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Samsung launches Odyssey OLED G9

Samsung Electronics has announced the global launch of the Odyssey OLED G9 gaming monitor (G95SC model), which has been enhanced with next-level AI upscaling technology. Building on the success of last year’s Odyssey OLED G8 (G85SB), the new monitor joins the lineup to open a new era of OLED gaming. “Last year, Samsung addressed the […]

June 12, 2023

Samsung, Claro, NAGRA in Smart TV alliance

Pay-TV operator Claro Colombia, Samsung and NAGRA have confirmed that streaming service Claro tv+ can now be enjoyed on Samsung Smart TVs without the need for an additional decoder. The launch expands the multiscreen content consumption experience for customers, facilitating access to all the content in this entertainment ecosystem. This joint development with Samsung and […]

June 8, 2023

Samsung Gaming Hub adds Antstream Arcade, Blacknut

Samsung Electronics has announced that Samsung Smart TV and Smart Monitor owners will have access to nearly 3,000 games with the addition of Antstream Arcade and Blacknut to its partner lineup. Antstream Arcade is one of the world’s largest cloud retro gaming service that provides players access to over 1,400 classic games, including Pac-Man, Galaga, […]

June 1, 2023By Nik Roseveare

Samsung TV Plus updates mobile app

Samsung TV Plus has updated its mobile app with a fresh new user experience. As part of the update, and exclusive to the UK, Samsung will be launching a vertical video experience within the app. Rolling out to customers across May and June, it will allow users to scroll through short videos of their favourite […]

May 19, 2023

Samsung to buy more LG OLED panels

Following what were described as “lengthy negotiations”, Samsung and LG Display have struck an agreement which will see LG supply “millions” of white OLED panels for use in Samsung TVs. Reuters reports that Samsung will buy 2 million panels from LG Display in 2024, and between 3 and 5 million in subsequent years. First units […]

May 17, 2023By Chris Forrester

Filmstream expands in Nordics on Samsung TV Plus

SPI International has announced the launch of its free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channel, Filmstream, on Samsung TV Plus in Norway, Finland, and Denmark. The channel offers viewers access to a wide range of independent and classic movies.  “We are delighted to build on our partnership with Samsung TV Plus by launching Filmstream in three additional […]

May 10, 2023

Report: Smartphone market stabilising

Kantar, the marketing data and analytics company, has released its latest Worldpanel ComTech Smartphone Operating System (OS) data. The study reveals signs of market stabilisation, whilst Apple continued to lead against Android-based competitors. Kantar’s Global OS study uncovers the following behaviours within the Global Smartphone market in Q1 2023: The global Smartphone market has shown […]

May 4, 2023

InfoSum partners with Samsung Ads

InfoSum, the data collaboration platform, has announced an agreement with Samsung Ads, a provider of advanced TV advertising, to create a clean room solution utilising InfoSum’s technology. The partnership will further Samsung’s commitment to privacy by enabling Samsung Ads clients to match and activate audiences in InfoSum’s privacy-first environment. Data clean rooms continue to be […]

April 26, 2023

Amazon Luna on Samsung Gaming Hub

Samsung Electronics and Amazon have announced that Amazon Luna is now available on the Samsung Gaming Hub, a new game streaming discovery platform available on 2023 Samsung Smart TVs and 2022 Smart Monitor Series. Powered by Tizen, Samsung Gaming Hub allows players to access games froma number of industry-leading partners such as Xbox, NVIDIA GeForce […]

April 20, 2023

Vialma chooses OKAST to launch FAST channel on Samsung TV Plus

Vialma, a French streaming service dedicated to classical music and jazz, has chosen OKAST Channels to launch its free, ad-supported channel (FAST) on the Samsung TV Plus platform. Convinced by the relevance of this new distribution model, Vialma has selected the OKAST Channels solution provided by OKAST. Its modular cloud-based playout, transcoding, and ad insertion […]

April 17, 2023