# We all hate ads on today's smart TVs, but a report says they're a big part of why TV prices haven't had to rise as a result of the memory crisis — so if you're upgrading your set for the World Cup, sa

> TV component costs are rising, squeezing already thin margins A report says advertising in smart TVs has helped avoid price rises It also says fierce retailer competition has helped keep prices low The price of nearly…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/televisions/we-all-hate-ads-on-todays-smart-tvs-but-a-report-says-theyre-a-big-part-of-why-tv-prices-havent-had-to-rise?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a2affebc5336f431ffac3ea)
- **Published:** 2026-06-11
- **Category:** Audio & Video
- **Tags:** #says #report #news #prices #smart #world #crisis #hate
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