New Delhi, Jan. 8 -- CES always has a few TVs that exist mainly to show off, but this year the direction felt easier to read. OLED makers are pushing higher brightness and taking reflections more seriously. Mini LED makers are pushing RGB backlights so colour does not wash out when you crank up brightness. And like it or not, size is still the easiest headline, with screens that feel closer to a wall installation than a living room purchase.

One reality check before we get excited. CES demos are controlled. The lighting is flattering, the footage is curated, and the settings are rarely the ones you will use at home. So treat every number as a promise until we see final retail units, real pricing, and the firmware that ships.

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