Panasonic’s 2026 TV line-up is here, and I saw it in action — but it was one of its demos of future tech that impressed me most

• Panasonic launches new 2026 TV range for the UK and Europe
• New OLED and mini-LED TVs, including a matte 'Glare Free Ultra' display
• Panasonic's TVs will now be made in conjunction with Skyworth

Panasonic has just unveiled its new TV line-up for the UK and Europe, and it came with an interesting new twist: from now on, Panasonic's TVs will be created in a new joint venture with Skyworth, best known for super-budget sets.

The setup sounds extremely similar to the one that Sony is exploring with TCL – a new company is formed that brings in expertise (and staff) from both Panasonic and Skyworth's respective TV teams. The sets will be manufactured by Skyworth.

But while Sony and TCL are still confirming whether to even proceed with their partnership, Panasonic and Skyworth already have a range of TVs ready to launch in April 2026 ...