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Samsung brings Fender Play music lessons to its TVs
Digital Transformation

Samsung brings Fender Play music lessons to its TVs

Samsung will bring a TV-optimised Fender Play app to 2025 and newer TVs in 49 countries, launching globally in the first half of 2026.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Hoppr names Olivier Bastard Chief Sales Officer
Marketing Technologies

Hoppr names Olivier Bastard Chief Sales Officer

Hoppr appoints former Synamedia executive Olivier Bastard as Chief Sales Officer to spearhead global growth in addressable TV advertising.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Samsung unveils AI-led premium TV roadmap to 2026
Digital Transformation

Samsung unveils AI-led premium TV roadmap to 2026

Samsung has mapped a TV roadmap to 2026, banking on AI, ultra-large premium screens and Micro RGB to deepen its connected home lead.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Samsung unveils AI 'Home Companion' for smart living
Biometrics

Samsung unveils AI 'Home Companion' for smart living

Samsung has unveiled an AI-powered Home Companion, linking Bespoke AI appliances, TVs and mobiles in a unified SmartThings ecosystem.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Samsung backs FAST TV as streaming shifts to hybrid mix
Marketing Technologies

Samsung backs FAST TV as streaming shifts to hybrid mix

Samsung champions FAST TV at CES 2026, betting ad-backed channels will anchor a hybrid future of streaming, live and linear viewing.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Dreame unveils AI whole-home ecosystem, AU launches
Robotics

Dreame unveils AI whole-home ecosystem, AU launches

Dreame unveils an AI whole-home ecosystem at CES 2026 and confirms its thinnest robot vacuum and new personal-care device for Australia.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 6 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
LG certifies Razer Wolverine V3 for webOS cloud gaming
Gaming

LG certifies Razer Wolverine V3 for webOS cloud gaming

LG unveils a “Designed for LG Gaming Portal” pad scheme, certifying Razer's new Wolverine V3 as its first ultra-low latency TV controller.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Hisense unveils 116-inch RGB MiniLED TV & 2026 range
Gaming

Hisense unveils 116-inch RGB MiniLED TV & 2026 range

Hisense debuts a 116-inch RGB MiniLED flagship and expanded 2026 range at CES, adding cyan LEDs, gaming upgrades and AI-powered software.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026
Samsung unveils unified AI vision across home & TV
Gaming

Samsung unveils unified AI vision across home & TV

Samsung sets out unified AI vision at CES, turning TVs, appliances and health services into connected 'companions' in daily life.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 6 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026
LG unveils ultra-thin true wireless OLED Wallpaper TV at CES
Encryption

LG unveils ultra-thin true wireless OLED Wallpaper TV at CES

LG unveils a 9mm ultra-thin true wireless OLED Wallpaper TV at CES 2026, touting brighter Hyper Radiant Colour and AI-enhanced visuals.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Mon, 5th Jan 2026
Samsung unveils 130-inch Micro RGB TV flagship at CES
Smart Home

Samsung unveils 130-inch Micro RGB TV flagship at CES

Samsung has unveiled a 130-inch Micro RGB flagship TV at CES 2026, pairing a bold 'Timeless Frame' design with advanced AI picture tech.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Mon, 5th Jan 2026
LG unveils Gallery TV, blending art & home cinema
Smart Home

LG unveils Gallery TV, blending art & home cinema

LG is debuting its wall-hugging Gallery TV at CES 2026, a MiniLED 4K screen that doubles as a customisable digital art canvas.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Dec 2025
LG unveils Sound Suite with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect
Smart Home

LG unveils Sound Suite with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect

LG is launching its modular Sound Suite at CES 2026, headlined by the first soundbar with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect and AI-driven tuning.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
LG unveils Micro RGB evo flagship TV with AI at CES
Biometrics

LG unveils Micro RGB evo flagship TV with AI at CES

LG will debut its Micro RGB evo flagship at CES 2026, touting ultra-fine RGB LEDs, AI processing and full BT.2020 colour coverage.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 20th Dec 2025
Samsung unveils 2026 Micro RGB TV range with AI boost
Digital Entertainment

Samsung unveils 2026 Micro RGB TV range with AI boost

Samsung will debut a full 2026 Micro RGB TV lineup from 55 to 115 inches, adding AI-powered processing, colour upgrades and spatial audio.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025
Philips unveils Ambilight TVs for hotels with gaming & AirPlay
Gaming

Philips unveils Ambilight TVs for hotels with gaming & AirPlay

Philips launches Ambilight-enabled MediaSuite TVs for hotels, featuring Google Cast, Apple AirPlay, and cloud gaming to enhance guest entertainment globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025

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TV, Monitors, Projectors - What is the ultimate screen for your entertainment set up in 2026?
Gaming

TV, Monitors, Projectors - What is the ultimate screen for your entertainment set up in 2026?

From 8K TVs to ultra-short-throw projectors, here's how to choose the ultimate screen for your 2026 home entertainment setup.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
Why hybrid TV is the next stage of the creator economy
Marketing Technologies

Why hybrid TV is the next stage of the creator economy

Hybrid TV blends interactivity with streaming, letting viewers influence content in real time, reshaping the global creator economy and media landscape.

By Adrian Janon • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025