Homes with Samsung TVs might want to check out a service that now comes included with all the latest screens. It's called Samsung TV Plus, and it offers a swathe of things to watch - such as comedy, documentaries, history news and food and drink  -without paying a penny for the privilege. There are no subscription charges, and you don't need to sign up for any annoying long-term contracts to tune in.

Samsung TV Plus has been part of Samsung's televisions for a while but the catalogue of content has continued to grow over the past few years and now it's got even bigger.

Just in time for the festive period, this platform - which already has hundreds of streaming channels - has added even more things to watch including viral YouTube interview show, Hot Ones and festive foodie content from Jamie Oliver. There's even live FIFA+ and tennis coverage too.

Prefer a bit of console time? Samsung has also reminded users that it offers top gaming action via its the Samsung Gaming Hub with over 3,000 cloud-enabled titles to play via XBOX Game Pass, NVIDIA GeForce NOW, and Amazon Luna.

Speaking about its TVs Gus Grimaldi, Head of Samsung TV Plus EMEA, said: “At Samsung, we’re creating an all-in-one entertainment hub that offers something for everyone. From festive favourites and globally loved shows on Samsung TV Plus to immersive gaming experiences on the Samsung Gaming Hub, we’re providing families with choice and convenience this Christmas. Our goal is to make it easier than ever for people to come together, enjoy incredible content, and create lasting memories this holiday season.”

And Jordan Byers, Brand Marketing Lead at Samsung Electronics UK&I comments: “Our Christmas offering is just one of the many ways we’re committed to delivering more than just a TV. With advanced AI optimisation that provides the perfect picture and sound, to an ever-growing rooster of content to watch and play, we’re offering our customers more ways to enjoy and experience our products than ever before.”

Although Samsung is pushing out more TV Plus content it might want to keep a close eye on one of its biggest rivals. LG has just confirmed the official launch of its first transparent TV which offers a more appealing way of having a big screen in your home.

The SIGNATURE OLED T model will go on sale soon in the US with more markets expected to follow soon.

“LG SIGNATURE OLED T is an exceptional user-focused innovation that offers a distinctive, multi-faceted viewing experience and unprecedented spatial flexibility,” said Park Hyoung-sei, president of the LG Media Entertainment Solution Company.