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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1928, Imero Fiorentino, American lighting designer (died 2013) was born. In 1938, Eiko Ishioka, Japanese art director and graphic designer (died 2012) was born. In 1951, Brian Grazer, American screenwriter and producer, founded Imagine Entertainment was born. In 1964, Gaby Roslin, English television host and actress was born. In 1969, Anne-Sophie Pic, French chef was born. In 1970, Lee Byung-hun, South Korean actor, singer, and dancer was born. In 1978, Michelle Rodriguez, American actress was born. In 1995, Evania Pelite, Australian rugby union player was born. In 2024, Bill Viola, American video and installation artist (born 1951) passed away. In 2024, Evan Wright, American writer (born 1964) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Instagram is coming for your living room with episodic series and live TV on Samsung
Instagram for TV is expanding to Samsung smart TVs across the United States, making the app available on the majority of connected TV devices in the country. Meta announced Monday that the expansion comes alongside several new features, including interest-based channels, phone-to-TV casting, and the ability to watch Stories on the big screen. The Samsung [] This story continues at The Next Web
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The Meta Newsroom
· Jun 22, 2026
Instagram for TV Gets Bigger, With New Ways to Watch Together
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· Jul 9, 2026
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· Jun 22, 2026
Instagram for TV is now available on Samsung TVs in the US
Instagram's TV app is expanding to Samsung TVs in the US, half a year after it launched for Amazon Fire TV devices.
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· Jul 9, 2026
Justin Baldoni Thanks God, His Fans, and the Justice System
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· Jun 23, 2026
Instagram Expands to TV Screens With Reels, Stories and Episodic Content Tests
Instagram is expanding to television screens, rolling out its TV app on Samsung devices and testing features like Stories, Reels casting, and horizontal video playback. Meta is also exploring longer-form content, including episodic series and microdramas, as it aims to make Instagram more social on TV and position the platform for living room viewing experiences.
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