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• [New] After mostly sitting out Black Friday last year, Apple TV has turned up with a rare deal for 2025, which will knock over 50% off the first six months of service. Business Insider
• [New] Solar-Powered Google TV Remote In a clever move toward sustainability and convenience, future Google TV devices might come with a solar-powered remote. Medium
• [New] All ESPN sports content will be available to YouTube TV base plan subscribers for no additional cost by the end of 2026. Business Insider
• [New] KBEV is developing a new programming app for BHUSD's broadcast platforms, which will include both student-produced content and district features, soon to be available on streaming platforms including Apple TV, Amazon Fire and Roku. Beverly Hills Courier
• [New] The first season is expected to open in the second half of 2026 on free-to-air TV channels TV Cultura in Brazil and CCTV Animation in China. AOL
• [New] There's an update coming to some Philips TV models that will allow connection to coloured smart bulbs via Matter. Currently, by AT&T
• [New] Google will be able to offer Disney + and Hulu bundles to YouTube TV customers and will be able to offer genre-based channel packages. Engadget
• [New] Starting in 2026, all MLS games will be available to Apple TV subscribers. Engadget
• [New] The 4K Max has the fastest processor of any Amazon Fire TV Stick, so expect zippy navigation. Engadget
• [New] A potential price reduction to $99 could make the Apple TV more accessible to a broader audience, further solidifying its position as a central hub for entertainment and gaming. Geeky gadgets
• [New] Powered by the innovative A17 Pro chip, the new Apple TV is expected to deliver enhanced gaming capabilities, including support for ray tracing, which provides more realistic and immersive graphics. Geeky gadgets
• [New] Worldwide spending on telecommunication and pay TV services will reach $1,532 billion in 2025, representing an increase of +1.7% year-on-year. MediaBrief
• [New] Apple has long been expected to launch a new Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini 2, and AirTag 2 before the year ends. 9to5Mac
• [New] In 2025, 117 million U.S. households were expected to own at least one internet-connected TV device, with Baby Boomers more likely to use it. Statista
• [New] Retail media ad investment is forecast to overtake combined linear and connected TV spend in 2026. Bizcommunity
• [New] Worldwide spending on telecom and pay TV services is expected to reach 1,532 billion dollars in 2025 from $1,507 billion in 2024, growing 1.7%. TelecomLead
• [New] A fourth-gen Apple TV 4K will be announced before the end of the year. ZDNet
• [New] Amazon plans to film its Mass Effect TV series at the end of 2026. Yahoo Entertainment
• The live TV component of Hulu + Live TV will eventually be merged with Fubo, creating an even larger YouTube TV competitor that Disney will have 70% stake in. Engadget
• An estimated 70% of existing LCD production lines are projected to convert to OLED or MicroLED by 2030. International Defense Security & Technology
• No new Macs are coming before 2026, so the Apple TV and HomePod mini are the most plausible candidates for any remaining 2025 releases. MacRumors
• The new Apple TV is expected to feature an A17 Pro chip and an Apple-designed Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chip with Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7 support, allowing better synchronization between smart home devices. MacRumors

Last updated: 24 November 2025