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• [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
• Apple will soon launch new models of the Apple TV and HomePod mini with updated chips and in-house wireless components. Macworld
• 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
• The new Apple TV might feature an N1 chip for Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, further enhancing streaming speeds and reliability. Heyup
• 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
• 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

Last updated: 17 November 2025