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Samsung debuts FAST channel Samsung Television Network
The channel will incorporate late-night comedy, live sports and music programming from other Samsung TV Plus content streams.
Samsung TV Plus channel count grows to 700 in U.S.
The company is touting itself as the worldwide leader in free, ad-supported streaming channels by count — but, is anyone actually watching them?
Parks Associates: Smart tag use rising in U.S. homes
More Americans are using smart tags to keep track of personal items, according to the latest report from Parks Associates.
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LG stops manufacturing Blu-Ray players
LG has decided to stop manufacturing Blu-Ray players as more consumers shift away from physical media to cloud-based options.
Samsung launches David Letterman streaming channel
David Letterman is ready for his own 24-hour streaming channel, and he's getting one on Samsung TV Plus.
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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Samsung brings FAST platform Samsung TV Plus to Southeast Asia
Samsung TV Plus is rolling out to a region where streaming platforms are just now starting to chip away at broadcast and cable's dominance.
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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Samsung TV Plus boasts 88 million monthly active users
Samsung's FAST service has seen an uptick in use that was fueled mainly by younger viewers who are most attracted to free, ad-supported content.
Study: Most prefer single streaming ecosystem
Around one-third of consumers are planning to buy a new smart TV within the next six months — and they're revealing which features will influence their purchases.
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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.
OLED sees strong demand among TV, mobile device makers
Manufacturers of OLED screens are seeing a strong demand for the technology, according to a report.