LG to bring cloud gaming service to more screens in 2025

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LG is expanding access to its cloud gaming service, Gaming Portal, and adding support for Xbox Cloud Gaming. Gaming Portal, which acts as a dedicated app store for games and organizes cloud gaming services like GeForce NOW and Amazon Luna, is currently only available on LG smart TVs running webOS 23 and up. However, the South Korean technology company plans to bring the feature to its smart monitors and lifestyle screens by the second quarter of 2025. This means you'll be able to play games on these devices without needing a console. With its recent partnership with Microsoft, you'll soon be able to stream Xbox games on your LG screen without needing an Xbox console.

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Samsung's Frame TV pioneered the concept of the television as art, and now TCL is entering the competition with its new 4K QLED NXTFrame. This canvas-like TV boasts many familiar art-focused features, including a magnetic wooden frame, flush-to-wall mount, and an anti-glare "ultra matte" display. A curated art library, customizable photo galleries, and even an AI Art function round out the package.

And if you're seeking a more premium experience, the TCL has the NXTFrame Pro. It ups the ante with a Bang & Olufsen 3.1.2 soundbar and wireless subwoofer system. Both models share impressive specs, including a 144Hz refresh rate, HDR support, and Dolby Atmos audio.

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TCL's NXTFrame joins the art TV competition

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Samsung's Frame TV pioneered the art-inspired television market several years ago, and now the trend is gaining momentum. TCL's newly unveiled 4K QLED NXTFrame TV is the latest entrant, offering familiar features like a magnetic wooden frame, flush-mount design, anti-glare display, and extensive art mode options.

Joining the fray are other contenders such as Hisense's CanvasTV and LG's Posé and Easel models, all aiming to blend television with home decor seamlessly. While third-party accessories like the Leon Studio Frame have emerged for existing TVs, integrated solutions remained scarce until recently.

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