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Forecast: Shipments of 80-inch+ TVs to rise 44% to 2029

Annual TV shipments are projected to see minimal growth over the next five years, but the ultra large segment (80 inches and above) is expected to increase by 44 per cent from 2025 to 2029, representing a CAGR of 10 per cent, according to analysis from Omdia’s quarterly TV Sets Market Tracker. Falling prices of […]

September 23, 2025

Roku TV smart projector launches in US

Roku, the streaming specialist, has announced that the first Roku TV smart projector, boasting 1080p Full HD, is now available in the US. The Aurzen Roku TV Smart Projector D1R Cube is designed for both indoor and outdoor use, on any wall or screen. With a single Roku remote, along with integrated auto focus and […]

September 17, 2025

ruwido unveils ruwido direct remote

At IBC 2025, ruwidoAt IBC 2025, ruwido has unveiled ruwido direct – a remote control that gives operators the ability to position their own service directly alongside streaming platforms. With a dedicated button that leads straight into the operator’s app, ruwido direct seeks to enhance brand visibility – right in the hands of the customer. […]

September 12, 2025Nick Snow @ IBC

Roku, Vestel partnership

Roku, the TV streaming specialist, and Vestel, the European TV manufacturer, have announced a new multi-year partnership to produce smart TVs powered by the Roku operating system (OS). As part of the agreement, Vestel will begin manufacturing smart TVs featuring Roku’s OS, starting with the Finlux brand in the UK, with plans to expand to […]

September 5, 2025

IMAX Enhanced content coming to Hisense, Toshiba TVs in Europe

DTS, a wholly-owned subsidiary of entertainment technology company Xperi, and IMAX have announced that Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) plans to expand their catalogue of IMAX Enhanced content encoded in DTS:X immersive sound, adding hundreds of titles to their existing catalogue of Sony Pictures films available in the format during their respective home entertainment windows. Select […]

September 4, 2025

Dolby unveils Dolby Vision 2

Dolby Laboratories has announced Dolby Vision 2, an evolution of its picture quality innovation. Hisense is the first TV brand to announce it will bring Dolby Vision 2 to its lineup of televisions, such as RGB-MiniLED TVs. This is complemented by the French media company Canal+, which has also announced its commitment to support Dolby […]

September 3, 2025

Report: China to dominate Display production

The current Trump rules on imports and tariffs from China might alter the forecasts but Counterpoint Research says that China’s share of the global display market will grow to 75 per cent by 2028. Counterpoint’s report says that China is still expected to dominate display capacity, growing from a 68 per cent share in 2023 […]

August 29, 2025By Chris Forrester

Mitchell & Brown launches Freely TVs

TV brand, Mitchell & Brown, is set to bring broadcast TV to any room in the home with its Freely TVs powered by TiVo. A single connection to WiFi brings streaming services, catch-up TV channels and live broadcast TV into one straightforward interface, with their new range of Freely TVs. Freely is the latest innovation […]

August 6, 2025

Research: Brits confused by TV tech

Faced with a wave of jargon and overwhelming choice, many Brits are giving up on researching TVs altogether – even though it’s often a significant purchase and the entertainment hub for the home. Research from Samsung reveals that more than half of UK shoppers (54 per cent) spend less than two hours researching a new […]

July 25, 2025

Westinghouse Xumo TVs launch in US

Xumo, a streaming platform joint venture between Comcast and Charter Communications, has announced the US launch of a new line of Xumo TVs from Westinghouse. Westinghouse Xumo TVs are now available in 4K UHD (43” and 50”) and 2K HD (24”, 32”, 40”, and 43”) models, and offer features designed to enhance content discoverability and […]

July 15, 2025