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FilmRise expands content on Samsung TV Plus

FilmRise, the film and television studio and streaming network, is expanding its content offering available on Samsung TV Plus to include additional FAST/AVoD channels in the US and Canada. The deal includes over 600 hours of new programming including 19 TV series and over 120 films. The additional programming brings the total content from FilmRise […]

September 22, 2023

Data: Premium TV shipments show modest recovery

According to data from research firm Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC), global premium TV shipments in Q2 marked a slight rebound, with a 4 per cent increase compared to the same period in the previous year, tallying up to 4.7 million units. This rise is predominantly attributed to the surge in sales of Chinese TV […]

September 21, 2023By Chris Forrester

Samsung vs BOE: Patent dispute escalates

Samsung is suing China-based BOE Technology Group (or Jingdongfang in Chinese) alleging patent infringements. Samsung recently gained a significant ruling in its favour from the US International Trade Commission (ITC). In essence, Samsung had accused BOE of infringing on several of its patents, notably for its Diamond Pixel technology (instead of the standard RGB arrangement). […]

September 18, 2023

Starfield on Samsung Gaming Hub

US gamers without an Xbox or PC can explore Starfield on select Samsung TVs, monitors, and the new Freestyle 2nd Gen projector via the Samsung Gaming Hub or the Xbox partner app. To begin the adventure, all players need is a Game Pass subscription, a compatible controller and an eligible Samsung device. With game streaming […]

September 7, 2023

Narrative launching POP, Tiny Pop FAST channels

The UK independent TV broadcaster, Narrative Entertainment, will launch POP and Tiny Pop FAST channels on Samsung+ and Netgem from September 13th. The channels will replace the current POP Kids FAST channel, which will also be rebranded to POP on LG, Hisense and Rakuten. These ad-supported free live channels extend the offering of the POP […]

September 6, 2023

LG to enable cross-brand appliance connectivity

LG Electronics (LG) is set to present its first commercial implementation of the Home Connectivity Alliance’s HCA Specification 1.0, enabling cross-brand appliance connectivity through the LG ThinQ smart home platform. By the end of this year, consumers will be able to control appliances from other brands, such as Samsung and Vestel with the ThinQ app, […]

August 29, 2023

Starfield landing on Samsung Gaming Hub

Bethesda Game Studios’ open-world space adventure Starfield will be available through the Samsung Gaming Hub with an Xbox Game Pass subscription on September 6th. Samsung Gaming Hub gives gamers a new way to discover and instantly stream cloud games from top gaming partners on supported 2023 TVs and monitors with no console required, including the […]

August 24, 2023

Samsung unveils Odyssey Neo G9 57” dual UHD gaming monitor

Samsung Electronics has announced the latest additions to the Odyssey monitor series: the Odyssey Neo G9 57” (Model name: G95NC) and the Odyssey Ark 55” (Model name: G97NC). The gaming monitors, are on display at Gamescom 2023, a European event for computer and video games, from 23 August 2023 to 27 August 2023 in Cologne, […]

August 23, 2023

Fox Weather expands distribution

Fox Weather, Fox News Media’s free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) weather service, has further expanded its distribution to reach Samsung TV Plus users and Cox subscribers in the US. Fox Weather president, Sharri Berg, commented: “As the fastest growing weather service in the country, we look forward to welcoming Samsung TV Plus users and Cox […]

August 22, 2023

Samsung TV Plus relaunches Comedy Hub

UK fans of the Canadian cult comedy series Schitt’s Creek can relive all five seasons for free on Samsung TV Plus with the streaming platform relaunching its Comedy Hub channel. Samsung TV and phone holders can watch the nine-time Emmy Award winning comedy without a subscription. The show features real-life father and son duo: Eugene […]

July 13, 2023By Nik Roseveare