Eric Franklin led the CNET Tech team as Editorial Director. A 20-plus-year industry veteran, Eric began his tech journey testing computers in the CNET Labs. When not at work he can usually be found at ...

A typical LCD consists of liquid crystal material with transparent electrodes and polarizing filters. Applying voltage across the liquid crystal layer allows light to pass through in varying amounts.

All so-called LED TVs are really just LCD TVs that use LEDs for their backlight. This backlight creates the light that allows the LCD to create an image. However, there are multiple ways these LED ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Arthur Gies Arthur Gies is an editor for Wirecutter's tech coverage. He's ...

Adam Corsetti is a Commerce Writer from the United States. An avid gamer since childhood, Adam became hooked on video games after using the original Nintendo NES console. During college, he created a ...

As lighting topologies have advanced, backlighting technologies have evolved to keep pace. At one time, cold-cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFLs) were the dominant technology for backlighting ...

So, I just recently purchased a Samsung S27D850T, and I'm loving it so far, except for one thing: I'm noticing the backlighting isn't completely even. It is, however, really subtle, so I'm trying to ...

The LG 85-inch 92A Series QNED evo combines MiniLED backlighting with Precision Dimming Pro technology to achieve deeper contrast control across individual LED zones. This approach bridges the gap ...

If you’re in the market for a new 4K TV, or perhaps you’ve just been reading our in-depth TV reviews, you will have almost certainly come across the term local dimming. It’s one of the many terms ...

Reactive backlighting is one of the best ways to enhance your Apple TV setup. It can also be an expensive endeavor. Lepro is stepping up with a more affordable solution: the Lepro STV1. The new ...