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7 things I love about the new 2024 Frame TV (and 3 things I hate)
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The 2024 edition of Samsung’s Frame TV offers some worthwhile upgrades. And it still provides all of the features people love about the bestselling 4K resolution, QLED smart TV, including its glare-resistant screen, sharp picture, and incredibly smooth and fluid action that’s perfect for live sports, action movies or gaming.
The Frame also continues to be the most popular TV among our readers, and we’ve been raving about it for years. Samsung recently sent me the 65-inch model of the 2024 Frame TV to test firsthand. Based on my extensive testing, here are the seven things I like best about this TV (plus a few things that could still use some improvement). Be sure to read my comprehensive review of the 2024 Frame smart TV.
7 things I love about the 2024 Frame TV
The 2024 edition of the Frame TV comes in six screen sizes — 43-inches ($1,000), 50-inches ($1,300), 55-inches ($1,500), 65-inches ($2,000), 75-inches ($3,000) and 85-inches ($4.300). While I recently spent time working with the 65-inch version, all of the screen size options perform the same. And best of all, you’ll often find all sizes of this popular TV on sale at Samsung, as well as on Amazon, at Best Buy and at Walmart.
Here’s what I liked most about the 2024 edition of Samsung’s Frame smart TV:
- The One Connect Box cuts cable clutter and makes it super easy to plug in a set top cable TV box, DVD player, gaming system, sound bar or other equipment.
- The TV’s matte finish eliminates (or greatly reduces) glare and reflections caused by artificial or natural light.
- Samsung’s redesigned Tizen operating system is easier to navigate, so it’s faster to find what you want to watch and to switch between streaming services.
- Even without a console connected, you can play popular games by pairing wireless handheld controllers (such as the $50 Replay wireless controller designed for Samsung’s Gaming Hub) and then connecting to a cloud-based gaming service. Most wireless controllers for the PlayStation or Xbox also work with the Frame TV. The upgraded Gaming Hub automatically adjusts the TV’s settings to enhance visuals and sound.
- Samsung now provides a larger curated selection of free artwork to display using the Frame’s Art mode, while the library of images offered when you subscribe to Samsung’s Art Store service ($6 per month) is constantly expanding. It now exceeds 2,500 new and classic art pieces from world famous galleries and museums.
- The TV’s remote control is compact, but easy to use. And you never have to worry about replacing its battery, since it’s solar-powered. You can also use the SmartThings app running on your smartphone or tablet to remotely control the TV.
- The Frame will automatically pair with any of the Samsung Galaxy Buds wireless earbuds, so you can enjoy a private listening experience when watching TV.
What I don’t like about the Frame
- The Frame TV does not come with a picture frame bezel, but a variety of colors and styles are sold separately from Samsung (starting at $200 each) and several third-party companies.
- Some of the TV’s more specialized features, like split-screen viewing and picture-in-picture, are not as easy to find.
- Once you install an app for a streaming service, you need to also add it to the TV’s Home screen so you can access it quickly. Otherwise, using it requires extra navigation.
Whether you need to know about the very best smart TVs, or any other types of tech, we’re constantly expanding and updating our coverage to offer the most informative, timely and accurate information.
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Tropical Storm Milton forms in Gulf; forecast to strengthen into hurricane headed toward Florida
Tropical Storm Milton has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane headed toward Florida with possible impacts to its western coast, the National Hurricane Center said on Saturday. Maximum sustained winds are expected to be at 40 mph with higher gusts and Milton is currently moving north-northeast, NHC said in an advisory.
Milton is forecast to undergo a period of rapid intensification before it makes landfall as a Category 2 hurricane across Florida’s west coast, CBS News Miami reported.
The forecast comes a little more than a week after Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida and across the Southeast, killing more than 200 people and causing immense destruction. President Biden on Thursday took an aerial tour of Florida’s Big Bend where Helene struck as a Category 4 storm. Hundreds of people are still missing and Mr. Biden said the work to rebuild will cost “billions of dollars” as communities suffer still without power, running water and passable roads.
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Milton is forecast to move across the southwestern Gulf of Mexico through Sunday night then across the south-central Gulf on Monday and Tuesday before reaching Florida’s west coast by the middle of the week, NHC said. Heavy rain is possible in the region starting Sunday into Monday, CBS Miami reported, and more rain and heavy winds will most likely arrive on Wednesday. Hurricane and storm surge watches will most likely be required for portions of Florida starting Sunday, the National Hurricane Center said.
Along with the heavy rainfall, the hurricane center said to expect risks of flooding.
Residents in the area should ensure they have a hurricane plan in place, the National Hurricane Center said, follow the advice of local officials and check back for forecast updates.
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A new Barbie has joined Mattel’s lineup of inclusive dolls. The first “Diwali doll” was announced by the toymaker on Friday, a few weeks shy of the Hindu holiday of Diwali, also known as the festival of lights.
The festival, which lasts for five days, is marked on Western calendars to begin on Nov. 1, but some celebrations start on Oct. 31.
The doll, created in collaboration with fashion designer Anita Dongre, features traditional elements including the lehenga skirt, floral print and golden shoes, according to Mattel’s website. The doll is available at major retailers for $40.
“The look is infused with beauty and symbolism to rejoice in victory of light over darkness with contemporary silhouettes,” the description reads for the Diwali doll.
Lalit Agarwal, country manager for Mattel India, said in a news release that through the Diwali doll, the brand is hoping to showcase “India’s vibrant cultural heritage on a global stage while continuing to celebrate the power and beauty of diversity.”
Earlier this year, Mattel announced the first-ever blind Barbie doll and a Black Barbie with Down syndrome.
In addition, to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8 and Barbie’s 65th birthday on March 9, the doll brand announced it was adding new dolls to its Role Models collection, based on real-life singers and actresses from around the world. They’re not for sale – a one-of-a-kind doll was made for each of the honored women.
The dolls are meant to introduce “girls to remarkable women’s stories to show them you can be anything,” according to Mattel.
