A look back at the evolution of TVs and how they’ve enhanced entertainment
The visual revolution of TV displays
From the plain cathode ray tube that projected grainy black-and-white images onto small screens, television has evolved enormously. Colour added life to the viewer’s eye while the transition from analogue to digital improved picture quality and increased the choice of channels.
Additionally, flat-screen technology transformed the look so these LED TVs could hang from a wall.
Image definition improved again when LCD and plasma gave way to LED and OLED’s sharper images and deeper blacks.
Today’s TVs support 4K and 8K resolutions, HDR, and picture processing driven by artificial intelligence. The development of TVs has gone from simple tubes to AI-driven entertainment boxes - what’s next, remains to be seen!
How shrinking circuits led to expanding screens
There were a few major innovations that changed the face of the television industry. Plasma and LCD technologies led the flat screen revolution, while semiconductor technology improved in tandem, eliminating screens’ bulkiness while making screens larger.
Improved semiconductor technology allowed for bigger screens without bulkiness. The “thin is in” mantra defined modern TVs with LED backlighting and OLED displays - sleek designs that don’t compromise colour vibrancy.
This also allowed TVs to be mounted on walls and to become part of every home’s interior. Furthermore, the pursuit of higher resolutions culminated in ultrasharp technologies like 8K TVs, which changed the experience of viewing by making it brilliantly sharp, even from close distances.
From passive viewing to interactive entertainment hubs
Smart televisions have redefined the very concept of entertainment. Smart TVs now seamlessly integrate streaming services, voice control, AI-powered personalisation, gaming features, and interactive content consumption, thereby redefining entertainment.
Let’s look at a few Samsung TVs and Mi TVs which come with great features and will make you forget the big screen.
Samsung
- The Samsung T4380A Series 80 cm (32 inch) HD LED Smart Tizen TV with Purcolor features a compact LED HD display, making it ideal for smaller spaces. Its HDR technology maximises visual impact, ensuring an immersive experience. It also transforms into a personal computer, so you can easily work from the Cloud.
- The Samsung Crystal 4K Vivid 127 cm (50 inch) 4K Ultra HD LED Tizen TV with Crystal Processor 4K offers 4K resolution with impeccable colour precision for an enhanced viewing experience. It is also fitted with Q-Symphony technology, which provides rich sound for immersive entertainment. Besides, Motion Xcelerator technology allows seamless motion with less blur - perfect for fast action or sporting events.
- The Samsung Crystal 4K Vivid 164 cm (65 inch) 4K Ultra HD LED Tizen TV ensures seamless performance and stunning picture quality. Powered by Tizen OS, this Samsung TV lets you access free live TV channels and movies. Plus, Contrast Enhancer technology delivers rich darks and bright lights for better visual detail.
Xiaomi
- The Xiaomi A Series 108 cm (43 inch) Full HD LED Smart Google TV delivers crisp visuals for an engaging viewing experience and provides access to a vast array of entertainment options at your fingertips. Thanks to DTS Virtual: X, this Mi TV allows your audio source to enrich an immersive experience in any room.
- The Xiaomi X Series 126 cm (50 inch) 4K Ultra HD LED Google TV delivers fluid visuals with Reality Flow. It also offers 30W Dolby Audio speakers for powerful sound. Thanks to its built-in Chromecast, this Mi TV also enables seamless content sharing.
