Digital TV News: LG Electronics

India Smart TV market grew 8% YoY in 1H23
Sep 25, 2023 – According to IDC, 4.5 million TVs were shipped to India in 1H23, up 8% YoY. Sales by e-tailers, new launches/model refreshes and clearing of old inventory fueled the growth.
News categories: IDC, Upasana Joshi, Digital TV, India, Market Research, Smart TV

LG presents vision to become media and entertainment platform company
Sep 19, 2023 – LG Electronics (LG) has shared its first step to become a media and entertainment platform company. LG shared its new direction and strategy at the webOS Partner Summit 2023 in Seoul.
News categories: LG Electronics, Park Hyoung-sei, Advertising, Digital TV, Smart TV, TV OS, Worldwide

LG Channels 3.0 delivers upgraded user experience with new UI
Sep 19, 2023 – LG has introduced LG Channels 3.0, the latest version of its streaming service, featuring a new UI with improved navigation, more engaging placements for content discovery, and an enhanced channel guide.
News categories: LG Electronics, Digital TV, Korea, Smart TV, Streaming, USA, UX, 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

Minneapolis TV stations launch NEXTGEN TV broadcasts
Aug 22, 2023 – Minneapolis viewers can now experience the future of broadcast TV as five local stations - WUCW-TV, KSTP-TV, WCCO-TV, KMSP-TV and KARE-TV - launch NEXTGEN TV.
News categories: ONE Media, NAB, Minnesota Broadcasters Association, Jerald Fritz, Wendy Paulson, ATSC 3, Content Distribution, Digital TV, USA

Philadelphia television stations launch NEXTGEN TV
Aug 10, 2023 – Six television stations - KYW-TV, WPSG-TV, WPVI, WCAU-TV, WTXF-TV and WUVP-TV - have launched NEXTGEN TV, based on ATSC 3.0 broadcast standards, in Philadelphia.
News categories: Pearl TV, LTN, Anne Schelle, ATSC 3, Content Distribution, Digital TV, USA

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

LG to become a ‘Smart Life Solutions Company’
Jul 12, 2023 – LG has declared a vision to transform itself from appliance brand into a 'smart life solutions company' with its TV business becoming a 'media and entertainment service provider".
News categories: LG Electronics, William Cho, Digital TV, Smart Home, Smart TV, TV OS, Worldwide

LG to establish TV R&D subsidiary in Indonesia
Jul 6, 2023 – LG is establishing a 40,000 square metre TV R&D subsidiary in Indonesia. The site is the first overseas research subsidiary opened by the LG Home Entertainment Company.
News categories: LG Electronics, Park Hyoung-sei, Digital TV, Indonesia, Smart TV