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Research: TCL continues to expand presence in TV market

Global TV shipments declined 1 per cent YoY in November 2025, according to Counterpoint Research’s Global Monthly TV Tracker, reversing the growth seen in the previous two months. In MoM terms, the shipments fell 15 per cent in November, as September and October shipments had been boosted by inventory accumulation ahead of year-end peak sales. […]

January 26, 2026

Forecast: Retailers to control 47% of US TV OS share by 2029

Retailers are forecast to control 47 per cent of the North American TV operating system (OS) market by 2029, up from 27 per cent in 2025, according to Omdia’s TV Design & Features Tracker. The rapid shift underscores how retailers are prioritising e-commerce-driven retail media advertising over traditional TV shipment leadership. This trend was a […]

January 26, 2026

NHK Labs succeed with OLED blue light

NHK’s Science & Technology Research Laboratories (STRL), in collaboration with Professor Hirohiko Fukagawa of Chiba University’s Advanced Science Center and Professor Takuji Hatakeyama of Kyoto University’s Graduate School of Science, has successfully developed the world’s first organic LED display device capable of blue light emission while also generating power. The research was published in the […]

January 22, 2026By Chris Forrester

TCL to take control of Sony’s TV business

Visitors to the CES technology show earlier in January perhaps wondered why Sony didn’t have a presence. Now they know. Sony is to form a joint-venture with Chinese rival TCL to take over its TV business. TCL will own 51 per cent of the business, with Sony taking a back seat with 49 per cent. […]

January 21, 2026By Chris Forrester

Disguise, ASB GlassFloor partner on interactive digital courts

Disguise and ASB GlassFloor have announced a partnership that turns arena floors into a fully customisable interactive digital surface. This will enable coaches to visualise ball tracking data as well as players’ live positions, movement speed and performance metrics right on the playing surface, allowing teams to win more matches. The technology will also enable more […]

January 20, 2026

Whale TV signs new TV brand partnerships; adds Boosteroid

Whale TV, the independent TV operating system, has announced new licensing partnerships with five TV brands: Aiwa, Blaupunkt, EFL, ONVO and JVC. These TV brands will start using Whale OS 10, the company’s latest-generation television operating system, for their upcoming smart TV models. Whale TV has also announced Moka as a new Whale OS 10 […]

January 6, 2026

Samsung unveils 130-inch Micro RGB TV

Samsung Electronics has unveiled what it says is “the world’s first 130-inch Micro RGB TV” at CES 2026, marking the debut of its largest Micro RGB display and a new design direction for ultra-premium displays. “Micro RGB represents the peak of our picture quality innovation, and the new 130-inch model takes that vision even further,” […]

January 5, 2026

Samsung expands Micro RGB TV lineup

Samsung Electronics has announced it that, in 2026, it will launch an expanded Micro RGB TV lineup, available in 55”, 65”, 75”, 85”, 100” and 115-inch models. The new expansive range introduces the next evolution of Samsung’s Micro RGB display technology. “With Samsung’s latest technology, our Micro RGB portfolio delivers vivid colour and clarity that […]

December 17, 2025

Report: Larger TV size sales continue to grow

A report from analyst Paul Gray, delivered at the Seville, Spain, 4K HDR Summit in mid-November, showed China’s rapid shift toward larger TV sizes — with 65-inch now becoming the average size of new sets sold this year in Europe. China’s unique manufacturing and logistics advantages are accelerating this growth, says Gray, while aggressive innovation […]

December 1, 2025By Chris Forrester

TVs: Cheap, high-tech… and disposable? Tech vs inflation

Technology prices are among the most predictable variables in commerce. New stuff is expensive. Old stuff gets discounted, and the difference between high and low-end prices means that there’s a way in for most budgets. TVs are a bit of an oddity. As the archetypal tech piece, the centre of any living room, they’re arguably […]

October 14, 2025