Nov 1 2018
Dynasties, BBC One’s upcoming series with Sir David Attenborough, will be shown in Ultra HD (UHD) and High Dynamic Range (HDR) on BBC iPlayer later this month. It is the latest series on the BBC’s Ultra HD trials, following other series and events like Blue Planet II, the FIFA World Cup and the Wimbledon Championships. […]
Jul 21 2018
On Sunday, July 22, 7:05 p.m., “Galileo Spezial” will also be shown in UHD The premiere is unencrypted on UHD1 by HD+ and on-demand with digital services from ProSiebenSat.1 Other formats from ProSiebenSat.1 Group’s channels will follow this year UHD premiere with “Galileo Spezial: Booking a package vacation vs. doing it freestyle – what is […]
May 22 2018
Eurosport to launch dedicated Ultra HD channel on Sunday 27 May Eurosport 4K to be available in multiple markets across Europe Osmanbegovic: Eurosport 4K is the most immersive viewing experience available Eurosport will take its unparalleled coverage of Grand Slam tennis to new heights when it launches a new channel exclusively for Roland Garros with […]
Apr 12 2018
Paris, 12 April 2018 – Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL), one of the world’s leading satellite operators, today announced that the NASA High Definition (NTV-3) and NASA Ultra High Definition (NTV-4) channels are broadcasting in free-to-air via satellite for the first time across Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. Viewers from across […]
Dec 11 2017
4KUNIVERSE makes its international debut beyond North America this week, as SES begins distribution of the fast-growing Ultra HD channel to Swisscom, Switzerland’s leading telecom company and one of its top IT firms, with 1.45 million television customers across Switzerland. Swisscom is adding 4KUNIVERSE to its expanding Ultra HD offering, which already includes a growing […]
Dec 5 2017
Wildlife fans can watch Blue Planet II in the best quality ever shown on the BBC from Sunday 10 December. The full seven part series will be available on BBC iPlayer in Ultra HD and High Dynamic Range (HDR) – the first time the BBC has shown an episode or series in such high quality […]
Nov 20 2017
At the 87th meeting of the DVB Steering Board (SB) important revisions and updates for three DVB specifications were approved. This development marks the completion of the current generation of specifications for Ultra High Definition Television – DVB UHD-1. DVB UHD-1 covers elements for the improvement of video and audio quality for broadcast TV services. […]
Oct 17 2017
Gary Davey, MD Content Europe for Sky, told delegates attending his keynote speech in the Sony UHD Theatre at MIPCOM that Ultra HD has been a big success in the UK, and that Germany and Italy will follow with a Sky Q proposition in the next year. Davey said UHD was in the top three […]
Sep 27 2017
Today, Amazon announced the all-new Fire TV featuring 4K Ultra HD, High Dynamic Range (HDR), and Alexa Voice Remote. Forty percent more powerful than Fire TV Stick, the next generation of Amazon Fire TV works seamlessly with 4K Ultra HD or HDR compatible TVs giving you true-to-life picture quality and sound with vivid colors, 60 […]
Sep 12 2017
Cupertino, California — Apple today introduced the new Apple TV 4K designed to deliver a stunning cinematic experience at home. With support for both 4K and High Dynamic Range (HDR), Apple TV 4K features unbelievably sharp, crisp images, richer, more true-to-life colors, and far greater detail in both dark and bright scenes. With Apple TV […]
Aug 8 2017
Samsung Electronics has expanded its premium Smart TV content service TV PLUS in Europe. The service will grant access to Ultra-High Definition (UHD) and High Dynamic Range (HDR) content for more viewers than ever, with consumers in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom now able to use it. Similar to the way viewers […]
Apr 3 2019
BBC iPlayer to stream FA Cup semi & final in Ultra HD
BBC iPlayer will bring football fans the Manchester City v Brighton FA Cup semi-final (6 April) and the final (18 May) live in Ultra HD and HDR for the first time. Those watching on compatible Ultra HD TVs can watch the live stream on BBC iPlayer by pressing the Red Button during the BBC’s coverage, […]
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By Expat • 4K UHD, BBC iPlayer • • Tags: 4K UHD TV, BBC, BBC iPlayer, FA Cup, HDR, HLG, iPlayer, UK