Photograph: Ryan Waniata Following the QM6K that landed just weeks after CES in January, the QM7K is the second in TCL’s new “Precise Dimming Series” which includes updates like improved color accuracy and blooming control thanks to the brand's new Halo Control System, as well as a reduced optical lens size for clear screen uniformity. Those improvements added up to some of the most balanced and engaging picture performance you can get for the money in the QM6K (8/10, WIRED Recommends), with the only notable drawback being less punch for HDR content than some rivals due to lower peak brightness. That shouldn’t be a problem for the step-up QM7K, which claims a blazing 2,600 nits peak brightness in the 55- and 65-inch models, and up to 3,000 nits in the 75- and 85-inch models. That’s a fair jump over last year’s QM7, and with the swath of other improvements to the TV’s house-made panel, I’m excited to see what this midrange model can do in person soon. Pricing starts at $1,300 for the 55-inch size, rising to $2,500 for the 85-inch version, but that's likely to drop over time. While not yet available, the QM7K will also come in mondo-sized 98-inch and 115-inch XXL versions priced at $4,000 and $20,000, respectively. —Ryan Waniata iRobot Has New Roomba Robos—Don't Worry, They're Armless Photograph: iRobot Yes, iRobot has had a rough couple of years. The company had dominated the market for so long that the brand name “Roomba” was synonymous with the words “robot vacuum.” But the company was rocked by a scandal involving leaked images from the homes of testers, and Amazon terminated its pending acquisition. More recently, iRobot has lagged behind its competitors, who are flaunting gizmos including arms that can pick up socks, carry air purifiers around, or even climb stairs. So it’s with some curiosity that we see that iRobot (and its new CEO, Gary Cohen) has unveiled a new line of robot vacuums and 2-in-1 vacuums. (You no longer have to buy a whole separate Braava mop and chain it to your Roomba!) The lineup will be available for pre-order on March 18 across North American and the European markets, and will feature several new Roomba series, including a more power-lifting suction; a dust compacting series; and new combination robot vacuum and scrubbing, which brings the Roomba more in line with its other high-end competitors. OK, so there's no multi-function robotic arms in sight, but they will have new materials and finishes to look more organic with home decor. Despite lagging performance, Roombas have always been one of the best-looking robot vacuums, and we’re excited to test. —Adrienne So Android Adds Auracast as a Bluetooth Boon for Buds and Hearing Aids Photograph: Bluetooth Google has just announced that Android will support Auracast, enabling broadcast audio streaming to supported hearing aids and earbuds. Auracast is the latest and greatest update for Bluetooth. This new feature enables folks with hearing aids to stream audio directly in public settings such as concerts, classrooms, and airports. Venues can set up live streams that multiple people can join easily from their phones to get perfect audio. This could be a real game changer in noisy environments. While it's primarily an accessibility feature, folks can use it in other places, like gyms, to get audio from a nearby TV. To use Auracast, you must pair LE Audio-compatible hearing aids from companies such as GN Hearing and Starkey with Samsung Galaxy devices with One UI 7 and Android 15 or Pixel 9 devices running the Android 16 beta, then tune into Auracast broadcasts from compatible TV streamers or public venues. You can select audio streams on your phone, much as you would a Wi-Fi network, but you can also potentially scan a QR code to join an audio stream, though this is initially only available on Pixel 9 devices. Alongside this news, Google announced the third beta release of Android 16, which means developers can push their Android 16 apps to the Play Store. The release also includes Auracast support and text contrast improvements for folks with low vision. —Simon Hill