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Samsung’s Peacock Standoff with NBCUniversal Shows Power of TV Makers

January 15, 2021

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Smart TVs are gradually becoming more common than separate streaming devices. As of the third quarter last year, 56% of households with broadband owned smart TVs while 43% owned streaming devices, according to Parks Associates.

From the article "Samsung’s Peacock Standoff with NBCUniversal Shows Power of TV Makers" by Jessica Toonkel.

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