The first TVs with Gemini built in arrive later this month
TCL has announced the QM9K, its latest flagship QD mini LED television series. The QM9Ks will be the first panels in the industry to feature Gemini on Google TV, a new feature that we first learned about at the start of this year.
Using the standard “Hey Google” voice prompt, viewers will be able to find a movie or TV show, ask questions using natural language about any topic and even control smart home products that are synced through Google Home. Google TV on the QM9K also supports the creation of custom AI screensavers based on descriptions or prompts provided by users.
The TVs will feature an mmWave sensor — a form of radar used to detect if a person is in front of the panel — that will wake the devices, allowing users to engage with Gemini completely hands-free. Users will have the option of customizing distance settings and hours of operation for the wake sensor.
Aside from breaking new ground in software, the QM9K series features a “Zero Border” edge-to-edge WHVA panel, which promises excellent color accuracy and a bezel-less design.The TVs have up to 6,000 precise dimming zones for deep contrast — up to 57 percent more than on the QM8K, the other contenders in TCL’s “Ultimate Series.” The QM9K is set to deliver up to 6,500 nits of peak brightness in HDR, a 30 percent increase over its predecessor. The panels run from 65″ to 98″, and audio by Bang & Olufsen rounds out the premium sets.
The TCL QM9K will be available at Best Buy and select regional retailers later this month.
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