NEW TOSHIBA SMART 55-incher at $1499

Toshiba has a new 4K smart TV offering in Australia — the U98 Series, including the $1499 55U9850 (left). This is an Android-based 4K TV supporting HDR and Wide Color Gamut, while Android OS brings with it Google Voice Assistant, Voice Search, Chromecast built-in, and the usual wide app availability, including catch-up TV services, FreeviewPlus and personalised recommendations. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity provide further options for streaming and playback. The 55U9850 has launched initially exclusive to Harvey Norman, Domayne and Joyce Mayne stores. Toshiba is brought to Australia by Powermove Distribution, with models differing from US and Europe, where an 8K concept Tosh was on show at IFA 2018 (right). Info: toshibatv.com.au