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• [New] Meta is aiming to release the microLED based AR headset towards the end of 2027. Ron Mertens
• [New] LG has said it will debut its first Micro RGB television at CES. Engadget
• [New] Equity members voted overwhelmingly to refuse digital scanning in a move which could have big implications for the UK film and TV industry. SKY
• [New] The Oscars will be the first major award show to completely jettison broadcast television. The Week
• [New] Brands can now plan and run campaigns across Samsung TVs, mobile devices, and Samsung TV Plus. Sammy Fans
• Samsung is expanding its Micro RGB TV line to six sizes, layering in AI upscaling and a Vision AI Companion as it tries to define the next premium display standard ahead of CES 2026. The Tech Buzz
• Within streaming, connected TV (CTV) advertising alone is expected to reach $51 billion by 2029, reflecting the shift toward monetizing viewership through sophisticated ad models. Avenga
• By 2026, platforms are adopting hybrid monetization strategies that combine subscription video on demand (SVOD), ad-supported video on demand (AVOD), free ad-supported streaming TV, live programming, and embedded commerce opportunities. Avenga
• Nielsen will have phased out its legacy panel-based measurement system as the TV ad market's currency of record by the end of 2025. Digiday

Last updated: 29 December 2025