Apple acknowledged that AirTags and the 'Find My' tracking app have been used for "unwanted tracking" of individuals and is promising to make changes to the product and the way it alerts users of any "unknown accessories" that could be tracking them without their knowledge.
AirTags are meant to be paired with personal items that can be easily lost, like keys, a wallet, or a purse, but they've also been used to track individuals without their knowledge. What's more, recent reports found that modified AirTags and other similar tracking devices with safety features disabled were readily available for sale online.
Apple's announcement doesn't include any updates on concrete, proactive solutions to the problem, instead indicating that Apple is working with law enforcement (when supplied with a subpoena) to prosecute offenders and will also update the Find My app with new setup language. Whenever an AirTag is paired with an Apple device, the user will see a warning that tracking individuals without their knowledge is a crime.
Apple is also updating its unwanted tracking support documentation to better explain existing safety features.
"This page now includes additional explanations of which Find My accessories may trigger an unwanted tracking alert, more visuals to provide specific examples of such alerts, and updated information on what to do after receiving an alert, including instructions for disabling an AirTag, AirPods, or Find My network accessory," the announcement says.
"There are also links to resources individuals can use if they feel their safety is at risk, such as the National Network to End Domestic Violence and the National Center for Victims of Crime."
Apple has good ideas for addressing safety concerns, but they won't be ready for a while
The most promising updates Apple discusses in the announcement are precision tracking to better help users locate an unknown AirTag, which might even integrate an AR solution to help guide you to the exact location of the AirTag.
The announcement also acknowledges the threat of someone muffling or tampering with the speaker on an AirTag, and says that the company is investigating using modified alerts on your iPhone to overcome the problem.
It also says it is working on refining the system logic used to identify unwanted tracking, so that people can be notified earlier that there is an unknown AirTag present.
All of these are good ideas, but they don't ultimately get to the fundamental problem: A device small enough to track your keys can easily be concealed to track you without your knowledge. From that starting point, everything else is strictly mitigation, and while those mitigation efforts might eventually be foolproof, it could be a while until Apple implements them.
A geomagnetic storm caused by solar activity took out 40 of SpaceX's Starlink satellites last week, highlighting the risk that solar storms present as we continue to clutter up low Earth orbit.
SpaceX revealed the mishap earlier this week in a blog post on its site, saying that while the solar storm event didn't directly wreck the satellites itself, it essentially slammed the brakes on their orbit, causing them to fall back into Earth's atmosphere.
"These storms cause the atmosphere to warm and atmospheric density at our low deployment altitudes to increase," SpaceX said. "In fact, onboard GPS suggests the escalation speed and severity of the storm caused atmospheric drag to increase up to 50 percent higher than during previous launches."
Fortunately, the loss of the satellites poses no danger to those of us on the ground or threatens other orbiting satellites, since the solar event occurred when the satellites being deployed were much lower than the standard orbiting altitude for most low Earth orbit (LEO) objects.
"The deorbiting satellites pose zero collision risk with other satellites and by design demise upon atmospheric reentry—meaning no orbital debris is created and no satellite parts hit the ground," the company said. "This unique situation demonstrates the great lengths the Starlink team has gone to ensure the system is on the leading edge of on-orbit debris mitigation."
Analysis: it's a dangerous business, stepping out our front door
For nearly all of human history, humanity has been enveloped in a protective magnetic field that keeps the highly charged particles blowing off the Sun from effectively sand-blasting our planet's life-sustaining atmosphere further out into space.
For us on the ground, our long-standing interaction with solar winds come in the form of auroras in the northern and southern latitudes, but that has been about it.
It wasn't until the invention of electrical and electronic equipment that we suddenly had to worry about the effects of solar storms, since sufficiently powerful coronal mass ejections from the Sun are powerful enough to overwhelm Earth's magnetic field and cause significant – even crippling – damage to a lot of our modern telecommunications and technological infrastructure.
This has been the kind of concern that was always bubbling in the background for engineers and scientists, but it never really became a pressing issue until recently. Once humanity began traveling into space, we found we had less and less of that magnetic shield protecting us.
And let's be clear, that magnetic field is enormous. You would have to travel tens of thousands of miles away from Earth to fully escape its protective bubble.
Still, just a couple hundred miles above the surface, the effects of the solar winds are more powerful than they are on the Earth's surface, so even putting satellites into orbit comes with all kinds of unforeseen risks.
As we begin to commercialize and populate LEO with satellites, spacecraft, and commercial space stations in the next two decades, the solar weather report is going to be far more important than it's been previously.
We're likely going to lose more equipment to space weather in the decades ahead, and we'll probably even end up seeing the loss of human life in orbit for the first time in our history.
The Sun is currently ramping up towards the most active phase of its 11-year cycle, which is expected to peak sometime in 2025. That is right around the time when many private companies like Axiom Space and SpaceX plan to deploy a lot of LEO infrastructure.
Going forward, it will be more important than ever to keep an eye on the Sun, or else we could end up with a far worse calamity than losing a few dozen Starlink satellites to the atmosphere.
Whether you've got a party planned, or you've got the TV all to yourself, it's undeniable that the Super Bowl is one of the biggest broadcasting events of the year.
If you want to watch Super Bowl 2022 in the best possible quality, however, we've got some bad news. NBC recently announced that this year's big game won't be broadcast in 4K UHD resolution (as originally reported by The Verge).
That's not exactly a rarity. Last year's Super Bowl LV was broadcast in standard HD by CBS after the network cited the organizational difficulties presented by the pandemic. In fact, Fox is the only network able to show the game in that glorious Ultra-HD resolution (and did so only for the first time back in 2020).
That's not to say your hard-won Super Bowl TV deals will be in vain. If you're using the big game to upgrade your entertainment setup you'll still benefit from enhanced colors, better motion handling, and greater contrasts with a premium set. However, those looking to watch the Super Bowl in high quality 4K may have to do a little more digging.
Why isn't NBC broadcasting the Super Bowl in 4K?
NBC isn't broadcasting the Super Bowl in 4K for the simple reason that it doesn't have the distribution platform to do so just yet.
However, many have found such an explanation a little thin. After all, the network has successfully shown the Olympics in 4K HDR... kind of.
NBC's coverage of the Tokyo Olympics was available in 4K HDR, but only through partner services like FuboTV, YouTube TV, and Xfinity. NBC's own apps and networks were still streaming in standard definition.
However, even streaming the Super Bowl on the likes of FuboTV or Sling TV won't yield 4K results this year.
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Super Bowl key info
Super Bowl LVI will kick off on Sunday February 13 at 6.30pm ET / 3.30pm PT / 11.30pm GMT at SoFi Stadium, LA.
The Cincinnati Bengals will face off against home team the LA Rams in a bid to claim their first Lombardi in franchise history.
Neither NBC, CBS, nor ESPN have the infrastructure to broadcast football games in 4K, with Fox only being able to do so by upscaling its standard HD footage once it comes down to the wire. None of these channels broadcast regular season and post-season games in UHD either.
It takes a lot to put the whole Super Bowl package together, and even more to ensure that each halftime performer, slow motion replay, and commercial seamlessly flows in 4K HDR. It's easy to see why the technology has been put on the backburner considering the scramble to put on the big show, but now that 4K is firmly on the road to industry standard a full UHD season can't be too far away.
Can you still watch Super Bowl LVI in 4K?
That brand new TV might not go to waste though. There is a way to watch every play in a crystal clear picture, and that's through 4K upscaling.
If you own a 4K TV, it's worth checking to see if your set can take HD content and fine tune it to produce a clearer, more detailed UHD picture.
Some 4K TVs can do this better than others; Sony sets are particularly adept while cheaper TCL and Sharp sets will struggle a little more. However, the process taking place is largely the same from display to display.
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Your TV can take a Full HD picture from a broadcast and inflate it for a larger 4K resolution, while reducing noise, sharpening details, and defining textures a little better.
The result is a crisper image overall, with greater attention to smaller details. It won't be the same as a native 4K stream, but it will still be better than viewing on a Full HD set.
Should you buy a 4K TV for the Super Bowl?
NBC's broadcast may throw a spanner in the works if a 4K Super Bowl stream was a driving factor behind your decision to upgrade your setup this month. You won't be able to use your new TV to its fullest potential for this year's game (even upscaling won't be quite as crisp as a full 4K stream), but picking up a new display will still help you get more out of this week's big game.
The latest 4K TVs go beyond a crisper picture, so you can enjoy enhanced colors and contrast as well as better audio on top. You'll still feel the benefits of your purchase this weekend.
Beyond the big game, though, there's more 4K content available than ever. Disney Plus, Amazon Prime, Netflix, and more all stream in 4K with hundreds of titles up for viewing. As the technology behind 4K displays grows cheaper, we'll see a far greater spread of UHD content up for grabs as well.
Your 2022 Super Bowl TV deals guide has arrived as we're just days away from Sunday's big game. Our Super Bowl TV deals guide is rounding up all today's best sales on 4K, QLED, and OLED TVs from Best Buy, Amazon, Walmart, Samsung, and more.
The big game is less than a week away which means Super Bowl TV deals are live with incredible bargains from all your favorite retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, and Amazon. To help you find all the top sales, we've rounded up the best Super Bowl TV deals below on 4K, OLED, and QLED TVs.
Our top Super Bowl TV deal picks include everything from a mid-size 50-inch set to a massive 75-inch display, with features such as QLED and voice control, and at a range of prices to meet all your football viewing needs.
We've split our selection of Super Bowl TV sales into three categories: the outright best TVs for watching the Super Bowl, the best mid-range TVs, and the best budget TVs. We've included a range of different sizes in each category, and we've also picked a standout model for our Super Bowl TV deal of the week. This week's top bargain is this massive 70-inch 4K smart TV from TCL that's on sale for just $499.99 (was $829.99) at Best Buy.
We'll be updating this guide with all the best Super Bowl TV deals leading up to Sunday's big game, so make sure to bookmark this page for all the latest offers.
TCL 70-inch 4 Series LED 4K UHD Smart TV:$829.99$499.99 at Best Buy
Save $330 – This week's best Super Bowl TV deal is this massive 70-inch 4K TV from TCL that's on sale for just $499.99. An incredible price for a big-screen 4K TV - you're getting 4K UHD resolution, the Google Assistant and Chromecast built-in for seamless streaming, and a handy voice remote.
The best Super Bowl TV deals 2022:
1. Best Super Bowl TV overall
LG C1 Series OLED TV
Screen size: 48-inch, 55-inch, 65-inch, 77-inch, 83-inch | Resolution: 4K HD | Display technology: OLED | Smart TV: LG ThinqQ AI, webOS | Curved: No
Stunning picture quality
WebOS smart platform
Ultra-thin design
Expensive
One of this year's best TVs, the LG C1 features a stunning OLED display within an Alpha a9 Gen. 4 processor, providing a cinema-like viewing experience - perfect for watching the Super Bowl. Gamers will appreciate the Game Optimizer menu, which allows you to easily access your games settings. The LG OLED TV also features virtual surround sound audio, four separate HDMI 2.1 ports, and works with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant, enabling you to control your TV and compatible smart home devices completely hands-free.
See more of our top picks for the best Super Bowl TV deals.
LG A1 OLED UHD 4K Smart TV (48-inch):$1,199.99$799.99 at Best Buy
Save $400 – If you're looking for an OLED display under $1,000, the LG A1 is a fantastic option, and Best Buy has the 48-inch TV on sale for a record-low price of $799.99. You're getting 4K HDR, Dolby Vision, and 20W of Dolby Atmos audio, plus LG ThinQ AI technology which allows your TV to become a smart home hub.
Samsung 55-inch QN85A Neo QLED 4K Smart TV:$1,599.99$1,099.99 at Samsung
Save $500 - Score the awesome Samsung Neo-QLED TV for Black Friday prices in today's Super Bowl TV deals at Samsung. With superb brightness, colors, and Samsung's excellent Tizen OS, this is a great choice if you're looking for a top-quality display. Featuring one HDMI 2.1 port, this one's also good for next-gen gamers looking to max out their games at 120Hz 4K resolution.
Samsung 65-inch The Frame QLED 4K Smart TV (2021):$1,999.99$1,499.99 at Samsung
Save $500 - Samsung's Super Bowl TV deals also include the gorgeous Frame TV, and this 65-inch model is marked down to a record-low price of $1,499.99. The best-selling Frame TV transforms into a beautiful piece of art to seamlessly blend into your home's decor and includes customizable bezels, a QLED screen, and smart capabilities.
Screen size: 55-inch, 65-inch, 75-inch | Resolution: 4K HDR | Display technology: QLED | Smart TV: Roku | Curved: No
Mini LED backlighting
Supports Dolby Vision
Roku streaming service built-in
Can’t do 4K gaming
This TCL Mini LED TV has everything and more that you'd want in your mid-range dream TV. The QLED display delivers a stunning picture with bright, bold colors and life-like images thanks to the Quantum Dot technology and Dolby Vision HDR. You're also getting the Roku experience and voice control built-in, so you can use your voice to launch movies, browse shows, control the volume, and more.
See more of our top picks for the best mid-range Super Bowl TV deals.
Insignia 50-inch F50 Series Smart 4K QLED Fire TV (2021):$599.99$369.99 at Amazon
Save $230 - Amazon's Super Bowl TV deals include the all-new Insignia 50-inch QLED TV that's on sale for just $369.99 - $30 less than last week's price. Not only will you get a 4K image with Quantum Dot technology, but the Insignia set also includes smart capabilities with Amazon Alexa built-in for hands-free control.
Samsung 65-inch 4K Smart TV:$648$429.99 at Samsung
Save $220 – A solid choice for a big screen on a budget, this Crystal UHD from Samsung is one of the company's entry-level displays, and it's on sale for only $429.99 - $140 cheaper than last week's price. This Super Bowl TV deal packs a solid 'Crystal' UHD 4K processor, an easy-to-use Tizen operating system, and full HDR support.
LG 75-inch UP8070 Series 4K UHD Smart TV:$1,179.99$869.99 at Best Buy
Save $310 - If you're looking a big-screen display under $1,000 in today's Super Bowl TV sales, Best Buy has this 75-inch 4K TV from LG that's on sale for $869.99. The LG display packs a powerful 4K Quad-Core processor resulting in bold, bright colors and realistic images, and includes webOS and a Magic Remote for easy streaming.
The Hisense H8G Quantum Series TV comes in a range of sizes, starting at 50 inches and going all the way up to 75 inches. The budget TV features smart capabilities, so you can stream your favorite movies and TV shows all in one place using the handy voice remote. You'll enjoy a stunning picture with bright, bold colors and sharp contrast thanks to the Quantum Dot technology and Dolby Vision Atmos.
See more of our top picks for the best budget Super Bowl TV deals.
Insignia 58-inch F30 Series 4K UHD Smart Fire TV:$479.99$379.99 at Best Buy
Save $100 - Our cheapest Super Bowl TV deal is this 58-inch 4K smart TV that's on sale for just $379.99. That's an incredible price for a big-screen 4K TV that includes the Fire operating system for seamless streaming and works with Amazon Alexa for hands-free control.
Hisense 65-inch R6 Series 4K Smart TV:$498$448 at Walmart
Save $50 - Another great Super Bowl TV deal from the budget brand Hisense, Walmart has this 65-inch set on sale for just $448. The 4K display packs Dolby Vision HDR and HDR10, DTS Studio Sound, and includes the Roku operating system so you can easily stream your favorite apps from the home screen of your TV.
All-New Toshiba 75-inch 4K UHD Smart Fire TV (2021):$999.99$769.99 at Amazon
Save $130 - If you're looking for a cheap big-screen display in today's Super Bowl TV deals, Amazon has the all-new Toshiba 75-inch 4K TV on sale for $769.99. The 2021 set features an Alexa voice remote and the Fire TV OS and includes Dolby Vision HDR, HDR10, and DTS Virtual: X for a premium picture experience.
Microsoft could be set for a significant expansion of its cybersecurity activity as rumors swirl of a possible big-name acquisition coming soon.
The technology giant is reportedly considering a bid for Mandiant, a security firm that specializes in incident response and cyber threat intelligence, as well as malware and endpoint protection.
Shares in Mandiant surged almost 18% as reports of a takeover began to circulate, taking the company's market capitalization to around $4.3 billion. The company had just reported its Q4 2021 results, revealing record billings and revenue for threat intelligence and consulting.
There's been no official confirmation of any concrete takeover talks from Microsoft or Mandiant yet, but a deal would allow Microsoft to further bolster its cybersecurity ranks, particularly as the company's customer base continues to grow around the world.
In 2021 alone, Microsoft acquired a host of security firms, including RiskIQ, CloudKnox Security and ReFirm. The company also recently proved it had the money to invest in new acquisitions by announcing the $70 billion takeover of gaming giant Activision Blizzard.
The sheer scale of threats facing consumers and businesses today means that Microsoft has long been a backer of constantly improving and boosting its own security tools.
The company recently revealed a preview version of its own in-house security offering, Windows Defender, which should provide the next level of protection to users already on, or shifting to, Windows 11.
In addition to providing a basic security overview, Microsoft Defender Preview gives details of security alerts that have appeared on different devices. Perhaps the most valuable feature of the app is that it makes it possible to easily check the security of a device without the need, necessarily, to have physical access to it.
Looking to get yourself a new laptop for 2022? You can currently get the Dell XPS 15 for a steal right now over at the Dell website, with the original price of $1199.99 slashed down to just $930.99.
This obviously isn't one of the cheapest laptops on the market, but that's because the Dell XPS 15 is one of the best laptops in the world, combining a stunningly thin and light design with powerful components. It's often viewed as the main Windows-based rival to the MacBook Pro, another popular portable workstation.
This particular model is equipped with a 10th generation Intel core i5 processor, 256GB SSD storage and 8GB of RAM, which makes it great for working professionals, students, and creatives alike. This is plenty powerful enough to run day-to-day applications, as well as more demanding ones such as Adobe Photoshop and all the various configurations available also makes it an ideal laptop for photographers or video editors in particular.
It's worth noting that this is the Dell XPS 15 model with a FHD (1920 x 1200p) resolution screen rather than the 4K or OLED display that's also available for the XPS 15, but this is a stunning display in its own right (Outside the US? Check out the best Dell XPS 15 deals in your region just below).
Today's best Dell XPS 15 deal
Dell XPS 15, Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB:$1,199.99$930.99 at Dell
Save $269 - Save a huge amount on this powerful Dell XPS 15, which is ideal for working professionals and students alike. Featuring a 10th generation Intel Core i5 processor and 8GB of RAM, this is one of the best 'everyday' laptops you can buy right now.
More Dell XPS 15 laptop deals
No matter where you live, you'll find all the lowest prices for the Dell XPS 15 from around the web right here, with offers available in your region.
One of the most hotly anticipated TV adaptations of a book for some time hits the airwaves this month with the Ben Whishaw-starring medical drama-comedy This Is Going to Hurt. Read on as we explain how to watch This Is Going to Hurt online and stream the series today - it's 100% free to watch in the UK thanks to BBC iPlayer and can also be enjoyed wherever you are in the world right now.
Described as a love letter to Britain's National Health Service, the new show is based on junior doctor turned comedian Adam Kay’s hilarious and and often heartbreaking memoir detailing his six years working on an obstetrics and gynaecology ward.
Kay - who has gone on to write for big show’s such as Mrs Brown’s Boys and Sacha Baron Cohen’s Who Is America? - saw his book become a literary sensation in 2018, with This Is Going To Hurt outselling Michelle Obama’s Becoming autobiography.
Expect loads of belly laughs, plenty of tears and a “constant tsunami of bodily fluids”. Make sure you're tuned in and know how to watch This Is Going to Hurt online for free by reading our guide below.
How to watch This Is Going to Hurt online FREE in the UK
This seven-part series is set to premier on Tuesday, February 8 at 9pm GMT on BBC One, with new episodes set to follow at the same time each week from then on.
This Is Going to Hurt can also be watched 100% free online in the UK at the same time on BBC iPlayer
Episodes will also be available to watch on demand via the streaming service straight after they've been broadcast (you just need to be in possession of a valid TV licence).
iPlayer is particularly versatile due to its range of apps for mobiles, tablets and more, so there's really no excuse to miss out on the long-awaited drama comedy.
If you're not in the UK, use a VPN to stream your favourite BBC shows online from anywhere as if you were at home.
How to watch This Is Going to Hurt online when abroad
For anyone abroad right now who still wants to watch this medical comedy you might struggle from outside of the UK. But don't let geo-restrictions come between you and this emotional rollercoaster of a series.
Simply downloading and installing a VPN to your device will let you watch This Is Going to Hurt on the BBC iPlayer from anywhere. A VPN effectively tricks your device into thinking it's in another location by changing the IP address to elsewhere in the world.
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If you're looking for cheap TV sales, then you've come to the right place. We've scoured all the best retailers in the UK to bring you the hottest TV deals on everything from cheap TVs to more premium displays. That means you can relax with your favourite show in style, and your wallet can breathe a sigh of relief as well.
We've done all the searching, so you can simply browse the TV sales below for a size and price that suits you. That means no more obscure model numbers to look up and no more wondering if you've really got the best TV deal around. We've done all that legwork and brought all the need-to-know information right here.
We've organised all the latest cheap TV sales by size here, but it's worth checking out the prices throughout because you might be surprised how large a display you can get for your cash these days. We've also picked out a TV deal of the week, which represents the best outright value for most people.
That means all of these top brands are competing to offer the best tech for the money, so even if you're on a budget, you can still bag yourself some top-shelf features in a cheap TV. Between their powerful upscaling processors, full smart home integration, and, in some cases, Dolby Atmos support, all these 4K TV deals are fantastic value.
The best cheap smart TV deals in this week's roundup all offer awe-inspiring HDR and streamlined 4K upscaling to make everything shine. If you're looking to push the budget, you can also take a look at the best OLED TV prices and deals available right now.
The best TV deal of the week
JVC 65-inch 4K Ultra HD Fire TV:£599.99£449 at Currys
Save £150 - If you're looking for a big-screen budget display in today's TV deals, Currys has this 65-inch 4K TV on sale for just £449. The 4K Ultra HD TV comes with the Fire operating system for seamless streaming and works with Amazon Alexa for hands-free control.
The best cheap TV sales available now
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32-49 inch cheap 4K TV deals
JVC 32-inch HD LED Fire TV:£249£199 at Amazon
Save £50 - This week's cheapest TV deal is this 32-inch HD TV from JVC that's on sale for just £199. This budget set includes the Fire operating system, which allows you to seamlessly stream your favorite movies and TV shows from the home screen of your TV.
JVC 40-inch Smart Full HD Android TV:£319.99£229.99 at Currys
Save £90 - If you're looking for a 40-inch budget set, this JVC HD TV is a fantastic option, and it's on sale for just £229 - £20 less than last week's price. The HD TV comes with smart capabilities and the Google Assistant built in so you can use your voice to control your TV.
Toshiba 43-inch 4K HDR Smart TV:£379£269 at Very
Save £110 – This Toshiba is excellent value for money if you need a small screen on a budget. Support for 4K resolution and HDR ensures a crisp and clear picture, while access to Freeview Play and all the major streaming apps means you won't lack films and TV to watch.
Samsung 43-inch TU7020 Smart 4K UHD TV:£369£349 at Argos
Save £20 - Argos has this Samsung 43-inch 4K TV on sale for a record-low price of £349. The 43-inch set from Samsung delivers a bright, bold picture with life-like images thanks to the Crystal processor and 4K HD resolution.
Sony 32-inch HDR TV: £449£379 at John Lewis Save £70 - This 32-inch HDR TV from Sony is well worth a look, especially with this £70 saving. It makes do with 720p resolution, Freeview Play, a capable Android TV platform, and support for HDR – despite the lack of 4K Ultra HD. A great buy for budget shoppers.
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50-59 inch 4K TV deals
Hisense 55-inch R55A Roku 4K TV: £499£379 at Argos Save £120 - You can snag a £120 discount on this 55-inch Hisense TV which brings the price down to a new record-low. As far as budget 4K TVs go, Hisense still manages to create affordable sets without compromising too far on picture and audio quality – as we found in our review. It's definitely not going to compete with the high-end OLED and QLED TVs, but it'll offer a satisfactory viewing experience when streaming films, watching TV shows, and more.
Hisense 58-inch 4K UHD Smart TV:£549£399 at Very
Save £150 - Very has this Hisense set on sale for just £399 which is the lowest price we've seen and a fantastic deal for a feature-rich 58-inch 4K TV. You're getting 4K HD resolution, DTS Studio Sound, Freeview Play, and Amazon Alexa built in for hands-free control.
Samsung TU7020 50-inch 4K Crystal UHD Smart TV:£549£388 at Very
Save £160 - This stunning Samsung 50-inch 4K TV is on sale for just £388 at Very. That's the best price you'll find for the 4K set that delivers bright, bold colors thanks to the powerful Dynamic Crystal technology and works with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant for hands-free control.
TCL C72 55-inch 4K HDR QLED TV:£799£602.44 at Amazon
Save £97 – The main advantage of choosing a QLED screen is that they offer wider viewing angles and superior brightness, so if your TV is going into a big room that receives a lot of light you will be able to get a much clearer picture. TCL has established itself as a low-cost alternative to the likes of Samsung and LG while still producing some well-made sets, so this is a more affordable way to pick up a QLED screen on a lower budget.
LG NanoCell 816PA 50-inch Smart 4K UHD TV:£649£578 at Currys
Save £71 - Currys has this LG 50-inch 4K smart TV on sale for just £578 at today's sale. LG's NanoCell display delivers bold, bright colours thanks to the quad-Core 4K processor, and the ThinQ AI technology allows your TV to become a smart home hub.
Sony Bravia X85JU 55-inch 4K UHD Smart TV:£1,099£799 at Currys
Save £200 - You can score a £200 price cut on Sony's Bravia 65-inch 4K TV at Currys' latest sale. That's the lowest price we've seen for this 2021 set that features Sony's powerful X1 processor and Dolby Atmos for a cinema-like picture experience. You're also getting smart capabilities with the Google Assistant built-in for hands-free control.
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60-85 inch 4K TV deals
JVC 65-inch 4K Ultra HD Fire TV:£599.99£449 at Currys
Save £150 - If you're looking for a big-screen budget display in today's TV deals, Currys has this 65-inch 4K TV on sale for just £449. The 4K Ultra HD TV comes with the Fire operating system for seamless streaming and works with Amazon Alexa for hands-free control.
LG UP75 65-inch 4K UHD Smart TV:£749£544 at Amazon
Save £205 - Amazon has this 65-inch 4K smart TV from LG on sale for £544. That's the lowest price we've ever seen and an incredible deal for a big-screen 4K TV. The 65-inch display features 4K HD resolution and smart capabilities and works with Amazon Alex and the Google Assistant for hands-free control.
Hisense 65-inch QLED TV:£999£679 at Very
Save £320 – Hisense has established itself as a maker of quality TVs for budget prices - and that also extends to its range of high-end QLED sets. This TV tech delivers bright and pristine picture quality that is better suited to lighter rooms in the house. This latest discount may be £50 off the record low, but it's up to £1000 less than TVs of a similar size and power from the likes of LG and Samsung, so the saving is considerable.
Samsung 65-inch Q80A QLED 4K Smart TV:£1,399£1,099 at Amazon
Save £300 - If you're looking for a premium display, you can get this stunning Samsung 65-inch QLED TV on sale for £1,099, thanks to today's £300 discount at Amazon. You're getting a premium viewing experience thanks to the QLED display coupled with the Object Tracking Sound for an immersive audio experience.
Sony Bravia A84J 65-inch Smart 4K UHD OLED TV:£2,199.99£1,899 at Currys
Save £300 - Sony's brilliant Bravia XR OLED TV gets a massive £300 price cut at Currys. That's the lowest price we've found for the Sony set that packs a 65-inch OLED panel, Dolby Vision, HDR10 and works with the Google Assistant for hands-free control.
LG AI OLED 65-inch 4K UHD HDR Smart TV:£2,199£1,296 at Amazon
Save £1,040 - If you're looking for a premium display, Amazon has a massive £1,040 discount o the LG A1 OLED TV. That's the best price we've seen for the 4K OLED TV that packs an α7 Gen4 AI processor 4K, Dolby Vision IQ and Dolby Atmos, and the Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa for hands-free control.
More cheap TV sales from your favourite retailers
Not found the right cheap TV today? Or maybe you'd prefer to directly browse the offers at your favourite retailers instead of our highlights of the best smart TV deals? We're updating this page on a regular basis, so you may have better luck another day. If you want to take a look for yourself now though, here are the direct links to a the full collection of TV sales at multiple stores.
Argos - the best place for cheap TVs but regionalised stock
Large screen smart TV deals
If you're after larger smart TV deals, we should warn you, they don't come cheap. However, if you're after 65 to 85-inch TVs- we'd recommend heading over to John Lewis,Currys and Amazon as they seem to stock more models than most UK retailers.
If you'd like a headstart on some of the very finest TVs money can buy, be sure to take a look at our guides for the best 55-inch TV or if you're going large we've got the best 65-inch TV models covered too.
How to tell if cheap TVs are worth it
Cheap TVs can often wow with price tags but disappoint once they're at home and plugged in, however there are ways to find 4K TV deals that bring premium experiences down to lower price ranges. Sacrificing a few features you won't use to prioritise the ones you will is an easy way to get started, but finding that perfect mix might prove difficult.
On the other hand, even displays costing between £300 and £400 are often considered to be cheap TVs, so you'll want to make sure you're getting your money's worth with your new setup. That's where these TV deals come in handy - you can easily get features well above your price range included in your new cheap smart TV if you know when and where to deal hunt.
Nowadays, you'll want to be picking up a 4K TV if you're looking to spend within this price range. Straight HD and HD-ready TV deals are still kicking around some retailers and, for the price you're paying for the previous wave of technology, you could well be picking up a 4K display instead. As the price scale rises, you'll be picking up higher pixel density, better colour differentiation, deeper dynamic range, and better upscaling from pricier units. It's worth checking out the various display specifications to make sure your cheap TV matches up to what others are offering at that particular price point.
Or, you could let us do all of that for you with the 4K TV deals listed here.
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Are 4K TV deals getting cheaper?
As the technology progresses, and even leaps into the world of 8K, 4K TV deals are getting cheaper and cheaper, meaning more households than ever are able to afford premium displays like the ones highlighted here. Not only does that show just how cheap these 4K TV deals have become in recent years, but it also means there's more content being made to be displayed on these 4K TVs available as well. So, not only are these sets getting cheaper, but there's also plenty more to watch on them as well.
How to find the best TV deals
We've found that the best TV deals usually come from a few retailers in particular - Very regularly discounts their cheaper models, Currys holds excellent prices on Philips Ambilight displays, and John Lewis can offer up invaluable peace of mind with their extensive warranty guarantees.
So, you know where to shop but if you're not seeing any particularly enticing offers -you might be searching at the wrong time. The best TV deals are usually between November and January, when Black Friday and holiday sales are discounting premium displays left and right. However, you'll also find the summer sales fruitful as well.
What to look for in smart TV deals
The vast majority of TV deals on offer right now will offer Smart TV functionality. It's now become the norm for your TV to offer at least a limited selection of streaming and on demand apps, but the quality of this experience will vary between models. Cheap smart TVs will typically send you home with preset apps like Netflix, YouTube, BBC iPlayer, All 4, and UK TV Play among other everyday streamers.
However, if you spend a little more you'll start finding Alexa compatibility, more niche app options like Disney Plus, CrunchyRoll, and NowTV, and a faster, slicker operating system. You'll find more options for connecting extra services on more premium smart TV deals.
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