Samsung is rolling out Vision AI Companion, an upgraded, generative‑AI version of its Bixby assistant, across its 2025 television lineup. The feature lets users ask natural‑language questions about on‑screen content and receive visual answers, while also offering recommendations, cooking tips, travel advice, and local restaurant suggestions. Powered by a mix of Microsoft Copilot, Perplexity and other models, it supports ten languages and integrates with Samsung’s broader AI ecosystem, including picture‑optimization and real‑time translation tools. The rollout follows an IFA debut in September and reflects Samsung’s strategy to anchor AI experiences in its smart‑TV platform. Leer más →

Google is expanding its Gemini AI assistant to the Google TV Streamer, launching Gemini for TV today with a rollout over the coming weeks. The new voice‑controlled feature adds robust AI capabilities, offering personalized viewing suggestions and contextual information about programs. The move follows earlier hints from The Android Show and aligns with recent early‑access releases of Gemini for Home on Google Home devices. Leer más →

Perplexity is teaming with Samsung to bring its AI search engine to Samsung smart TVs. The new app is instantly available on 2025‑model sets and will roll out to 2024 and 2023 models later via an OTA update. Users can type or speak queries, and a free 12‑month Pro plan subscription can be claimed through an in‑app QR code. While the partnership expands Perplexity’s reach, the startup has faced criticism and legal challenges over alleged data scraping and copyright infringement. Leer más →

Google has begun rolling out its Gemini AI upgrade to select Google TV devices, with early availability on TCL's QM9K model and reports of the feature appearing on Sony Bravia TVs running Android TV 14. The update introduces a new conversational voice interface, a suite of botanical-themed voice options, and expanded capabilities such as answering content queries, summarizing headlines, generating screensavers, locating YouTube clips, and creating images. Google plans to expand Gemini to additional TCL models, upcoming Hisense TVs, the Google TV Streamer, and Walmart's onn 4K Pro streaming box over the coming months. Leer más →

Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant is rolling out on select Samsung TVs and monitors, offering voice‑driven searches, episode recaps, and personalized movie suggestions. The feature appears as an animated on‑screen presence that can also answer weather and weekend‑plan questions. While the tool aims to simplify navigating the crowded streaming landscape, critics argue that adding a conversational partner to a television feels intrusive and may not improve the viewing experience. The rollout revives memories of earlier Microsoft assistants and raises questions about how much AI interaction users truly want on their screens. Leer más →

TCL previewed its new flagship QM9K mini‑LED TV, highlighting several first‑of‑its‑kind features. The television runs Google TV with Gemini, an AI assistant that enables conversational searches and content creation. Audio is powered by Dolby FlexConnect, a wireless speaker details system that automates placement and calibration. The QM9K also boasts record‑breaking brightness, a ZeroBorder edge‑to‑edge display, and gaming‑ready specs like 144 Hz variable refresh rate. TCL says the TV will reach U.S. retailers later this month. Leer más →

Roku executives say the company will dramatically widen its advertising ecosystem by tapping generative AI to enable thousands of small and medium‑sized businesses to create and place TV ads on its platform. The strategy moves beyond the traditional top advertisers, aiming to bring hundreds of thousands of new brands to streaming. Roku’s self‑serve tools, powered by AI, promise rapid ad creation, while competitors such as Magnite are also expanding AI‑driven ad solutions. The push could reshape how local businesses reach viewers on connected‑TV devices. Leer más →

Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant is rolling out on select Samsung TVs and monitors, offering voice‑driven searches, episode recaps, and personalized movie suggestions. The feature appears as an animated on‑screen presence that can also answer weather and weekend‑plan questions. While the tool aims to simplify navigating the crowded streaming landscape, critics argue that adding a conversational partner to a television feels intrusive and may not improve the viewing experience. The rollout revives memories of earlier Microsoft assistants and raises questions about how much AI interaction users truly want on their screens. Leer más →

Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant is rolling out on select Samsung TVs and monitors, offering voice‑driven searches, episode recaps, and personalized movie suggestions. The feature appears as an animated on‑screen presence that can also answer weather and weekend‑plan questions. While the tool aims to simplify navigating the crowded streaming landscape, critics argue that adding a conversational partner to a television feels intrusive and may not improve the viewing experience. The rollout revives memories of earlier Microsoft assistants and raises questions about how much AI interaction users truly want on their screens. Leer más →

TCL previewed its new flagship QM9K mini‑LED TV, highlighting several first‑of‑its‑kind features. The television runs Google TV with Gemini, an AI assistant that enables conversational searches and content creation. Audio is powered by Dolby FlexConnect, a wireless speaker details system that automates placement and calibration. The QM9K also boasts record‑breaking brightness, a ZeroBorder edge‑to‑edge display, and gaming‑ready specs like 144 Hz variable refresh rate. TCL says the TV will reach U.S. retailers later this month. Leer más →

TCL previewed its new flagship QM9K mini‑LED TV, highlighting several first‑of‑its‑kind features. The television runs Google TV with Gemini, an AI assistant that enables conversational searches and content creation. Audio is powered by Dolby FlexConnect, a wireless speaker details system that automates placement and calibration. The QM9K also boasts record‑breaking brightness, a ZeroBorder edge‑to‑edge display, and gaming‑ready specs like 144 Hz variable refresh rate. TCL says the TV will reach U.S. retailers later this month. Leer más →

Roku executives say the company will dramatically widen its advertising ecosystem by tapping generative AI to enable thousands of small and medium‑sized businesses to create and place TV ads on its platform. The strategy moves beyond the traditional top advertisers, aiming to bring hundreds of thousands of new brands to streaming. Roku’s self‑serve tools, powered by AI, promise rapid ad creation, while competitors such as Magnite are also expanding AI‑driven ad solutions. The push could reshape how local businesses reach viewers on connected‑TV devices. Leer más →

Roku executives say the company will dramatically widen its advertising ecosystem by tapping generative AI to enable thousands of small and medium‑sized businesses to create and place TV ads on its platform. The strategy moves beyond the traditional top advertisers, aiming to bring hundreds of thousands of new brands to streaming. Roku’s self‑serve tools, powered by AI, promise rapid ad creation, while competitors such as Magnite are also expanding AI‑driven ad solutions. The push could reshape how local businesses reach viewers on connected‑TV devices. Leer más →

Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant is rolling out on select Samsung TVs and monitors, offering voice‑driven searches, episode recaps, and personalized movie suggestions. The feature appears as an animated on‑screen presence that can also answer weather and weekend‑plan questions. While the tool aims to simplify navigating the crowded streaming landscape, critics argue that adding a conversational partner to a television feels intrusive and may not improve the viewing experience. The rollout revives memories of earlier Microsoft assistants and raises questions about how much AI interaction users truly want on their screens. Leer más →

TCL previewed its new flagship QM9K mini‑LED TV, highlighting several first‑of‑its‑kind features. The television runs Google TV with Gemini, an AI assistant that enables conversational searches and content creation. Audio is powered by Dolby FlexConnect, a wireless speaker details system that automates placement and calibration. The QM9K also boasts record‑breaking brightness, a ZeroBorder edge‑to‑edge display, and gaming‑ready specs like 144 Hz variable refresh rate. TCL says the TV will reach U.S. retailers later this month. Leer más →

Roku executives say the company will dramatically widen its advertising ecosystem by tapping generative AI to enable thousands of small and medium‑sized businesses to create and place TV ads on its platform. The strategy moves beyond the traditional top advertisers, aiming to bring hundreds of thousands of new brands to streaming. Roku’s self‑serve tools, powered by AI, promise rapid ad creation, while competitors such as Magnite are also expanding AI‑driven ad solutions. The push could reshape how local businesses reach viewers on connected‑TV devices. Leer más →

Roku executives say the company will dramatically widen its advertising ecosystem by tapping generative AI to enable thousands of small and medium‑sized businesses to create and place TV ads on its platform. The strategy moves beyond the traditional top advertisers, aiming to bring hundreds of thousands of new brands to streaming. Roku’s self‑serve tools, powered by AI, promise rapid ad creation, while competitors such as Magnite are also expanding AI‑driven ad solutions. The push could reshape how local businesses reach viewers on connected‑TV devices. Leer más →

TCL previewed its new flagship QM9K mini‑LED TV, highlighting several first‑of‑its‑kind features. The television runs Google TV with Gemini, an AI assistant that enables conversational searches and content creation. Audio is powered by Dolby FlexConnect, a wireless speaker details system that automates placement and calibration. The QM9K also boasts record‑breaking brightness, a ZeroBorder edge‑to‑edge display, and gaming‑ready specs like 144 Hz variable refresh rate. TCL says the TV will reach U.S. retailers later this month. Leer más →

Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant is rolling out on select Samsung TVs and monitors, offering voice‑driven searches, episode recaps, and personalized movie suggestions. The feature appears as an animated on‑screen presence that can also answer weather and weekend‑plan questions. While the tool aims to simplify navigating the crowded streaming landscape, critics argue that adding a conversational partner to a television feels intrusive and may not improve the viewing experience. The rollout revives memories of earlier Microsoft assistants and raises questions about how much AI interaction users truly want on their screens. Leer más →

Microsoft has extended its AI assistant, Copilot, to select Samsung televisions, letting users ask questions and receive recommendations via voice chat. The assistant appears as a talking blob on the screen and can provide show recaps, movie suggestions, and general knowledge answers, supplemented with visual cards. No Microsoft account is required, though accounts enable personalization and chat history. The rollout includes several Samsung models and also mentions future integration with LG's 2025 TV lineup, positioning Copilot as a household companion beyond its Windows and Microsoft 365 origins. Leer más →