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France: World Cup 2026 in UHD on M6 via Fransat

The M6 Group will broadcast FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament matches live and in Ultra High Definition (UHD) via Fransat, Eutelsat’s free-to-air DTH satellite platform for French DTT channels. Thanks to the the Eutelsat 5 West B satellite, viewers across mainland France will be able to watch the event in UHD without reception or bandwidth […]

June 5, 2026

Research: TV shipments up 6% in Q1 2026

Global TV shipments increased 6 per cent YoY to 50.3 million units in Q1 2026, as retailers increased inventory ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 (kicking off on June 11th), according to data from Omdia’s report TV Sets (Emerging Technologies) Market Tracker: History – 1Q26. All regions grew YoY except for Mainland China, which […]

June 3, 2026

Roku TV Smart Projectors debut in UK 

Roku, the streaming specialist, has announced the launch of Roku TV Smart Projectors in the UK. Marking Roku’s entry into a new product category in the region, the launch brings the Roku TV experience to smart projection for immersive, big-screen entertainment. Initially launching with partners Aurzen and Sharp, the Roku TV Smart Projectors combine advanced […]

May 21, 2026By Nik Roseveare

ruwido and Ocilion present next generation of TV remote control

At ANGA COM 2026, ruwido and Ocilion, two established Austrian technology companies, announced their close cooperation in the development of a new TV remote control for ocilion’s latest platform. The newly developed remote control combines ocilion’s know-how in IPTV and TV solutions with ruwido’s experience in human–machine interaction. Designed to offer an intuitive, modern, and […]

May 20, 2026Sanjeev Bhavnani @ ANGA COM

Dua Lipa sues Samsung over image rights

Pop star Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against ‌Samsung Electronics seeking $15 million (€12.7m) in damages. The British star has accused the tech giant of using her image without permission to market its TV sets. The lawsuit alleges that Samsung featured a copyrighted ​image of the singer on a TV screen on the front […]

May 11, 2026

Sharp Roku TV QLED launches in UK

Sharp Corporation, the consumer electronics brand, and streaming specialist Roku have announced the first Sharp Roku TV QLED for the UK market. Designed to deliver premium picture quality and intuitive streaming, the Sharp Roku TV QLED model  – available in a 50″ screen size – combines 4K UHD resolution with QLED (Quantum Dot) colour for […]

May 8, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Hisense unveils 136” MicroLED TV in UK

Hisense has launched its retail partnership with Harrods by unveiling its 136” MicroLED TV for the first time in the UK alongside its 116” RGB MiniLED TV. The Hisense 136MX will be showcased in a dedicated space inside the iconic London department store. Previously only found in concept and professional screens, Hisense says the 136” MicroLED […]

May 8, 2026By Nik Roseveare

LG Display investing €630+ in new OLED line

LG Display is moving to expand its sixth-generation OLED production capacity at its Paju, South Korea, facility with an investment of about 1.1 trillion won (about €632 million), aiming to support growing IT and mobile panel demand and prepare for next-generation technologies. The news emerged in a regulatory filing when LG Display said it will […]

April 23, 2026By Chris Forrester

Dolby hits Barco over Dolby Vision patents

Audio specialist Dolby Labs has filed a lawsuit against Belgian image and projector business Barco over claimed DR patents allegedly held by Dolby. Dolby is claiming that Barco has infringed two of its patents. The case describes how HDR used by Barco and its ability to manipulate light to create high brightness and higher contrast, […]

April 17, 2026By Chris Forrester

Forecast: V to overtake LG’s webOS in Europe

Omdia forecasts that V (formerly VIDAA), the smart TV operating system developed by Hisense, looks set to overtake LG’s webOS in European shipments, signalling a major shift in the competitive balance of the smart TV market. V’s rapid rise has been driven by the strong momentum of Hisense and its expanding footprint across Europe. The […]

April 15, 2026