Smart TV stories
New Zealand households are being targeted with larger, AI-powered sets as Samsung extends its TV and soundbar dominance into 2026.
Viewers will get free-to-air channels via broadband or Wi-Fi on compatible TVs, reducing reliance on aerials and separate apps.
AI features are moving into Samsung's mainstream sets, as its 2026 global TV range goes on sale with prices from NZD $899.95.
Advertisers can now buy prominent TV home screen slots programmatically in four Asia-Pacific markets as streaming shifts viewing habits and ad budgets.
Advertisers in Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines can now target Connected TV households using Samsung Smart TV viewing data and Eyeota consumer profiles.
Kiwi football fans will get stadium-style sound and smarter home control as the new line-up adds AI Football Mode Pro and Vision AI.
UK supporters can win a TCL television and a signed Arsenal shirt as the brand taps the club's strong season ahead of the Champions League final.
Advertisers gain broader access to LG Smart TV home-screen inventory as the partners add Italy, Greece and Cyprus and widen APAC coverage.
Viewers in four English-speaking markets can now sign up for nearly 25,000 hours of anime through Apple’s TV app.
Australian subscribers can now view 25 works from Art Basel Hong Kong 2026 in 4K on Samsung’s Art Store, including on new TVs.
Players moving between Switch 2, PC and mobile will get broader control options from late June, as the compact pad targets portable, multi-device gaming.
Buyers will see more AI-led picture and sound tools across Samsung's 2026 screens, from premium TVs to Odyssey gaming monitors.
UK shoppers get larger premium Mini LED sets as TCL brings 55-inch to 98-inch C7L-UK and C8L-UK models to market from GBP £1,099.
Advertisers face a more split World Cup audience in Australia, with 31% expected to switch between TV and BVOD during matches.
TCL rolls out SQD-Mini LED televisions in Australia, led by the X11L, as the range debuts Google Gemini AI and wider colour controls.
Advertisers face a more fragmented audience, as 2026 FIFA World Cup viewing in Singapore is set to split across mobile, laptops and TV.
UK shoppers get a £599 entry point to TCL’s art-style TV range, which blends home décor design with QD-Mini LED picture tech.
The cheaper streamer is aimed at older televisions and travellers, with USB-powered setup and faster performance than the previous HD stick.
British shoppers can now buy TCL's new QLED line-up from GBP £379, with models spanning Google TV, Fire TV and a 98in screen.
Australian households will get a broader choice of home cinema gear from June and July 2026, though Sony has not yet disclosed pricing.