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LG launches OLED evo M4 series TV

LG Electronics (LG) is set to begin the global rollout of its new OLED evo M4 series TV with the accompanying Zero Connect Box that provides wireless connectivity between the TV and the receiver. The company is presenting the new model in 65, 77, 83 and 97 inches. Powered by the LG α (Alpha) 11 […]

July 1, 2024

Euro 2024 sparks TV sales boom

The electricals chain Curry’s has reported that TV sales were up by more than 30 per cent in the UK in the past month, with boss Alex Baldock adding that so-called “supersize screens” – 85 inches and above – were proving popular. As well as strong UK sales in the run-up to the tournament, which […]

June 27, 2024

Research: 20% of UK haven’t upgraded TV set in 10+ years

With UEFA Euro 2024 now in full swing, football fans across the continent are gearing up for the knockout stages of the tournament and making plans for watch parties to help roar their team to victory. But research from TV manufacturer and Official Partner of the tournament, Hisense, has revealed that one fifth of UK […]

June 25, 2024

Data: Hisense #2 in Q1 global TV shipments

Hisense, the consumer electronics brand, has had its competitive strength in the global home appliance sector reinforced with data from market research institute Omdia showing that global shipments of Hisense TVs for Q1 2024 hit a total of 6.32 million, ranking Hisense No. 2 overall in the global market from 2022 to Q1 2024. Hisense’s […]

June 14, 2024

All Wimbledon Centre Court games in UHD on BBC

From July 1st, audiences can tune into comprehensive live match coverage of Wimbledon 2024 exclusively on BBC TV and BBC iPlayer, as well as listen to the latest news from the courts across BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds. All matches from the tournament will be available on BBC […]

June 10, 2024

Ateme leads TVRI’s transition to 4K streaming

Ateme, a specialist in video compression, delivery and streaming solutions, has announced TVRI’s transition to 4K OTT powered by Ateme. TVRI, Indonesia’s national public broadcasting organisation, has selected Ateme’s Gen 7 video encoding and low latency streaming solutions to deliver 4K video quality to its viewers. With Ateme’s Just-In-Time Packager Origin, TVRI ensures seamless streaming […]

May 28, 2024

MPEG-5 could unlock UHD

Thierry Fautier, until recently a senior figure at Harmonic and now MD at Your Media Transformation, in a comprehensive paper presented at NAB, said it is about time to change the game on UHD deployment. He especially drew attention to the Brazil TV 3.0 announcement, and its plans to standardise on a UHD VVC together […]

April 24, 2024By Chris Forrester

Brazil to roll out new digital TV standard in 2025

Brazil is launching a new TV standard called TV 3.0 in 2025. This technology, according to the government, will revolutionise the way people watch TV by integrating it with the internet. Viewers will use apps to navigate channels, replacing the traditional number system on remote controls. This will allow channels to offer additional on-demand content, […]

April 4, 2024From Branislav Pekic in Rome

Samsung Display gives €3.8bn to parent company

Samsung Display has paid out its first-ever dividend since it was spun-off as a separate company in 2012. According to reports, Samsung’s stand-alone display business will pay a dividend to Samsung Electronics of 5.6 Trillion Won (€3.8 billion). During a shareholders’ meeting, Samsung Display voted to distribute 25,400 won per share in dividends, totalling 6.65 […]

March 27, 2024By Chris Forrester

LG launches StanbyME Speaker

LG Electronics has announced the global launch of the LG StanbyME Speaker (model XT7S), the company’s latest portable speaker which works in harmony with an LG StanbyME lifestyle screen or as a standalone speaker that can be taken anywhere. LG says its StanbyME Speaker is for design-conscious individuals who relish streaming content and music at […]

March 8, 2024