🇫🇷 Trillions of Views and Rising Prices in France
According to data from the CNC, France’s paid video market continues to break records: in 2025, its value reached €2.9 billion, three times higher than a decade ago.
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🆕 Samsung Expands Its Micro RGB TV Lineup
Samsung has unveiled a major update to its Micro RGB TV series for 2026. The premium technology is moving beyond giant panels and will be available in more popular sizes: 55", 65", 75", 85", 100", and 115".
▶️ The Number of VoD Subscriptions in the U.S. Will Grow
Analysts at Parks Associates presented a forecast for the development of the U.S. video market through 2030.
👋 Wink Launches an AI Assistant
Wink and Rostelecom have launched beta testing of the “Entertainment Agent” service. It is a smart AI assistant designed to solve the problem of endless content choice.
⚖️ Texas Sues TV Manufacturers Over Alleged Spying
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated lawsuits against major TV manufacturers Sony, Samsung, LG, Hisense, and TCL. The companies are accused of secretly recording what users watch in their homes.
🎞 Wildberries Is Considering Its Own Streaming Service
The Wildberries marketplace is planning to launch its own video streaming service in 2026, according to sources in the media market. RWB, the combined structure of Wildberries and Russ, aims to build an ecosystem on the scale of Amazon and Alibaba.
💰 WBD Rejects Paramount Offer in Favor of Netflix
The board of directors of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has unanimously rejected a $108 billion acquisition proposal from Paramount Skydance.
🎨 ChatGPT Has Become Better at Creating Images
OpenAI has launched the ChatGPT Images model, built on the latest GPT-5.2 architecture. Users can now not only generate images from scratch but also edit them professionally прямо within the app.
🏆 YouTube to Get the Oscars
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has signed a historic deal: starting in 2029, YouTube will hold the exclusive global rights to broadcast the Oscars.
🍏 Apple TV Adds Google Cast Support
Apple has announced a major update to the Apple TV app for users outside the Apple ecosystem. The Android app now officially supports Google Cast.