# Webcam TVs Samsung Jumps is a Skype Enabled TV By Brian G Randles | Published 2010-03-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skype-on-tv References: [coolest-gadgets](http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20100228/samsung-throws-skype-led-tvs/) & [businesswire](http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/permalink/?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20100225005697&newsLang=en) [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-webcam-monitor-s4) has announced that they will be equipping their TVs with the ability to support [Skype](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codi-allocco) video calls. The new TVs are already available in South Korea, but you could expect to see Skype on TV from Samsung in other parts of the world within the next year. Skype on TV sounds like a great idea, but if I ever get an incoming call during the last seconds of an important game I will freak out. Check out other Skype innovations below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Skype on TV:** The trend of incorporating Skype video calling functionality into television sets presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the way people communicate and connect while watching TV. - **Video Calling:** The increasing popularity of video calling applications like Skype opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in communication technologies and devices. - **Smart Tvs:** The integration of Skype into smart TVs signifies the trend of enhancing the capabilities of televisions, creating opportunities for disruptive innovation in entertainment and communication services. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can leverage the trend of incorporating Skype into TVs to develop innovative products that enhance the user experience and bridge the gap between entertainment and communication. - **Telecommunications:** The telecommunications industry can capitalize on the increasing popularity of video calling applications like Skype to provide innovative communication solutions, devices, and services. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can explore the integration of Skype into smart TVs to create immersive and interactive entertainment experiences, revolutionizing the way people consume media and connect with others. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Game-Streaming Television Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-tv-app.md) - [At-Home Productivity TV Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-smart-monitor.md) - [TV Game Streaming Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boosteroid-samsung.md) - [AI-Powered Smart TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copilot-ai-for-tvs.md) - [Family-Focused Smart TV Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-ai-tv.md) - [Screen-Based NFT Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-2022-smart-tvs.md) - [Free Television Add-On Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/preorder-book4-edge.md) - [Premium High-Definition Tvs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-rgb.md) - [Lighting-Enhanced TV Operating Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-tv.md)