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Cody Simpson’s mum Angie weighs in on her son’s ‘love triangle’ with Emma McKeon and swimmer Kyle Chalmers

Cody Simpson's mum Angie weighs in on her son's 'love triangle' with Emma McKeon and swimmer Kyle Chalmers

Cody Simpson’s mum Angie and sister Alli have weighed in on the singer-turned-swimmer’s love triangle with Emma McKeon and Kyle Chalmers.

Appearing on Sunrise live from the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, Angie and Allie told hosts David Koch and Nat Barr that the former singer’s background in the spotlight — particularly his relationship with Miley Cryus — made him uniquely qualified to handle his private life making global headlines.

Cody Simpson and Emma McKeon went Insta official in July.
Camera IconCody Simpson and Emma McKeon went Insta official in July. Credit: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

“I think he has been lucky because he has had so much history with press and media before, performing on stage for thousands of people,” Angie said.

“So I think the pressures of what he has dealt with in camp and at the Commonwealth Games has been pretty easy for him.

“It has given him an advantage to deal with a lot of those stresses and not let that stuff bother him.”

Alli added: “I think he’s used to it, growing up from a very young age in the entertainment world a lot of this stuff is what comes with it, the public eye and the public world.”

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Nashville votes down holding 2024 GOP convention, leaving Milwaukee as likely RNC host city

Nashville votes down holding 2024 GOP convention, leaving Milwaukee as likely RNC host city

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Nashville council members on Tuesday night voted down a draft agreement to host the 2024 Republican National Convention, effectively taking Tennessee’s capital city out of the running in its battle with Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to host the GOP’s next presidential nominating convention.

Republican Gov. Bill Lee of Tennessee and Republicans in the state legislature heavily lobbied for Nashville to host the convention, but the city’s Democratic dominated Metro Council voted down the draft agreement. According to numerous local reports, only 10 council members voted in favour, with 22 against and three abstentions.

Milwaukee approved its draft resolution in June, and two weeks ago the Republican National Committee’s (RNC) Site Selection Committee — which oversees the 2024 convention planning — recommended Milwaukee over Nashville.

The committee will make its formal presentation on Thursday to the full RNC membership in a closed session, as the national party committee holds its summer meeting in Chicago. The full RNC membership on Friday will vote in a public session on the Site Selection committee’s recommendation for Milwaukee to host the convention.

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In this July 21, 2016, file photo, confetti and balloons fall during celebrations after then-Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's acceptance speech on the final day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio.

In this July 21, 2016, file photo, confetti and balloons fall during celebrations after then-Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s acceptance speech on the final day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Tuesday night’s vote appears to be the final nail in the coffin for Nashville’s chances of hosting the convention. But a source familiar with the RNC’s convention selection process told Fox News following Nashville council vote that “nothing has changed, and the final vote will still be on Friday.”

The two national parties often hold their conventions in competitive general election states. While Tennessee is a reliably red state in presidential contests, Wisconsin’s a key battleground.

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Earlier this year Salt Lake City, Utah and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania were dropped from contention to host the 2024 GOP convention.

Democratic National Committee officials are continuing to visit the cities hoping to host the Democrats’ 2024 presidential nominating convention. The DNC may announce their choice when they hold their annual summer meeting in early September.

Paul Steinhauser is a political reporter based in New Hampshire.

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Business

ASX LIVE: Australian shares to open lower; Wall Street down on US/China tensions; $A at US$69.18¢; Aust bond yields down; oil up. Ahead: Pinnacle, Genworth earnings.

ASX LIVE: Australian shares to open lower; Wall Street down on US/China tensions; $A at US$69.18¢; Aust bond yields down; oil up. Ahead: Pinnacle, Genworth earnings.

The Australian dollar returned to the black on Wednesday, but was still nursing hefty losses from its 1.5 per cent slide overnight. It took a beating after the Reserve Bank opened the door to a slower pace of interest rate increases at its policy meeting. It stood at US69.20¢ in afternoon trading.

Australian government bond yields regained some ground, tracking higher US rates after hawkish comments from several Federal Reserve officials, in contrast to the RBA’s more cautious approach.

The RBA raised interest rates by 0.5 percentage points to 1.85 per cent on Tuesday, saying future tightening would depend on data and the environment.

Investors trimmed their RBA cash rate outlook with interbank futures are fully priced for a 0.25 percentage point lift in the cash rate in September. They imply the cash rate at 2.9 per cent by Christmas with a peak expected in March at 3.3 per cent.

“We expect the RBA to hike to a terminal rate of 3.35 per cent to contain the upside risks to inflation – but we have slightly lowered the subjective probability of 50bp hikes in each of September (60 per cent) and October (55 per cent) alongside the incrementally cautious tone of today’s statement,” said Andrew Boak, chief economist for Australia and NZ at Goldman Sachs.

Three-year government bond yields edged up to 2.8 per cent, from a low of 2.7 per cent on Tuesday, but were still well under a peak of 3.8 per cent in mid-June. Likewise, the 10-year yield nudged up to 3.1 per cent, but away from above 4 per cent as recently as mid-June.

Australian retail sales volumes topped forecasts in the June quarter, as consumer demand proved resilient despite soaring inflation.

Retail sales in April-June rose an inflation-adjusted 1.4 per cent from the previous quarter, beating market forecasts of a 1.2 per cent gain, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said on Wednesday.

Yet, Tapas Strickland, director of the economics and markets team at NAB, warned of emerging signs of moderation in food and household goods, probably related to steeper prices and already elevated spending, rather than the impact of higher rates.

“Volumes should moderate in the quarters ahead given recent interest rate increases, an erosion of real incomes due to higher prices and some associated reductions in discretionary spending,” he said. “The question will be to what extent will some categories of services spending hold up more.”

The consumer discretionary sector led the losses on the ASX, down 1.5 per cent with Domino’s Pizza down 3.6 per cent to $71,215. Star Entertainment shed 2.8 per cent to $3,005, Aristocrat eased 2 per cent to $$34,615 and JB Hi-Fi dropped 1.58 per cent to $42.92.

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WhatsApp and Facebook security alert issued over malicious Android apps

WhatsApp and Facebook security alert issued over malicious Android apps

A top security group has issued a warning to smartphone users running Android over multiple apps that were available on the Google Play Store.

Dr. Web listed over 30 mobile apps that were identified to contain trojans, spyware, adware and other security problems.

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The apps related to theme customizations, photo editors and apps that changed the phone’s wallpaper. Alarmingly, an emoji keyboard that had racked up millions of downloads and a note-taking app were found to contain malware.

When the apps were installed, Dr. Web found them to display intrusive advertising within both the apps and notification bar, log identifying information on the user and device, download additional software and even target WhatsApp private messages.

It is also revealed that some of these malicious apps were found to be taking photos and videos without the user’s knowledge, as well as read text messages, track the location of a device, turn on the microphone, read the browser history, and log keystrokes to reveal passwords and other sensitive user information.

‘Hint – Photo Editor’ was found to redirect a user to a fake Facebook login screen which would intercept personal information.

Hint – Photo Editor was found to be redirecting users to a fake Facebook login screen. Credit: dr web

Google has removed most of the affected apps after Dr. Web alerted the tech giant to the issues, however, these apps can still remain on a smartphone even after they are taken off the Google Play Store.

Dr. Web is advising users to check their smartphones for any of these apps, uninstalling and then changing login information to things like banking, streaming and social media accounts. It’s also recommended to run a virus scan from a trusted brand such as Norton.

Malicious apps on Google Play Store

  • Photo Editor: Retouch & Cutout (from.nineergysh.quickarttwo)
  • Photo Editor: Art Filters (gb.painnt.moonlightingnine)
  • Photo Editor & Background Eraser (from.photoground.twentysixshot)
  • Photo & Exif Editor (from.xnano.photoexifeditornine)
  • Photo Editor – Filter Effects (from.hitopgop.sixtyeightgx)
  • Emoji Keyboard: Stickers & GIFs (gb.crazykey.sevenboard)
  • Neon Theme – Android Keyboard (com.androidneonkeyboard.app)
  • fancy charging (com.fancyanimatedbattery.app)
  • FastCleaner: Cash Cleaner (com.fastcleanercashecleaner.app)
  • Call Skins – Caller Themes (com.rockskinthemes.app)
  • funny caller (com.funnycallercustomtheme.app)
Advice to avoid scams.

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Entertainment

Warner Brothers shelves upcoming Batgirl film in post-production stage

Batgirl stands solemnly by a stone pillar, casting a shadow onto it.

Warner Brothers has made an 11th-hour announcement it will not release Batgirl, a film which had reached the post-production stage.

The film stars In the Heights actor Leslie Grace as the title character, with Michael Keaton reprising his role as Batman.

The Mummy’s Brendan Fraser also appeared in the film, which was due to be released through streaming service HBO Max.

Hollywood sources report Warner Brothers predicted the film would not earn enough money to cover its budget.

The Hollywood Reporter said Batgirl’s budget of $US90 million ($130 million) was lower than the average DC film, so “the film is said not to have the spectacle that audiences have come to expect from DC fare.”

The New York Post, which broke the news, cited a source who said the film’s budget had exceeded $US100 million and the film had tanked during audience tests.

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The studio also scrapped another entry in the Scooby-Doo animated film series.

“The decision to not release Batgirl reflects our leadership’s strategic shift as it relates to the DC universe and HBO Max,” a Warner Brothers statement said.

“Leslie Grace is an incredibly talented actor and this decision is not a reflection of her performance.

“We are incredibly grateful to the filmmakers of Batgirl and Scoob! Holiday Haunt and their respective casts and we hope to collaborate with everyone again in the near future.”

Grace is yet to speak publicly about the decision.

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Josh Papalii commits to Samoa for Rugby League World Cup, Kangaroos, Australia, Brian To’o, news, updates

Josh Papalii commits to Samoa for Rugby League World Cup, Kangaroos, Australia, Brian To'o, news, updates

Canberra Raiders prop Josh Papalii has reportedly pledged his allegiance to Samoa for the upcoming Rugby League World Cup held in England later this year.

Papalii has dabbled in the Samoan and Kangaroos camps in the past with four games with Samoa and 11 with the Kangaroos.

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The Maroons veteran is the latest Australian eligible player to commit to a Pacific Island nation, joining Panthers duo Jarome Luai and Brian To’o.

“As an older player, I feel like it’s a movement I just don’t want to be missing out on,” Papalii said.

“Just seeing the likes of a few of the Penrith boys coming out and I’ve had few text messages from other players who haven’t come out yet saying they’ve put their hand up for Samoa.

“I have put my hand up to play for Samoa. Mal Meninga knows that and I’ve had a coffee with Mal as well to speak about what I’m planning to do… but that’s a long way from here, anything can happen in the next hopefully eight weeks.”

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This year’s Rugby League World Cup will be Papalii’s second for Samoa. (Photo by Anthony Au-Yeung/Getty Images)Source: Getty Images

Papalii represented Samoa at the 2017 World Cup but has since pulled on the green and gold of Australia.

“I guess probably my last World Cup wasn’t the best, I sort of treated it as a little vacation and probably drank a bit too often, ate more than I should have,” he admitted.

“I’m looking to just play a bit of World Cup for the Motherland and represent my wife and my kids and especially my parents as well and just make Samoa proud.”

This year’s Rugby League World Cup will be hosted in the United Kingdom, making it Papalii’s third appearance in the major tournament, being his second with his native country of Samoa.

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Australia

Comancheros bikie boss Mark Buddle in police custody in Australia after extradition from Turkey

Comancheros bikie boss Mark Buddle in police custody in Australia after extradition from Turkey

Comancheros bikie boss Mark Buddle has been deported from Turkey and is in police custody in Australia.

Buddle is suspected of being involved in major drug shipments to Australia and is a person of interest in the 2010 murder of NSW security guard Gary Allibon.

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Buddle left Australia in 2016 and has been living in various locations in the Middle East since then.

He is expected to face court on Wednesday.

Footage has emerged of Comanchero bikie boss Mark Buddle being frogmarched into a police station in handcuffs.
Camera IconFootage has emerged of Comanchero bikie boss Mark Buddle being frogmarched into a police station in handcuffs. Credit: Australian Federal Police/Australian Federal Police
The nation's most wanted man was apprehended by Australian Federal Police over alleged drug importation after he touched down in Darwin on Tuesday morning.
Camera IconThe nation’s most wanted man was apprehended by Australian Federal Police over alleged drug importation after he touched down in Darwin on Tuesday morning. Credit: Australian Federal Police/Australian Federal Police

Buddle is suspected of having moved to Northern Cyprus to avoid extradition to Australia, where he faces questioning about his alleged involvement in drug and murder investigations.

Northern Cyprus is not officially recognized by any country other than Turkey and does not share an extradition treaty with Australia.

Buddle took over as head of the Comancheros in 2009 following the jailing of former boss, Mahmoud 'Mick' Hawi.
Camera IconBuddle took over as head of the Comancheros in 2009 following the jailing of former boss, Mahmoud ‘Mick’ Hawi. Credit: Supplied

Buddle took over the leadership of the Comancheros in 2009 when former boss Mahmoud “Mick” Hawi was jailed over a fatal brawl at Sydney Airport.

Hawaii was later shot dead outside a gym in Sydney.

Buddle fled Australia in 2016 after being named a person of interest in the murder of a security guard and has evaded authorities ever since.

In 2010, 59-year-old Gary Allibon was shot in the back during the early-morning robbery of a cash-in-transit van on Sydney’s Sussex Street.

It is understood he had handed over a cash box and had his hands in the air when he was shot.

Buddle is believed to have been one of the focus points of police investigations — although no charges have been laid.

It is understood Buddle has spent the past several years in different countries with partner Melanie Ter Wisscha and their two children.
Camera IconIt is understood Buddle has spent the past several years in different countries with partner Melanie Ter Wisscha and their two children. Credit: Supplied

For several years, Buddle lived with long time partner Melanie Ter Wisscha and their two children in Dubai.

Last year, video surfaced of Buddle in an altercation with tourists at a Dubai pool.

Soon after, he left the country and the Sydney-born fugitive is believed to have traveled to Turkey, Greece and Iraq, before finally settling in Northern Cyprus.

In 2021, Cypriot newspaper Kibris Gercek reported Buddle had been granted residency by high-ranking politicians until August 6, 2022.

The reason for the residence permit was reported to be his “high income”.

A statement by the interior ministry said police had later determined Buddle’s presence was “inconvenient in terms of public peace and security”.

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Indian start-up Zepto’s founders share tips on how to build a business

Indian start-up Zepto's founders share tips on how to build a business

When Kaivalya Vohra wanted to drop out of Stanford University to run his startup, it took “a couple of long conversations” to convince his parents.

But bringing them on board wasn’t too difficult, he said.

“They saw how this business was growing in front of them, they saw how quickly we achieved what we achieved.”

It took just nine months for Vohra and his co-founder, Aadit Palicha, to bring Zepto — an app from India that promises to deliver groceries in less than 10 minutes — to a valuation of $900 million.

Going in with the mindset that you’re wrong and learning where to get right… that journey has been humbling.

Addit Palicha

Co-founder and CEO, Zepto

How did two teenagers build one of India’s fastest-growing quick commerce apps? CNBC Make It finds out.

1.Talk to customers

Finding a good product-market fit is important, said Vohra. His advice from him on how to do that?

“Speak to customers. Just use that as a holy grail [to] ensure you’re on the right track to finding product market fit.”

“One of the hardest things is actually getting to that point where you have a product that people love… It is much easier and much faster if you’re constantly speaking to customers, getting feedback from them and learning from them,” he added.

In the early days of Zepto, the 19-year-olds handled customer support themselves and delivered groceries to consumers just so that they could have a quick chat with them.

Zepto isn’t the only quick commerce startup in India, and competition is heating up both domestically and globally. The country’s online grocery market is set to be worth around $24 billion dollars by 2025, according to Redseer.

Zepto

“We still do it till this day… We’ve got millions of customers, with hundreds of thousands of orders every day. [We still] spend a significant amount of time just speaking to customers, learning from them,” said Palicha.

“Going in with the mindset that you’re wrong and learning where to get right… that journey has been humbling.”

2. Fall in love with your product

Palicha and Vohra weren’t always taken seriously — not just because of their age, but also because of the “craziness” of an under-10 minute delivery idea.

“When we started this 12 months ago, every conversation we had was, ‘You’re totally out of your mind, this is never going to work,'” said Palicha.

But their conviction in their product kept them going.

“Kaivalya and I fell in love with the product so much that we just saw ourselves as custodians of what would probably end up being a large phenomenon in consumer internet in India,” said Palicha.

“If we don’t build it, somebody else will. When you operate with that mentality, everything becomes less intimidating.”

Falling in love with the product and building that conviction really just pushes you to… see that product through.

Addit Palicha

Co-founder and CEO, Zepto

That’s why the duo could take on “challenging conversations” with investors, senior executives, and even a government official, Palicha added.

Despite being just one of many businesses to join the instant commerce wave, it has caught the attention of investors. Its latest cash injection of $200 million in May brought Zepto one step closer to unicorn status.

“Falling in love with the product and building that conviction really just pushes you to… see that product through,” said Palicha.

3. Be accountable

Palicha and Vohra have been friends since they were seven-year-olds — a major advantage as they turned from childhood pals to business partners.

“Kaivalya and I really complement each other’s skill set. He has always been more technically sound than I am, so he’s made a great chief technology officer,” said Palicha.

“12 months ago, when we were building the first iteration of the product, I don’t think we’d been able to get it off the ground [without him].”

Kaivalya Vohra (left) and Aadit Palicha are the teenagers behind Zepto, a startup from India that promises to deliver groceries in less than 10 minutes.

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Newlyweds Alex and Lindsay Breen pay eyewatering amount for two drinks and a snack in Greece

Newlyweds Alex and Lindsay Breen pay eyewatering amount for two drinks and a snack in Greece

It was just a quick snack and drinks while on their honeymoon in Greece — and it turned into a whopping bill.

Newlyweds Alex and Lindsay Breen ordered just one beer, one cocktail and a dozen oysters — and were then hit with a staggering $850 bill by the DK Oyster bar on the island of Mykonos.

The Canadian couple were in disbelief when they saw the eyewatering tab, with restaurant waiters handing them menus without prices.

“We went to the oyster bar for a bite to eat and a drink,” Lindsay said.

“They immediately said, ‘Do you want oysters?’ We said yes and he said, ‘A dozen?’, so we said yes because a dozen is a typical order.

“My husband ordered a beer and I asked for a cocktail menu and he came back with the beer but I had to ask again for a cocktail menu and he started rhyming off different kinds of alcohol he had, vodka, gin but I asked for a menu.”

Alex Breen with his beer and oysters at the restaurant in Greece.
Camera IconAlex Breen with his beer and oysters at the restaurant in Greece. Credit: Kennedy News and Media/Kennedy News and Media

The waiter eventually brought her a menu “but it didn’t have the brand or the drinks”.

Lindsay gave in and ordered an Aperol spritz.

When they had finished the oysters, the waiter tried to persuade them to order crab legs.

“When we’d finished the oysters, he was trying to get us to have crab legs and thank goodness we didn’t,” Lindsay said.

She said the waiter then tried to pressure them into having dessert.

“The guy came back with a huge trolley of desserts and he says, ‘So of course we’re having cake today’, and starts putting different desserts on our table and we said we didn’t want them and he started getting offended that we didn’t want to take them, so I can see how people would be pressured to take more,” she said.

“As we kept refusing what he was trying to give us, he was getting more frustrated.”

When the couple were ready to leave, they asked for the bill — but rather than giving it to them at the table, Alex was taken to a back room to pay.

Lindsay Breen with her cocktail.
Camera IconLindsay Breen with her cocktail. Credit: Kennedy News and Media/Kennedy News and Media

On being shown the massive bill, Alex was shocked and asked for a breakdown, which they gave him in Greek.

Feeling under pressure and getting a “sketchy vibe”, Alex paid the bill.

“He definitely felt intimidated and he’s the friendliest guy, so even if the bill was double he probably would have paid it to avoid any problems,” Lindsay said.

“It was pretty crazy. I’m glad in hindsight that we didn’t cause an argument or refuse to pay because it could have ended up worse for us.

“They know when you’re tourists and they take advantage.”

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Best TV sales available online in Australia August 2022

Best TV sales available online in Australia August 2022

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Advances in TV technology allow us to enjoy more immersive entertainment experiences than ever. With the pandemic accelerating the decline of movie theaters, consumers have realized that it’s perfectly possible to recreate cinematic experiences in the comfort of their own homes.

Of course, this often comes at a rather dear cost. That’s why we’ve rounded up the best TV sales for you to shop right now. These deals are sure to take your enjoyment of your favorite movies, TV shows, video games and more to the next level.

For more information, check out our guide to the 12 best TVs in Australia.

Best TV sales 2022

Up to 35% off on Amazon
Up to 35% off on Amazon

From 4K UHD and OLED to QLED, whatever bells and whistles you’ve been hoping to have included in your next TV can be found on Amazon.

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Up to 29% off on eBay
Up to 29% off on eBay

eBay is your one-stop shop for a wide variety of TVs available from an enormous range of sellers. It’s the perfect place to find your new lounge room centerpiece.

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Up to 40% off on Kogan
Up to 40% off on Dick Smith
Up to 30% off on Appliances Online
Up to 20% off on The Good Guys
Up to 20% off QLED TVs on Samsung

Which of these retailers offer free delivery?

  • Amazon: Free delivery on eligible items with an Amazon Prime membership.
  • eBay: Free delivery on eligible items with an eBay Plus membership.
  • Kōgan: Free delivery on eligible items or with a Kogan First membership.
  • Appliances Online: Free delivery around Australia.

Which type of TV is best?

There are a plethora of styles of TV to choose from. Here’s a quick run-down of a few of the most common characteristics of modern TVs.

SmartTV

Smart TVs set themselves apart with built-in functionality incorporating popular apps such as Netflix and Prime Video. In the streaming age, these TVs are understandably very popular. If you don’t want to blow your budget on a smart TV, you can instead simply connect a digital media player such as Chromecast to a compatible TV.

4K vs. 8K

Unless you’re on a tight budget, it’s worth splashing out on a 4K TV. These increasingly affordable models simply look better than lower-resolution alternatives.

The same cannot be said for 8K TVs. The problem with these ultra-high resolution TVs is that barely any content exists that takes full advantage of the huge screen size. You’ll have to settle for upscaled video of smaller resolutions and the results aren’t great.

LED LCD vs. OLED vs. QLED

Light-emitting diodes (LED) refer to how your TV generates light. LED LCD TVs are the most common, utilizing backlighting and LEDs to create various colors as the TV demands.

Organic light-emitting diode (OLED) screens are considered the current gold standard. They do not feature a backlight, meaning they can deliver true, absolute blacks in a way LCD TVs cannot.

Quantum dot light-emitting diode (QLED) screens are an emerging technology that adds an extra layer of “quantum dots” which dynamically glow when exposed to LED backlighting. For more information, check out our complete guide to OLED vs QLED TVs.

TV shopping tips

  • Budget for accessories: If you plan to add elements such as soundbars and digital media players to your TV set-up, don’t forget to factor in their cost.
  • Refresh rate – the higher the better: When purchasing a TV, you might feel like your head is about to explode with all the technical jargon you’re taking in. But something that’s important to keep in mind is refresh rate, which dictates how smooth motion appears on your screen. Go for 120Hz if you can.
  • Screen size: Don’t get carried away with the largest screen size you can afford. Consider your living area and how much TV you actually need.
  • Go for HDR: High-dynamic range (HDR) TVs feature more colors and contrast than non-HDR TVs and are worth purchasing if the added cost isn’t too prohibitive for you.