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TV Festival to move from Edinburgh to Manchester after 50 years
The TV Festival is relocating from Edinburgh to Manchester next year after half a century. Organisers said it was moving from the Scottish capital 'amid increasing challenges around accessibility, affordability and sustainability' across the…
Losing its TV industry summit is a wake-up call for Edinburgh over its festivals
The announcement of the industry summit's relocation from 2027 made it crystal clear that moving it to Greater Manchester would “radically reduce” the cost of attending the event. It also highlighted the rising costs it faced in…
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GTPL Hathway acquires ACT Group's cable TV business in ₹36.2 crore deal
GTPL Hathway has signed an agreement to acquire the cable television business of seven ACT Group companies for an aggregate cash consideration of ₹36.23 crore. The deal, executed through a business transfer agreement (BTA), covers the cable…
Bloomberg Surveillance TV: June 23rd, 2026
The economy and the markets are 'under surveillance' as we cover the latest in finance, economics and investment. Listen to Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern for the top interviews from Bloomberg Surveillance Television. And join…
From The West Wing to Blackadder: the best fictional prime ministers on TV
As the UK gets ready to have its seventh prime minister in 10 years, how long before a revolving door is installed at 10 Downing Street? As social media wags have pointed out, this is likely the first time in history that the UK has been looking…
Best Prime Day TV Deals 2026 - Forbes Vetted
Prime Day just started, and we've already spotted major discounts on tech editor-approved TVs, like 29% off our favorite OLED TV overall, the Samsung S90F OLED TV and an impressive 60% off our pick for the best 8K TV. Whether you're looking for a…
Agentic AI commerce comes to Samsung's smart TVs
Samsung's smart TVs are getting smarter. An agentic commerce experience is launching across Samsung smart TVs in the United States, the electronics giant announced today. The launch is thanks to new integration with Glance, an AI software company…
College sports wants more TV money. Congress should be wary.
Congress is considering a proposal that would increase revenue for college sports while raising the cost of television and streaming for everyone else. The recently introduced Protect College Sports Act seeks to address the many challenges…
TCL Adds Gemini AI To Its European TVs
Google TV on TCL's European TVs for 2026 and, in most cases, 2025 will be receiving firmware updates that add Google's Gemini AI service to their smart features. With its 2026 TV range now starting to arrive en masse in European markets hoping to…
LG launches wireless wallpaper, transparent OLED TVs
LG Electronics said Wednesday it launched two new premium television models, beginning in Korea and gradually expanding to global markets, as it seeks to strengthen its leadership in the OLED TV segment. The new models are the wireless wallpaper TV…
I test TVs for a living, and these are the best Prime Day TV deals I've found so far
Amazon Prime Day is here, and the four-day sale is filled with deals on TVs. I've spent over a decade reviewing TVs, so I know which Prime Day discounts are actually worth your attention. This year's top Prime Day TV deals include great prices on…
Gabby Logan opens up on receiving 'career-ending' comment from TV boss
Gabby Logan has opened up about a devastating comment from a television boss that left her convinced her on-screen career had an expiry date. The broadcaster recalled how the remark, delivered when she was in her early twenties, instilled a frantic…
The Future Of Television Will Be Won Before The Screen Turns On
Television remains the dominant video medium across most markets, accounting for 2/3 of video viewing in Europe and Japan, and over half in North America and Latin America. As television extends across operating systems, streaming environments, and…
Walmart to Buy Vibe.co in Effort to Fuel TV Advertising Business
Walmart Inc. has agreed to acquire Vibe.co in an effort to expand its connected television advertising business, the company said in a statement on Tuesday. The terms of the deal weren't disclosed.
TV chef James Martin poses with stunning fiancee, 39, after his 3st weight loss
James Martin was looking in great shape following his latest body transformation. The TV chef, 53, posed alongside fiancee Kim Johnson, 39, at this year's TRIC Awards. The pair beamed as they stepped out at the ceremony at the Grosvenor House…
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