Apple last week officially announced that WWDC 2025 will take place from June 9 to 13, and although most of the event will take place online, the company will hold an in-person opening keynote at Apple Park. Developers who have applied for a ticket are now being notified of their status.Apple invites developers to WWDC 2025 event at Apple ParkCongratulations! Youve been selected to join us at the special event at Apple Park on Monday, June 9 and were thrilled to invite you to additional activities before and after as well, Apple says in an email to invited developers.The special WWDC 2025 event includes the opening keynote, in which the company will announce iOS 19 and its other new software, and the Platforms State of the Union. Invited developers will also be able to meet with Apple experts.According to Apple, the invited developers were chosen by random selection and the ticket is not transferable. Although the winners dont have to pay anything for the ticket, all travel and accommodation costs must be covered by the person.In addition, Apple also invited distinguished winners of the Swift Student Challenge 2025 to a three-day experience in Cupertino that also includes the special event at Apple Park.Be there for the reveal of the latest Apple tools, frameworks, and features.Learn to elevateyour apps and games through video sessions hosted by Appleengineers and designers. Engage with Appleexperts in labs and connect with the worldwide developer community. All online and at no cost.What are you most excited to see at WWDC 2025? Let us know in the comments.Alleged iOS 19 leaked screenshot shows what the new interface will look likeGadgets I recommend:Add 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel

Donald Trump's eponymous meme coin is worth less than ever in the wake of his tariffs finally being launched.Less than 24 hours after the president announced the long-anticipated reciprocal trade tariffs on domestic imports, his $TRUMP cryptocurrency's value dropped to a meager $9 per token.That's a new all-time low and remember, it was only launched about 10 weeks ago ahead of the real estate scion being sworn in for a second time.Obviously, there are far bigger concerns afoot than the president's shitcoin tanking but you have to admit that it's pretty hilarious that it's happening this way.Still, the debacle illustrates that Trump's nonsensical trade war isn't just hurting the entire global economy, which has essentially been lit on fire by the tariffs, but even his own business interests.Ironically, the tariff announcement came just after news broke thatthe Trump coin would be "unlocking" 40 million tokens, or 20 percent of its locked-down supply, later in April. It's the first time the memecoin has held such an event since its launch in January and could, theoretically, have generated the kind of buzz that would drive its value up.Instead, it made nary a blip and after the tariff-induced price slump, it's hard to imagine anyone actually wanting to buy $TRUMP anytime soon.Per a very unofficial poll on the crypto ticker siteCoinGecko, meanwhile, a whopping 77 percent of people who took a confidence survey about the official Trump coin said they felt negatively about it.From overtaking the $SHIB and $PEPE memecoins yes, we're rolling our eyes too when its value surpassed $60 per token and rising to an all-time high of nearly $75, the Trump coin has been remarkably volatile even for its market.Even on unelected co-president Elon Musk's X social network, news of this latest Trump slump resulted in japes and jibes."Donald Trump just destroyed the entire financial markets, stocks, crypto and even his shitcoin," one user jeered. "Everyone fucking hates him now. What a fraud."In another post, a satirist jokingly begged the president to mention his memecoin at all."Pls just talk about $Trump coin," the user wrote. "Need money back Sir."Those who willingly bought the president's memecoin are, clearly, in the "find out" portion of the "eff around and find out" adage amid the tariff turmoil and unfortunately, the rest of the world is right there with them.More on the tariffs: Trump Tariffs Show Signs of Being Written by AIShare This Article

US president Donald Trumps massive, sweeping tariffs sent global stock markets tumbling on Thursday, setting the stage for a worldwide trade war and ratcheting up the dangers of a punishing recession. Experts fear that the US cleantech sector is especially vulnerable to a deep downturn, which would undermine the nations progress on reducing greenhouse-gas emissions and undercut its leadership in an essential, growing industry. It would be hard for me to think of cleantech or climate tech sectors that arent facing huge risks, says Noah Kaufman, senior research scholar at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University, who served on the Council of Economic Advisers under President Joe Biden. I think were a country without a federal climate strategy at this point, with an economy headed in the wrong direction, so I dont see a lot of reason to be optimistic, he adds. Indeed, there are mounting challenges and rising risks across the cleantech and climate tech sectors. How deep and wide-ranging the impact of the economic changes could be depends on many variables and on reactions still taking shape. In particular, the negotiations underway in Congress over the budget will determine the fate of subsidies for electric vehicles, battery production, and other support for clean energy. Many of those programs were established by former president Bidens signature climate law, the Inflation Reduction Act. Beyond the tenuous government support, any slowdown in the broader economy threatens to tighten corporate and venture capital funding for startups working on carbon removal, synthetic aviation fuels, electric delivery vehicles, and other technologies that help companies meet climate action goals. In addition, Trumps tariffs, particularly the now 54% levy on Chinese goods, will push up the costs of key components for many businesses. Notably, the US imported $4 billion worth of lithium-ion batteries from China during the first four months of last year, so the tariff increase would impose a huge tax on products that go into electric vehicles, laptops, phones, and many other devices. Higher prices for aluminum, steel, copper, cement, and numerous other goods and materials will also drive up the costs of doing all sorts of business, including building wind turbines, solar farms, and geothermal plants. And if China, Canada, the European Union, and other nations respond with retaliatory trade measures, as is widely expected, it will also become harder or more expensive for US companies to export goods like EVs or battery components to overseas markets. Even traditional energy stocks took a beating on Wall Street Thursday, out of fear that any broader economic sluggishness will drive down electricity demand. Trump administration cuts to the Department of Energy and other federal programs could also take away money from demonstration projects that help cleantech companies test and scale up their technologies. And if Congress does eliminate certain subsidies in the Inflation Reduction Act, it could halt billion-dollar projects that are being planned or perhaps even some that are already under construction. The growing policy uncertainty and weakening economic conditions alone may already be causing some of this to occur. Since Trump took office, companies have canceled, delayed, or scaled back at least nine US clean energy supply chain developments or operations, according to the Big Green Machine, a database maintained by Jay Turner, a professor of environmental studies at Wellesley College, and student researchers there. The projects that have been affected represent some $8 billion in public and private investments, and more than 9,000 jobs. They include KORE Powers planned battery facility in Arizona, which the company halted; Envision Automotive Energy Supplys paused expansion in Florence County, South Carolina; and Akasols closure of two plants in Michigan. VW also scaled back production at its recently expanded EV factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee, amid slower-than-expected growth in sales and, perhaps, the expectation that the Trump administration will strive to roll back consumer tax credits for vehicle purchases. The biggest challenge for companies that are making hundred-million- or billion-dollar capital investments is dealing with the uncertainty, Turner says. Uncertainty is a real deterrent to making big bets. Venture capital investments in clean energy have been cooling for a while. They peaked at $24.5 billion in 2022 and settled at around $18 billion annually during the last two years, according to data provided by Pitchbook. First-quarter figures for this year arent yet available, though industry watchers are keen to see where they land. Some parts of the cleantech sector could hold up better than others through the Trump administration and any upcoming economic gloom. The Pitchbook report, for instance, noted that the surge in development of AI data centers is fueling demand for dispatchable energy sources. That means the type that can run around the clock, such as nuclear fission, fusion, and geothermal (though in practice, the data center boom has often meant commissioning or relying on natural-gas plants that produce planet-warming emissions). Trumps new energy secretary, Chris Wright, previously the chief executive of the oilfield services company Liberty Energy, has also talked favorably about nuclear power and geothermaland rather unfavorably about renewables like solar and wind. But observers fear that more sectors will lose than win in any economic downturn to come, and Turner stresses that the decisions made during this administration could last well beyond it. The near-term concern is that this emerging clean-energy industry in the US suffers a significant pullback and the US cedes this market to other countries, especially China, that are actively working to position themselves to be leaders in the clean-energy future, he says. The long-term concern, he adds, is that if government policies on cleantech simply advance and retreat with the whims of each administration, companies will stop trying to make long-term investments that bank on such subsidies, grants or loans. Catherine Wolfram, a professor of energy and applied economics at MIT, also notes that China and the European Union are forging ahead in developing policies to drive down emissions and build up carbon-free sectors. She observes that theyre both now moving on to the tougher work of cleaning up heavy industries like steel, while the US is losing ground on even making clean electricity. Its the worst kind of US exceptionalism, she says.

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Trump tariffs will "have a real and detrimental impact" on games industry, says US trade group"[This] is not the end of the story".Image credit: Nintendo News by Matt Wales News Reporter Published on April 3, 2025 The Entertainment Software Association (ESA), which represents all major gaming companies in the US, has responded to US president Donald Trump's sweeping trade tariffs, saying the measures will "have a real and detrimental impact" on the games industry.Trump imposed wide-reaching trade tariffs earlier this week, with some of the highest levies targeting countries which also happen to be critical centres of video games hardware manufacturing. Vietnam, for instance - where much of Nintendo's hardware production now takes place - was hit with 46 percent tariffs, while China's reach as high as 54 percent.Speaking with Game File's Stephen Totilo, ESA senior vice president Aubrey Quinn said the increased costs associated with these tariffs "are going to have a real and detrimental impact on the video game industry". Quinn also noted the way parts are sourced and devices are shipped means, "Any one product that a consumer would buy is likely to be subject to many of the tariffs announced, all compounded on top of one another."Nintendo Switch 2 Live Reaction - How Much Will It Cost?Watch on YouTubeThe situation could also worsen, Quinn suggested, as countries affected by the tariffs begin to take retaliatory measures. "I think what we heard yesterday is not the end of the story," she added, "not for the United States, not for other countries."Tariffs have already been a major talking point following Switch 2's reveal, with analyst Daniel Ahmad noting, "Nintendo shifted its manufacturing to Vietnam to avoid tariffs and with today's reciprocal tariff announcements they're likely going to end up paying tariffs anyway." Ahmad also suggested the console's higher US cost compared to Japan "is likely a calculated move on Nintendo's part, driven by tariff impacts, the weak Japanese yen, and local market conditions."There've also been fears Switch 2, which is priced at $450 in the US, could see its cost eventually rise to as much as $600 if impacted by the Trump administration's tariffs. However, Ahmad argued it's "unlikely that Nintendo will raise the price of the console at this point, but it's also unlikely to see a price drop in the next five years."Back to Quinn, though. When asked if video game manufacturers should consider producing more goods in the US to lessen the effect of tariffs, she concluded, "I think every company, every industry... needs to think about what's best for consumers, best for business, and best for employees. Supply chains are complicated and, certainly, supply chains don't change overnight. Everything that is considered or decided can't be a quick turnaround and can't be a knee-jerk reaction to any particular announcement."

PoliticsA Pentagon inspector general announces investigation into Hegseth's use of Signal Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth attends a tariff announcement in the Rose Garden on Wednesday. A Defense Department inspector general has announced he will review Hegseth's use of the Signal messaging app to discuss a military attack on Yemen. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images hide captiontoggle caption Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images The Pentagon acting Inspector General Steven Stebbins is beginning an evaluation of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of the Signal messaging app to discuss military operations. Stebbins' memo on Thursday follows a request from the Republican chairman and the top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee for a probe into the incident, which was first reported by the journalist Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic. The lawmakers have voiced concern about whether Hegseth and other top national security officials shared classified information on a commercially available encrypted messaging app as they discussed a military strike against Houthi rebels in Yemen. "If true, this reporting raises questions as to the use of unclassified networks to discuss sensitive and classified information, as well as the sharing of such information with those who do not have proper clearance and need to know," Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., wrote to Stebbins. On Thursday, Reed said in a statement he welcomed the investigation, saying the White House and the defense secretary have "tried desperately to mislead the public about this blunder. I cannot overstate how serious of a failure it is." Stebbins wrote that the aim of his investigation "is to determine the extent to which the Secretary of Defense and other DoD personnel complied with DoD policies and procedures for the use of a commercial messaging application for official business." The review will also examine "compliance with classification and records retention requirements," he said. Stebbins became acting inspector general after President Trump fired a swath of inspectors general across the government after taking office in January. Hegseth has adamantly denied that any classified war plans were discussed in the Signal chat. Goldberg reported that Hegseth shared information about targets, weapons and attack sequencing just ahead of the airstrikes, which Reed and others charge put U.S. servicemembers at risk. The White House said on Monday that it had concluded its own review of how Goldberg was inadvertently included on the group chat, and said that none of the information shared was classified, despite its sensitive nature. "This case has been closed here at the White House as far as we are concerned," press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters. "There have been steps made to ensure that something like that can obviously never happen again, and we're moving forward," she added, without detailing those steps. NPR disclosure: Katherine Maher, the CEO of NPR, chairs the board of the Signal Foundation.

60 fps and 4K HDR!Back in 2011, Shin'en Multimedia released FAST - Racing League on WiiWare and birthed a series which, this coming June, will come to the Switch 2 in the form of Fast Fusion.Described as "the fastest racing game you may have ever experienced," Fast Fusion follows in the footsteps of 2015's FAST Racing NEO and Fast RMX (2017), which were released on the Wii U and Switch, respectively.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

In BriefPosted:1:25 PM PDT April 3, 2025Image Credits:IntelIntel and TSMC are reportedly launching a joint chipmaking ventureSemiconductor giants Intel and TSMC are reportedly teaming up.The two firms are said to have reached a tentative agreement to create a joint venture that will operate Intels chipmaking facilities, according to The Information. TSMC will have a 20% stake in the new venture.Instead of funding its stake with capital, TSMC will share some of its chipmaking practices with Intel employees and train them, added The Information.The Trump administration reportedly kindled the discussions in an effort to boost Intels turnaround efforts. Intel executives are worried about mass layoffs.The development comes less than a month after investor and entrepreneur Lip-Bu Tan was appointed CEO of Intel. At the time, it was reported that Tan was looking to make sweeping changes at the company.TSMC declined to comment. TechCrunch reached out to Intel for comment. Topics

After all the rumors, conjecture, peeks and furtive glances, and a very brief trailer last December, we finally get a much more extensive look at the new man of steel, his fortress of solitude, a bit more of Lois Lane, Lex Luthor and some great laughs with superpup Krypto! It all looks fresh, funny, and dare we say super! An all-new Superman soars into theaters July 11, 2025 (July 9 internationally).Guardians of the Galaxy creator and DC Studios co-president James Gunn himself is at the helm of a brand-new DC Universe, and all eyes are fixed on how hell handle the studios flagship, iconic superhero Now we have our first serious reveal with a bloodied hero, a bevy of new faces led by the Green Lantern, Hawkgirl, Kelex, Metamorpho and of course, an exuberant, excitable and not always obedient superpup!This is DC Studios first feature film for the big screen, featuring Gunns take on this seminal character of DC lore which we hope channels the directors unique blend of humor, action, and bravado.The film stars David Corenswet (Twisters, Hollywood) in the dual role of Superman/Clark Kent, Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult (the X-Men movies, Juror #2) as Lex Luthor. The film also stars Edi Gathegi (For All Mankind), Anthony Carrigan (Barry, Gotham), Nathan Fillion (the Guardians of the Galaxy films, The Suicide Squad), Isabela Merced (Alien: Romulus), Skyler Gisondo (Licorice Pizza, Booksmart), Sara Sampaio (At Midnight), Mara Gabriela de Fara (The Moodys), Wendell Pierce (Selma, Tom Clancys Jack Ryan), Alan Tudyk (Andor), Pruitt Taylor Vince (Bird Box) and Neva Howell (Greedy People).DC Studios heads Peter Safran and Gunn produce. Gunn also wrote the screenplay. Nikolas Korda, Chantal Nong Vo and Lars Winther executive produce.Stephane Ceretti serves as the production VFX supervisor, leading VFX teams from Clear Angle Studios, Day for Nite, Framestore, ILM, and Wt FX. Dan Sarto is Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Animation World Network.

Hisense may not be as well-known as Samsung, Sony, or LG, but they've made quite a name --along with TCL-- as one of the best mid-range TV brands. Each year, its new sets have top-of-the-line features like Dolby Vision support as well as variable refresh rate (VRR) technology, stellar brightness and contrast, as well as beautiful processing. From budget models to gamer-focused models to cinematic models, Hisense TVs cover a wide range.Also: The best TVs of 2025: Expert tested modelsMy pick for the best Hisense TV is the Hisense U8K for its updated mini-LED panel, robust-yet-clean audio, and support for up to 144Hz refresh rate at 4K resolution for console gaming. Read on to find out more about the U8K as well as our other top picks for the best Hisense TVs. Sort by All The best Hisense TVs of 2025 Show less View now at Amazon Hisense U8K specs: Screen size: 55 - 85 inches | Panel type: Mini-LED | Refresh rate: Up to 240Hz | Resolution: 4K | HDR: Dolby Vision | Audio: Dolby Atmos | Voice controls: Alexa, Hey GoogleThe Hisense U8K is a stellar television. It's great for movie buffs, TV binge-watchers, console gamers, and everything in between. It's "a certified entertainment beast" in the words of ZDNET's Kerry Wan. The set's screen sizes range from 55 to 85 inches and uses a mini-LED panel to produce more than one billion colors.The U8K supports Dolby Vision HDR for enhanced detail and contrast. One of the most impressive features of this set is its brightness, which reaches 3,000 nits. In addition, two of the four HDMI inputs support refresh rates up to 144Hz at 4K resolution. This is perfect for fast-paced movies and shows as well as console gaming.I got to test the Hisense U8K in person, and the photos don't do the image quality justice. I set up my PlayStation 5 and tested the refresh rate with rhythm game Persona 5: Dancing in Moonlight. The colors were rich and eye-catching, while the high refresh rate eliminated motion blur and screen tearing that can ruin your viewing or gameplay experience. Pros Excellent picture and audio Up to 144Hz refresh rate Easy to set up Cons Not all HDMI ports support high refresh rate No G-Sync support Hisense U8K specs: Screen size: 55 - 85 inches | Panel type: Mini-LED | Refresh rate: Up to 240Hz | Resolution: 4K | HDR: Dolby Vision | Audio: Dolby Atmos | Voice controls: Alexa, Hey GoogleThe Hisense U8K is a stellar television. It's great for movie buffs, TV binge-watchers, console gamers, and everything in between. It's "a certified entertainment beast" in the words of ZDNET's Kerry Wan. The set's screen sizes range from 55 to 85 inches and uses a mini-LED panel to produce more than one billion colors.The U8K supports Dolby Vision HDR for enhanced detail and contrast. One of the most impressive features of this set is its brightness, which reaches 3,000 nits. In addition, two of the four HDMI inputs support refresh rates up to 144Hz at 4K resolution. This is perfect for fast-paced movies and shows as well as console gaming.I got to test the Hisense U8K in person, and the photos don't do the image quality justice. I set up my PlayStation 5 and tested the refresh rate with rhythm game Persona 5: Dancing in Moonlight. The colors were rich and eye-catching, while the high refresh rate eliminated motion blur and screen tearing that can ruin your viewing or gameplay experience. Read More Show Expert Take Show less Show less Hisense A6 specs: Screen size: 43 inches | Panel type: LCD | Refresh rate: 60Hz | Resolution: 4K | HDR: Dolby Vision | Audio: DTS Virtual: X | Voice controls: Alexa, Hey GoogleIf you're working with a smaller budget, or want a new TV with a smaller screen, the 43-inch Hisense A6 is a great option. It retails under $300, which means even very meager budgets can find room for it. And you won't have to sacrifice features you've come to expect as standard for home entertainment; you'll still get great 4K resolution as well as Dolby Vision support for enhanced picture quality.It also supports DTS Virtual: X for a better listening experience while watching movies and shows or streaming music. It has Chromecast built-in for sharing media from your Android devices, while the voice remote supports both Alexa and Hey Google virtual assistants. Pros Under $300 Dolby Vision Voice controls 4K resolution Cons No Dolby Atmos support No VRR support Only 60Hz refresh rate Hisense A6 specs: Screen size: 43 inches | Panel type: LCD | Refresh rate: 60Hz | Resolution: 4K | HDR: Dolby Vision | Audio: DTS Virtual: X | Voice controls: Alexa, Hey GoogleIf you're working with a smaller budget, or want a new TV with a smaller screen, the 43-inch Hisense A6 is a great option. It retails under $300, which means even very meager budgets can find room for it. And you won't have to sacrifice features you've come to expect as standard for home entertainment; you'll still get great 4K resolution as well as Dolby Vision support for enhanced picture quality.It also supports DTS Virtual: X for a better listening experience while watching movies and shows or streaming music. It has Chromecast built-in for sharing media from your Android devices, while the voice remote supports both Alexa and Hey Google virtual assistants. Read More Show Expert Take Show less Show less View now at Amazon Hisense L5G specs: Screen size: 90 - 120 inches | Panel type: Short-throw laser screen | Refresh rate: Not specified | Resolution: 4K | HDR: HDR10 | Audio: Dolby Atmos | Voice controls: Alexa, Hey GoogleIf you're looking for a high-end TV for your home theater, you should check out the Hisense L5G. It's a short-throw laser projector, which means you won't need a giant room to set up your TV; but you will need a large wall for the up to 120-inch screen it comes with. The screen is designed to reject ambient light for a clearer image.The projection unit laser has a 25,000-hour life expectancy, which means that you can watch the Barbie Movie/Oppenheimer double-feature on loop over 5,100 times before it stops working. The laser also can produce up to 2,700 lumens of brightness, so you won't have to wait until after dark to fully appreciate the L5G. Pros 25,000-hour laser lifespan 2,700 peak lumens Up to 120-inch screen included Smart features Cons Very expensive Requires large wall for screen No Dolby Atmos support Hisense L5G specs: Screen size: 90 - 120 inches | Panel type: Short-throw laser screen | Refresh rate: Not specified | Resolution: 4K | HDR: HDR10 | Audio: Dolby Atmos | Voice controls: Alexa, Hey GoogleIf you're looking for a high-end TV for your home theater, you should check out the Hisense L5G. It's a short-throw laser projector, which means you won't need a giant room to set up your TV; but you will need a large wall for the up to 120-inch screen it comes with. The screen is designed to reject ambient light for a clearer image.The projection unit laser has a 25,000-hour life expectancy, which means that you can watch the Barbie Movie/Oppenheimer double-feature on loop over 5,100 times before it stops working. The laser also can produce up to 2,700 lumens of brightness, so you won't have to wait until after dark to fully appreciate the L5G. Read More Show Expert Take Show less Show less View now at Amazon Hisense U7K specs: Screen size: Up to 85 inches | Panel type: Mini-LED | Refresh rate: Up to 144Hz | Resolution: 4K | HDR: Dolby Vision IQ | Audio: Dolby Atmos | Voice controls: Alexa, Hey GoogleThe Hisense U7K is a great choice for a big screen TV. Not only is it available in screen sizes up to 85 inches, it's also one of the more affordable big screen TVs you can buy. The mini-LED panel creates rich, bold colors while Dolby Vision IQ HDR helps enhance contrast and detailing. Two of the four HDMI inputs support up to a 144Hz refresh rate at 4K resolution, which means it's perfect for fast-paced movies and shows as well as console gaming.The U7K uses the Google TV platform, which gives you access to thousands of streaming apps like Netflix, Hulu, and Spotify as well as Hey Google voice controls and Chromecast built-in for sharing media from your Android devices. Pros Up to 85-inch screen Dolby Vision IQ Up to 144Hz refresh rate Chromecast built-in Cons Only two HDMI inputs support 144Hz refresh rate No G-Sync support Hisense U7K specs: Screen size: Up to 85 inches | Panel type: Mini-LED | Refresh rate: Up to 144Hz | Resolution: 4K | HDR: Dolby Vision IQ | Audio: Dolby Atmos | Voice controls: Alexa, Hey GoogleThe Hisense U7K is a great choice for a big screen TV. Not only is it available in screen sizes up to 85 inches, it's also one of the more affordable big screen TVs you can buy. The mini-LED panel creates rich, bold colors while Dolby Vision IQ HDR helps enhance contrast and detailing. Two of the four HDMI inputs support up to a 144Hz refresh rate at 4K resolution, which means it's perfect for fast-paced movies and shows as well as console gaming.The U7K uses the Google TV platform, which gives you access to thousands of streaming apps like Netflix, Hulu, and Spotify as well as Hey Google voice controls and Chromecast built-in for sharing media from your Android devices. Read More Show Expert Take Show less Show less View now at Amazon Hisense U6K specs: Screen size: 55 - 75 inches | Panel type: Mini-LED | Refresh rate: 60Hz | Resolution: 4K | HDR: Dolby Vision | Audio: Dolby Atmos | Voice controls: Alexa, Hey GoogleThe Hisense U6K is a great, middle-of-the-road model that balances features and connectivity with a decent price point. It's available in screen sizes from 55 to 75 inches and uses Hisense's updated mini-LED panel for bold colors and deep contrast. It supports Dolby Vision HDR for enhanced detailing as well. The U6K also sports a thinner bezel for more viewing area as well as a brighter panel for better visibility in well-lit rooms or harsh ambient or overhead lighting.ZDNET's Artie Beaty got to try out the Hisense U6K in-person, and praised its quick and simple set-up as well as its audio quality for the price. The U6K also supports Dolby Atmos for virtual surround sound and a more immersive experience while watching movies and shows. Pros Great value for price Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos Bright screen Cons No HDMI 2.1 support Only 60Hz refresh rate Hisense U6K specs: Screen size: 55 - 75 inches | Panel type: Mini-LED | Refresh rate: 60Hz | Resolution: 4K | HDR: Dolby Vision | Audio: Dolby Atmos | Voice controls: Alexa, Hey GoogleThe Hisense U6K is a great, middle-of-the-road model that balances features and connectivity with a decent price point. It's available in screen sizes from 55 to 75 inches and uses Hisense's updated mini-LED panel for bold colors and deep contrast. It supports Dolby Vision HDR for enhanced detailing as well. The U6K also sports a thinner bezel for more viewing area as well as a brighter panel for better visibility in well-lit rooms or harsh ambient or overhead lighting.ZDNET's Artie Beaty got to try out the Hisense U6K in-person, and praised its quick and simple set-up as well as its audio quality for the price. The U6K also supports Dolby Atmos for virtual surround sound and a more immersive experience while watching movies and shows. Read More Show Expert Take Show less Show less View now at Amazon Hisense S7 Canvas specs: Screen size:55 - 65 inches |Panel type:QLED|Refresh rate:144Hz |Resolution:4K |HDR:Dolby Vision |Audio:DTS Virtual XIf you're interested in The Frame from Samsung, but the price scares you, Hisense has an excellent alternative. The S7 Canvas has the matte-like screen and wooden frame that looks like artwork on the wall. The effect looks stunning compared to a normal TV.The specs on this set are solid, but they're not going to blow you away.The LED panel has 4K resolution plus Dolby Vision and HDR 10+, and the 144Hz refresh rate is enough for gaming or movies. While the QLED panel has enough pop for a quality picture, colors are a little washed out when viewing from the side. This set truly shines when it's off, as it just lookspremium. If you want a TV centerpiece that looks beautiful when you're not using it as a TV, you should strongly consider the S7. Pros Frame-like appearance at a fraction of the price Cons Contrast and brightness aren't great Hisense S7 Canvas specs: Screen size:55 - 65 inches |Panel type:QLED|Refresh rate:144Hz |Resolution:4K |HDR:Dolby Vision |Audio:DTS Virtual XIf you're interested in The Frame from Samsung, but the price scares you, Hisense has an excellent alternative. The S7 Canvas has the matte-like screen and wooden frame that looks like artwork on the wall. The effect looks stunning compared to a normal TV.The specs on this set are solid, but they're not going to blow you away.The LED panel has 4K resolution plus Dolby Vision and HDR 10+, and the 144Hz refresh rate is enough for gaming or movies. While the QLED panel has enough pop for a quality picture, colors are a little washed out when viewing from the side. This set truly shines when it's off, as it just lookspremium. If you want a TV centerpiece that looks beautiful when you're not using it as a TV, you should strongly consider the S7. Read More Show Expert Take Show less What is the best Hisense TV? My choice for the best Hisense TV is the U8K for its incredible picture and audio quality, easy set-up, and high refresh rates. Two of the four HDMI inputs support up to a 144Hz refresh rate at 4K, making it perfect for console gaming. It uses the Google TV platform to give you access to thousands of streaming apps as well as the Hey Google virtual assistant; though it does also support Alexa if you prefer to use that instead.Best Hisense TVPriceScreen sizeHDR/AudioHisense U89K $80055 - 85 inches Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos Hisense A6 $200 43 inches Dolby Vision, DTS Virtual X Hisense L5G $2,700 90 -120 inches HDR10, Dolby Atmos Hisense U7K $1,500Up to 85 inches Dolby Vision IQ, Dolby Atmos Hisense U6K $45055 - 75 inches Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos *MSRP at time of writing. Please note that actual prices vary on screen size, retailer, and available promotions and sales. Show more Which is the right Hisense TV for you? After you've finalized a budget for your new TV, it's important to consider exactly how you'll use it. If you've cut the cord with your cable or satellite provider, you'll want a model with a smart TV platform you're familiar and comfortable with as well as support for all of your favorite apps. If you still watch broadcast television, look for a Hisense TV with upscaling capabilities in order to take full advantage of your 4K screen. And console gamers should look for a Hisense TV that supports VRR technology like Nvidia G-Sync or AMD FreeSync as well as higher refresh rates for smoother gameplay.Buy this best Hisense TV...If you need...Hisense U8K A well-rounded Hisense TV. The Hisense U8K offers excellent picture and sound quality as well as the Google TV platform for access to all of your favorite streaming apps. Hisense A6 A budget-friendly Hisense TV. The Hisense A4 retails under $300, making it perfect for smaller budgets. Hisense L5G A high-end Hisense TV. The Hisense L5G is a short-throw laser projector with an ambient light-rejecting screen for a true cinema-quality experience at home. Hisense U7K A big-screen Hisense TV. The Hisense U7K is available in both 75- and 85-inch options, making it a great choice for larger spaces. Hisense U6K A Hisense TV for console gaming. A dedicated gaming mode lets you adjust refresh rates and turn on AMD FreeSync VRR for smoother playback. Show more How did I choose these Hisense TVs? While researching and testing each Hisense TV featured on this list, I and other ZDNET experts kept these criteria in mind:Price: No two budgets are created equal. And just because you're working with a limited budget, that shouldn't mean you need to sacrifice features or accessibility. Conversely, just because you are able to spend more shouldn't mean you need to settle for a TV that's bloated with features you'll never use. Each TV on this list has been vetted to ensure that it offers the best value for the price based on comparable competitor models.Screen sizes: Every living room, home theater, apartment, and dorm is different. And if you're looking to upgrade or buy your first smart TV, it's important to make sure that it will actually fit in your space without feeling too imposing or too small. Each Hisense TV featured is available in multiple screen sizes to accommodate different spaces.Picture and audio quality: Hisense TVs have come a long way since they first hit the market way back in 1978. Modern Hisense models offer support for multiple HDR and audio processing codecs like Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and DTS Digital for enhanced picture and sound quality.Connectivity:A new TV isn't worth much if you can't watch anything on it. New Hisense TV models offer Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity as-standard so you can start streaming shows, movies, and music right out of the box. They also offer plenty of HDMI and USB inputs for setting up home audio equipment, playback devices, and game consoles. Show more Are Hisense TVs worth it? If you're looking to stick to a somewhat modest budget while shopping for a new TV but don't want to have to choose between cost and features, a Hisense model is definitely worth looking into. While the brand might not be as well-known as LG, Sony, Samsung, or even TCL, they still offer a wide range of TVs like the A6 for budget-minded shoppers as well as premium models like the U8K that feature upgraded QLED panels, support for Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, as well as up to 144Hz refresh rates at 4K. Show more Which is better: Hisense or TCL? Hisense and TCL are both known for their budget and mid-range TVs, though both companies are also starting to add higher quality models to their lineups to compete with offerings from Samsung, LG, and Sony.Both Hisense and TCL offer similar features at comparable price points, like both Roku and Google TV-based models, support for Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, and QLED panels for enhanced picture quality. So whichever one feels like the better brand and model comes down to personal preference, budget, and minor feature differences. Show more Does Hisense make an OLED TV? They do, but there's a catch: it's not available in the United States. The Hisense A9H OLED was released in 2022, featuring a self-lit OLED panel as well as a Sonic Screen similar to Sony's Acoustic Surface Audio+ tech. The A9H is available in the U.K. for around 1,700 for the 65-inch model. Hisense may be testing the international market for OLED televisions in order to compete with Samsung, LG, and Sony before making the A9H available in the U.S., but only time will tell. Show more Are there alternative Hisense TVs worth considering?Hisense offers plenty of budget, mid-range, and now premium models for everything from console gaming to binge watching your favorite shows and movies. Here's a short list of alternative options that I thought were great: ZDNETs TV Guide TVs Roundups TV Models Reviewed and Compared TVs Explained ZDNET Recommends