NPR's Scott Simon asks director Gus Van Sant about his new movie, "Dead Man's Wire," based on a true story of a 1977 kidnapping.

This adjusts the brightness of the darkest parts of the image. Set too low, and shadows will be too dark to see. On some TVs, ...

Modern TVs, including those from cheap smart TV brands, are pretty capable and often include technologies like Mini-LED backlighting, quantum dots, and micro-lens array (MLA) to ensure you get a ...

LG's 2026 Wallpaper wireless OLED TV (Devindra Hardawar for Engadget) We typically see LG TV announcements a bit before CES, but this year the company had a surprise in store. CES 2026 marks the ...

The LG C5 impresses right out of the box. Its ultra-thin frame, while a bit daunting to get out of the box, immediately conveys a premium build and thoughtful design. I also appreciate that LG ...

LAS VEGAS—Pearl TV today revealed its new NextGen TV Converter Box Program, an initiative that aims to ensure affordable converter boxes are available to viewers who continue to rely on free, over-the ...

Giving a child an Apple Watch can offer extra peace of mind and tools that promote independence in a controlled way. Apple’s Family Setup feature makes it possible for a kid to use an Apple Watch ...

Apple TV has picked up the new dramedy series Beat the Reaper, based on the novel of the same name by Josh Bazell, with Will Poulter (Black Mirror, The Bear) set to star and executive produce. Sam ...

Dad Kurt Russell is still battling Titans as the older version of Col. Lee Shaw. By Tony Maglio We’ve now (arguably) got too many Russells playing too many Col. Lee Shaws on too many Apple TV shows ...

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Whether you’re gaming or streaming movies, time spent relaxing in front of the TV can be great. But if you want to take it up to the next level, you can’t go wrong with backlighting! Turn your boring ...

Welcome to What’s On, our weekly roundup of notable shows and streaming films. Here is what’s happening on TV from Sunday, December 7 to Saturday, December 13. All times are Eastern. Little Disasters ...