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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

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

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

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Marketing Technologies

Hoppr & Fetch TV strike audience data deal in Australia

Advertisers can now target Australian connected TV households more precisely as Fetch TV adds HopprTV audience data to its ad inventory.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 4 days ago

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 • 6 days ago

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

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

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

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

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

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

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