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Australia readies TV prominence framework

It will be soon be easier for Australians to access free-to-air TV services on connected devices with the commencement of the TV prominence framework. The framework, set to come into force on January 10th, will help improve the visibility of local free-to-air TV services in an increasingly competitive digital media environment. Under the rules, all […]

January 9, 2026By Colin Mann

Research: 61% US homes use smart TV as primary streaming device

Parks Associates has unveiled consumer research from its Tech Ecosystem Consumer Insights Dashboard showing that smart TVs are the dominant gateway for streaming video in US households. Now, 61 per cent of US internet households use a smart TV as their primary streaming video device, continuing the shift in viewing behavior away from streaming media […]

January 8, 2026

Amazon unveils new Fire TV user interface

Amazon has redesigned the Fire TV UI to be “cleaner, faster, and better organised” which it says will help users spend less time searching and more time watching. The new UI has a more modern design with improved layouts, rounded corners, redesigned colour gradients, updated typography, and more optimised spacing. The update isn’t just aesthetic: […]

January 7, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Samsung: “FAST restoring simplicity and value to TV”

Samsung Electronics held its FAST Forward: How New Streaming Models Are Shaping the Next Generation of TV panel as part of its Tech Forum panel series at CES 2026. Taking place at The Wynn in Las Vegas, the panel brought together leaders from entertainment and media to explore the evolution of streaming and the rapid […]

January 7, 2026

How NFL streaming is driving second-screen sports engagement

NFL fandom in the US has moved beyond the television. As streaming platforms reshape how games are delivered, a parallel experience now unfolds across mobile phones, tablets, and laptops, where live broadcasts are paired with real-time data, social discussion, betting activity, and digital commerce. Watching the NFL is no longer passive. Fans track statistics, react […]

January 6, 2026

Roku, iSpot bring outcome-based optimisation to streaming

Roku has become now the first major streaming publisher to use iSpot’s Outcomes at Scale product for the explicit intention of optimising off outcomes. This expansion of Roku and iSpot’s partnership seeks to help brands achieve more accountable, performance-focused campaign results on the Roku platform. With this integration, Roku advertisers can now use iSpot-attributed outcomes […]

January 6, 2026

DAZN ordered to honour Belgian football deal

Sport streaming platform DAZN has been ordered to continue broadcasting Jupiler Pro League matches and to honour all contractual payments to the Pro League until the end of the 2025/26 season. This decision came from Belgian arbitration body Cepani following a dispute which arose in late November, which saw DAZN declare it was terminating its […]

January 5, 2026By Colin Mann

DirecTV launches streaming TV solution for small businesses

DirecTV For Business has announced the launch of its new streaming TV solution for small businesses in the US, with plans to expand the offering to larger business locations soon. Streaming offers a simple, self-installation solution for small businesses that have a high-speed broadband connection, particularly for those in metropolitan areas where satellite installation may […]

January 5, 2026

TiVo OS adds new features; content partnerships

TiVo, a wholly owned subsidiary of Xperi, has announced a number enhancements to its independent media platform at CES 2026, including new features for TiVo OS, expanded content partnerships, wider availability across devices, and a deeper sports lineup. TiVo OS is now available on a full range of Smart TV devices, ranging from 2K to […]

January 5, 2026

Report: Italian TV market nears €9bn valuation

The Italian TV market is projected to reach a value of €8.97 billion by the end of 2025, representing a 2.2 per cent growth over 2024. This is according to the latest report from Rome-based consultancy ITMedia Consulting, The Television Market in Italy 2025–2027, which highlights a shift from traditional linear TV to non-linear and […]

December 23, 2025From Branislav Pekic in Rome