AI is a marketing buzzword across much of our daily tech – but on TVs, it’s finally doing something useful. In this Herald Now tech segment, Noel Leeming’s Stu Buckerfield explains why the latest AI-enabled models are more than hype. These sets use in-built intelligence to sharpen old, low-resolution footage, brighten overly dark scenes, and automatically balance audio so whispered dialogue stays clear without the big moments shaking the house.

He also breaks down how AI makes everyday viewing easier, with conversational voice search that scans every app at once and serves personalised recommendations based on what you actually watch. And if you’re wondering how to tell whether a TV is truly AI-equipped, Stu covers that too.

The bottom line: when AI solves real viewer problems, it stops being a gimmick – and these new models prove it.

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