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Samsung Builds TVs With MicroLEDs at CES

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Samsung shows off a possible glimpse of the future at CES 2019 with an update on the MicroLED technology seen a year ago-- specifically in the shape of a 75-inch 4K TV built using multiple microLED modules.

Samsung MicroLED TVMicroLED technology was first seen in the shape of The Wall, a gigantic 146-inch display. The 75-inch model at CES 2019 is more suitable for the living room, but is built using the same foundation of "individual modules of self-emissive MicroLEDs, featuring millions of inorganic red, green and blue microscopic LED chips that emit their own light to produce brilliant colors on screen."

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Futuresource: Consumer 4K Products Total 100 Million

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Consumer interest in 4K UHD remains on the up in 2018, receiving a further push due to ASPs reaching parity with HDTVs, Futuresource Consulting reports-- leading to 4K UHD TV shipments for the year to reach over 100 million units.

Futuresource 4K TVIn addition, the market is set to grow with a double-digit CAGR throughout the analyst forecast period to 2022, while HDR is making its presence felt. Over 50% of 4K UHD TVs sold in 2018 feature HDR, even if consumer understanding of the technology remains limited.

European shipments of 4K UHD TVs are positive, growing by 30% in 2018. Asia Pacific leads in terms of volume thanks to China, the largest single market for 4K UHD, while uptake in N. America is strong thanks to rapidly declining markets and a general preference for larger screens.

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Japan Starts 8K TV Broadcast

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Move over, 4K TV-- 8K TV broadcasts officially start in Japan, as 1 December 2018 sees NHK start first public broadcasts of both 4K and 8K channels (complete with 22.2-channel audio!) via satellite.

NHK 8K BroadcastThe broadcasts kick off after 2 years of testing. The technology, called "Super Hi-Vision" by NHK, has been in development since 1995, and promises 16 times the resolution of HDTV. As for the actual broadcast the BS8K channel features 12 hours of daily programming, including an information digest highlighting the future of the channel, a live broadcast from Italy and even an 8K version of the seminal 2001: A Space Odyssey.

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Google Assistant, Alexa Control for Panasonic 4K TVs

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A firmware update brings voice control to a selection of Panasonic 4K TVs through the addition of compatibility with both Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.

Panasonic OLED TVAvailable now for European owners of Panasonic TVs, such as the latest 77-inch 4K HDR OLED TV, the update allows users to connect an Alexa- or Google Assistant-enabled smart speaker to the TV. The functionality provides some voice controls, including turning the TV one and off, changing the channel and adjusting the volume.

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CES 2019 Showing for LG Rollable TV?

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CES 2019 might be a few months away, but the rumours on what will be on show are already rolling on-- such as Engadget claiming rollable OLED TV prototypes will take "centre stage" at the LG Display stand.

LG ROllable tvLG first showed off a flexible OLED technology back at CES 2016 in the shape of an 18-inch flexible and transparent OLED panel. This started an annual LG tradition of showing bigger and curvier versions of the technology, culminating in the CES 2018 presentation of a 65-inch 4K OLED rollable TV.

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June 2019 Release for LG 8K TVs?

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Samsung might already be selling an 8K resolution (7680 x 4320) TV, but LG appears to be taking its time with the newest of formats-- reportedly 8K TVs from the Korean company are set to hit the market next year.

LG OLED 8K TV"We plan to begin the mass production of 8K OLED panels in May next year," LG Display vice chairman Han Sang-beom tells reporters at a Seoul trade show. According to local news source Aju Business Daily, LG also plans to produce 8K LCD panels at a later date, before a June 2019 release of 8K OLED TVs to the general market.

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IHS Markit: Global TV Market Returns to Growth

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The TV market is set to return to growth in 2018, IHS Markit reports-- after the decline of 2017, TV shipments should grow by 3.6% in 2018, with an additional 1.4% growth on 2019 shipments reaching 226 million units.

Over 50% of the TVs forecast to ship in 2019 will be UHD models, with the majority being 4K. However, 8K TVs from major brands are to launch by end 2018, kicking off the next wave of resolution transition.

IHS Markit TV Forecast

“Growth in the TV market typically is the result of more attractive retail prices for large-screen sizes and the continued commoditisation of 4K resolution, driving TV replacements and upgrades,” the analyst says. “However, this growth through price compression has a negative effect on profits, so TV brands are actively looking for more growth from advanced TV models to improve earnings.”

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