While curved screens are nothing new to the modern market and have truly taken off with gamers, it’s LG’s OLED technology has allowed them to spearhead truly flexible screens. They even teased a rollable screen back at CES 2021. Now they’re expanding their product lines with a new technology: an LG OLED monitor that can curve inward and outward. The LG OLED Flex does more than sit in one curved position. It…
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Sony A80K OLED vs Sony A95K QD-OLED: The Battle of Sony Screens
Those who keep a close eye on our YouTube channel might see a familiar clip below. One of our resident TV experts and on-camera star Carl dissects the difference between two of Sony’s top-tier 2022 TVs, the A80K OLED and the A95K QD-OLED. These televisions are neck-and-neck when it comes to tons of key specs, making it hard for buyers to choose between the two. Watch the video below as we map…
A Look Back at the Top 5 TVs of 2021
As the Consumer Electronics Show concludes, we’re left considering what new technology will actually take the world by storm this year (and what futuristic gear will flop). Brands like Samsung and Sony revealed new TV tech like QD-OLED, which fuse the best elements of ultra-bright QLED screens and true black OLED panels. Meanwhile, our video team has launched a retrospective on the top five televisions that dominated 2021 in aspects like performance and…
CES 2022: Sony QD-OLED and Mini LED TVs Revealed
Sony came prepared to the annual Consumer Electronics Show this year. While our last post showed off their groundbreaking new exploration into the realm of VR, we’re taking a closer look at this year’s lineup of Sony televisions. And while some tech might look familiar, there’s a lot that’s new to explore. Let’s dive in. The Boosted XR Lineup: Sony Master Series Mini LED While Sony’s Bravia XR models have been impressing…
Whether there is a global pandemic threatening the population or not, it’s always a good idea to keep your cell phone, tablet, and television screens clean. However, this isn’t as simple as wiping your phone on your shirt or using Windex and a paper towel on your TV. Due to the complex technology used to create these electronics today, there are a few additional steps you should take to remove the dirt,…
Samsung OLED TVs and the World’s Largest 4K TV
Samsung OLED TVs and More at CES CES 2013— Samsung swung for the fences at CES this year, showcasing an assortment of very impressive HDTVs, among other things. Attendees entering the Samsung booth were first greeted by a trio of the company’s new 85-inch 4K HDTV. Besting the competition’s 4K TVs by an inch of screen real estate, the Samsung S9 is now the world’s largest 4K TV. The ultramodern “Timeless Gallery”…
Antique to Abt-ique: The Search for the Nations Most Prized Antique Electronics and Appliances
When was the last time you were in your grandma’s attic? How about your great uncle’s stuffy basement? Chances are, it’s been a while. If you are brave enough to go hunting in those places, you may just have the chance to get rewarded from Abt.com. Right now, Abt.com is looking for the most treasured antique electronics and appliances around. Unlike any contest that has been done before, Abt is calling on…
It’s almost summer and love is in the air. Birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, and brides are registering. Abt is the premiere destination for anything in the home, from TVs to cool electronics to appliances for all budgets. Instead of registering for the standard china and silver every bride registers for, check out the bridal registry at Abt or on Abt.com. Register for things you will use every day, like a…
April 16th, the day the Energy Star Rebate program for appliances began and ended in IL, consumers saw the importance and popularity of the Energy Star rating system. Not only is the Energy Star revolution going to make this world a better place, but also it will make paying energy bills each month a little less daunting. Just a few days ago, May 1st, Energy Star standards changed for TVs. Previously, a…
Spring Forward
Spring ahead with Abt. We are having a Pre-Spring Customer Appreciation Sale now through March 14th, the start of Daylight Savings Time. Every year we lose an hour of sleep by setting our clocks ahead one hour, but we gain energy-saving environmental benefits. By better utilizing the daylight hours we save energy; everyday in March and April there is a potential to save energy equivalent to 100,000 barrels of oil. In California…