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Virgin TV offers free UHD boost this Easter

Virgin Media O2 is giving Virgin TV customers a special content boost this spring, offering a range of movies, live music performances and documentaries – all in Ultra HD and at no extra cost. Virgin TV customers can access Virgin TV Ultra HD channel (228 and 999) for free throughout the half-term break (from March […]

March 27, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Measat launches Angel TV Namaskar in Nepal

Measat, the Malaysian spacetech provider, is providing satellite broadcasting services for Angel TV Namaskar, a new HD Nepali language channel, via the Measat-3d satellite. The channel, which primarily caters to the Nepal market, is part of the Angel TV Networks group. network’s international presence. Ganendra Selvaraj, Chief Commercial Officer, Measat, commented: “We are pleased to […]

March 24, 2026

Prime Video’s US ad-free tier becomes Prime Video Ultra

On April 10th, Prime Video’s ad-free subscription plan will become Prime Video Ultra in the US, priced at an extra $4.99 (€4.35) a month on top of an Amazon Prime subscription. The new Ultra subscription will deliver enhanced features including up to five concurrent streams, up to 100 downloads, and exclusive access to 4K streaming. […]

March 16, 2026

Samsung ranked global TV market leader for 20th consecutive year

Samsung Electronics has announced that it has ranked as the world’s No.1 TV brand for the 20th consecutive year, based on revenue share. Samsung had held the top position in the global TV market since 2006, and, according to market research firm Omdia, the company recorded a 29.1 per cent share of the global TV […]

March 9, 2026

Report: Still prospects for 8K

The market – and in particular buyers of very high-end television sets – has not taken to 8K devices. However, a report from analysts at SAC Insight suggests that the market is in a transition phase. The SAC study, Super Hi-Vision Market: 2026-2033, updates the current state of the market and suggests that there’s still […]

March 4, 2026By Chris Forrester

Data: Q4 global TV shipments flat despite China slump

Global TV shipments remained flat year-on-year at 61.5 million units in Q2 2025, despite a sharp decline in China, according to data from Omdia’s TV Sets (Emerging Technologies) Market Tracker: History – 4Q25. Shipments in China fell by 25.3 per cent year-on-year, as government subsidies ended and many consumers brought forward upgrades over the past […]

March 3, 2026

Hisense x Freely TVs surpass 1m sales

Consumer electronics brand, Hisense, is celebrating a milestone with sales of Hisense x Freely televisions surpassing 1 million units across the UK. As the first television manufacturer to partner with Freely in 2024, Hisense has continued to evolve the at-home viewing experience, recently becoming the first to bring RGB MiniLED technology to the market. This […]

February 23, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Humax launching Aura EZ 4K TV Recorder with Freely

Humax has unveiled the Humax Aura EZ 4K TV Recorder with Freely – available to pre-order from authorised Humax retailers. Users can simply plug in Aura EZ and access thousands of hours of live and on-demand TV. When connected to an aerial, this new Humax device enables viewers to record up to four channels while […]

February 12, 2026

Game-day tech checklist for Patriots vs Seahawks Super Bowl LX

Super Bowl LX isn’t just a historic rematch. It also highlights how live sports viewing has evolved. Today, the experience integrates broadcast TV, streaming platforms, companion apps, and real-time data to deliver a more layered experience. When the Patriots and Seahawks take the field on February 8th, NBC’s ‘4K All Day; strategy and Peacock’s central […]

February 4, 2026

Tech giants abandon 8K

LG has joined the likes of Sony and TCL in exiting the 8K TV market. Sony, to its credit, pushed 8K programming and television technology as hard as it could. From sponsoring and backing 4K and then 8K technologies at the MIP and MIPCOM programming markets, the Japanese technology giant echoed the NHK public broadcaster […]

February 4, 2026By Chris Forrester