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OTT industry speeds monetisation using sports content beyond ads and into paid products

South Korea\'s OTT platforms are accelerating efforts to monetise sports content, including paid products, as major matches boost daily active users. Mobile Index data showed Coupang Play and Tving saw sharp spikes tied to football and KBO baseball. Coupang Play is selling a separate sports pass and linking it to ticket presales. Tving is using KBO to expand long-term users and grow subscription and advertising revenue.

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Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra gains attention with thinner design and reduced crease

Samsung Electronics’ next foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, is drawing market attention with a thinner body and a reduced display crease. TechRadar said the biggest changes are inside, including a new hinge and titanium panel structure designed to make the screen flatter when unfolded. The phone keeps five cameras, upgrading the ultra-wide lens to 50 megapixels. It adds AI features and supports up to four apps at once on the main screen.

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SKT Q2 operating profit jumps 67% on AI infrastructure growth

SK Telecom said its second-quarter operating profit rose sharply on base effects from last year\'s SIM replacement costs and growth in its AI infrastructure business. AI data centre revenue rose more than 90% from a year earlier. It plans to secure AI data centre customers early and increase investment via newly established wholly owned unit SK Hyper. The company also announced quarterly dividends of 830 won per share.