TV & Radio in North America.
Jul 12 2016
SAN CARLOS, Calif. & SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Rovi Corporation (NASDAQ: ROVI) and TiVo Inc. (NASDAQ: TIVO) today announced that Rovi will acquire TiVo for $10.70 per share in cash and stock for total consideration of approximately $1.1 billion. The new company combines two media and entertainment technology innovators with complementary products, services, and intellectual […]
Jun 21 2016
As the subscriber base of SVoD services continues to grow (9 million subscriptions in the UK, 91 million subscriptions in the US), social video platform YouTube still enjoys the biggest share of viewers in the UK, whilst subscription service Netflix takes the top slot in the US. Across the 10 countries in the research, 46 […]
Jun 2 2016
NBC has announced that the 2016 Rio Olympics will definitely be getting a 4K UHD showcasing to at least some audiences with the ability to watch them in the resolution. The broadcaster will make content from the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro available to carriers in not just 4K resolution but also with […]
Jun 2 2016
NBC has announced that the 2016 Rio Olympics will definitely be getting a 4K UHD showcasing to at least some audiences with the ability to watch them in the resolution. The broadcaster will make content from the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro available to carriers in not just 4K resolution but also with […]
May 16 2016
Viewers in the Americas and Caribbean can watch C4K360 (‘Clubbing 4K 360’) a new, music-based 4K network – and concept – from distributor Vivicast Media and from the creators of Clubbing TV. C4K360 says it brings “high energy, live DJ sets and concerts” all shot in native 4K “from the most prestigious clubs and electronic […]
Apr 13 2016
Home entertainment specialist Samsung Electronics America has confirmed the availability and pricing for its 2016 SUHD line-up, including an entirely new Flagship model series – the KS9800, which it says brings a new meaning to Smart TV. “Samsung has always been about the ultimate experience in Picture Quality. This year is no different. Our new […]
Sep 11 2015
NASA is partnering with Harmonic, a worldwide leader in video delivery infrastructure, to launch NASA TV UHD, the first ever non-commercial consumer ultra-high definition (UHD) channel in North America. The partnership is the result of a Space Act Agreement between Harmonic and the agency’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Using an end-to-end UHD […]
BBC switch from SD to HD on satellite
Joint UK/international BBC News service from March
Loss of channels on Freesat 4K TV Boxes after a reset
Digital UK becomes “Everyone TV”
Rollout of BBC One HD for the English regions
ITVX launch month delivers 55% increase in ITV’s streaming viewing and 65% increase in online users
New Broadcast 2040+ researchBBC to switch off all SD satellite channels
ITV2/3/4 HD FTA
Jul 27 2016
SES Prepares U.S. Cable Operators for UHD Trials
LUXEMBOURG—The demand of 4K/UHD content is reaching a fever pitch, as consumers continue to buy UHDTVs despite minimal content being readily available. However, SES is working with a number of U.S. cable operators to address that in the coming months. The Luxembourg-based company has announced that multiple cable operators are testing UHD content across its […]
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By Expat • UK Media News, United States • Tags: Cable TV, SES, UHD Trials