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Report: TV sales impacted by pricing pressure

A report from TrendForce, which monitors the market for TV panels globally, says that while the increase in TV shipments is good, although slight, and that regional variances and shifting consumer behaviour still leaves some room for concern. For example – and as reported by Display Daily – China, traditionally a strong market, saw weaker–than–expected […]

August 30, 2024By Chris Forrester

Telenor Sweden, SDMC unveil TV-hubb dongle

SDMC – a Google-licensed Android TV partner and Netflix Hailstorm/Self-Serve partner – and Telenor Sweden, a mobile operator and fixed broadband provider, have unveiled the Tv-hubb. The 4K AV1 dongle, powered by Android TV, is crafted to elevate entertainment experiences and enhance home viewing for subscribers across Sweden. Made from recyclabl materials, the Tv-hubb is […]

August 23, 2024

Report: OLED demand booms

High–quality OLED screens have enjoyed a 50 per cent year–on–year growth as they increasingly get installed in TVs, monitors, smartphones and tablets. Q2 2024 saw strong demand according to a report from Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC) which said that TV panel production at Samsung Display “continues to lead with double–digit share for all OLED […]

August 21, 2024By Chris Forrester

LG selling off last LCD factory

LG Display is making its final move to exit LCD production by selling off its Guangzhou, China-based production factory. It is asking about $1.5 billion (€1.37bn) for the site and its facilities. LG Display had already sold in 2022 its Paju, South Korea facility and had made no secret of its wish to exit LCD […]

August 8, 2024By Chris Forrester

Roku launches Veltech Roku TV models in UK

Roku, the TV streaming specialist, has announced a new range of Veltech Roku TV models available in the UK from AO.com. Utilising hardware with the accessible Roku operating system (OS), Veltech Roku TV models offer users  access to a selection of free, live, and premium streaming channels at competitive prices. The new range includes sizes […]

July 30, 2024

South Korea developing 100” Nano screens

Transparent TV screens have some useful applications, not least for in-store and Digital Out-of-home usage. South Korea’s non-profit government-funded Institute of Machinery & Materials (KIMM) say that new technology can produce ultra-large 100-inch Nano Transparent Screen (NTS) and where mass production could lead to lower production costs and still able to generate HD images with […]

July 22, 2024By Chris Forrester

4K MLB All-Star Game on Sling TV

US streaming service Sling TV is to offer a 4K viewing experience, starting with FOX Sports’ 25th broadcast of the MLB All-Star Game on the evening of July 16th. For the first time, Sling TV subscribers, in certain markets, can enjoy a live event in 4K resolution, on supporting Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices. […]

July 16, 2024

NBCUniversal Olympics on USA Network in 4K HDR

USA Network’s 24/7 coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics, from July 24th to August 11th, will be available in 4K HDR with Dolby Atmos audio. Olympic programming on USA Network will focus on Team USA and team sports like Basketball, Soccer, Beach Volleyball, Volleyball and Water Polo. Other sports like Track and Field, 3×3 Basketball, […]

July 10, 2024

LG launches OLED evo M4 series TV

LG Electronics (LG) is set to begin the global rollout of its new OLED evo M4 series TV with the accompanying Zero Connect Box that provides wireless connectivity between the TV and the receiver. The company is presenting the new model in 65, 77, 83 and 97 inches. Powered by the LG α (Alpha) 11 […]

July 1, 2024

Euro 2024 sparks TV sales boom

The electricals chain Curry’s has reported that TV sales were up by more than 30 per cent in the UK in the past month, with boss Alex Baldock adding that so-called “supersize screens” – 85 inches and above – were proving popular. As well as strong UK sales in the run-up to the tournament, which […]

June 27, 2024