Consumer Electronics Briefs: Best TVs of 2025; Where Are the Vizio TVs?; Big Discount On Big Samsung TV

By Phillip Swann
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NBC News Picks Best TVs of 2025 Based On Expert Opinions
NBC News surveyed a bunch of retailers and consumer electronics analysts to get their picks for the best TVs of the year. The winner: Sony, which the experts say offer both outstanding audio and video in their sets. Other winners: Samsung TVs for design; LG for gaming; and TCL for bargain seekers.

Vizio Now Exclusive at Walmart
Having trouble finding a Vizio TV at stores such as Amazon or Target? That’s because it’s now a retail exclusive at Walmart. NJ.com has the details here.

Samsung Drops Price On 75-Inch TV to $700
Best Buy is now selling a new QLED Samsung 75-inch set for $700, a $200 discount over the regular price. CNET has the details here.

Amazon’s Prime Day Sale In 2 Weeks
On October 7-8, Amazon will hold its annual fall Prime Day two day sale with discounts on thousands of electronics products and steep reductions on Amazon-branded products such as Fire TV sticks. Forbes writes that some deals are already available. To learn more, see the Forbes article here.

DIRECTV App Now Available On Vizio Smart TVs
DIRECTV announced this week that it’s rolling out its streaming app to Vizio Smart TVs. With the app, Vizio Smart TV owners will be able to watch the TV provider’s streaming offerings such as Genre Packs and Signature plans via the Vizio interface. No word on when the app will be available on all Vizio Smart TV sets.

Best Buy Unveils Holiday Sale Plans
The retail giant has disclosed some of its strategies for the 2025 holiday season and it includes carrying XXL screens as big as 130 inches; twice as many computers as normal; and sports merchandise from Fanatics. To learn more about Best Buy’s holiday plans, click here.

Google Adding Gemini AI to TCL Sets
Google is adding its Gemini Artificial Intelligence capability to Android TVs, starring with specific TCL models. The feature will enable viewers to have conversations with their sets, asking questions such as which shows to watch or whether it’s time to do the homework! See this article for more details.

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