⚖️ Amazon Illegally Introduced Ads on Prime Video
A German court has ruled in favor of consumers, finding that Amazon had no right to add advertising to films and series without the explicit consent of existing customers.
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📐 HbbTV as a Safeguard Against Platform Monopolies
At the asi 2025 conference, experts discussed the industry’s key challenge: audience fragmentation.
📆 U.S. Broadcasters Sum Up the Year
As 2025 draws to a close, the U.S. media industry has found itself at the center of radical changes that will shape its future.
🇫🇷 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.
🆕 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.
⚖️ 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.
💰 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.