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• [New] 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
• [New] An estimated 70% of existing LCD production lines are projected to convert to OLED or MicroLED by 2030. International Defense Security & Technology
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] Apple will soon launch new models of the Apple TV and HomePod mini with updated chips and in-house wireless components. Macworld
• [New] Apple TV: A faster A17 Pro chip that will support 2026's revamped version of Siri powered by Apple Intelligence, and an Apple-designed Wi-Fi chip with Wi-Fi 6 E or Wi-Fi 7 support. MacRumors
• [New] The new Apple TV might feature an N1 chip for Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, further enhancing streaming speeds and reliability. Heyup
• [New] Streaming platforms in the U.S. are headed for about an 18% increase in ad revenue in Q3 2025 (to ~ $3.8 billion), while national linear TV is expected to decline ~10% (to ~ $4.65 billion). Direct Avenue
• [New] The broader adoption of AR/VR devices powered by MicroLEDs for defence training and real-time battlefield visualization presents a massive growth area, with projected spending in AR solutions for dismounted soldiers reaching $12 billion by 2030. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] For large, proactive broadcasters like Sinclair Broadcast Group, Nexstar Media Group, and Gray Television, the increased operational flexibility and potential for new data-centric business models are significant boons. Sweetwater Reporter
• [New] Consumer Technology Association, which administers the NextGen TV certification program, argues marketplace demand obviates regulatory intervention, stating that by 2028 more than half of TV sets sold annually will include 3.0 tuners absent commission action. NewscastStudio
• This week's Future of TV Briefing looks at how YouTube's plan to enable creators to swap out sponsored segments normally baked into their videos may be the most disruptive development in the creator economy in 2026. Digiday
• Five MTV channels will close at the end of the year in the UK, leaving just one - which mostly plays reality TV. The Guardian
• By 2030, CTV will account for 75% of total TV ad spend worldwide. Marketing LTB -
• In 2025, creator / user-generated platforms are expected to generate more ad revenue than traditional media like TV, print, etc. Marketing LTB -
• By 2040, as projections suggest over 95% of households consume TV via the internet, NextGen TV's IP foundation could position it as a crucial bridge between traditional broadcasting and online streaming. Sweetwater Reporter
• The immediate aftermath will likely see a continued, steady expansion of NextGen TV signal availability, building on the current reach of approximately 76% of the U.S. population in over 90 markets. Sweetwater Reporter
• Almost a year after announcing plans to create a CTV operating system, the ad tech firm has secured a partner in DirecTV to create a customized version of TTD's Venture OS in hopes of landing deals with smart TV manufacturers. Digiday
• Apple will now take full control of U.S. coverage from 2026, with F1 TV Premium only available via Apple TV. The US Sun

Last updated: 10 November 2025