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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

DirecTV ups subscriber fees again

US satellite pay-TV operator DirecTV has announced price rises for some users across its bundled channels in the US. It last raised prices for all users just two months ago in November 2025. The increases will apply to ‘legacy’ clients which were not covered by last November’s price rises. In other words, these ‘legacy’ customers […]

January 8, 2026By Chris Forrester

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

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

Study: Super Hi-Vision market poised for growth

A report from SAC Insight looks in detail as the prospects for ‘Super Hi-Vision’ and its potential for adoption by consumers. This report estimates the market size of Super Hi-Vision over the period of 2020 to 2035. They suggest that these well-specified TV sets will enjoy a CAGR of between $11.7 billion – $13.74 billion […]

October 14, 2025By Chris Forrester

Philips Roku TV with Ambilight available in the US

Roku, the streaming specialist, has launched the Philips Roku TV featuring Philips’ Ambilight technology. The sets are available now for the first time in the US in 43”, 50”, 55” and 65” models with Roku TV OS. Ambilight uses intelligent LED lighting built into the back of the TV to project colours onto the wall […]

October 6, 2025

Ultra HD Forum to merge with SVTA

The Ultra HD Forum (UHDF) and the Streaming Video Technology Alliance (SVTA) have confirmed plans to integrate their organisations, with the UHDF banner moving under the SVTA umbrella. The union aims to broaden industry participation in the Forum’s work, expand adoption of the widely referenced UHDF Guidelines for content creation and distribution for both broadcast […]

September 30, 2025By Chris Forrester