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Mozart: Pure Genius
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  May 22, 2023
Mozart was a genius. Blah, blah, blah. You've heard it a million times. Well, whatever, if people say he was a genius, that's fine. But how would you like to watch a 5-minute video that shows why he was a genius? Right there – black notes on the white page – you can see exactly what genius looks (and sounds) like.

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Blu-ray Movie Reviews
The Menu
Josef Krebs  |  May 19, 2023
Picture
Sound
Extras

In this darkly satiric thriller about conceptual dining, mockery is made both of foodies and society’s growing obsession with the dramatically experiential. A group of wealthy culinary enthusiasts, snobby gastronomes, and famous experts are whisked by yacht to a private island where an unforgettable meal awaits them at a highly exclusive gourmet restaurant.

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Audio Video News
Spears & Munsil Introduces Greatly Expanded 2023 Test Disc Set
Bob Ankosko  |  May 18, 2023
Spears & Munsil has announced a vastly enhanced and expanded 2023 version of its popular Ultra HD Benchmark home theater calibration tool.
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
Technics Unveils New, Improved Wireless Earbuds
Bob Ankosko  |  May 18, 2023
Technics today introduced two noise-cancelling wireless earbuds that improve on the sound quality and comfort of its previous designs.
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SmartStream
Disney to Move Hulu Content to Disney+
Barb Gonzalez  |  May 17, 2023
By the end of the year, Hulu will be rolled into the Disney+ app and viewers will be able to find and stream both services' content without switching between apps. The strategy was announced in a call with Disney investors last week.
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Audio Video News
Startup Telly Gives New Meaning to ‘Free TV’
Bob Ankosko  |  May 17, 2023
If you have a tolerance for TV commercials, startup Telly has an unusual proposition for you. The company wants to give you a 55-inch 4K HDR TV/soundbar system for free in exchange for personal information advertisers will use to deliver targeted commercials.
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4K TV ReviewsOLED TV ReviewsTV Reviews
LG G3 OLED Evo 4K TV Review
Tom Norton  |  May 17, 2023

Performance
Features
Ergonomics
Value
PRICE $3,299

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Stunning brightness
Excellent color
Outstanding blacks
Minus
Cluttered WebOS
Little else

THE VERDICT
Today’s best HDTVs are sure to more than satisfy even the most critical buyer. That goes double for 2023 LG’s G3. Despite a few ergonomic quirks (a personal call, to be sure), it makes a strong case for itself as it jostles for the top of the hill as the best 4K HDTV on the market.

This is the third edition of LG's Gallery Edition OLED, replacing last year's 65-inch G2.

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A/V Veteran
Survey Suggests Media Rooms More Popular than Dedicated Theaters
Thomas J. Norton  |  May 16, 2023
Home theater encompasses a range of possibilities. For most enthusiasts it's a DIY affair. For others, it's a matter of hiring a custom installation pro to do the job.
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
New Sanus Tilt/Swivel Mounts Add Flexibility to Sonos Era Series Speakers
Bob Ankosko  |  May 16, 2023
Sanus, the Minnesota-based company specializing in mounts and accessories for TVs and speakers, has introduced adjustable wall mounts designed specifically for the new Sonos Era 100 and Era 300 wireless speakers.
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
TCL Shares S Class & Q Class TV Pricing, Availability
Mark Henninger  |  May 15, 2023
TCL has announced the pricing and availability specifics for its 2023 lineup of 4K HDR, QLED, and mini-LED TVs, initially showcased at CES earlier this year, as well as the S2 and S3 entry-level HDTVs.

The company's diverse range includes six series spread across two distinct classes—S Class and Q Class—with models varying in size from compact 32-inch screens to expansive 98-inch displays at prices ranging from $170 all the way up to $10,000.

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