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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

Samsung partners with WB, DC to deliver Superman experience

Samsung Electronics has announced a partnership with Warner Bros and DC Studios to celebrate the latest Superman film with a series of fan activations, Superman-themed video content and limited-edition digital artworks from DC Comics via Samsung Art Store. “Samsung is committed to creating a richer and more meaningful entertainment experience,” said Hun Lee, Executive Vice […]

July 11, 2025

Research: TVs becoming more than just for TV viewing

US homes now own an average of two smart TVs – dominated by LG and Samsung – but Roku and Fire TV continue to make headway in 2025. But how exactly are users leaning into new TV features and content on their ‘most-used’ TV set? Hub Entertainment Research has released its annual Evolution of the […]

July 2, 2025

Sky launching Glass Air

Sky has unveiled Sky Glass Air, a new TV with 4K picture quality, hands-free voice control, and Sky built in, all streamed over Wi-Fi, with no dish or box required. Glass Air will be available to buy from £6/month for new and existing customers when it goes on sale on June 10th. With a Sky […]

June 3, 2025By Nik Roseveare

LG sells 10m OLEDs in Europe

LG Electronics has announced that it has surpassed 10 million OLED TV sales in Europe. Achieved in the second quarter of 2025, LG says that “this accomplishment reflects the continued trust of European consumers in LG OLED as the benchmark for premium TV viewing. For more than a decade, LG has led the OLED TV […]

May 22, 2025

Samsung unveils NVIDIA G-SYNC for gamers

Samsung Electronics has announced that its 2025 OLED TV lineup will feature NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility, delivering ultra-smooth gameplay, low latency, and enhanced responsiveness to meet the needs of gaming enthusiasts worldwide. With NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility, Samsung’s 2025 OLED TVs synchronize the TV’s refresh rate with the GPU’s frame rate, reducing screen tearing and stuttering for a seamless […]

May 21, 2025

Samsung launches 2025 TV line-up, BAFTA partnership

Samsung Electronics UK has unveiled what it describes as an “exciting” new partnership with BAFTA (The British Academy of Film and Television Arts), as it continues to expand its commitment to supporting the UK’s vibrant creative industries. The partnership announcement coincides with the launch of Samsung’s 2025 TV, projector and soundbar line-up, bringing the latest […]

May 7, 2025By Colin Mann

LG explains Blue PHOLED screens

The R&D carried out by LG Display on its Blue PHOLED screens (also known as Hybrid Tandem OLED) is proving attractive on a couple of levels. LG says it can now commercialise their production, and for consumers there would be a claimed 15 per cent reduction in power demand for its blue phosphorescent devices. LG […]

May 2, 2025By Chris Forrester

Signs of life for 8K

Japanese public broadcaster NHK is currently the only TV broadcaster transmitting 8K material. It transmits 8K on its BS8K satellite service which launched with much fanfare on December 1st 2018. NHK calls its 8K transmissions as ‘Super Hi-Vision’. Now, despite a slow take-up of the formate, Warner Bros has scanned a selection of classic movies […]

May 1, 2025

LG launching 2025 QNED evo TVs

LG Electronics is rolling out its 2025 QNED evo lineup. The new QNED evo TVs inherit the differentiated value of LG OLED, along with various colour solutions, Mini LED technology, the latest α (Alpha) AI processor, top-tier gaming performance and the versatile webOS platform. Certified by Intertek for achieving 100 per cent colour volume, these […]

April 28, 2025