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The Era of Giant TVs Has Arrived

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97-Inch Screens & RGB LED Technology Are Coming to a Living Room Near You 

There was a time when a 65-inch TV felt enormous. Then 75 inches became the benchmark for a “big” screen. Now? Homeowners are designing media rooms around displays that measure 97 inches and beyond. And once you see one installed properly, it’s hard to go back.

2026 is shaping up to be the year of truly oversized LED TVs. Sony, Samsung, and other premium manufacturers are leaning hard into ultra-large displays, with new 83-inch, 97-inch, and even 100-inch models here already or arriving soon. But size is only half the story. The bigger shift is what’s happening behind the screen.

Micro RGB LED technology is quietly becoming one of the most exciting developments in display quality we’ve seen in years. Let’s take a (massive) look. 

What the Control4 OS2 Sunset Means for Your Smart Home

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It’s Time to Update Your Control4 System & Keep Your Smart Home Connected

If you’ve been living in a Control4 household for a while, you’ve likely enjoyed how it pulls your world together. But technology moves fast, and even the most reliable systems eventually need a refresh. 

Control4 has officially announced that OS2, the operating system that’s been the backbone of many homes since 2010, is being phased out. 

While your Control4 system won't suddenly go dark, the way you interact with it is about to change. Here is the plain-and-simple breakdown of what’s happening, when, and why… and why this is actually a great opportunity to elevate your home’s IQ. 

Stop Dragging Portable Speakers Outside

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Why a Professional Outdoor Audio System Sounds Better, Lasts Longer, and Actually Gets Used

Everyone loves the idea of outdoor music.

You picture dinner on the patio with jazz in the background. Friends gathered around the fire pit. A summer pool day with playlists flowing through the yard.

But for most homeowners, the reality usually looks like this: someone forgets to charge the portable speaker, Bluetooth won’t connect, the battery dies halfway through the evening, or the sound disappears the second you walk ten feet away.

Portable speakers are convenient in theory. In practice, they rarely deliver the kind of experience people actually want outdoors.

That’s why more homeowners in Park City and beyond are switching to professionally installed landscape audio systems with dedicated amplifiers and outdoor speakers from brands like Paradigm. Here’s how it works. 

What to Look for When Upgrading to a Big Screen TV

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Big Screens Magnify Every Flaw Smaller Screens Hide

Eighty-five-inch TVs are mainstream now, and you can find them for relatively little at big-box stores. Ninety-eight-inch screens, once gigantic, are also accessible. And more 100-inch sets are now in stores too. As Park City media rooms and great rooms keep growing, so does the gap between TVs that look spectacular at that size and ones that simply look… large. The specs on the box won't tell you which is which. What separates a genuinely great big screen TV from an impressive-looking disappointment comes down to a handful of performance criteria that smaller screens forgive—and large ones (painfully) don't.

Sony Just Changed Its TV Business Forever

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The Joint Venture with TCL Is a Turning Point in Sony’s Celebrated TV History

Sony's Bravia 8 II recently won Value Electronics' annual TV Shootout for the seventh consecutive year, besting Samsung, Panasonic, and LG in a head-to-head picture quality showdown that's been the industry's most respected benchmark for two decades. Now, nine months later, Sony has signed over the majority control of its entire TV business to TCL. Wait, what? Officially announced on March 31, 2026, the new company is called BRAVIA Inc. If you're a Sony fan, you might have questions. We’re going to do our best to tell you what we know thus far. 

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