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• [New] The new Apple TV 4K is expected to boast an A17 Pro chip, which should enable Apple Intelligence support. 9to5Mac
• [New] Subscriptions to Disney +, Amazon Prime, Audible and Apple TV are the everyday items with the lowest savings opportunities. The Money Pages
• [New] YouTube TV might just be your next favorite subscription. TV Guide
• [New] Streaming services, like YouTube TV, rely on GPS data for geo-location, so a VPN connection will not make it look like you are in a different region. CNet
• A managed shift to internet-based television (IPTV), when designed to foster digital inclusion, could significantly complement broader government initiatives, such as the DSIT Digital Inclusion Action Plan and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Get Britain Working programme. Broadband TV News
• Apple TV + users across the world can expect price increases for their subscriptions. Times and Star
• In the US, Apple TV + users will see a larger price increase from $9.99 to $12.99 per month. BBC News
• The serialization of sport is another trend to watch, with the Netflix documentary series Formula 1: Drive to Survive illustrating the potential to tap new fan bases through reality TV-style programming. Akin - 2025 Perspectives in Private Equity: Sports
• Amazon could leverage its ecosystem: imagine a Fire TV that streams via Starlink, or Echo devices that use Starlink as backhaul in remote homes, etc. Bez Kabli
• Samsung Electronics today announced that its 2025 OLED TV lineup will feature NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility, delivering ultra-smooth gameplay, low latency, and enhanced responsiveness to meet the needs of gaming enthusiasts worldwide. TechPowerUp
• Ad spending across local TV is projected to reach $2.8 billion in 2025, increasing TV ads' share of the local TV advertising sector to 10.7%, up from about 9% in 2023. Digiday
• Internet advertising in the U.S. will increase steadily over the next five years, fueled by connected TV, retail media, and mobile video. Digital Content Next
• The new Smarter Bixby will be available on Samsung's 2025 smart TV range, including models from the Neo QLED, OLED, QLED, and The Frame line-ups. Tech Edition
• AI-enabled devices like Fire TV, Echo, Alexa speakers, and others, paired with increasingly human-like Alexa features and enhanced utility, will help Amazon drive subscription, services, and retail revenue. Futurum
• Smartphone and notebook shipments in 2025 will be flat or grow by only 1-2% YoY, TV shipments will decline by 1.1%. TrendForce
• Voice actors across Europe are pushing back against the growing use of AI in dubbing, fearing it could replace human talent in film and television. Digital Watch Observatory
• Amazon Prime Video deals: Prime members will be able to choose from nearly two dozen add-on subscription video channels including Apple TV +, Cinemax, Paramount + and Starz and for as low as $0.99 per month for 2 months. Sozler Sitesi
• Total pay-TV subscriptions will fall by approximately 195,000 over the forecast period, reaching 4.2 million in 2029. Yahoo Finance

Last updated: 15 September 2025