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• [New] After 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] The public service broadcasting arena will undergo significant change if a prospective bid by Sky for the television arm of ITV progresses to a definitive transaction. SKY
• [New] The research will leverage Sinottica's linear TV data alongside several Amazon inventory sources, including Amazon DSP, Sponsored Ads (Products, Brands, Display), and Streaming TV (Prime Video, Twitch, Fire TV). / Italy City AM
• [New] The formation of mistrust is influenced by films and TV series in which AI is presented as a threat to humanity - be it the capture of the Earth or a complete loss of control over technology. NHSJS
• [New] Worldwide spending on telecommunication and pay TV services is projected to reach $1,532 billion in 2025, representing an increase of +1.7% year-on-year. IANS
• [New] Generative Video Goes Mainstream Generative AI is revolutionizing film and TV production by drastically reducing time and cost, with 2026 expected to see widespread adoption in mainstream entertainment, including big-budget Hollywood productions. Mimir's Well
• 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
• 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
• All ESPN sports content will be available to YouTube TV base plan subscribers for no additional cost by the end of 2026. Business Insider
• 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
• 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
• There's an update coming to some Philips TV models that will allow connection to coloured smart bulbs via Matter. Currently, by AT&T
• 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
• Starting in 2026, all MLS games will be available to Apple TV subscribers. Engadget
• The 4K Max has the fastest processor of any Amazon Fire TV Stick, so expect zippy navigation. Engadget
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Apple has long been expected to launch a new Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini 2, and AirTag 2 before the year ends. 9to5Mac
• 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
• Retail media ad investment is forecast to overtake combined linear and connected TV spend in 2026. Bizcommunity

Last updated: 01 December 2025