Home Entertainment 13 April 2026 - 16 April 2026

TCL 2026 TV Lineup Lands With QM8L, QM7L and $8,000 RM9L as Mini LED Fight Heats Up
·····

TCL 2026 TV Lineup Lands With QM8L, QM7L and $8,000 RM9L as Mini LED Fight Heats Up

On Friday, TCL widened its 2026 TV lineup in the U.S., rolling out the QM8L and QM7L SQD-Mini LED models and opening pre-orders for its first RGB-Mini LED, the RM9L. This followed the introduction of a more affordable UK series just one day before. In the U.S., pricing begins at $1,199.99 for the 55-inch QM7L, topping out at $29,999.99 for the massive 115-inch RM9L. Across the Atlantic, the new UK range kicks off at 379 pounds. Put together, these consecutive launches show TCL is aiming for both the high-end U.S. market and the more budget-friendly QLED and Mini LED segments in Britain. The timing coincides with a broader push by TV brands to tout color tech: RGB backlights rely on
April 17, 2026
Amazon Ember Artline TV Price, Release Date: $899 Samsung Frame Rival Opens U.S. Preorders
···

Amazon Ember Artline TV Price, Release Date: $899 Samsung Frame Rival Opens U.S. Preorders

Amazon.com kicked off U.S. and Canadian preorders for its Ember Artline TV on Wednesday, aiming to ship starting April 22, with prices beginning at $899.99. Offered in 55-inch and 65-inch models, this marks Amazon’s debut in the art-TV niche popularized by Samsung’s Frame series, designed to hang flat against the wall and double as framed artwork. Amazon’s latest push shifts focus from budget sticks and partner-built screens to a living room centerpiece with more design flair. The company is also spotlighting Alexa+, its AI assistant, and Fire TV in this higher-end hardware, aiming for a showcase that rivals like Hisense and TCL are targeting too.
April 16, 2026
Hisense UR9 RGB MiniLED TV Takes Aim at OLED as Australia, New Zealand Rollout Builds
···

Hisense UR9 RGB MiniLED TV Takes Aim at OLED as Australia, New Zealand Rollout Builds

Hisense is taking on OLED head-to-head in the high-end TV segment, following a new UR9 RGB MiniLED review that highlights the set's notably bright, precise images and impressive color range. But the price tag matches OLED territory: the 65-inch UR9 rolls out in the U.S. at $3,499.99, with wider Best Buy availability slated for April 23, according to the company. This is significant: Hisense isn’t limiting RGB MiniLED to its largest, flashiest models anymore. According to recent reports from Australia and New Zealand, the tech is headed into the UR9 and UR8 ranges, with Australian prices starting at A$2,299 and first units expected in stores from late April.
April 13, 2026