Technology
Fear not the alphabet soup of TV features unveiled at CES
Meanwhile, quantum-dot technology promises more accurate colors (Pixabay photo)
LAS VEGAS — Flummoxed by the alphabet soup of features on new TVs?
TV manufacturers are showcasing new models at the CES gadget show in Las Vegas this week — all with acronyms to set their sets apart.
One feature called HDR10+ takes what’s known as high-dynamic range and adjusts settings for each frame, instead of having levels set for the entire video at once. HDR10+ is also a way to get around royalty payments for a competing technology called Dolby Vision.
Meanwhile, quantum-dot technology promises more accurate colours. Samsung calls its version QLED (pronounced q-led), which shouldn’t be confused with OLED (o-led), a display that offers darker blacks and better contrast. And don’t be fooled by LEDs (l-e-d). They are just regular screens with a certain type of lighting.
