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Discovery Science’s treat to gadget lovers
Mumbai: Discovery Science, the network dedicated to making science programming accessible, will air a new series for gadget lovers- The Gadget Show World Tour.
The series will premiere on 15 October every day at 9:00 pm.
Tech-loving presenters, Jason Bradbury and Pollyana Woodward pack their hi-tech cases to sniff out the freshest consumer gadgetry across the globe. With each of the 16 episodes set in different locations, they review latest and future technology – to give you an insight into tomorrow’s gadgets.
Starting with the first episode Jason and Polyanna reach the tech-filled streets of Japan to hang out with Honda’s Asimo robot, before shooting their own Japanese-style pop videos by testing the latest HD-camcorders. Followed by this, they use the latest 3D TV technology in the Mediterranean, test tablet computers in New York and tour Dubai on the lookout for the newest gadgets on the market, before returning to the UK to undertake their biggest consumer technology test yet.
The programme aims at giving viewers an insight into the gadget world and has got a lot in stored for its techie viewers.
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Samsung TV Plus launches Kings of Comedy channel
New free FAST channel brings iconic Hindi comedy shows to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners.
MUMBAI: Samsung TV Plus has just turned up the laughter volume and it’s completely free. The leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service in India has launched Kings of Comedy, a premium comedy channel featuring some of the country’s most beloved primetime shows. Available exclusively on Samsung TV Plus, the channel delivers back-to-back hits including Comedy Nights with Kapil, Khatra Khatra Khatra, and Comedy Nights Bachao, with no login or subscription required.
The launch marks a milestone for free streaming in India, offering audiences a dedicated comedy destination directly from their Samsung TV home screen. It arrives as Samsung TV Plus India celebrates its 5th anniversary, during which the service has grown its monthly active users by 42 per cent and more than doubled its total viewing hours. The platform now offers over 180 free channels across 14 languages.
Samsung TV Plus India general manager and head of business development Kunal Mehta said, “Comedy is the heartbeat of Hindi entertainment, and Kings of Comedy brings together the shows Indians already love, completely free on their Samsung TV. Our focus remains the same take the content people know and make it effortless to access.”
Globally, Samsung TV Plus has surpassed 100 million monthly active users across more than 4,500 channels, solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading free streaming services.
Kings of Comedy is now available on all compatible Samsung Smart TVs. For viewers seeking non-stop laughter without any cost, this new channel delivers a royal treat proving that sometimes the best entertainment really does come with no strings (or subscriptions) attached.
