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India has now 600 million OTT users, CTV penetration sees 87% jump

Sharp rise in the CTV audience base is striking for a market long regarded as mobile-first

HDMI 2.2 announced with support for up to 16K resolution at 60fps: Specs

Labelled as Ultra96, cables based on the HDMI 2.2 specifications will support 16K content at 60fps and up to 96Gbps bandwidth, targeting ultra-high resolutions of the future

CTV adds 35 mn viewers, sees equal urban-rural reach: Kantar report

CTV gains 35 million viewers in Q1 2025, sees even spread across rural and urban India, while digital-only users rise and linear TV still leads with 58 per cent reach

Sony launches Bravia 8 II QD-OLED series TVs in India at Rs 246,990 onwards

Sony's Bravia 8 II QD-OLED TVs with AI-powered XR processor, Dolby Vision and Atmos, are offered in 65-inch and 55-inch display options

Sony launches BRAVIA BZ30L series 98-inch 4K HDR display at Rs 15 lakh

Sony said the BRAVIA FW-98BZ30L is tailored for a variety of professional and commercial applications, including corporate presentations, retail, and digital signage

Bharat Value Fund invests Rs 130 cr in Veira Electronics in pre-IPO round

Contract smart TV manufacturer Veira Electronics on Tuesday said it has received Rs 130 crore in funding from Bharat Value Fund (BVF), which marks the closure of its pre-IPO placement round. The fresh funding will help in the expansion of Veira Group, which operates two facilities in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, with a production capacity of up to 3 million TVs annually. "The investment marks successful closure of its Pre-IPO placement round," it said. Bharat Value Fund CIO Madhu Lunawat said Veira's financial performance has been impressive with sales growing at a 55 per cent CAGR between FY22-24, reaching Rs 865 crore in FY24. "India's smart TV manufacturing industry, valued at USD 11.53 billion in 2023, is projected to reach USD 32.57 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 17 per cent," she said. "Our investment in Veira is a step in contributing to the growth of India's growing and evolving TV market, with key players that have the potential to reshape TV manufacturing." Its TV portf

JVC marks India comeback with Google TV-based QLED TV range: Details here

Called JVC AI Vision series, the range of QLED TVs is offered in seven display sizes - 32-inch, 40-inch, 43-inch, 50-inch, 55-inch, 65-inch, and 75-inch - with prices starting at Rs 11,999

Breaking into consumer electronics: What you need to know

In this discussion, Videotex International’s director shares insights on industry challenges, the power of vision, and leveraging automation to overcome obstacles.

Microsoft Xbox TV with Cloud Gaming service lands on Amazon Fire TV Sticks

Xbox TV app is already available on mobile devices, Xbox consoles, and select Samsung monitors and TVs. Amazon Fire TV Sticks are first streaming devices to get this app from Microsoft though

Toshiba Unveils C350NP Smart Google TV with Dolby Vision and Atmos Starting at INR 26,999

Equipped with REGZA Engine ZR and REGZA Power Audio, and Advanced Features for an Elevated Home Entertainment Experience

Sony launches Bravia 2 series with Google TV in India: Know price, specs

Offered in four screen options with top-end model priced at Rs 95,990, the Sony Bravia 2 series boasts X1 picture processor, 4K resolution, and Dolby Atmos audio

Smart TV prices to go up this year, shipments down 16% in 2023: Report

Prices of smart TVs are likely to increase in the first half of the ongoing calendar year as prices of panels have gone up in the international market, according to a report on Thursday. The brands are likely to pass on the increase in rates, resulting in a hike in smart TV prices, according to the latest research from Counterpoint's IoT Service. However, the report also expects "smart TV shipments to increase by 9 per cent" this year, as the demand for premium models will increase and consumers will likely upgrade to a larger screen. "The push towards online purchases is set to increase as consumers' confidence in online platforms is increasing, which will encourage them to buy premium models from these platforms. The increasing preference for premium TVs will drive the overall market's average selling price (ASP) further," it said. In 2023, India's smart TV shipments declined 16 per cent, impacted by a hit in the first half due to macroeconomic challenges and excess inventory, ..

No longer the idiot box: How smart TV is changing consumption habits

Smart TV is changing the way programming is consumed and monetised, while making streaming more like regular broadcast television

Startup action on display amid shift in the Indian smart TV market

According to Counterpoint data, the market share of brands outside the top five sharply increased from 43.2 per cent in 2021 to 57.4 per cent in 2022

Xiaomi India launches Redmi Smart Fire TV 4K 43 in partnership with Amazon

Priced at Rs 24,999, the Redmi Smart Fire TV 4K 43 will be available on Mi online store and e-commerce platform Amazon India

Dolby Atmos FlexConnect: What is it, how does it work, and launch timeline

Dolby, in partnership with TV maker TCL, will showcase the Dolby Atmos FlexConnect at IFA

Kodak CA PRO 65-inch review: Google TV-based 4K smart television on budget

Features such as Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and HDMI port with support for ARC and CEC make the Kodak CA PRO 65-inch a value proposition in the smart television segment

TCL launches T6G 4K Ultra HD Smart QLED Google TV in India: Details here

The Google TV platform-based TCL T6G 4K Ultra HD Smart QLED TV is offered in 43-inch, 50-inch, and 55-inch with price starting at Rs 33,990, after inaugural discounts and offers

Sony Bravia XR A80L OLED series TVs with Google TV OS launched: Details

Offered in 4K resolution screens ranging from 55-inch to 83-inch, the Sony Bravia XR A80L OLED will initially be available only in 65-inch screen variant priced at Rs 349,900

Samsung launches Neo QLED 2023 series TVs in India: Know price, features

Offered in 4K and 8K screens that ranges from 55-inch to 98-inch, the Samsung Neo QLED 2023 series TVs will be available at select online e-commerce platforms and retail stores besides Samsung's own