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Hands-on review: Samsung R85H Micro RGB TV
Artificial Intelligence

Hands-on review: Samsung R85H Micro RGB TV

Bright rooms and gamers stand to benefit most, as Samsung's R85H Micro RGB delivers vivid pictures, useful AI and strong 4K 144Hz support.

By Tom Richmond • 7 min read • Last week
LG reports record quarterly revenue as profit doubles
Data centers

LG reports record quarterly revenue as profit doubles

Higher-margin services and tariff refunds lifted operating profit above forecasts, as home appliances, TVs and air conditioners drove record sales.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Google disrupts NetNut proxy network in FBI operation
Malware

Google disrupts NetNut proxy network in FBI operation

Millions of consumer devices were pulled into a botnet used for hacking and espionage, prompting Google to disable apps and accounts.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
TCL pivots to premium TV offering with Bang & Olufsen collab
Smart Home

TCL pivots to premium TV offering with Bang & Olufsen collab

TCL's new range features brighter flagship TVs, with certified high-end sound and Gemini features, targeting Sony and Samsung's premium turf.

By David Shilovsky • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026
Is this the advertising opportunity most brands are still missing?
Smart TV

Is this the advertising opportunity most brands are still missing?

Streaming viewers can spend up to 10 minutes choosing what to watch, giving brands a rare chance to grab attention before the show starts.

By Oscar Rondon • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026
TCL brings Google TV with Gemini to more Europe TVs
Internet of Things

TCL brings Google TV with Gemini to more Europe TVs

Eligible TCL TV owners in Europe can now use voice-led Gemini searches and smart home controls, with the UK already receiving the update.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Sat, 27th Jun 2026
Nexxen launches Smart TV home screen ads in Asia-Pacific
Streaming

Nexxen launches Smart TV home screen ads in Asia-Pacific

Advertisers can now buy prominent TV home screen slots programmatically in four Asia-Pacific markets as streaming shifts viewing habits and ad budgets.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 28th May 2026
Samsung Ads, Eyeota team up on connected TV targeting
Data Privacy

Samsung Ads, Eyeota team up on connected TV targeting

Advertisers in Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines can now target Connected TV households using Samsung Smart TV viewing data and Eyeota consumer profiles.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026

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TCL launches UK cashback deal with prize draw on TVs
eCommerce

TCL launches UK cashback deal with prize draw on TVs

Football fans buying new home entertainment kit could get cashback, with some also entering a draw to win the full purchase price back.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
TCL launches Father's Day home entertainment gift guide
Smart Home

TCL launches Father's Day home entertainment gift guide

Big-screen TV buyers in Australia face prices up to AUD $14,999 as TCL pairs premium sets with a soundbar and monitor for Father's Day.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Fetch.ai & RedSquid TV launch agentic AI TV platform
Edge Computing

Fetch.ai & RedSquid TV launch agentic AI TV platform

Telecoms operators could keep more customer data and service revenue as the pair embed AI agents into television software.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
England win sparks 68% broadband spike before kick-off
Smart Home

England win sparks 68% broadband spike before kick-off

A 5pm kick-off pushed home internet demand earlier, as viewers logged on before England's knockout win over DR Congo and strained connections.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
JioHotstar says voice search overtakes text in discovery
Digital Transformation

JioHotstar says voice search overtakes text in discovery

More than 60% of JioHotstar users now use voice to find content, as the streamer bets on AI to tame its 300,000-hour library.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
Samsung launches 98-inch The Frame & portable screen
Smart Home

Samsung launches 98-inch The Frame & portable screen

Australian buyers can now choose a 98-inch art TV or a portable touch screen, as Samsung widens its lifestyle range with two new models.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Millions risk buffering as football streaming surges
Smart TV

Millions risk buffering as football streaming surges

Broadband gaps could spoil live action for 2.4 million UK households as millions stream football matches this summer.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026
Samsung marks 20 years as top TV brand in NZ launch
Internet of Things

Samsung marks 20 years as top TV brand in NZ launch

New Zealand households are being targeted with larger, AI-powered sets as Samsung extends its TV and soundbar dominance into 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 25th May 2026
Samsung previews 2026 TVs & Odyssey gaming monitors
Artificial Intelligence

Samsung previews 2026 TVs & Odyssey gaming monitors

Buyers will see more AI-led picture and sound tools across Samsung's 2026 screens, from premium TVs to Odyssey gaming monitors.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026