The TCL C7L SQD-Mini LED TV, measuring 85 inches, is described as a good value for money despite the challenges in categorizing such a large smart TV as affordable. This review highlights the features and performance of the television, emphasizing its size and value proposition.

Canal+ has announced that MultiChoice's DStv streaming app will be pre-installed on the home screen of new Samsung TVs sold across Africa. This initiative aims to enhance accessibility to DStv's streaming services for users in the region.

Starting June 2026, new Samsung Smart TVs sold in Uganda will feature the DStv Stream app pre-installed, as part of an expanded partnership between Samsung Electronics and Canal+, the parent company of MultiChoice Group. This initiative also applies to 18 other African countries where MultiChoice operates, enhancing access to streaming services for users in the region.

TCL has filed a lawsuit against Samsung in the United States, accusing the company of false advertising for marketing some of its M Model televisions as "Mini LED" TVs. According to Reuters, TCL alleges that the Samsung models lack the technological advancements typically associated with Mini LED displays. The case raises questions about how Mini LED technology is defined and marketed in the television industry. The dispute was first reported by BigEye.UG on 5 September 2026.

Instagram has launched Instagram for TV on Samsung smart televisions, marking a significant step in its television ambitions. This rollout is part of a broader strategy that includes testing horizontal video, enabling television viewing for Stories, introducing casting features, and planning for episodic creator content. This initiative coincides with the convergence of social media and television, as Instagram seeks to expand its presence in the connected-TV market.

French viewers are increasingly altering their television viewing habits, leading to concerns about the reliability of IPTV services. This shift is prompting discussions about the underlying infrastructure necessary to support these changes, suggesting that the issue extends beyond mere streaming capabilities, according to PC Tech Magazine.