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Simple tweaks to improve your 4K TV's picture quality

staff@engadget.com (Max Miller) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Even if your TV looks great as-is, some tweaks to its modes and sliders, as well as the room it's in, will make it look much better.

How to reset your Samsung TV

staff@engadget.com (Roger Fingas) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0000

If you have a Frame TV or one of the other Samsung models, you may occasionally need to reboot or factory reset it.

Netflix releases trailer for its miniseries about Sam Bankman-Fried's scandal-ridden crypto exchange

staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:54:19 +0000

Watch the trailer for Netflix's The Altruists, a mini-series about the rise and fall of cryptocurrency exchange FTX.

Cyberpunk 2077 is the latest video game to get the movie treatment

staff@engadget.com (Anna Washenko) — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:30:26 +0000

Paramount Pictures will develop the film and CD Projekt Red will produce.

Xbox's new division will focus on TV and movie adaptations of its biggest franchises

staff@engadget.com (Matt Tate) — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:33:37 +0000

No really, how are you going to adapt Candy Crush.

Disney+ will stream the Super Bowl, along with some Monday Night Football games

staff@engadget.com (Lawrence Bonk) — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:52:55 +0000

The big event will also air on ABC and ESPN.

The Social Reckoning is a timely reminder that we shouldn't trust Meta

staff@engadget.com (Devindra Hardawar) — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Don't make Aaron Sorkin tap the sign.

Apple TV's F1 coverage will now support Dolby Atmos

staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:58:55 +0000

Apple TV's F1 coverage will feature Dolby Atmos support, starting with the US Grand Prix in Texas later this month.

Skydance will combine HBO Max and Paramount+ into a single streaming service

staff@engadget.com (Ian Carlos Campbell) — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:31:46 +0000

Please don't name it ParaMax.

Controversial $110 billion mega-merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. finally closes

staff@engadget.com (Matt Tate) — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:30:04 +0000

New media empire will be known as Skydance, with CEO David Ellision calling it a 'historic day.'

The Emmy Awards are moving to Prime Video in 2027

staff@engadget.com (Kris Holt) — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:26:50 +0000

Amazon is reportedly paying up to $25 million a year for exclusive global rights to the ceremony.

Spotify expands its Music Quiz trivia feature

staff@engadget.com (Anna Washenko) — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Test your knowledge on more than 2,000 artists.

Are extended warranties on TVs and laptops ever really worth it?

staff@engadget.com (Roger Fingas) — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0000

TV and laptop repairs can get expensive in a hurry, so getting a warranty sounds smart. But is it really?

Arc Raiders and The Finals are both getting TV and film adaptations

staff@engadget.com (Lawrence Bonk) — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:07:04 +0000

There aren't many details on these upcoming game adaptations just yet.

Are there any disadvantages to using IMAX theaters?

staff@engadget.com (Jack Whitcombe) — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:15:00 +0000

IMAX screenings are quite simply the best way to watch a blockbuster movie. However, there are a number of important factors that can limit that enjoyment.

When is it worth getting a sound card for your PC?

staff@engadget.com (Roger Fingas) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Whether or not adding a sound card makes sense really depends on how you're regularly using your PC.

What are amplifiers for and how important are they to your sound system's quality?

staff@engadget.com (Roger Fingas) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:30:00 +0000

If you're looking into a new sound system, you may be wondering if you need an amplifier as well. Here's how to tell and why amps even matter.

This is one of the cheapest ways to add Dolby Atmos to your TV

staff@engadget.com (Yoni Yardeni) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Immersive sound doesn't have to break the bank.

Is YouTube TV worth your money anymore?

staff@engadget.com (Yoni Yardeni) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:45:00 +0000

Sports fans might love it, but who else?

How to adjust the audio quality in Apple Music

staff@engadget.com (Max Miller) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0000

Apple Music offers both lossless streaming and EQ features, if you know where to look.