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TV has evolved for nearly a century from primitive designs and technologies. From the early days of black and white television to today's vibrant and sharp flat screens, not everyone is aware of the interesting history and stories surrounding the TV you watch every day.
The first color TV in 1925
The world's first color TV was invented by John Logie Baird in 1925 and introduced to the public in 1928. This TV could run 30 frames in 5 seconds, later improved to 12.5 frames per second. John Logie Baird became the most influential figure in the TV and broadcasting industry at that time.
The inaugural color television program
In 1928, Baird broadcasted the first overseas live television program from London to New York. This marked the world's first color television broadcast program.
The first commercially available TV
Commercial TV made its debut in the United States in 1938 with the Dumont Model 180. This TV, with an 8x10-inch screen, was sold for $395 at that time, equivalent to nearly $7,000 in today's currency.
The transformative impact of Smart TVs
Since 2010, the invention of Smart TVs has revolutionized the way people consume television. Internet television has made TV programs and movies more accessible through services like Netflix, iPlayer, Youtube, and Chromecast. Consequently, traditional TV programs have become less competitive.
40 inches is the popular TV size
According to SAMSUNG's research, the prevalent size for TVs today is 40 inches.
The true beginning of high-definition television in 1936
The term 'high definition' was first used to describe the revolutionary 405-line television broadcast in the UK that started in 1936. Although the quality was not high by today's HD standards, it laid the foundation for the concept of high definition!
Every average person spends nearly 10 years watching TV
According to a recent study by UKTV, the average person spends around 9 and a half years in front of the TV. Despite the internet transforming how we entertain and stay updated daily, statistics show that Americans still dedicate 5 hours a day to watching TV.
Most users prefer a 60-inch screen
A whopping 90% of respondents affirm their preference for a 60-inch screen.
Global TV Sales Volume
According to the latest statistics from Samsung, the company has sold a staggering 427 million TVs worldwide to date.
The world's first remote control
In 1955, Eugene Polley and his colleague Robert Adler invented the first remote control for TVs. The device, named 'Flash-Matic,' used light-based interaction with the TV. It gradually replaced the popular cable-connected remote controls of that era.
Failure of 3D TVs
The hype surrounding in-home 3D TVs met failure a few years back. While stores still sold 3D TVs, prices dropped, and manufacturers shifted their focus to 4K or Ultra HD TVs, which are four times the size of standard HD TVs.
Public Reaction to the First TV
In 1964, people witnessed the first TVs in New York. The reactions of the spectators were captivating; the booth owner at the time recorded these precious moments. During that era, color TV was still a fascinating and astonishing invention for everyone.
