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If Russia’s concerned about casualties, they should stop this war – Pentagon on strikes on Crimea https://t.co/L7Zhrnzr3o
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- Trump Media’s valuation is “absurdyly” high, according to LinkedIn’s cofounder Reid Hoffman.
- The billionaire entrepreneur noted that Turth Social is tiny compared to other social media.
- TMTG made just $4 million in revenue last year, financial statements show.
Trump Media’s stock price is “absurdly out of the realm of normal business,” according to LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman.
Speaking to CNN on Tuesday, Hoffman pointed to the lofty $6 billion valuation of Donald Trump’s media company even as its stock has tumbled since it first started trading following its public offering via SPAC in March.
Trump Media is worth just a fraction of LinkedIn, which was bought out for $26 billion in 2016. Still, the company’s valuation is questionable, Hoffman said. For reference, TMTG made just $4.1 million last year and lost $58 million, according to its financial statements.
“That is wildly high,” Hoffman said of its market value. “Trump Media is probably more appropriately valued close to $40 million rather than several billion.”
DJT shares jumped 20% on Monday, marking one of its best single-day gains since going public. They were up another 7% as the market headed toward the closing bell on Tuesday.
Investing experts have raised some red flags about the former president’s social media site amid who are keeping an eye on the company’s financial losses and low user figures. Earlier this year, the firm tried to pass the blame for its stock crash on two of its co-founders, claiming that the executives did “significant damage” to the business before its IPO.
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- A US military aircraft landed on Peleliu’s WWII airstrip, reopening it after many years.
- The Peleliu airstrip, vital during the 1944 battle, was restored by Marine Corps engineers.
- The landing could enhance US military capabilities to counter China in the Indo-Pacific.
A US military cargo plane returned to a World War II airstrip on Saturday, a site in the Pacific region that Marines had to reclaim.
“The landing of the C-130 on the resurfaced runway after many years hopefully begins a new chapter for a prosperous future of Peleliu island,” Peleliu Governor Emais Roberts said in a United States Indo-Pacific Command press release.
The Peleliu airstrip, also known as the Sledge runway, was the scene of the 1944 Battle of Peleliu, in which 8,000 Marines and soldiers were wounded, and about 1,800 service members were killed; the Imperial Japanese forces suffered an estimated 10,900 casualties.
Marine Corps Engineer Detachment Palau 24.1 has made efforts to restore the strip since then. The runway was named for Eugene Sledge, an enlisted Marine veteran whose memoir of the desperate Peleliu battle formed a basis for the HBO miniseries “The Pacific.”
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Corps Engineer Detachment Palau, and locals of Peleliu, observe a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft with 1st Marine Air Wing, land on a newly designated airstrip on the island of Peleliu, Republic of Palau, June 22, 2024.
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The aircraft’s touchdown on the Peleliu airstrip epitomizes the US military’s expanding footprint as it recognizes more bases may be needed to counter China’s military build-up.
Peleliu, an island of Micronesia that belongs to the nation of Palau, is part of the jurisdictions the US military is trying to gain exclusive access to. The island in the southern Philippine Sea may hold renewed strategic value in the face of China’s growing missile arsenal.
In March, President Joe Biden renewed compacts and secured $7.1 billion dollars for Palau, Micronesia, and the Marshall Islands.
This would allow the US to gain access to resources like air, land, and sea territory. Palau citizens would also be permitted to work, study, join the US military, and receive access to veteran healthcare.
A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft with 1st Marine Air Wing on June 22, 2024.
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The US has been scouring the region for other historic airfields that can be rebuilt. Last year, the US checked up on the island of Tinian, a piece of US territory belonging to Guam, where another airfield was heavily used during WWII.
In April of this year, it was announced that an airfield construction project would be completed in Tinian and is expected to be finished within five years.
US forces have been trying to compete with China’s growing military presence, which is capable of striking American bases using long-range missiles it has developed in recent years.
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Pact’s lightweight basics are the only clothes you’ll want to live in this summer.
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I first discovered Pact on TikTok while searching for nontoxic clothing brands that don’t contain problematic PFAS, otherwise known as “forever chemicals,” which have been linked to a slew of potential negative health effects. Every single one of Pact’s products is sustainably made with organic cotton, produced at Fair Trade Certified factories, and packaged in recyclable paper bags. Their ethical and eco-friendly efforts are undeniably impressive, but one question remained: how do their clothes look and feel? For my Pact review, I tested out a handful of popular products to answer that question.
After trying out a few of Pact’s best-sellers, I’m thrilled to report that you don’t have to sacrifice quality — or style — for the sake of sustainability. This clothing is durable, versatile, and most importantly, incredibly comfortable. Read on for my honest thoughts on a few standout pieces.
Plus, check out our piece on the best places to buy women’s basics if you’re interested in similar brands.
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IMO, the best bodysuits are those all-seasons basics in neutral colors — the kind you can pair with everything from flowy skirts and dressy trousers to jeans and cut-off shorts. This one fits the bill.
The first thing I noticed about this bodysuit is the thickness of the material. It’s double-layered, so it offers a bit more coverage than your average cotton bodysuit. The fabric is ridiculously soft and has the perfect amount of stretch — it really felt like a second skin. I also appreciate that I can wear a regular bra underneath without worrying about it showing, thanks to the wide straps and low-but-not-too-low back.
To be honest, the only downside to this piece is that I don’t think it would work under tighter-fitting bottoms since it’s a brief/bikini-style bottom. So, to avoid any visible panty lines, I’ll be pairing this one with jeans — and more flowy skirts and pants.
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As the temperatures rise come June, I often start trading my matching workout sets with leggings for those with bike shorts. This set caught my eye because of its ribbed texture. I find that ribbed clothing tends to mold to my body better, contracting and expanding against my skin as needed, which makes it ideal for activewear that I’m moving around a lot in.
I’m a huge fan of the bike shorts that come with this set. The 3-inch contouring waistband had a smoothing effect and made me feel “held in” yet not at all restrictive due to the internal elastic. The fabric is thick enough that they’re squat-proof, too.
As for the matching top, the rounded square neck is super flattering, and I love that it hits right below my ribcage — showing off a tiny peek of midriff while still feeling modest. My one gripe is that I do wish the top came with a built-in bra so I had the option to go bra-less for lower-impact workouts like yoga and Pilates. Thankfully, because of the racerback design, most of the best sports bras I own layer well underneath.
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The moment I slipped on this dress, I shouted-announced to my husband in the next room that I planned to live in it for the rest of the summer. It’s made with Pact’s best-selling Soft Spun fabric, and I can definitely see why the material has been such a hit. It’s lightweight, has just enough “give,” and true to its name is so soft.
Historically, I haven’t been the biggest fan of column dresses like these because they’re often either too clingy in certain places (like my bust and hips) or too baggy in others (like my waist). I didn’t find that to be true with this one, though.
I’m 5 foot 4, and this dress hits right at my mid-calf — I consider this to be the “Goldilocks” of dress lengths because it lends a little extra leg coverage, visually elongates my body, and still allows me to show off some cute footwear. The subtle side slit doesn’t just add a flirty accent — in the interest of practicality, it also allows me to move more freely.
10/10. Buy it in multiple colors and thank me later.
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The wide-leg Coastal Pants are one of Pact’s top sellers — and I’m not all that surprised. They’re comfortable enough to lounge around in while reading a book on a lazy Sunday, but cute enough to wear when meeting up with friends.
Pact says these pants hit mid-calf on most but for me, they extended just barely down to my ankle. I didn’t mind that, though. My favorite feature, of course, is the front pockets — although the comfy-yet-sturdy wide elastic waistband also deserves a shoutout. And the woven, double-gauze fabric — which looks and feels like luxury linen — seems breathable enough to wear on sweltering summer days.
One thing to note is that although these pants are technically mid-rise, I did find them to be a tad short in the crotch, causing them to sit a bit lower than expected. To solve this issue, I like to pull them up higher on my hips while letting the center of the waistband dip down lower for a flattering V-shape in the front.
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Silk & Snow’s wooden bed frame with a boucle headboard assembles without tools. It’s affordable, durable and stylish.
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I bought a bed frame in 2020 when I moved into my first house. It was a midcentury modern platform bed with a spindle headboard, and while I loved the style, issues arose. Assembling it was a chore; the instructions were confusing, and I assembled it incorrectly, which wasn’t great since it came with so many screws and tools. Not to mention, the spindles began to break after two years.
As someone who tests mattresses often, I wanted a sturdier bed frame, one that had a durable headboard and a design that made it easy to assemble. I’d seen Japanese joinery bed frames – or bed frames that slot together without screws and tools — gaining popularity, but most, like the internet-favorite one sold by Thuma, were expensive. When I learned about Silk & Snow’s Wooden Bed frame, I was impressed. The company started out by selling mattresses, so moving toward a Japanese joinery bed frame made sense.
Suffice it to say, I was eager to test the Silk & Snow Wooden Bed frame. Made of sustainable wood with three headboard options, the bed frame is sold at an affordable price, costing a few hundred dollars less than Thuma in every configuration. I ordered a king-sized bed frame with a boucle headboard. Read on for my in-depth review about its setup, durability, and overall looks, and discover where it sits among the beds in our best bed frame guide.
What is Silk & Snow?
Silk & Snow is a Canadian-based company that sells sustainably sourced and ethically made bed and bath essentials, including mattresses, bed frames, bedding, towels, and more. The company was co-founded by Albert Chow and Kenneth Mo and launched in 2017 with a single memory foam mattress. Headquartered in Toronto, Silk & Snow focuses on three main tenets: better materials, thoughtful manufacturing, and transparency. Sustainable materials and practices are core to the Silk & Snow brand and its products. In the case of the bed frame, both the acacia wood and the natural rubberwood are sustainably sourced in Southeast Asia. The company uses a manufacturing facility in Vietnam with eco-conscious practices to cut the wood, while a woman-founded company in Vietnam constructs the bed frame. Silk & Snow also works with Veritree to restore forests and plant trees.
Our review of the Silk & Snow Bed
I assembled a king-sized Silk & Snow wooden bed frame with the boucle headboard in my master bedroom and have slept on it nightly for the last few weeks. I did not use it with a Silk & Snow mattress but with my existing latex organic mattress. Since it’s a platform bed, no box springs were necessary, and my existing mattress can sit right on top.
The Silk & Snow wooden bed frame uses a tool-free Japanese joinery technique
Each piece of the wooden bed neatly frame slots together, using the Japanese joinery technique.
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What makes the Silk & Snow Wooden Bed Frame unique is that it is designed in the traditional style of Japanese joinery, which means the different pieces fit together without tools or screws. Each piece has a joint or slot for another piece to fit into. After assembly, you have a sturdy and durable platform bed.
The bed frame has a modern look with thick legs that taper slightly at the end. You can add cork pads to the bottom of the corner legs to prevent the bed from moving or shifting along the floor and protect flooring.
The bed is available in acacia or rubberwood, with three headboard options
The sideboards, footboard, headboard and legs all fit together easily, but I struggled to assemble the center support legs.
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After removing the packaging and pulling out the items, I was impressed right away by the materials. I liked how the acacia wood looked natural and wasn’t covered with any kind of coating that made it glossy. A natural look is preferable to me.
Customers can choose between three different headboard designs — a wooden headboard in acacia or natural rubberwood, a rattan headboard with the blonde rubberwood frame, or a cream-colored boucle headboard (which is what I tested) with acacia wood. The boucle headboard slipcover can be removed and washed. The boucle headboard cover is soft and very stylish. I liked the cream color as it matches my room style.
Assembly is tool-free, but you’ll want a partner to help you
The instructions helped me map out assembly process.
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While Silk & Snow does advises that two people assemble the bed, I was able to do most of the assembly on my own. It would have been nice to have had a second person, if only to ensure that all the pieces were handled with care and the job was done quicker. I did seek assistance with the headboard.
The bed frame ships in three large boxes. I used a dolly to transport it into my room.
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The king-sized Silk & Snow Wooden Bed Frame arrived in three large, heavy boxes. I used a dolly to move them into my bedroom. One of the boxes was damaged though thankfully none of the materials were affected. The pieces — sideboards, footboard, headboard, slats, and legs — fit together easily, and I had no issue putting the headboard on, which is the only piece that requires screws. The boucle cover is held in place with a hidden zipper on the front and back of the headboard. It can be removed and washed.
You will want a second person nearby to help attach the headboard.
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While the center beams were slightly tricky to fit into the headboard and footboard, the biggest issue I had with assembly was fitting the center support legs. They fit into the center beams but didn’t quite touch the ground, even when I unscrewed the leg adjusters as much as I could. (I added floor protector pads on the bottom of the legs to protect my historic wooden floors. Only with those pads did the center support legs slightly touch the floor.) Silk & Snow says the adjusters should be 0.25 inches from the floor. However, this means that the center support legs fall down when you move the bed. (You can’t put the bed in position until the headboard is placed on the bed). It was very frustrating and difficult to fit the center support legs back on because I had to remove the slats and have a friend hold the bed frame up so I could slip them back on — but this usually resulted in another center support leg falling down. This is the only part of the bed frame that I wish had screws.
My mattress fits in the middle of the bed frame, with about two inches of the frame visible around the mattress. I would have preferred that the slats were further down so that my mattress could sink into the frame. As it is, my mattress goes slightly over the two-inch perimeter. This may be because of my particular type of latex organic mattress.
It took no time at all to disassemble the bed for moving
The boucle headboard is removable and washable.
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One of the biggest benefits of a bed frame that doesn’t require screws and tools to assemble is that it makes disassembly easy. We know that people move homes or like to move their bed frames to different rooms, and it can be difficult to disassemble bed frames with lots of screws. (Disassembling my old bed frame was not easy and parts of it broke because it wasn’t made with real wood and required a lot of screws.)
I made sure to disassemble the Silk & Snow Wooden Bed Frame after assembling it. The task took way less time than it did to assemble. All you have to do is unscrew the headboard and remove the center support legs, the center beams, and the side and footboards. While most of the pieces lifted easily, one joint (bottom right corner of the bed frame) was a bit tighter. It was easy enough to pull it apart once I disassembled the other joints.
The bed frame is durable and sturdy, not to mention attractive.
So, how did I sleep on this bed frame? The Silk & Snow Wooden Bed Frame was very comfortable to sleep on. It felt incredibly sturdy along every joint and in the center of the mattress. Equally as sturdy was the headboard. I could lean up against it and watch TV in bed or read without causing any issues (my previous headboard, a spindle headboard, broke if you leaned against it).
I loved the look and style of the bed frame and headboard. It’s stylish and timeless. A wooden bed frame won’t go out of style. While the boucle headboard material is “in” right now, I like that I can remove the slipcover (and that it’s not tufted). Perhaps Silk & Snow will offer other slipcovers in the future that I can replace the boucle cover with for a new and updated look.
Cons to consider
I struggled to keep the center support legs in place during assembly. Adding cork floor protectors helped.
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There are so few cons related to the Silk & Snow Wooden Bed Frame, though I do have to admit that I wish the center support legs were better designed. The center support legs barely touched the ground when I fitted them in place, so of course, they fell down when I moved the bed after adding the headboard. You are instructed to add the center support legs first and then put on the headboard. Once the headboard is on, you can move the bed to the position you’d like it to remain. However, in doing this, the center support legs inevitably fall, and you have to remove the slats and lift the frame to add the center support legs again. While the bed is designed to not need any screws, I wish the center support legs were screwed onto the bed in some manner so they didn’t fall.
The only other drawback — and it’s a minor one for sure — is that you will need someone to assist you with putting the headboard on the bed frame. While the rest of the bed can be assembled by a single person, the headboard cannot. Solo individuals will have to seek assistance.
The bottom line
Silk & Snow’s wooden bed frame is stylish, sturdy, and sustainable.
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The Silk & Snow Bed Frame is proof that a Japanese joinery-style wooden bed frame doesn’t have to be expensive. You can have a quality bed frame that doesn’t require screws or tools to assemble, and it can look stylish and be made with sustainable wood. Although I may have had some trouble keeping the center support legs in place when moving the bed, I haven’t had any issues since, which leads me to confidently say that this bed is well worth the buy.
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Amazon’s Omni QLED is its most advanced display option.
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After years of making some of the best streaming devices, it’s no surprise that Amazon now sells its own in-house smart TVs. The brand’s latest model is the Fire TV Omni QLED, which is built to compete with the best 4K TVs in the midrange market from rivals like TCL and Hisense.
Designed as a step-up option from the 2021 Fire TV Omni, the Omni QLED series adds local dimming and quantum dots for better contrast and color performance. While the TV has its faults, it’s a vast improvement over the standard Omni.
When it comes to picture quality, it’s not the best TV you can get for the money, but the Omni QLED is a solid contender in the lower midrange class. Its smart features and voice control will especially appeal to those already tied into the Alexa ecosystem. And best of all, it’s frequently on sale. Amazon offers big price drops on this model during deal events, so it could hit a new all-time low on Prime Day.
Simple setup, simple design
The Omni QLED interface offers simple navigation to adjust various settings.
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Pulling the Fire TV Omni QLED from its box reveals a relatively basic design, with slim silver bezels around the top three sides, and a bit of flash at the base. Its styling looks similar to older models in TCL’s 5- and 6-Series lineup. The panel is relatively slim for an LCD with full-array local dimming, while the backside isn’t much to look at, layered in cheap matte plastic.
Setup is simple enough; Amazon’s interface walks you through the basics in minutes (as long as you have an Amazon account), and although it doesn’t come preloaded with a ton of services, you’ll likely find all your favorites in the app store.
When it comes to physical setup, a minor word of caution about the included feet stands: they’re pushed relatively far out to the sides, and they don’t have an option for reversing them inward. You’ll need a console that stretches at least 57 inches across to accommodate a 65-inch model, or you’ll be forced to mount it. The TV is also available in 75-, 55-, 50-, and 43-inch screen sizes.
Alexa integration turns your TV into a smart home hub
You can deactivate hands-free Alexa support with a switch on the TV.
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Amazon’s Fire TV operating system (OS) has been evolving rapidly, and the latest incarnation is its most sophisticated, especially if you’re interested in building an entire smart home setup with Alexa at its core.
The Fire TV Omni QLED allows you to call up Alexa not only via a key on the remote, but also through built-in microphones on the TV for hands-free control of streaming services, inputs, content searches, and even smart home devices. It works pretty well, if slightly slower than just using the remote. Content search is similar to what you’ll get with Roku and others, while the ability to call up “HDMI 2” without the remote can come in handy.
While we generally find the remote to be the easiest point of entry, if you’re the kind of person who relies on Siri as your modus operandi on your phone, this system will likely appeal. If an always-listening TV makes you nervous, the microphones can be easily muted via a switch on the TV’s bottom bezel.
The Omni QLED’s ambient mode features art and helpful widgets on-screen.
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The latest Fire TV OS also adds a feature called “Ambient Experience.” Backlit by a catalog of more than 1,700 free art pieces and photographs, this pre-stage home screen allows you to add custom widgets for things like weather, a calendar, and even sticky notes. By default, the Ambient Experience comes on when you power the TV down; to fully turn the TV off, you’ve got to hold the power button, though this is adjustable in the settings.
The TV even has a sensor to automatically power down and on when you leave and re-enter the room. This works as advertised, though it takes at least a few minutes of alone time to fade to black. For those with larger houses, this may be useful, but it’s not like the TV takes a long time to boot up manually.
The TV’s smart features are all (unsurprisingly) tied to an Amazon account, and multiple profiles are available to customize the experience. If you have a lot of Alexa devices, the Omni QLED is ready to be your primary command center.
As for the TV’s main interface, while it puts Amazon content at the top of the screen, the app store offers all the services you’ll need. As with most interfaces, apps are arrangeable manually, and they also let you preview some of the content when highlighted.
Though we prefer Roku’s interface, the system works well. And unlike last year’s Omni TV, we didn’t experience any boot-up issues. While some reviewers have noted a lagging cursor or jerky navigation, we encountered very few hiccups, possibly due to software updates.
Decent gaming features, but it’s missing high frame rate support
The Omni QLED includes several gaming friendly features, but it lacks a 120Hz panel.
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Like a lot of TVs in its class, the Omni QLED adds some gaming features for PCs and consoles like the PS5 and Xbox Series X, including VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) and ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode).
VRR allows the TV to keep pace with your game’s frame rate. Since the Omni QLED is limited by a 60Hz panel, the refresh rate can only navigate between 48fps (Frames Per Second) and 60fps, so you’re not likely to notice a massive difference in fluidity. While it can’t keep pace with high frame rate games, it should keep gameplay relatively smooth.
ALLM allows the TV to automatically detect a signal from newer gaming devices to minimize latency down to around 11ms (according to Rtings). That’s a massive jump from its regular latency of around 130ms, so you’ll want to make sure you’re in Game Mode when playing games.
While these features are a helpful addition for casual gamers looking to maximize performance on the cheap, the panel’s 60Hz refresh rate keeps it from being a top choice for those looking to take full advantage of the latest gaming consoles. You’ll typically have to jump up a bit in price to get a 120Hz panel elsewhere. Our best budget TV pick for gaming at 120Hz is the TCL Q7, which costs about $100 more than the Omni QLED typically sells for.
Colorful images and good contrast, but there are brighter TVs for the money
The Omni QLED delivers better image quality than the standard Omni, but there are better looking TVs in this price range.
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The Fire TV Omni QLED is something of a mixed bag when it comes to image quality. While it’s not the model we’d recommend first for those looking to sneak in videophile performance on a budget, it has some notable skills that make it worth consideration.
For reference, we did the majority of our testing in the Movie Bright mode with local dimming set to Medium. We disabled the majority of enhancement settings, including Smart HDR and Adaptive Brightness.
Give the Omni QLED some powerful high-dynamic-range (HDR) content, and prepare for an impressive feast of color and contrast. One of our favorite 4K Blu-ray test discs, “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” is reproduced in vivid brilliance. Gold gleams with sparkling luster, rainbows of color burst forth without oversaturation, and black levels are rich.
Thanks to the TV’s 80 dimming zones, contrast is a huge step up over the standard Omni model we previously reviewed. While there’s certainly some blooming (the haloed gray you’ll see around bright images appearing on dark backgrounds), it’s kept to a minimum when viewed head-on. Even “Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part 2,” a notable torture chamber for contrast, is served up with solid shadow detail and deep black levels.
Where blooming is concerned, the most notable issue comes from the TV’s slow-paced dimming zones. If you look closely, you’ll note that searing white images take a second or so to fully dissipate, something that can be distracting for purists. Still, it’s a modest issue for casual viewing.
Screen uniformity is good for a TV in this class.
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The panel we received also offers satisfying screen uniformity, especially for brighter colors and whites. That said, darker grays, such as the Disney Plus load screen, do exhibit some dark squares and muddy artifacts toward the bottom of the panel.
Likewise, moving up, down, or to the sides of the screen will not only accentuate panel blooming but also dim the colors significantly, accounting for one of the TV’s main drawbacks. Narrow viewing angles are something you’ll have to deal with on most LCD panels at this price point, but it’s worth noting. The 60Hz screen also blurs fast-moving text, though again, it’s not all that noticeable outside test demos.
A bit more distracting, however, is the display’s lackluster HD upscaling. Broadcast TV at 720p reveals smearing artifacts, and the TV even has issues with 1080p content, especially via streaming. Thankfully, artifacts are less common with 1080p Blu-rays and video games.
The last issue we’ll raise is more of a limitation: peak HDR brightness. Offering a max of around 500 nits, the TV can still serve up some solid spectacle in HDR. But, the Omni QLED’s brightness isn’t on par with some competitors. Hisense’s cheaper U6K 4K TV edges out the Omni QLED with about 600 nits, not to mention step-up models like the TCL Q7 and the Hisense U7K, which can hit 1,000 nits or more.
Should you buy the Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED?
The Omni QLED is a solid smart TV, especially for people already invested in Amazon’s ecosystem.
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Amazon’s Fire TV Omni QLED is the brand’s best Fire TV display. It offers drastic improvements over the 2021 Omni TV, with much better contrast, an expanded color gamut with quantum dots, a relatively bright screen, and a modicum of HDR punch. While the Fire TV interface still overly favors Amazon content, we appreciate new touches like the Ambient Experience and the ability to preview videos before starting an app.
However, those seeking comparable HDR performance can find similar TVs from other brands for less money, like the Hisense U6K. And if you’re willing to go up a tad in price (or down a size) to the TCL Q7, you can get nearly double the peak brightness, a higher refresh rate, and better overall picture quality.
That said, the Omni QLED does have an edge in smaller screen sizes, as it’s one of the few TVs in this performance class that comes in 50- and 43-inch models. Just keep in mind that the 43-inch version lacks local dimming, so contrast won’t be as high as it is on the larger models.
But no matter what size you go with, those looking to delve deeper into the Amazon ecosystem will find an ally in the Fire TV Omni QLED. Especially if you can find it on one of its, ahem, fire sales, you’ll be getting good value for your money.
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If Russia’s concerned about casualties, they should stop this war – Pentagon on strikes on Crimea 