Smart Home
Amazon launches its first-ever Fire TV series
Plus a new TV stick
Amid its assortment of products, Amazon has always kept its Fire TV lineup relatively simple. The stick is a plug-and-play device that turns a basic screen into a smart TV. However, amid the stick’s proliferation, Amazon has never launched its own TV set. Now, the company is finally cutting out the middleman by releasing its own Amazon Fire TV series.
Fire Omni TV
The new Fire Omni TV series comes in all sorts of sizes: 43-inch, 50-inch, 55-inch, 65-inch, and 75-inch. For its first foray into actual TVs, Amazon wants to cater to a lot of markets. The series offers support for 4K Ultra HD resolution, HDR10, HLG, and Dolby Digital Plus. Further, the two top-tier variants — 65-inch and 75-inch — have smaller bezels and support for Dolby Vision.
As the name implies, the Fire Omni TV sports Amazon’s Alexa assistant. Though most smart TVs have Alexa these days, the Omni series has Alexa natively. It can also seamlessly switch between different Amazon functionalities like Live View Picture-in-Picture which works with your home’s security cameras.
The Fire Omni TV series starts at US$ 409.99.
Fire TV 4-Series
Though not as feature-packed as the Fire Omni series, the Fire TV 4-series offers much of the same Amazon experiences as the aforementioned. The series has three variants: 43-inch, 50-inch, and 55-inch. It offers support for HDR10 and HLG.
The series starts at US$ 369.99.
Fire TV Stick 4K Max
Naturally, Amazon has a new stick up its sleeve. The Fire TV Stick 4K Max improves on its predecessor. The stick features a quad-core 1.8GHz processor, 2GB of RAM, and Wi-Fi 6. In terms of TV features, it supports 4K UHD, HDR, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos.
It will sell for US$ 54.99.
Singapore
Epson Lifestudio Grand Plus EH-LS970B with 4K projection, more launches
Ultra-short-throw projection, AI-powered image processing, Sound by Bose
Epson has officially launched the Lifestudio Grand Plus EH-LS970B, its latest all-in-home home entertainment solution.
This new offering combines large-scale 4K projection, AI-powered image processing, and integrated Sound by Bose speakers.
It is designed for consumers seeking a bigger, more immersive viewing experience without compromising their living spaces.
The EH-LS970B can project 4K (8.3 million pixels) content from 80 to 150 inches while positioned just inches from the wall.
Its ultra-short-throw design (0.16 ratio) removes the need to mount a large display or position a conventional projector across the room, giving homeowners greater flexibility in how they use their space.
It has a 3LCD laser projection system for up to 4,000 lumens of color and white brightness, as well as a contrast ratio of more than 5,000,000:1.
In addition, the projector features upgrades across image processing and audio while retaining a compact, all-in-one approach to home entertainment.
At the heart of Epson’s EH-LS970B is a new AI-powered TV chip that analyses content in real time. This automatically optimizes the image for each scene.
AI Super Resolution enhances sharpness and fine details, while AI Picture Quality automatically adjusts the image based on what is being displayed.
Features like Dynamic Colour Booster, Local Contrast and De-contour Processing further optimize color, contrast, and gradients as well.
The visual quality is complemented by an integrated 20W 2.1 channel Sound by Bose speaker system.
This delivers room-filling audio with deep bass, without requiring a separate speaker setup. Bluetooth mode also allows the projector to function simply as an audio system when the display isn’t in use.
The projector comes with Google TV built-in and supports Google Cast and voice control.
TV technology is changing in a way you can’t see. And it starts with how color itself is made.
Hisense’s new RGB MiniLED technology could change the way we see TVs.
Here’s our spotlight on their latest Hisense UR8 offering.
Check out the Hisense UR8 TV: https://bit.ly/4cxo6xl
Smart Home
Xiaomi unveils new S Mini LED TVs, Mijia washers
Smarter home appliances as ecosystem continues to expand
Xiaomi continues to expand its smart home ecosystem, launching the new Xiaomi TV S Mini LED 2026 Series and two new Mijia washers.
Xiaomi’s latest entertainment lineup is available in sizes from 55 to 98 inches. They are built around Xiaomi’s QD-Mini LED technology to deliver deep blacks, vivid colors, and high contrast.
TVs under the lineup feature up to 512 independent backlight zones and 120Hz Game Boost mode. Meanwhile, the 85-inch and 98-inch models offer native 144Hz refresh rates and up to 288Hz under Game Boost with Variable Refresh Rate (VRR).
Across the entire series are 94% DCI-P3 color gamut, 1.07 billion colors, HDR10+, HLG, and Filmmaker Mode, as well as Dolby Vision. The visual experience is complemented by Dolby Audio, DTS:X, and Dolby Atmos on the larger models.
Price:
- 55-inch: PhP 39,990
- 65-inch: PhP 51,990
- 75-inch: PhP 64,990
- 85-inch: PhP 91,990
- 98-inch: PhP 140,990
Smarter Mijia washers
On the smart laundry care end are two new washers: the Mijia Front Load Washer 9kg and Mijia Top Load Washer 13kg.
The first offering combines a spacious drum with features designed for a more thorough and convenient washing.
The steam washing function achieves up to 99.99% bacterial removal. This washer can also be connected to the Xiaomi Home app for seamless management.
And for even larger laundry loads, there’s the Mijia Top Load Washer 13kg. It features a 4-stage 3D water flow for improved washing performance.
Users can also utilize 20-minute quick wash, tub cleaning, fabric softener support, and long-lasting fragrance care.
Price:
- Mijia Front Load Washer 9kg: PhP 20,999
- Mijia Top Load Washer 13kg: PhP 14,999
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