Digital TV News: Samsung Electronics

Bitcentral streaming distribution now includes Samsung TV Plus
Jul 8, 2024 – Bitcentral has announced that its ViewNexa streaming platform now supports Samsung TV Plus, allowing ViewNexa customers to deliver live and VOD content to Samsung televisions.
News categories: Bitcentral, Sam Kamel, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Smart TV, Streaming, Worldwide

Global TV shipments declined 4% YoY in Q1 2024
May 20, 2024 – Global TV shipments declined 4% Y/Y in the first quarter of 2024, according to Counterpoint Research. Weakness was seen in all regions, with declines particularly noticeable in China and Japan.
News categories: Counterpoint Research, DSCC, Sujeong Lim, Calvin Lee, Digital TV, Market Research, Smart TV, Worldwide

Samsung TV Plus partners with MLB, PGA Tour, F1 and ONE Championship
Apr 30, 2024 – At NewFronts 2024, Samsung Ads unveiled a new lineup of content on Samsung TV Plus, as well as new tools to enable advertisers to leverage AI for enhanced targeting and performance-driven outcomes.
News categories: Samsung, Michael Scott, Salek Brodsky, Cathy Oh, Travis Scott Howe, Advertising, Digital TV, NewFronts, Smart TV, Streaming, TV OS, USA

Veira to introduce TVs with Tizen OS
Feb 19, 2024 – Veira is to introduce Tizen OS on its latest TV range. The company has been selected by Samsung as a partner for Tizen OS expansion in India.
News categories: Veira Group, Samsung, Ankit Maini, Heeyeong Ahn, Digital TV, India, Smart TV, TV OS

Samsung ranked No. 1 global TV brand for 18th consecutive year
Feb 19, 2024 – Omdia has reported that Samsung achieved a 30.1% share of the global TV market in 2023, reinforcing its status as the industry leader since 2006.
News categories: Samsung, Omdia, SW Yong, Digital TV, Market Research, Smart TV, Worldwide

Worldwide semiconductor revenue declined 11% in 2023
Jan 16, 2024 – According to Gartner, worldwide semiconductor revenue in 2023 totaled $533 billion, a decrease of 11.1% from 2022. The revenue of the top 25 semiconductor vendors declined by 14.1%.
News categories: Gartner, Alan Priestley, Market Research, Semiconductor, Worldwide

Samsung to unveil game accessory partner program at CES 2024
Jan 5, 2024 – Samsung has announced details of a partner program to be showcased at CES. Under the program Samsung will work with accessory companies to offer products for Samsung's game streaming platform.
News categories: Samsung, Performance Designed Products, Jiho Ha, CES2025, Digital TV, Gaming, Smart TV, Worldwide

TrendForce reduces TV shipment forecast to 198 million units for the year
Aug 23, 2023 – According to TrendForce, H1 2023 global TV shipments reached 90.4 million units, a 3.5% decrease YoY. The company now expects shipments of 198 million units for the year, down 1.5% versus 2022.
News categories: TrendForce, Digital TV, Market Research, Smart TV, Worldwide

U.S. Cyber Trust Mark labeling program for smart devices announced
Jul 18, 2023 – The U.S. has announced a cybersecurity certification and labeling program to help Americans more easily choose smart devices that are safer and less vulnerable to cyberattacks.
News categories: Federal Communications Commission, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Digital TV, Gateway, Smart TV, USA