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Results for: operating+system+tv

An Apple TV remote in front of a blurry television set.

The Trade Desk confirms development of streaming TV OS

After months of leaks and speculation, The Trade Desk confirms it will participate in the streaming platform wars.

The Roku Pro Series smart TV set. (Courtesy photo)

Smart TV adoption rises in U.S. homes, study finds

Sixty-eight percent of U.S. households have a smart TV, while just under 50 percent have a standalone streaming device, according to Parks Associates.

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The Amazon Fire TV Omni Mini-LED Series television set. (Courtesy photo)

Amazon says 250 million Fire TV devices have shipped

Amazon has introduced a new line-up of premium smart TVs and audio equipment, while affirming it has shipped 250 million Fire TV devices since 2014.

The Roku Ultra includes a backlit, rechargeable remote control. (Courtesy image)

Roku, Amazon, Samsung are dominant CTV platforms in U.S., study finds

All three rely on advertising to financially support their connected platforms and free streaming TV services.

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The logo of streaming service Rakuten TV. (Courtesy image)

Rakuten TV unveils enterprise service to help launch FAST channels

Rakuten TV will launch a new tool suite that allows content owners to easily spin up FAST channels and apps.

Eligible BMW and Mini vehicles have access to Paramount Plus content through in-dash infotainment systems. (Courtesy image)

Paramount Plus lands on BMW, Mini in-car entertainment systems

Drivers of select BMW and Mini vehicles can now stream content from Paramount Plus from their in-car entertainment systems.

The free, ad-supported streaming service Samsung TV Plus on a smart television set. (Courtesy photo)

Samsung begins rolling out One UI to smart TVs

Samsung is deploying One UI to its smart TVs through a Tizen operating system update, the company affirmed this week.

The new user interface of devices running Google TV includes a "Free TV Channels" shortcut and rounded app buttons. (Screen capture by The Desk)

Android TV on 270 million active devices worldwide, Google says

The number represents an 80 percent increase in active Android TV devices on the market since last year.

The Xite app offers curated music video playlists. (Courtesy image)

Xite brings music video app to Android TV

Xite is launching its connected TV app on the Android TV operating system in several more countries.

The newest Panasonic TVs will come in OLED and mini-LED variants. (Courtesy image, Graphic by The Desk)

Panasonic to release new Fire TVs with NextGen TV tuners

Panasonic's new OLED and mini-LED TV models will ship in the United States, marking the first time in a decade that Panasonic TVs have been sold in that region.

TiVo-powered smart TVs to make U.S. debut in 2025

After making their mark in Europe, Xperi says its TiVo-powered smart TVs are about ready to make their debut in the United States.

A promotional image for the Roku Pro Series smart TV set. (Courtesy photo)

Roku partners with Veltech on new smart TVs in United Kingdom

British streamers who want access to Roku's smart TV platform have a new option thanks to a partnership with Veltech.

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