such as during influenza antigenic shift or the curious case of hepatitis D virus borrowing bits of the other viruses, such as hepatitis B, to spread. Nevertheless, the work by the University of Glasgow researchers has significant implications for our understanding of how other very different respiratory viruses might interact, antagonise and even promote each other’s infections in the ecosystem of our nose and lungs. Together, this work shows the complex and often messy interactions between viruses during the winter.
Undoubtedly, future work will explore how this co-infection affects transmission, disease and immunity – things that aren’t easy to determine in a dish.
Connor Bamford, Research Fellow, Virology, Queen's University Belfast
You’ll have seen the term QLED used to describe a lot of new TVs at the moment, but what does it mean? And, importantly, do you need a QLED TV?
Simply put, QLED stands for quantum dot light-emitting diode. In non-techie speak, that means a QLED TV is similar to a regular LED TV, but the difference is it has a quantum dot layer built-in. This layer is important because it’s what enhances the things you see on your screen, like the colors and brightness of images.
We don’t recommend that you learn what every TV tech term means from here on out. But QLED is important because you’ll come across it again and again in bricks and mortar TV stores, as well as in online retailers. It’s also useful to understand if you’re in the market for a new TV – especially if you’re considering a new Samsung TV.
QLED isn’t a miraculous new kind of TV tech. It’s a type of LCD panel technology and the quantum dot layer within the panel sets it apart from the rest. That’s the bit we’re most excited about. Although it’s important to remember if you’re weighing up a few options that it’s fundamentally a difference of degree, rather than kind, from most other TVs you can buy today.
Although the term may look similar to OLED, it’s not the same – we have a OLED vs QLED guide that explains the difference between the two so you can work out which one is the right choice for you.
One of the most important points about QLED is it’s a panel technology that’s used (almost) exclusively for the best Samsung TVs. Confusingly, you might find some TVs with the QLED label from other TV brands – but not many of them. This includes TCL and Hisense, but most are sold by Samsung.
You’ll find this QLED panel tech packed into some of Samsung’s latest and greatest 8K TVs, too, including the Samsung Q800T and the Q950TS. However, most of the QLEDs available on the market today are still 4K TVs.
That's the quick definition of what QLED is and where you can find it. Read on to find out everything else you need to know about QLED technology, including how it works, whether this new kind of display tech can truly upgrade your entertainment experience, and, the important bit, whether it’s worth investing in a QLED TV right now. We know it can be hard to spot TV tech advances unless you’re looking for them, but hopefully this guide should help you understand the basics.
QLED quantum dot FAQ
What is QLED? A TV panel technology used in Samsung TVs.
Is QLED or OLED better? Depends who you ask. Check out this QLED vs OLED guide for more detail.
Is QLED better than 4K? All QLED panels have a minimum 4K resolution – while some are even 8K.
Are QLED TVs expensive? Some of them certainly are – though there are mid-range models that won't break the bank, too.
Is QLED really worth it? It's a step up from Samsung's regular Ultra HD TVs, that's for sure – with incredible bright screens and strong upscaling ability. Everything else you need to know is in the rest of the guide below.
What is 'Neo QLED'? Samsung's 2021 TV range introduces the term Neo QLED, which represents substantive changes to its QLED range, including Mini LED backlights for improved brightness control.
QLED is an acronym that means quantum dot light-emitting diode. This isn't to be confused with OLED, which refers to an organic light-emitting diode, and is a competing display technology that we won't go into detail on here.
But wait, what is a quantum dot light-emitting diode – or QLED – display? And how does it compare to a regular LCD television?
QLED is, for the most part, a Samsung concept that's basically the latest set of enhancements to the same quantum dot technology that the company has been working on for the past few years.
To get technical – and add some confusion – Samsung's range of QLED TVs are not QLED at all. Well, at least not in the way that we understand the term. A 'proper' quantum light-emitting diode element emits its own light – the clue is in the name.
However, Samsung's latest TVs use a separate LCD backlight (often an edge-lit backlight, at that) just like any other LED-LCD TV. So the QLED moniker is more about branding than a truly 'quantum leap' for TV panel technology.
But there's still a lot to get excited about here. QLED TVs do use a metallic quantum dot filter to enhance both the color and contrast of the screen. What this means is the capabilities of HDR and 4K images are significantly boosted compared to other non-quantum dot LCD-LEDs.
QLED TV models also include Samsung's Bixby virtual assistant, as well as an Ambient Mode, which helps them blend into their surroundings a little better.
The Direct Full Array backlight used in Samsung QLED TVs(Image credit: Samsung)
What about 'Neo QLED'?
In 2021 Samsung changed its QLED branding to 'Neo QLED', to represent substantive changes to its QLED range. The main difference is the introduction of a MiniLED backlight, packing in ten times the usual amount of LEDs for ramped up brightness, wider viewing angles, and reduced blooming – ensuring light is directed only where it's meant to be.
The result? 100% color volume of DCI-P3, plus better local dimming.
When asked about which specs would make the transition to Neo QLED, Dan Schinasi Director of Product Planning at Samsung said “Yes to HDMI 2.1. Yes to 4K at 120Hz. Yes to VRR. Yes to FreeSync Premium … Yes to everything.”
A new report from Korea IT News (via CNET) claims that Samsung could make the move to OLED – or at least a kind of OLED – as soon as next year. Does this mean the brand is doing away with QLED? Not exactly.
The report builds on years of rumors that Samsung was developing a 'QD-OLED' hybrid screen, which would combine an OLED TV panel with the quantum dot technology underpinning Samsung's popular QLED range.
QD-OLED is said to use a self-emissive OLED panel to emit blue light, as well as a quantum dot filter to convert this light into other colors – bypassing the need for a backlight, because the OLED panel acts as its own light sources, but still utilising QLED tech to enhance contrast. The exact effect, or level of picture quality, though, is yet to be seen, but it's expected to allow for higher brightness and even wider color gamuts compared to traditional OLED.
There are no official models or public timelines for Samsung debuting the technology, but the report matches up with what market analysts said last year – with Omdia predicting that mass production for Samsung's QD-OLED sets would start in late 2021, for a 2022 release.
(Image credit: Samsung)
How does a QLED TV work?
All QLED TVs have a quantum dot filter. This is a film of tiny crystal semi-conductor particles that can be precisely controlled for their color output. They replace the red, green and blue color filters that are usually used in old TVs.
This filter now also uses an aluminum compound to help make the dots more efficient (and therefore brighter) and more effective at passing light through, which creates wider and more accurate color.
Samsung says that its QLED TVs use the new filters to display 100% coverage of the DCI/P3 color space (read: much deeper black levels and sparkling HDR), and maintain that performance whatever the brightness.
In fact, they're so bright that Samsung's QLED TVs can manage up to 4000 nits peak brightness on its most premium sets. Considering 1000 nits is needed to produce HDR, that's very bright, and far above the sub-1000 nit levels found on OLED TVs.
New advances in pixel panel structure also means that 2019 models and later are far better for off-axis viewing. For a living room environment, that could be QLED's big selling point.
TCL's in on the QLED action as well(Image credit: TCL)
QLED vs LED
Beyond the 'paradigm shift' hyperbole of Samsung's marketing, it's really important to understand that QLED isn't really anything new at all. In fact, it's really nothing more than the latest – possibly among the last technically possible – tweaks to existing LED-LCD technology that's dominated big screen TVs for the last decade.
QLED's innovations – deeper blacks, better colors and wider viewing angles – tackle three traditional problems of LED and LCD technology, but they're the same problems that are addressed year in, year out by TV makers. Only upcoming reviews will reveal if, in fact, QLED is a significant step forward from traditional LED-LCD screens – but chances are good that we'll see some real improvements in these areas with Samsung's new sets.
Can QLED take on OLED?
Perhaps a more important comparison is QLED vs OLED. The latter uses pixels that emit their own light, but OLED displays are manufactured only by Samsung's arch-rival LG, and now used by Sony, Philips and Panasonic, too.
There's no doubt that QLED, for now, has an advantage in terms of brightness (so in theory may better handle HDR content – though might just as easily overcook it), but if you're looking for a 'paradigm shift' in picture quality and the next-gen display technology, OLED is still the frontrunner. The latter uses individually lit pixels to achieve better contrast ratio and richer blacks that LED-LCD will never be able to hit, quantum dot filter or no. You can see the best of the bunch in our best OLED TVs roundup too.
Samsung's new Neo QLED range could balance the scales a bit, with improved brightness control and viewing angles, but we'll have to wait until we've tested the sets thoroughly to say for sure.
You can count on QLED sets to get Samsung's Tizen operating system too(Image credit: Samsung)
What happened to SUHD?
QLED and SUHD are essentially the same thing; the new messaging is more about marketing than technology, although the jump from 1000 nits on the top-end SUHD TVs to 1,500 to 2,000 nits on the flagship QLED TVs – back in 2017, when Samsung started using the term – is perhaps more revolutionary than it seems at first.
Put simply, for a buying public still getting to grips with what UHD is, SUHD just proved too confusing, so Samsung has dropped it. (It also probably didn't help that the 'S' in SUHD didn't really mean anything... although we're not convinced that QLED is much clearer.)
QLED price: how much does it cost?
Unlike OLED, which has a starting price of around $1,300 / £1,300 for its cheapest models, QLED caters to a host of price points, starting with the very cheap Q60T series.
The Q60T currently retails at just $540 / £540 for its smallest 43-inch size. Above that, you have the Q70T, Q80T, Q90T, and Q95T – with progressively higher price points for each increase in specification. Above that, of course, you have 8K models, with the UK-only Q700T starting at just £1,999, and the Q800TS, Q900TS, and Q950TS sitting above that. At the very top, you can buy the largest 82-inch / 85-inch sizes of the Q950TS for $12,999 / £11,999 respectively.
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How long do QLED TVs last?
Samsung itself has given a likely time frame for its QLED televisions, saying that you can expect a QLED TV to last you roughly 7-10 years before you start to see some sort of visual degradation – while stressing that that includes the heavier use expected from smart TVs these days.
In this blog post, Samsung says that "On average, based on typical use, consumers should expect their TV’s picture quality to remain roughly the same for anywhere from seven to ten years.
"What’s interesting to note is that the definition of that term – ‘typical use’ – has expanded in recent years with the rise of binge-watching video and the development of exciting ‘smart TV’ functionalities. Now, on a typical day, we may switch on the TV to watch the latest episode of a favorite show, start a gaming session with friends, or manage our home’s IoT appliances."
QLED TVs often throw in other premium features too, like 8K resolution(Image credit: Samsung)
Should I buy a QLED TV?
Samsung's QLED TVs are claimed to be all about the brightest possible, most accurate coloured images pictures, which therefore work with all kinds of content in all kinds of lighting conditions.
To an extent, those claims are true. The developments Samsung has made in recent years in improving QLED panels have made for some incredible high-end televisions, such as last year's Samsung Q95T QLED. And Samsung's been sensible about using QLED as a by-word for premium hardware as well as brilliant picture quality.
That all seems a decent package for the living room, but whether you should buy a QLED TV will ultimately come down to price. You're still paying thousands for a good QLED television, and the longevity of QLED may lie in how successfully Samsung can bring the technology to more mid-sized budgets. For now though, QLED offers a bright picture of what's to come.
Netflix’s latest hit show, Squid Game, has managed to infiltrate a fair few homes since releasing earlier this month – and it’s now found its way into Roblox, too.
As first spotted by Polygon, developers in the world-building game have been using the battle royale series as a source of inspiration for various puzzles, mechanics and minigames, with some titles in the platform’s trending section attracting millions of visitors.
Roblox players have developed all sorts of Squid Game-inspired games on the platform, from full-on adaptations – in the form of standard prison break challenges – to titles which borrow certain elements of the Netflix show.
Squid Game (the Roblox version) and Red Light Green Light, for instance, have each attracted 8.3 million and 27.6 million visitors, respectively.
The latter, from developer Slugfo, sees players tasked with having to cross an arena while being careful to avoid movement should the green light turn red – else they’ll be shot by a guard, just as in the show. You can see the game in action via the video below.
Of course, since Roblox encourages players to build their own environments, this isn’t the first time developers have taken inspiration from movies and TV shows in the creation of in-game content.
Some of Roblox’s most popular downloadable games are based on scenes from Star Wars, The Flash or Frozen 2, for example, with some users even developing bona fide campaign adventures based on silver screen counterparts.
It seems inevitable, then, that we’re going to see a lot more Squid Game-inspired games heading to Roblox in the near future – especially as the show’s creator, Hwang Dong-hyuk, is all-but certain to be courted by the Netflix hierarchy to ensure the show’s renewal for future seasons.
Any fans of Hollyoaks or The Great British Bake Off may have noticed some issues watching their favorite programming over the past few days.
Ever since a fire alarm went off at a West London broadcast center, a host of channels including Channel 4, E4 and More4 have had issues either displaying in people's homes or doing so with full accessibility features such as subtitles.
E4 seems to be experiencing continuing issues, too, with users on social media posting images of a purple "Off-Air" screen for the channel, and others mourning the inability to watch their favorite TV shows on E4 or the E4+1 catchup channel.
The latest messaging from Channel 4 cites problems showing "accessible versions of our shows", too, with users citing "no subtitles" on certain shows. The problem is also affecting the on demand All 4 platform, too.
We're sorry for the ongoing problems for some viewers, especially with accessible versions of our shows. We're working hard to resolve it and will hopefully have further updates tomorrow.September 29, 2021
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Comments on the Channel 4 Twitter account include a medley of other issues that the broadcaster is no doubt scrambling to address, from subscribers to an ad-free tier still being served advertisements, or voiceover and audio tracks feeling off-kilter.
Voiceover is really poor at the moment. General sound is OK #soundissues #poorservice #letdown.September 28, 2021
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Getting adverts on channel 4 shows, even though I pay the subscription fee to avoid this. Any idea when this will be fixed?September 28, 2021
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What can I do?
For at-home viewers, there's little you can do to troubleshoot your issues – so just keep in mind that fiddling with an aerial, or shouting down the phone at customer service, likely won't do much for now.
The myriad of issues suggests that a technical fix will be complex, and damaged broadcasting hardware – if a brief fire did manage to do some damage – will take longer than a couple of days to address.
However, the issues seem to be inconsistent across viewers, so some may fare better than others. We'd recommend checking back each day to see how your favorite channels are doing, or keeping an eye on the Channel 4 Twitter account, to see what the latest pronouncements are.
If you need a TV fix on the meantime, check out the best TV streaming services to consider spending your time on.
Spoilers follow for What If episode 8. You have been warned.
What If...?, Marvel's animated anthology TV show, is nearing its end point on Disney Plus. And the series has contained many call backs and Easter eggs to the MCU (and Marvel comics) ahead of its upcoming season 1 finale.
But there's one unusual reference that Marvel fans think they've spotted in episode 8: some believe the penultimate episode – What If... Ultron Won? – is hiding a Star Wars Easter egg in plain sight.
The secret in question is seen during the battle between Uatu the Watcher and Ultron. After the latter discovers the multiverse, and vows to destroy humanity in each dimension, the pair duke it out. One powerful Ultron attack sends the Watcher careering through numerous universes, and it's the backdrop to one of these realities that has intrigued MCU and Star Wars fans.
Take a look at the apparent Easter egg below (courtesy of Twitter user Nadav Gill):
Is that Mustafar?? (Star wars cameo in 'What If...' episode 8 minute 23 seconds 15 pic.twitter.com/UPpkKpPcemSeptember 29, 2021
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As Gill speculates, this background looks eerily similar to Mustafar, the lava planet where Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker's duel takes place in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith. It's also the volcanic world where Darth Vader builds his castle on the site of an old Sith temple.
Gill isn't the only Marvel and Star Wars fan to present this Easter egg theory either. Redditors, such as thefalcon85, and otherTwitterusers are convinced that this scene is a reference to Mustafar, too. There are lava-based worlds in the Marvel multiverse, but fans claim that one of the background's buildings is almost identical to Fortress Vader – hence their excitement over this revelation.
What If's showrunners are yet to confirm if this is a Star Wars Easter egg. If it is, though, this would represent the first Marvel-Star Wars crossover in the MCU. And that would be very cool.
Analysis: could we see Marvel and Star Wars live-action crossovers?
(Image credit: Marvel Studios)
It's highly unlikely. As surreal and fan service-y as it would be, we wouldn't expect characters from the MCU or Star Wars to ever meet in a movie or TV production.
It hasn't been for a want of trying, however. Ahead of What If's premiere on August 11, head writer A.C. Bradley told Collider that she had tried to convince Marvel to include a story that involved a Star Wars character.
"I was kind of notorious for trying to get a Star Wars character involved, and we did try at one point," Bradley explained. "But there was just... It's kind of like, 'Play with the sandbox you're given. We gave you the entire [Marvel Cinematic Universe], run with that'. Still, Luke Skywalker would be an amazing Jedi. [Laughs] He'd be an amazing Avenger, he IS a Jedi."
Meanwhile, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has also downplayed such a possibility. Speaking to Yahoo in February, Feige was asked if a Marvel-Star Wars crossover would ever happen.
“If you’d ask me if anything we’re talking about right now was in the realm of possibility 20 years ago, I would’ve said, ‘I don’t think so,’” Feige said, before adding: “But I really don’t think so. I don’t think there’s any reason for it [an MCU-Star Wars crossover event].”
So it sounds like a Star Wars and MCU team up is out of the question. Still, we can't help but think that Marvel fans are right in their assertions that What If episode 8 does contain a Star Wars/Mustafar reference.
After all, Feige is currently developing an untitled Star Wars movie alongside LucasFilm's Kathleen Kennedy, and he's a self-confessed Star Wars fan. It wouldn't be a huge surprise to us, then, if Feige was the individual responsible for this plausible Star Wars Easter egg's inclusion.
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